Lexus LF-A: Yay or Nay?

*DGthe3* · 10-20-2009, 07:43 PM

Here's the spec sheet thus far (courtesy of autoblog):

4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 ps (552 hp) at 8,700 RPM (that's 115 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM
Redline: 9,000 RPM
Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold
Six-speed sequential gearbox
Torsen limited slip differential
3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution
Power-to-weight ratio of 5.9 pounds/hp
65 percent of the body is carbon fiber
20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.
0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds
Top speed of 201.94 MPH
Production limited to 500 units
$375,000

Style wise, its the most interesting design out of Toyota in a while (though that isn't saying much). I also think they should have gone with a larger engine. Too small of a torque peak at too high of an rpm. That will definitely hurt its midrange acceleration, heck it hurts its low end acceleration too. 10% more power than a Z06 and no faster to 60 mph.

bluch · 10-20-2009, 07:44 PM

how much $$$$ ??

*DGthe3* · 10-20-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

how much $$$$ ??

estimates put it at around $200,000

bluch · 10-20-2009, 07:47 PM

how much is a well-equipped Z06?

Indpowr · 10-20-2009, 07:50 PM

I would take one in a heart beat.

*DGthe3* · 10-20-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

how much is a well-equipped Z06?

No such thing as a 'well equipped' Corvette

... but a loaded Z06 is $87,435 including destination. That price also includes chrome wheels, 2 vehicle covers, and 1 set of pedal covers, among other more useful items.

ShnOmac · 10-20-2009, 07:53 PM

Looks like the offspring of a 370Z and a GTR...... Not my cup of tea

bluch · 10-20-2009, 07:53 PM

well then it seems that i would get the Z06 and use the extra $$$ to pump it full of mods

plus i like the style of the Corvette better, although that lexus isn't bad, but i am partial to the Vettes...

PQ · 10-20-2009, 07:58 PM

I like it. If I had to buy a foreign car it would be a Lexus and this would be it.

Ok............ the price tag is a bit out of my range............... Ok......... a LOT out of my range but it looks great and I have no doubt it would perform great. Bonnies IS350 impressed the hell out of me.

TheClassicCarKid · 10-20-2009, 07:59 PM

"560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that's 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM"

the only thing i would want making peak power at those rpm's would be a motorcycle.
No thank you, in that price range I would take a ZR1 'vette. Or something better looking like a V8 Vantage

FenwickHockey65 · 10-20-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

estimates put it at around $200,000

ZR1. Better performance. Save some money too.

duder4thgen · 10-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM

*Milk 1027* · 10-20-2009, 08:16 PM

I like it.

but too much money for not enough performance.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

estimates put it at around $200,000

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10-20-2009, 07:43 PM	#1
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Lexus LF-A: Yay or Nay? Here's the spec sheet thus far (courtesy of autoblog): 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 ps (552 hp) at 8,700 RPM (that's 115 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM Redline: 9,000 RPM Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold Six-speed sequential gearbox Torsen limited slip differential 3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution Power-to-weight ratio of 5.9 pounds/hp 65 percent of the body is carbon fiber 20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear. 0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds Top speed of 201.94 MPH Production limited to 500 units $375,000 Style wise, its the most interesting design out of Toyota in a while (though that isn't saying much). I also think they should have gone with a larger engine. Too small of a torque peak at too high of an rpm. That will definitely hurt its midrange acceleration, heck it hurts its low end acceleration too. 10% more power than a Z06 and no faster to 60 mph. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum Last edited by DGthe3; 10-21-2009 at 10:05 AM. Reason: added price, revised power (and derived specs)

10-20-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	how much $$$$ ?? __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

10-20-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	how much is a well-equipped Z06? __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

10-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Looks like the offspring of a 370Z and a GTR...... Not my cup of tea Last edited by ShnOmac; 10-22-2009 at 10:01 PM.

10-20-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	I would take one in a heart beat.

10-20-2009, 07:58 PM	#9
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I like it. If I had to buy a foreign car it would be a Lexus and this would be it. Ok............ the price tag is a bit out of my range............... Ok......... a LOT out of my range but it looks great and I have no doubt it would perform great. Bonnies IS350 impressed the hell out of me. __________________

10-20-2009, 07:59 PM	#10
TheClassicCarKid Drives: V45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,270	"560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that's 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM" the only thing i would want making peak power at those rpm's would be a motorcycle. No thank you, in that price range I would take a ZR1 'vette. Or something better looking like a V8 Vantage

10-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#13
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I like it. but too much money for not enough performance. __________________

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