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Footage has emerged of the yet to be released Lexus LF-A supercar lapping the Nürburgring in Germany. It’s powered by high revving 5.0L V10 which develops 373kW and tops out at a staggering 9,000rpm.
It’s expected top speed is approximately 322 km/h, with these performance figures it places it into the realm of the Gallardo and 911.
Whether or not Lexus are capable of producing a super car to rival such seasoned manufacturers is yet to be seen.
Lexus LFA at 2010 AIMS
Although this year's Sydney Motorshow may be lacking the likes of Ferrari and BMW, Lexus has taken it upon itself to steal the show with its brand new V10-powered Lexus LFA.
The LFA, which is purpose built to lift Lexus' profile as a serious manufacturer of luxury high end vehicles.
Toyota US cancels lease-only sales of Lexus LF-A
Toyota US used to only sell the Lexus LF-A hyper coupe to its customers via a two-year lease plan. This way no body could buy the ultra-expensive and highly-sort after coupe and then resell it within the period to make a profit. Lexus US has now said they will sell the car outright... on one condition, of course.
Lexus LFA at Tokyo Motor Show
Lexus have given the press a first look at its exciting LFA model at the Tokyo Motor Show this afternoon.
The LFA was officially launched to the news that only 500 examples of the two-seat coupe will be sold when production commences next year.
Lexus LF-A spy pics
Spy photographers appear to have captured a near-ready production model of the Lexus LF-A during track testing in Europe. The car was caught almost completely undisguised on the 'Ring.
These pictures show a model even more road ready than the last time it was spied in June.