Our friends at GTspirit test 2011 Lexus LFA in Monaco
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05-25-2010, 07:36 PM
Our friends at GTspirit test 2011 Lexus LFA in Monaco GTspirit road test: 2011 Lexus LFA in Monaco on Vimeo
Produced by Lexus as a concept car showcasing their performance credentials, now theres a fully working production model limited to only 500 units. We’re talking about the epic Lexus LFA, the second model from the F series following the introduction of the IS-F. A combination of extreme engineering and exquisite craftsmanship, total control and uncompromising driver involvement, or indefinite speed and emotional focus. The LFA is next in our series of road tests from the Principauté de Monaco, a place where its halo effect outshines any other sports car daily visible but contradicts its true spirtual home on the race track.
The story starts in 2000 when Toyota instructed Lexus to develop an epic sports car. In 2005 the first LFA concept was shown, followed in 2007 by a second LFA with a brand new interior and exterior. The third version of the LFA, a roadster model, premiered in 2008. The final version hit the stage at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. In a decade of time the car went from an aluminium cabin, chassis and coachwork to a carbon fiber setup saving a large amount of weight. It also changed color numerous times, but up to now everybody knows the LFA as the first ever supercar produced by Lexus – dressed in a white livery.
Lexus used motorsport as a basis for the final production vehicle. Prototypes were entered into the Nürburgring four hour VLN endurance race and the 24 Hours at the Nürburgring in 2008. In 2009 the LFA entered the 24 Hours Nürburgring race for a second time. The main purpose was obtaining feedback for fine-tuning the production version along with training of support technicians. The ‘Green hell’ has been a major part of the development of the vehicle. One of the reasons why a special track-biased version – called Nürburgring Edition – is available for interested customers.
For those who had only a glance at the specification sheet will be amazed about its potential. The engine is a race-derived 72-degree V10, displacing 4.8 liters and producing a peak power of 552hp at 8,800rpm. The maximum is a thrilling 9,000rpm. Peak torque is 354lb-ft at 6,800rpm with 90 percent available between 3700 and 9000 revs. Pushing the throttle and revving from idle to peak is done in just 0.6 seconds.
Full story -> Road Test: 2011 Lexus LF-A in Monaco - GTSPIRIT.COM
Produced by Lexus as a concept car showcasing their performance credentials, now theres a fully working production model limited to only 500 units. We’re talking about the epic Lexus LFA, the second model from the F series following the introduction of the IS-F. A combination of extreme engineering and exquisite craftsmanship, total control and uncompromising driver involvement, or indefinite speed and emotional focus. The LFA is next in our series of road tests from the Principauté de Monaco, a place where its halo effect outshines any other sports car daily visible but contradicts its true spirtual home on the race track.
The story starts in 2000 when Toyota instructed Lexus to develop an epic sports car. In 2005 the first LFA concept was shown, followed in 2007 by a second LFA with a brand new interior and exterior. The third version of the LFA, a roadster model, premiered in 2008. The final version hit the stage at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009. In a decade of time the car went from an aluminium cabin, chassis and coachwork to a carbon fiber setup saving a large amount of weight. It also changed color numerous times, but up to now everybody knows the LFA as the first ever supercar produced by Lexus – dressed in a white livery.
Lexus used motorsport as a basis for the final production vehicle. Prototypes were entered into the Nürburgring four hour VLN endurance race and the 24 Hours at the Nürburgring in 2008. In 2009 the LFA entered the 24 Hours Nürburgring race for a second time. The main purpose was obtaining feedback for fine-tuning the production version along with training of support technicians. The ‘Green hell’ has been a major part of the development of the vehicle. One of the reasons why a special track-biased version – called Nürburgring Edition – is available for interested customers.
For those who had only a glance at the specification sheet will be amazed about its potential. The engine is a race-derived 72-degree V10, displacing 4.8 liters and producing a peak power of 552hp at 8,800rpm. The maximum is a thrilling 9,000rpm. Peak torque is 354lb-ft at 6,800rpm with 90 percent available between 3700 and 9000 revs. Pushing the throttle and revving from idle to peak is done in just 0.6 seconds.
Full story -> Road Test: 2011 Lexus LF-A in Monaco - GTSPIRIT.COM
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