0 Weekend Featured Review: 2012 Lexus LFA

2012 Lexus LFA Front

As mentioned, here's another Japanese made car brand that everybody talked about--The 2012 Lexus LFA.

The Lexus LFA is a two-seat exotic sports coupe produced by Lexus as a concept car, "halo" vehicle, racing prototype, and production model. It is the second model in the F marque' line of performance vehicles from Lexus, following the IS F. Three concept versions have been shown, each debuting at the North American International Auto Show with the LF-A designation as part of the LF Series concept line. The first LF-A concept premiered in 2005, followed in 2007 by a second LF-A with a more completely furnished interior and exterior. The third version of the LF-A, a roadster model, premiered in 2008. The production model, trademarked LFA, was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.

Lexus LFA Back

The production Lexus LFA features a new V10 engine and a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) body. CFRP materials account for 65 percent of the LFA's body composition by mass. The LFA went into production in late 2010, with a projected run of 500 vehicles at the base price of US$375,000. A circuit-tuned variant is scheduled for 2012.



Here's my shared car (video) review of Lexus LFA by Autocar for more information on its actual performance and features. Enjoy watching!

4.8L 1LR-GUE V10

2012 Lexus LFA

Specifications:
Body style:       2dr Coupe'/ 2dr Roadster
Layout:             Front-mid-engine, rear-mid-transaxle, rear-wheel drive
Engine:             4.8L 1LR-GUE V10
Transmission:   6-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox
Horsepower:     550 horsepower @ ? rpm
Torque:             283.1 lb-ft of torque @ ? rpm
Length:             4,505 mm (177.4 in.)
Width:              1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height:             1,220 mm (48 in.)
Curb weight:    1,480-1,580 kg (3,263-3,483 lb.)
               
Top Speed:      202 mph
       0-60 mph:   3.6 sec.
       0-100 mph:  7.6 sec.
       1/4-mile:   11.6 sec. @ 125 mph
    Braking:   
         70-0 mph=156 ft.  

References
Auto Express shared video -http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/
Wikipedia for the specs -http://en.wikipedia.org/