Tuesday 20th October 2009

Video: Lexus LF-A Undisguised

Preview the new Lexus supercar, hours before its official Tokyo show debut

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With the official motor show launch of the new Lexus LF-A supercar just a few hours (and sadly a few thousand miles!) away in Tokyo, this video edit of the production car undisguised at the Nurburgring has popped up on YouTube.

Look out for fulll details of the new machine on PistonHeads tomorrow, of course!

 

[pilchardthecat]

9000 rpm.

[mikEsprit]

The dimples that seemed rather novel only a few months ago (Reventon, Citroen) are now ubiquitous.

Not a beautiful car by any measure, but it is pretty enough. Looks like the evolution of a Supra.

[athol]

Love it. Fantastic. Brave design and sounds ace. I only hope it's £20,000!!!!!

[i remember]

Love that V10 sound

[LCR270]

Celica / testarossa rear looks really good, but still not lovin the front bumper/wing relationship.

So so much better in white than the previous burgundy pics.

Should do well, depending on price.

[Tim16V]

Some amazing detailing on it but I'd say it's a 'grower' rather than an 'instant stunner'. Nice one.

[glazbagun]

Love the sound, but are you sure that's it undisguised?

[TotalControl]

Very good looking but the front looks a little too angular. Maybe it'll look better in the metal?

[j123]

I think this car would actually make an interesting handling comparison to the Zonda. Indeed these two are probably the all around -- at least in the dry--- best handling cars in the world. I wonder if the Toyota isn't actually better than the Zonda?

Looks aside, from just an engineering and development standpoint, Mr Toyota was not joking.

[Hairspray]

It does look rather tasty.

[jamoor]

I think this car is just generating buzz about the brand, like R8 and Audi.

[MiniMan64]

athol said:

Love it. Fantastic. Brave design and sounds ace. I only hope it's £20,000!!!!!

I think you're a zero out there mate!

[dlist]

Price is around £250,000 apparently. Yes, of course its much more desirable than a 599 or LP 640. Ahem. I don't care how much tech is in there, I wouldn't pay £100k more for a Lexus than I will for a Mclaren.

[FOURRONE]

I think they should drop the Lexus badge and simply call it a Supra the name has enough cred to stand alone imo

[Pommygranite]

j123 said:

I think this car would actually make an interesting handling comparison to the Zonda. Indeed these two are probably the all around -- at least in the dry--- best handling cars in the world. I wonder if the Toyota isn't actually better than the Zonda?

I'm not in total disagreement but thats a strong statement when no one has really driven it.

It'll be a great car (going solely off of tech spec) but its too damn expensive and imho like a Nissan GT-R with a big-ass bodykit on.

[crb]

If it was priced as a competitor to the GTR or even the r8 it would probably do OK, but from what I've read this Ferrari 599 or Murcielago money, way too expensive.

[militantmandy]

Whatever the cost I personally think it looks fantastic!

[Droptheclutch]

Loving the sound track - very close to a CGT imho. I hope it is not £250K as that would really be disappointing. Drop at least £50k off that and it may seem like a better deal.

[j123]

"I'm not in total disagreement but thats a strong statement when no one has really driven it."

Someone needed to say it. And as it doesn't happen too often, Porsche and Ferrari are about to be embarrassed.

Going out on a limb and will accept full flaming if wrong. JL

[Wayney]

Sounds awesome & looks fantastic! If its GTR performance for GTR money, it'll get me reaching for my cheque book!