Production Lexus LF-A(L) Fully Unmasked

Togo · 09-28-2009, 03:16 PM

I know this might be a little off topic but if Lexus is going to offer a 200K sports car, you think there is a possibility Toyota might re-release a Supra?

chris410 · 09-28-2009, 03:59 PM

The MKV supra has been a rumor for over 10 years so honestly, I wouldn't hold my breath for one. Last rumor I heard is that the Supra was going to come back as a Lexus. Toyota really doesn't have any sport cars in their line-up so I really doubt they'll release another Supra, and if they do I don't see it holding a candle to the MKIV. If anything, I'd be happy with them re-releasing the MKIV...that car was so far ahead of its time was truly amazing. To this day I miss my 97 anniversary twin-turbo...which I converted to a single turbo. Looking back, I wish I just left the stock twins because the car was quite a bit more practical.

I love the LF-A however, it's still a Lexus so a 200K price-tag is crazy with the current economic issues and the fact that it's a "lexus." I'm sure some people with more money than time will buy one just because they can but, in states and europe, I'm sure people would rather spend that on an Italian exotic rather than a mass car brand. Who knows though!

BanningZ · 09-29-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chris410

The MKV supra has been a rumor for over 10 years so honestly, I wouldn't hold my breath for one. Last rumor I heard is that the Supra was going to come back as a Lexus. Toyota really doesn't have any sport cars in their line-up so I really doubt they'll release another Supra, and if they do I don't see it holding a candle to the MKIV. If anything, I'd be happy with them re-releasing the MKIV...that car was so far ahead of its time was truly amazing. To this day I miss my 97 anniversary twin-turbo...which I converted to a single turbo. Looking back, I wish I just left the stock twins because the car was quite a bit more practical.

I love the LF-A however, it's still a Lexus so a 200K price-tag is crazy with the current economic issues and the fact that it's a "lexus." I'm sure some people with more money than time will buy one just because they can but, in states and europe, I'm sure people would rather spend that on an Italian exotic rather than a mass car brand. Who knows though!

^Agreed.

I honestly don't expect to ever see the LF-A released. Some of the rumors I've heard is that they scrapped the LF-A project, but are continuing research on the engine, and are still tracking the LF-A body as a lightweight mule.

MC · 09-29-2009, 03:07 AM

production version will be shown Oct 24th at Tokyo Motor Show will go on (limited) rumored 500 global sale in 2010 it might be called the LF-L ( for Le Mans)

BanningZ · 09-29-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MC

production version will be shown Oct 24th at Tokyo Motor Show will go on (limited) rumored 500 global sale in 2010 it might be called the LF-L ( for Le Mans)

Interesting. Do we know anyone, who might be in Tokyo on the 24th? I'd love to see some production pics up close, and in another color.

The test flat black/anthracite look is actually kind of cool, but I wanna see some glossy paint of that puppy.

MC · 09-29-2009, 05:06 AM

yeah i think a few affiliates of NAGTROC i know will be there to see the SpecM and 2011 refreshed GTR.. so yeah there will be plenty of pics im sure

ArtVandaleigh · 09-30-2009, 11:12 AM

Looks mean, I like it very much. From a few automotive journalists who have already had prelim test drives, it's going to be ultra supercar level performance. You know the build quality will be top notch considering Toyota's resources.

MeetJoeAsian · 09-30-2009, 12:03 PM

the LF-A has gone through so many concept phases...I was able to see one of the concept models at an autoshow here in Houston a few years back...this car looks so much better in person than in pictures...I notice the headlights have been changed once again, and rear side mirrors now instead of cameras...

MeetJoeAsian · 09-30-2009, 12:07 PM

guess they registered manufacturer license plates with the city or town wherever they're at...cuz if you look at the pictures of the plates of the older body vs the newer body, they are using the same license plate...just an observation...

Lone Wolf 75 · 09-30-2009, 09:58 PM

I like it, but $200k? I guess they are going right after the entry-level Ferraris and Lambos. Come to think of it, the front and rear grill treatments do kind of remind me of a Lamborghini. The exhaust piping is very Pagani Zonda-esque. I want to see the view from the driver's seat.

MC · 09-30-2009, 11:38 PM

there was a report today it might be even more $ than that since only 500 would be made

Solus · 10-01-2009, 08:44 AM

For a long time there have been rumors that they would be bringing the supra back under the lexus LF-A tag.. from what i understand the past couple years the LF-A has been rumored to be the new supra. I plan on sticking w/ rhd mkiv though

Nick911sc · 10-01-2009, 09:34 AM

They will fail miserably if this car is $200,000. Nissan made the right choice with the price of the GT-R. Toyota should follow behind.

09-28-2009, 03:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	The MKV supra has been a rumor for over 10 years so honestly, I wouldn't hold my breath for one. Last rumor I heard is that the Supra was going to come back as a Lexus. Toyota really doesn't have any sport cars in their line-up so I really doubt they'll release another Supra, and if they do I don't see it holding a candle to the MKIV. If anything, I'd be happy with them re-releasing the MKIV...that car was so far ahead of its time was truly amazing. To this day I miss my 97 anniversary twin-turbo...which I converted to a single turbo. Looking back, I wish I just left the stock twins because the car was quite a bit more practical. I love the LF-A however, it's still a Lexus so a 200K price-tag is crazy with the current economic issues and the fact that it's a "lexus." I'm sure some people with more money than time will buy one just because they can but, in states and europe, I'm sure people would rather spend that on an Italian exotic rather than a mass car brand. Who knows though! __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

09-29-2009, 03:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	production version will be shown Oct 24th at Tokyo Motor Show will go on (limited) rumored 500 global sale in 2010 it might be called the LF-L ( for Le Mans) __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 09-29-2009 at 03:10 AM.

09-29-2009, 05:06 AM	#21 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	yeah i think a few affiliates of NAGTROC i know will be there to see the SpecM and 2011 refreshed GTR.. so yeah there will be plenty of pics im sure __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

09-30-2009, 12:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 16	the LF-A has gone through so many concept phases...I was able to see one of the concept models at an autoshow here in Houston a few years back...this car looks so much better in person than in pictures...I notice the headlights have been changed once again, and rear side mirrors now instead of cameras... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

09-30-2009, 12:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 16	guess they registered manufacturer license plates with the city or town wherever they're at...cuz if you look at the pictures of the plates of the older body vs the newer body, they are using the same license plate...just an observation... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

09-28-2009, 03:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	I know this might be a little off topic but if Lexus is going to offer a 200K sports car, you think there is a possibility Toyota might re-release a Supra?

09-30-2009, 11:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 675	Looks mean, I like it very much. From a few automotive journalists who have already had prelim test drives, it's going to be ultra supercar level performance. You know the build quality will be top notch considering Toyota's resources.

09-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 16	I like it, but $200k? I guess they are going right after the entry-level Ferraris and Lambos. Come to think of it, the front and rear grill treatments do kind of remind me of a Lamborghini. The exhaust piping is very Pagani Zonda-esque. I want to see the view from the driver's seat.

09-30-2009, 11:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	there was a report today it might be even more $ than that since only 500 would be made __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO

10-01-2009, 08:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	For a long time there have been rumors that they would be bringing the supra back under the lexus LF-A tag.. from what i understand the past couple years the LF-A has been rumored to be the new supra. I plan on sticking w/ rhd mkiv though

10-01-2009, 09:34 AM	#28 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	They will fail miserably if this car is $200,000. Nissan made the right choice with the price of the GT-R. Toyota should follow behind.

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