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 10-21-2009, 09:53 AM
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DC Crew
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Location: Eastern Ohio
My Corvette(s)
1977, 2001 Torch Red Z06
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Lexus LF-A vid
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/P...LFA_714361.htm
I can honestly say I'm not a fan of this. Rather awkward looking. Love the gauge cluster though.
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USMC SGT. 0331 Combat Veteran
2001 Torch Red Z06, B&B Bullets, 6" shorty antenna, Halltech Venom, MGW shifter, LED tail lights w/ Halo mod, Oil Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, all mods done myself. Pfadt Trans Brace and LG Super Pro long tubes this spring, G5X3 going in during the summer.
1977 Corvette Tan Coupe, Stock L48 4 spd, Edelbrock RPM intake, Hooker Side Pipes, STS Baffles |
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10-21-2009, 09:59 AM
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Dark Knight
Posts: 18,148
Member #9092
Joined: Feb 2004
Location: VA
My Corvette(s)
'85 Vette
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I can dig it.
Lots of new little touches, has a unique look while still being very in touch with current appeal. Nice to see something other than the usual Euro stuff in this market.
Still wish Toyota had concentrated more on the sports car level around the $30-40k range. Even the Toyota/Subaru Ft-86 rwd coupe got sidelined.
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10-21-2009, 10:11 AM
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...twisting your mind and smashing your dreams.
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Location: Riverview (Tampa) Florida, Vetteland USA
My Corvette(s)
In remission. Past: 80 cpe, 86 cpe, 95 vrt, 00 cpe, 76 cpe, 03 Z06, 06 LBZ06 (RIP), 06 VY Z06...
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I like it! Though I gotta say my immediate impression was that it looked like a lex-ified Supra. That'll be a nice ride for sure.
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"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." |
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10-21-2009, 10:49 AM
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DC Crew
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Location: Merrick/NY/USA
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None yet
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For the pirce...... $375,000 No Thanks.
I could have a ZR1 + many other toys!
It seems like the Lexus LFA has been around forever. In reality, the first concept version was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2005, but that's a long time in the automotive world. Additional concepts followed in 2007 and 2008, and the on-off rumors of a production version haven't help. Nevertheless, the production version of the LFA is finally here at the Tokyo Motor Show, and it is glorious. All of which makes it harder to stomach that the car shown here isn't expected to reach customer garages until early 2011.
The specifications of the new rear-drive Lexus supercar are impressive enough: a 4.8-liter V10 with 560 ps (552 bhp), 354 lb-ft torque, a zingy 9,000 rpm redline, six-speed sequential gearbox, 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph. It looks amazing too, both in pictures and in person.
Of course, we can't help but make comparisons to the current reigning Japanese supercar, the Nissan GT-R. At just 3,263 pounds, the LFA easily has a better power-to-weight ratio, but that hasn't seemed to stop the all-wheel drive juggernaut before. Then there is the small matter of cost to consider. Unlike the GT-R, which is considered a performance bargain, the LFA will be exclusive – and costly. Only 500 units will be produced at a cost of...drum roll please....$375,000. Despite the colossal price tag, we hear that Lexus expects to take a loss on each one.
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10-21-2009, 12:24 PM
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DC Crew
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Location: NY
My Corvette(s)
2002 Blk C5 Z06
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I'm not a fan, for the price tag and performance I will pass. IMO the front end looks horrible, the rest of it looks OK.
I would rather have the Supra back...
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2002 Black C5 Z06 
Best 1/4 (Intake/DR/Ported TB/Tune): 11.741 @ 117.92 mph |
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10-21-2009, 07:07 PM
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Posts: 10,870
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Location: Canton Texas
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1989 L98 Coupe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sheriffd2
I like it! Though I gotta say my immediate impression was that it looked like a lex-ified Supra. That'll be a nice ride for sure.
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 It draws heavily from it's Supra roots.
Looks and sounds good, but $375k?  |
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10-21-2009, 07:43 PM
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DC Crew
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Location: ny ny usa
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forced myself to stay tuned for the gauges but wasent impressed----with anything.  |
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10-21-2009, 10:03 PM
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Posts: 1,425
Member #7872
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: In my car
My Corvette(s)
96 LT4 sold, 04 sold, 08 flooded, 09 on order!
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Anybody know what it ran at the Ring?
Last edited by mbwalker : 11-23-2009 at 05:53 PM.
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10-22-2009, 09:27 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 3,241
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Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Orlando, Fl
My Corvette(s)
Two in the Garage 2005 Z51, 1984 383ci
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I love it! Kind of reminds me of a GTR but way more extreem  |
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1999 Torch Red FRC 6 speed, MGW Shifter, C5Z Exhaust, Vararam. 13.10 @ 109
2005-A4 Vararam Intake, and a tune by Jeremy Formato 353RWHP and 354RWTQ
1/4 12.70 @ 110
1984-383ci,Cast Iron Bowtie Block bored to 4.190in. Stock GM crank, PM rods, Mini Ram III Intake, Fastburn Heads,Hot Cam, Richmond Six Speed, Stage 1 clutch, TPIS Headers, 58mm TB, 27lb Injectors, ZR1 Wheels, 315's out back, 275's in front, High Flow Cat, 3.73's,Bilstein Shocks, Tuned by Jeremy Formato, 340RWHP and 350RWTQ
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10-22-2009, 11:14 AM
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DC Crew
Posts: 407
Member #67055
Joined: Nov 2007
Location: Minnesota
My Corvette(s)
1994 AQUA Metallic Blue C4
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Alright looking, but not worth the price. Maybe priced around a Nissan around the $70,000 area would be right. You can buy a lot of other super cars for a $100,000 less that look a lot better then this.
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Magnaflow Exhaust, 3:54 rear end, PCMforless tune, Carbon Fiber interior kit, AFS wheels. |
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10-22-2009, 11:58 AM
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DC Pit Crew
Posts: 3,622
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Location: NY - Long Island
My Corvette(s)
84 Z51 red/red
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Not a fan
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10-22-2009, 01:03 PM
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Dark Knight
Posts: 18,148
Member #9092
Joined: Feb 2004
Location: VA
My Corvette(s)
'85 Vette
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evilpat
Alright looking, but not worth the price.
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Few exotic cars are... there's always a cheaper option or route.
You can't bring reasonable price arguments to a hypercar meeting, they'd laugh. It's all about over-the-top flash, exclusivity and style. Automotive gluttony at its best. |
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10-22-2009, 04:05 PM
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DC Crew
Posts: 407
Member #67055
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Location: Minnesota
My Corvette(s)
1994 AQUA Metallic Blue C4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan85Vette
Few exotic cars are... there's always a cheaper option or route.
You can't bring reasonable price arguments to a hypercar meeting, they'd laugh. It's all about over-the-top flash, exclusivity and style. Automotive gluttony at its best. |
I'd agree if there just wasn't so many better options out there. Like the new McLaren coming out cost ~$250k, it's a McLaren and has a 0-60 of 2.7 seconds. Also a Lambo is around $220K. I'd rather have either one over a Lexus any day.  Plus for super car credibilty Lexus just doesn't sound right. |
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Magnaflow Exhaust, 3:54 rear end, PCMforless tune, Carbon Fiber interior kit, AFS wheels. |
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11-23-2009, 02:52 PM
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Dark Knight
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Member #9092
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Location: VA
My Corvette(s)
'85 Vette
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