JLA
2009-10-24 17:34:35 UTC
Making its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show today, th
production version of the original LF-A concept, which has bee
renamed to LFA, is Lexus' first-ever supercar and it will go on sal
at the end of 2010. The Ferrari-fighting supercar is powered by
front-mounted, purpose built 4.8-liter V10 engine that cranks ou
553HP (560PS) at 8,700 rpm and 480Nm or 354 lb-ft of torque at 6,80
rpm, with 90% of its peak torque available between 3,700rpm an
9,000rpm
The all-new compact-sized V10 engine that is said to be smaller than
conventional V8, sends power to the rear wheels through a six-spee
automated sequential gearbox that features four selectable drivin
modes and a seven-stage shift-speed selector that results in upshif
speeds down to 0.2 seconds
The Japanese maker claims a 0 to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 3.
seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h or 202 mph for the LFA
Just like many other top-notch supercars such as the Ferrari Enzo, th
chassis and body of the LFA are made largely of carbon-fibe
composite. In accordance to Lexus, the 4,505mm long car weigh
1,480kg or 3,263 pounds with a front-to-rear weight distribution o
48:52. For the record, the Enzo weighed in at 1,365kg or 3,009 lbs
The LFA's suspension comprises of double wishbones at the front and
multilink arrangement at the back. Stopping power comes courtesy o
Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers up front an
four-piston calipers at the rear
Lexus has already began accepting orders for the LFA with firs
deliveries expected to take place towards the end of 2010. Productio
of the base model will be strictly limited to 500 units wit
preliminary pricing set at $375,000 (around 250,000)
In the beginning of 2012, Lexus will also launch two special version
of the LFA, including one with unique color(s) and a mor
track-focused model
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production version of the original LF-A concept, which has bee
renamed to LFA, is Lexus' first-ever supercar and it will go on sal
at the end of 2010. The Ferrari-fighting supercar is powered by
front-mounted, purpose built 4.8-liter V10 engine that cranks ou
553HP (560PS) at 8,700 rpm and 480Nm or 354 lb-ft of torque at 6,80
rpm, with 90% of its peak torque available between 3,700rpm an
9,000rpm
The all-new compact-sized V10 engine that is said to be smaller than
conventional V8, sends power to the rear wheels through a six-spee
automated sequential gearbox that features four selectable drivin
modes and a seven-stage shift-speed selector that results in upshif
speeds down to 0.2 seconds
The Japanese maker claims a 0 to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 3.
seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h or 202 mph for the LFA
Just like many other top-notch supercars such as the Ferrari Enzo, th
chassis and body of the LFA are made largely of carbon-fibe
composite. In accordance to Lexus, the 4,505mm long car weigh
1,480kg or 3,263 pounds with a front-to-rear weight distribution o
48:52. For the record, the Enzo weighed in at 1,365kg or 3,009 lbs
The LFA's suspension comprises of double wishbones at the front and
multilink arrangement at the back. Stopping power comes courtesy o
Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers up front an
four-piston calipers at the rear
Lexus has already began accepting orders for the LFA with firs
deliveries expected to take place towards the end of 2010. Productio
of the base model will be strictly limited to 500 units wit
preliminary pricing set at $375,000 (around 250,000)
In the beginning of 2012, Lexus will also launch two special version
of the LFA, including one with unique color(s) and a mor
track-focused model
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