Lexus LFA *OFFICIALLY* confirmed for production by Toyota.
I am interested in the inevitable comparisons between the GT-R and LF-A.
The pricing alone will deter many away from the LF-A (just like how magazines downgrade the appeal of Ferrari or Porsche because of price alone [as if that matters to people that buy supercars] ), but I do want to get an idea on specs and performance.
The pricing alone will deter many away from the LF-A (just like how magazines downgrade the appeal of Ferrari or Porsche because of price alone [as if that matters to people that buy supercars] ), but I do want to get an idea on specs and performance.
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I am up for a poll!
that's EXACTLY what i tell people when they put up the comment about people would pic ferrari or lambo over this car. for people who are really up there able to REALLY afford these cars, they are more like collectors and not just one.
while they are "waiting" (more like just let me know when they are on shore) for the lfa, they probably have a fleet of exotics in their garage already. the lfa is probably like a "oh why not" type of purchase. similarly when porsche came out with the gt and audi with the r8. a lot of the owners they have other exotics left and right already
while they are "waiting" (more like just let me know when they are on shore) for the lfa, they probably have a fleet of exotics in their garage already. the lfa is probably like a "oh why not" type of purchase. similarly when porsche came out with the gt and audi with the r8. a lot of the owners they have other exotics left and right already
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That's a good point--people who have this kind of money definitely have more than one vehicle, and probably collect exotics. The LFA will definitely be something different and unique to add to the mix.
Indeed, that's what I meant by the 'countdown' -- hehe for those who only dream of owning such a car, October is the reveal; those on the buying lists will naturally have to wait till the car actually goes on sale.
Now as for the poll...shall we consider price? e.g. $150,000 (yeah right) $200,000-250,000 (maybe)...$400,000 (eek but has been rumored...). Curb weight? HP? Engine displacement? Top speed? I might need to do more research first...
Now as for the poll...shall we consider price? e.g. $150,000 (yeah right) $200,000-250,000 (maybe)...$400,000 (eek but has been rumored...). Curb weight? HP? Engine displacement? Top speed? I might need to do more research first...
october 2010 i think you mean? 
this has been discussed endlessly on here already and is pretty pointless. the cars are going to be very different, plus the LF-A will be 2-3 times as expensive. the LF-A is likely to have the performance edge with carbon fiber parts and a more powerful engine. it will also be more luxurious.
the GT-R is kind of the "fast and furious" exotic with the gamer interior. the LF-A is likely to have breathtaking performance with typical lexus refinement (as much as a screaming exotic can be although likely more than any has been before) and of course a luxury interior.
500 LF-As is so few that most Lexus dealers won't even see ONE so in many ways it's kind of irrelevant, if an impressive achievement, although the new Ferrari looks incredible too.
the GT-R is kind of the "fast and furious" exotic with the gamer interior. the LF-A is likely to have breathtaking performance with typical lexus refinement (as much as a screaming exotic can be although likely more than any has been before) and of course a luxury interior.
500 LF-As is so few that most Lexus dealers won't even see ONE so in many ways it's kind of irrelevant, if an impressive achievement, although the new Ferrari looks incredible too.
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I always thought I'd feel a bit more excited about the day I'd be reading this announcement but for some reason it's not all that exciting. 
I'm sure it's going to be one hell of a car, but I don't know, maybe it's the hype? The long wait? I really don't know...
I'm sure it's going to be one hell of a car, but I don't know, maybe it's the hype? The long wait? I really don't know...
personally, the long wait took out a lot of excitement from me too. now i don't read up as much on the lfa anymore. part of me is like "ok, i will read more again when the car is really here and enjoy it from there"
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I am just really disappointed that Japan will only see 160 or so units, considering the fact that there are about 160 lexus dealerships here. One good thing is that they are not allowed to sell over MSRP here.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ujHVRv-s
This video will get your blood pumping. That sound is incredible.
This video will get your blood pumping. That sound is incredible.
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Unfortunately for Lexus, Ferrari has already been developing the next mid-engined model... the new Italia may just have similar power and equal or less weight than the LF-A. This is where pricing strategy will be crucial.
But this is all just magazine racing. The rich wont even care about the extra 50hp or so. They'll buy the car because they can.
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Last edited by Mister Two; Aug 13, 2009 at 12:59 PM.