LFA uses a hood rod?
Mar 10, 2011 | 08:11 PM
#71
Teamspeed Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 135
That's the beautiful thing about the car. You could! The more I read into it the more I am thoroughly impressed. Here are some tidbits I collected.
- Car took 10 years to develop, but was extensively built to race. As a prototype the car competed in the grueling 24 hour Nurburgring races and finished.
- The engine, drivetrain, and CFRP chassis found in the race car is also on the production unit.
- Cars at the driving development events across the country have 5-digits of hard driven miles w/out skipping a beat. I believe the car will have the excitement missing from the brand, while retaining its reliability. (I'm a Lexus owner as well. Great, but bland.)
- Toyota has an abundant racing history. Not as remarkable as Porsche, but they've dipped into every form of racing. This model is a result of their F1 know-how.
- Every review heralds the driving experience and also mentions how easy it is to handle at the limit. This is a HUGE plus for me, because it does this without the traction nannies found in cars today.
- 175 slated for N.A. allocation guarantees the exclusivity, collectibility, and resale.
The RUF at 550 hp and 219 mph gear is a blast and a handful. It serves it's purpose and the AWD helps tremendously in putting the power down. Anyone that tells you that the 560hp found in the Lexus is too low hasn't been 10/10ths in any RWD car with even less power. That takes giant bearings. I'll take accessible power any day than bragging rights. People need to stop valuating a car for the numbers they read in a brochure or road test. Getting behind the wheel of one is an utterly different ball game.
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:36 PM
#73
I'm partial to Arctic Silver!
That's the beautiful thing about the car. You could! The more I read into it the more I am thoroughly impressed. Here are some tidbits I collected.
- Car took 10 years to develop, but was extensively built to race. As a prototype the car competed in the grueling 24 hour Nurburgring races and finished.
- The engine, drivetrain, and CFRP chassis found in the race car is also on the production unit.
- Cars at the driving development events across the country have 5-digits of hard driven miles w/out skipping a beat. I believe the car will have the excitement missing from the brand, while retaining its reliability. (I'm a Lexus owner as well. Great, but bland.)
- Toyota has an abundant racing history. Not as remarkable as Porsche, but they've dipped into every form of racing. This model is a result of their F1 know-how.
- Every review heralds the driving experience and also mentions how easy it is to handle at the limit. This is a HUGE plus for me, because it does this without the traction nannies found in cars today.
- 175 slated for N.A. allocation guarantees the exclusivity, collectibility, and resale.
The RUF at 550 hp and 219 mph gear is a blast and a handful. It serves it's purpose and the AWD helps tremendously in putting the power down. Anyone that tells you that the 560hp found in the Lexus is too low hasn't been 10/10ths in any RWD car with even less power. That takes giant bearings. I'll take accessible power any day than bragging rights. People need to stop valuating a car for the numbers they read in a brochure or road test. Getting behind the wheel of one is an utterly different ball game.
That's the beautiful thing about the car. You could! The more I read into it the more I am thoroughly impressed. Here are some tidbits I collected.
- Car took 10 years to develop, but was extensively built to race. As a prototype the car competed in the grueling 24 hour Nurburgring races and finished.
- The engine, drivetrain, and CFRP chassis found in the race car is also on the production unit.
- Cars at the driving development events across the country have 5-digits of hard driven miles w/out skipping a beat. I believe the car will have the excitement missing from the brand, while retaining its reliability. (I'm a Lexus owner as well. Great, but bland.)
- Toyota has an abundant racing history. Not as remarkable as Porsche, but they've dipped into every form of racing. This model is a result of their F1 know-how.
- Every review heralds the driving experience and also mentions how easy it is to handle at the limit. This is a HUGE plus for me, because it does this without the traction nannies found in cars today.
- 175 slated for N.A. allocation guarantees the exclusivity, collectibility, and resale.
The RUF at 550 hp and 219 mph gear is a blast and a handful. It serves it's purpose and the AWD helps tremendously in putting the power down. Anyone that tells you that the 560hp found in the Lexus is too low hasn't been 10/10ths in any RWD car with even less power. That takes giant bearings. I'll take accessible power any day than bragging rights. People need to stop valuating a car for the numbers they read in a brochure or road test. Getting behind the wheel of one is an utterly different ball game.
What type of cars do you own right now?
It took 10 years to develop because it was canceled twice because Toyota's main focus is financial performance.
Mar 12, 2011 | 07:03 PM
#79
Teamspeed Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 243
From: London, Ontario
I totally understand the overpriced thinking of the LFA in the exotics world. However I believe the car to be continually misunderstood as it is in fact a road going racecar in which case it's track times dictate it's value from a mass production manufacturer. The LFA truly is a success for Lexus as it is faster than the high majority of exotics on the track.
Wikis performance and motosport articles are really worth reading
Lexus LFA
Wikis performance and motosport articles are really worth reading
Lexus LFA
Mar 13, 2011 | 11:56 AM
#80
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 135
I don't see how it's your's or anyone else's business to know what I own or drive. How is that relevant in this thread? If you want to know personal info, you could just PM me, otherwise it's not for the public to know. Thanks.