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Lexus LFA: New Super car Revealed

by admin on Nov.09, 2009, under News

Toyota’s luxury car division, Lexus, officially announced the newest Lexus FLA super car. The two-seat super car has a hefty price tag of $375,000 and is scheduled into production in 2010. Enthusiasts should expect this car in the market until early 2010.

This car is not only expensive but is possibly to become one of the rarest super cars in the world. Only 500 units will be produced and sold worldwide. A prototype of the LFA is now displayed at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show and is open to public from October 24 to November 4 at Makauhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture.

The car boasts impressive specifications. It has newly developed 4.8-liter V10 engine which delivers between 3,700rpm and 9,000rpm, 354 lb-ft torque, and 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph.

In addition to its impressive engine, the car is also said to be strong and lightweight. The cabin, which is made up of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), is 100 kilograms lighter than a comparable aluminum cabin. It also boasts a unique engine sound an exterior design with tuned aerodynamics.

Some journalists and car enthusiasts can’t help to compare this vehicle to Nissan GT-R. As mentioned in the press release, LFA has power-to-weight ratio, centralized seating concept, balanced component configuration, which makes it comparable to the Nissan GT-R. However, its tag price triggers questions if it is worth the cost. GTR is currently known to be a bargain performance car. Despite of this car, Lexus is confident that they will be able to sell this car.

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