Surprise no one post this yet, Lexus LFA production version revealed - LotusTalk

Hanzo · 10-21-2009, 01:04 PM

Info: 2012 Lexus LFA - First Drive Review - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

Wallpapers: Lexus LFA (2011) with pictures and wallpapers

Video: http://ww2.lexus-lfa.com/index.html
The video is under the Gallery Section

Randy Chase · 10-21-2009, 01:29 PM

Any guesses on pricing?

Tejs · 10-21-2009, 01:31 PM

I like it, even though it does kind of remind me of a 370Z mixed with a DB9.

Tejs · 10-21-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Any guesses on pricing?

Article says it should be around $350,000.

ms355 · 10-21-2009, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Any guesses on pricing?

As always, extremely expensive in Germany: 375,000 Euro

Randy Chase · 10-21-2009, 02:05 PM

Yikes. A bit spendy for me. I think I will pass.

ms355 · 10-21-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Yikes. A bit spendy for me. I think I will pass.

Prototypes of the LFA took part in the 2008 and 2009 24-h-race at the Ring. The sound is awesome, incredible, worth at least 250,000 Euro. So for the difference of 125,000 you will get a reasonably priced sports car.

AgentTripleX · 10-21-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejs

I like it, even though it does kind of remind me of a 370Z mixed with a DB9.

+1

At 350k I wonder who will be a buyer. It's kind of like VW coming out with the Phaeton.

At that price point a lot of people are concerned about image and would rather buy a Ferrari or Lambo. If it was GTR priced I could see it doing well. Hmmm...

milehitom · 10-21-2009, 02:21 PM

And the article says Lexus claims it will lose money at the $350,000 price point. IIRC, Mitsubishi lost money on every 3000GT they made when they brought it out, but back then, Mitsubishi really needed a "halo" car. Does Lexus really need one? Are the typical Lexus buyers inspired by cars at all?

Tom

ms355 · 10-21-2009, 02:31 PM

sound clip

YouTube - Lexus LF-A supercar

6_speed · 10-21-2009, 02:33 PM

I can think of a better way to lose money - how about 5000 copies of $35,000 2800lbs Supra's with 450bhp?

stefanot · 10-21-2009, 02:59 PM

I'm not a big fan of the Japanese supercar look. They just don't give me that "I NEED to have this" feeling. Too awkward and angular.

texige · 10-21-2009, 03:06 PM

$350,000?

def · 10-21-2009, 03:20 PM

Sounds suprisingly like an elise with a stage 2 exhaust in a way - obviously it can't make up for 6 less cylinders but...

sleeprfocus · 10-21-2009, 04:54 PM

The looks don't do it for me, I'm sure it's an amazing vehicle though, but not $350K worth for that appearance.

newguy · 10-21-2009, 05:00 PM

more pics
2012 Lexus LFA Photo Car and Driver - (302916)

serpent · 10-21-2009, 07:11 PM

looks like a supra on steroids and drugs to me

def not worth 350k

the1sen · 10-21-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpent

looks like a supra on steroids and drugs to me

def not worth 350k

I was thinking a Supra on LSD... if you squint REAL hard I bet you could see it in this photo

shokwaves · 10-21-2009, 07:37 PM

Ouch, from some angles looks like someone slapped a kit on a supra. I'm sure it performs great, but not even worth $200K coming from Japan.

cudacharlie · 10-21-2009, 08:33 PM

Absolute MEH.

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milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,145	And the article says Lexus claims it will lose money at the $350,000 price point. IIRC, Mitsubishi lost money on every 3000GT they made when they brought it out, but back then, Mitsubishi really needed a "halo" car. Does Lexus really need one? Are the typical Lexus buyers inspired by cars at all? Tom

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6_speed Highway Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 633	I can think of a better way to lose money - how about 5000 copies of $35,000 2800lbs Supra's with 450bhp?

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stefanot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Addison, IL Posts: 30	I'm not a big fan of the Japanese supercar look. They just don't give me that "I NEED to have this" feeling. Too awkward and angular.

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texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 839	$350,000?

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shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 1,018	Ouch, from some angles looks like someone slapped a kit on a supra. I'm sure it performs great, but not even worth $200K coming from Japan.

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cudacharlie wow this thing is small.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mulholland Speedway Posts: 380	Absolute MEH. __________________ 06 Elise - chrome orange scootypuff 06 Magnum SRT8 - loaded black rocketbrick 05 SSR - yellow funbuggy 70 Charger R/T 440 - plum crazy snarlybeast 70 Cuda 440 convert - sublime burlycruiser

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