Comments on: Lexus LFA at Tokyo Motor Show

By: Cheap used cars

Cheap used cars — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:37:07 +0000

Thats crazy. a Ferrari would be much cheaper and higher social status

By: B718IL

B718IL — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:38:51 +0000

Front end looks ZZT231 Celica-ish methinks.. Nevertheless, can’t wait for the LF-A’s Nurburgring laptime

By: SteveF

SteveF — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:42:21 +0000

I think the car looks great. If we all take a moment to think back to some of the great cars of all time, they started with out-of-the-box thinking, and public reaction similar to what I’ve read here.

But the reality is that Lexus is a business, and this particular car is catering to a target audience. An audience with lots of cash, lots of spirit, and lots of interest in high-speed toys. This care comes almost as close to putting a Formula 1 racer on the road legally as the recent McLaren. And like it or not, there are people out there, way more than 500, who wouldn’t think twice about putting down half a million dollars for this “toy”.

Also, this departure from Lexus’ normal array of vehicles is typical of other companies trying to branch out into new markets. How dare GM put their label on both the Corvette AND the Geo? How dare Ford put their label on both the GT AND the Escort? How dare Toyota put their label on both the Supra AND the Starlet? And the list goes on. Except in this case, the lowest end Lexus is still far superior to most of the vehicles we all drive. Yes, I drive a “lowly” Honda Accord.

I think the car looks great. And knowing it is a Lexus ensures that the ride will be nothing short of awesome. And knowing it is a Lexus, the car will last for many, many high-quality years of driving pleasure.

By: Safety Frist

Safety Frist — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:14:40 +0000

Not denying their claim of R&D for the price, but I’d rather pay similar money for somehting with 50 years of R&D (and real Street Cred….) that goes just as well if not better!
Biggest fear? That the vehicle has been made to perfect! Like the Mitsubishi 300GT or the Honda NSX (won’t comment on GTR as I haven’t driven one yet). Drive either of those two (most advanced Japanese sports cars of their time) and they are so perfect in what they do they are sterile!! No feeling no substance! Drive a Lotus Esprit back to back with the NSX and you will understand…..

By: Safety Frist

Safety Frist — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:05:32 +0000

I’m sorry but to my eyes (and to others obviously) this car is not a looker!! At least not in photo’s! 0-100 in 3.7sec?? That car you love to hate G6E Turbo just did it in under 5, for $60k…. But back to the car and manufacturer, they should have revisited the 2000gt and done a modernised version of that! Style Speed & “”History”"
It is the last part of the puzzle that the Japanese lack and that is what makes it hard for them “Overpriced, over engineered and overstyled Lexus version of the Acura NSX anyone??”

By: Adorn4stars

Adorn4stars — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:55:41 +0000

The price tag is a result of 5 years of R&D, and Lexus ludicrously trying to market the brand exclusive by selling only 500. Ah what difference does it make right? They’d probably only find 500 buyers anyhow with that front end.

By: Italian_Hero

Italian_Hero — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:43:49 +0000

That thing LOOKS hideous, well except for the tail light, their the only nice to average looking thing on the car. Everything else is pure TOYOTA rubbish.

And whats with the $375K price tag, thats way too much to pay for a RICER.

lol and its pointless having all that power, with them ugly looks.

Its like having someone thats good in bed, but ugly as hell to look at, with a ugly face and ghastly body.

Sorry Toyota, but thats a EPIC FAIL!!!

(I think i just started World War 4 with the toyota fans)

By: Jamison

Jamison — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:59:24 +0000

For the radiator…

I read somewhere they had to design a unique system that has the cool air entering from the front, side scoops for the radiator.
But I didnt do much reading on it.

Google is a friend.

By: S

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:47:07 +0000

90% of available torque is useable from 3700 – 9000 rpm.

By: Adorn4stars

Adorn4stars — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:37:22 +0000

No this thing is indeed Ghastly. $375k for that front end? are you kidding me?

Priced like an Aston, the smooth line designs of the concepts should have been realised on the production model, but sadly, translation from concept to production has been a huge disappointment to me. Now it looks nothing more than a glorified aftermarket Supra.

And to anyone who compares this to Godzilla – please the GTR costs a third of this yet still looks more exotic with comparable performance.