3/07/2008

UK debut for Lexus LF-A sports car concept

The Lexus LF-A, one of the world’s most eagerly anticipated supercars, will be presented for the first time in the UK at the British International Motor Show

Lexus’s ambitions for the LF-A are clear: to build a supercar with world class performance that is uniquely Lexus. Since the first LF-A concept was unveiled in 2005, the project has made significant progress; most recently the car was on public view, competing in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race as part of its on-going development programme.

The LF-A is powered by a high-revving V10 front mid-mounted engine producing more than 500 DIN hp, making a top speed of more than 200mph not only possible, but probable. The rear-mounted transaxle and radiators contribute to excellent weight distribution.

Styled according to the principles of Lexus’s L-finesse design language, LF-A has a striking, dynamic, yet compact bodywork with curved surfaces and intriguing details, crafted from aluminium and carbon fibre. The rear section includes a speed-activated spoiler, with further dynamic stability provided by Venturi-effect underbody aerodynamics.
       
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