Not sure if these are the same pics

http://www.digitaltrends.com/photoga...fficial-image/

 

Mostly. But this one is new...

 

Taking a closer look at the pictures, I can't see this going into production without a significant redesign. There's no front bumper. The fenders extend out past the hood and wrap around to the grill. Makes for a unique look, but probably wouldn't pass safety standards.

 

wow.
totally over designed verging on ugly.
from classic to whiz-bang.
dis-appointed!

 

Hi jimmer,

Re: totally over designed verging on ugly - dis-appointed

That's my thoughts also; a terrible looking nose IMO,

Jerry Baumchen

 

Hate to say it but it looks like a Camry on steroids to me. Stylish but too much like a coupe.

TOXIC

 

We already have a thread for this car, no?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-page-7-a.html

 

Not everyone in the SC430 forum spends time in the car chat forum. And since this is a likely successor to the SC430, it's appropriate to have a discussion here.

 

I have to agree...this concept isn't doing it for me. I think it vaguely resembles the audi R8 and IMO the R8 has a much better-looking exterior than this. I believe that is the type of car that lexus would be competing with, which would make the speculative base price being $90K or more (the base price for the 4.2L engine being around $125 and the 5.2 engine is more like $150). I know the Mercedes SL and the BMW 6-series do not resemble this car too much, but it seems to me like those would be their competitors and I can't see this concept doing well in that market.

 

This shot is a little more flattering.

 

Just saw that on Facebook...wow

 

Hi folks,

The Feb '12 issue of ROAD & TRACK has an article on this car.

They have most of the same photos; which were probably supplied by Lexus.

Jerry Baumchen

 

I am going to assume that if it goes to production it will share some of the design of the new 2013 GS. I see what they did with the bumper to meet regs but I am underwhelmed (too toyota "safe"). Perhaps it looks better in person.

 

Lexus has it on their website as a concept car. They are planning on showing it on January 9th at the Detroit Auto Show.
http://www.lexus.com/concept/

 

From the "unveiling."