Tekknikal
10-10-2007, 11:59 AM
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Ok bear with me. This year's TMS show is huge and we've got tons of info flying around today. First, let's start with Lexus. Lexus is slated to unveil 2 concept vehicles and 6 production vehicles at the show. The two concepts are the LF-XH hybrid SUV and the LF-A sports car.
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The LF-XH is powered by a V6 mated to a hybrid drivetrain and can be seen as an indicator of where Lexus plans on going with the RX platform. While it's hard to say what we'll see from the LF-A display, I expect it to be a new, near-production car. Indeed, Lexus is already saying that the LF-A will be made from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic, and that the engine will be less than 5.0L in size while outputting more than 500hp. The LF-A is listed as measuring 4460mm * 1895mm * 1220mm (LxWxH) and has a wheelbase of 2605mm. To put that into perspective, that makes the LF-A 115mm ( 4.5in) shorter, 95mm (3.7in) wider, and 205mm (8.1in!) lower to the ground than Lexus own IS250/350. To compare that to Nissan's own 350Z, the LF-A is 146mm (5.7in) longer, 79mm (3.1in) wider, and 104mm (4.1in) lower.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Lexus/Concepts/LF-XH/3cfa6b06.jpg" alt="" />
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Lexus/Concepts/LF-XH/5f7b6851.jpg" alt="" />
Combine these dimensions with large 20" wheels, 15" composite brakes, and its rear radiator setup and you have a really aggressive and exotic looking car. Mix that with Lexus reliability and you're looking at the NSX Acura should have built. I expect the LF-A to go on sale within a year or so at over $120k. Since Lexus hasn't provided any pictures of what to expect, I've included an older (but still sexy) shot of the LF-A, taken earlier this year:
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Lexus/Concepts/LF-A/232f5eaf.jpg" alt="" />
Ok bear with me. This year's TMS show is huge and we've got tons of info flying around today. First, let's start with Lexus. Lexus is slated to unveil 2 concept vehicles and 6 production vehicles at the show. The two concepts are the LF-XH hybrid SUV and the LF-A sports car.
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The LF-XH is powered by a V6 mated to a hybrid drivetrain and can be seen as an indicator of where Lexus plans on going with the RX platform. While it's hard to say what we'll see from the LF-A display, I expect it to be a new, near-production car. Indeed, Lexus is already saying that the LF-A will be made from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic, and that the engine will be less than 5.0L in size while outputting more than 500hp. The LF-A is listed as measuring 4460mm * 1895mm * 1220mm (LxWxH) and has a wheelbase of 2605mm. To put that into perspective, that makes the LF-A 115mm ( 4.5in) shorter, 95mm (3.7in) wider, and 205mm (8.1in!) lower to the ground than Lexus own IS250/350. To compare that to Nissan's own 350Z, the LF-A is 146mm (5.7in) longer, 79mm (3.1in) wider, and 104mm (4.1in) lower.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Lexus/Concepts/LF-XH/3cfa6b06.jpg" alt="" />
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Lexus/Concepts/LF-XH/5f7b6851.jpg" alt="" />
Combine these dimensions with large 20" wheels, 15" composite brakes, and its rear radiator setup and you have a really aggressive and exotic looking car. Mix that with Lexus reliability and you're looking at the NSX Acura should have built. I expect the LF-A to go on sale within a year or so at over $120k. Since Lexus hasn't provided any pictures of what to expect, I've included an older (but still sexy) shot of the LF-A, taken earlier this year:
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Lexus/Concepts/LF-A/232f5eaf.jpg" alt="" />