In late 2006, Lexus filed trademark applications for an "F" emblem, leading to speculation that the luxury marque was about to launch a performance brand. At the time it was suggested that "F" stood for "Fast" or "Flagship." Later reports surmised that "F" referred to the Fuji Speedway in Japan, whose first corner, 27R, was said to have inspired the shape of the "F" emblem. Interviews with company executives in prior years had included mentions of Lexus possibly starting a performance brand to compete with the likes of Mercedes' AMG, Audi's S/RS, Cadillac's V-series, and BMW's M division, among others. An earlier in-house tuning effort, the TRD-based L-Tuned, had offered performance packages on the IS 300 and GS 400 sedans in the early 2000s. Lexus' racing activities and sports model development had been handled by the Lexus Vehicle Performance Development Division, a branch of the Lexus Development Center, located in Aichi, Japan.
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2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
In December 2006, Lexus announced that the first vehicle in the F marque lineup, the Lexus IS F sedan, previously known in the press as the IS 500, would premiere at the North American International Auto Show in January 2007. The vehicle subsequently premiered at Detroit along with a redesigned version of the concept LF-A sports car. At its press debut, Lexus revealed that a dedicated "skunk works" team designed the IS F in a manner distinct from typical Lexus engineering efforts. The chief designer of the IS F, Yukihiko Yaguchi, previously worked on the Toyota Supra. Media reports suggested that the IS F sedan would be followed by a GS F sedan and Lexus IS F coupe.
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The Lexus IS F debuted to the public at the North American International Auto Show on 8 January 2007. The vehicle features a 5.0 L direct-injected V8 producing 416 SAE hp (423 PS, 311 kW) at 6,600 rpm, while peak torque is 371 ft·lbf (503 N·m) at 5,200 rpm. The engine also features a two-stage intake system, engine oil and automatic transmission fluid coolers and an oil pump designed for high-speed cornering. Compared to the 2GR-FSE V6, 306 hp (228 kW) IS 350, the IS F features a 2UR-GSE V8 engine and over 400 hp (300 kW). The IS F was scheduled to be in dealerships by early 2008.
2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
The IS F made its European premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, and premiered in Japan at the Fuji Speedway in October 2007. The vehicle went on sale for late 2007 in Japan, in early 2008 in the United States, and in Europe in 2008.
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2012 Lexus LFA Sexy Supercar
The Lexus LFA is a 2-seat coupe which was first unveiled as an F marque concept at the 2007 NAIAS. The original LF-A concept had a 4.8 liter V10 engine which produced an estimated 552 horsepower (411 kW), propelling it to a top speed of approximately 200 mph (320 km/h). Automotive media reports indicated that the LF-A concept car was approved for production. Prototypes of the LF-A had been spotted being tested at the Nürburgring, the famous motorsport race track in Nürburg, Germany. On 10 May 2008, a LF-A prototype was entered on the Nürburgring 4 hour VLN endurance race where it surprisingly won the SP8 class. The vehicle was also entered in the 24 Hours Nürburgring where it qualified 27th among 223 cars, and finished 7th in the SP8 class.
2012 Lexus LFA supercar.
Exotic Supercar 2012 Lexus LFA
2012 Lexus LFA supercar.
On 4 April 2009, a LF-A won the SP8 class in the ADAC-Westfalenfahrt VLN 4h endurance race. An F marque roadster version of the LF-A concept car (designated LF-A Roadster or LF-AR) was shown at the 2008 North American International Auto Show on January 13, 2008. Initial specifications for the roadster are a V10 engine under 5.0 L with over 500 hp and a top speed of over 200 mph. The LF-A Roadster had a retractable rear spoiler for improved handling at speed.
of the Lexus LF-A supercar
lexus lfa supercar
The production Lexus LFA was launched on October 21, 2009 at the Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle will be limited to 500 hand-built production copies, with base price estimated at $375,000. At the Tokyo Motor Show, a circuit-ready model, the Nürburgring Edition, was also announced for 2012 release.
2012 Lexus LFA
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2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
2011 Lexus LFA - Click above
2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
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2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
In December 2006, Lexus announced that the first vehicle in the F marque lineup, the Lexus IS F sedan, previously known in the press as the IS 500, would premiere at the North American International Auto Show in January 2007. The vehicle subsequently premiered at Detroit along with a redesigned version of the concept LF-A sports car. At its press debut, Lexus revealed that a dedicated "skunk works" team designed the IS F in a manner distinct from typical Lexus engineering efforts. The chief designer of the IS F, Yukihiko Yaguchi, previously worked on the Toyota Supra. Media reports suggested that the IS F sedan would be followed by a GS F sedan and Lexus IS F coupe.
Next Generations Lexus LF-A
The Lexus IS F debuted to the public at the North American International Auto Show on 8 January 2007. The vehicle features a 5.0 L direct-injected V8 producing 416 SAE hp (423 PS, 311 kW) at 6,600 rpm, while peak torque is 371 ft·lbf (503 N·m) at 5,200 rpm. The engine also features a two-stage intake system, engine oil and automatic transmission fluid coolers and an oil pump designed for high-speed cornering. Compared to the 2GR-FSE V6, 306 hp (228 kW) IS 350, the IS F features a 2UR-GSE V8 engine and over 400 hp (300 kW). The IS F was scheduled to be in dealerships by early 2008.
2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
The IS F made its European premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, and premiered in Japan at the Fuji Speedway in October 2007. The vehicle went on sale for late 2007 in Japan, in early 2008 in the United States, and in Europe in 2008.
track-ready Lexus LFA with
2012 Lexus LFA Sexy Supercar
The Lexus LFA is a 2-seat coupe which was first unveiled as an F marque concept at the 2007 NAIAS. The original LF-A concept had a 4.8 liter V10 engine which produced an estimated 552 horsepower (411 kW), propelling it to a top speed of approximately 200 mph (320 km/h). Automotive media reports indicated that the LF-A concept car was approved for production. Prototypes of the LF-A had been spotted being tested at the Nürburgring, the famous motorsport race track in Nürburg, Germany. On 10 May 2008, a LF-A prototype was entered on the Nürburgring 4 hour VLN endurance race where it surprisingly won the SP8 class. The vehicle was also entered in the 24 Hours Nürburgring where it qualified 27th among 223 cars, and finished 7th in the SP8 class.
2012 Lexus LFA supercar.
Exotic Supercar 2012 Lexus LFA
2012 Lexus LFA supercar.
On 4 April 2009, a LF-A won the SP8 class in the ADAC-Westfalenfahrt VLN 4h endurance race. An F marque roadster version of the LF-A concept car (designated LF-A Roadster or LF-AR) was shown at the 2008 North American International Auto Show on January 13, 2008. Initial specifications for the roadster are a V10 engine under 5.0 L with over 500 hp and a top speed of over 200 mph. The LF-A Roadster had a retractable rear spoiler for improved handling at speed.
of the Lexus LF-A supercar
lexus lfa supercar
The production Lexus LFA was launched on October 21, 2009 at the Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle will be limited to 500 hand-built production copies, with base price estimated at $375,000. At the Tokyo Motor Show, a circuit-ready model, the Nürburgring Edition, was also announced for 2012 release.
2012 Lexus LFA
LFA supercar that Lexus
2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
2011 Lexus LFA - Click above
2012 Lexus LFA Supercar
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