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#1 of 57 2007 Lexus LF-A by callmedrfill Jan 09, 2005 (6:49 pm)
Now that it has been introduced (in concept form) at the NAIAS. I think we can go more into depth as to it's future pursuits. 500HP+ is good. Aston Martin DB9, Porsche 911 Turbo, Benz SL55 as competition is good. Styling is a significant issue (wish I could link on this browser), but being a concpet, there is still hope The basic design seems to be a larger Celica, which I always liked, sans the tight interior and buzzy engine choices. Please post some pics of the car show's concept! DrFill
#2 of 57 Lots of Cool Pics by callmedrfill Jan 09, 2005 (7:42 pm)
At carconnection.com It's better than I thought. The rear is obviously pure concept. DrFill
#3 of 57 One more ting by callmedrfill Jan 09, 2005 (7:44 pm)
THIS LF-A forum was up first! So post here. The host will drop my clone shortly. Thank you. DrFill
#4 of 57 Can Lexus' LF-A be Ferrari killer? by speedlux Jan 09, 2005 (6:48 pm)
Well, auto show are here so are the LFA, What do you all think of this exotic from lexus? http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101568 As for myself it look good In and out.
#5 of 57 Hopefully by callmedrfill Jan 10, 2005 (6:59 am)
This will jettison the rebirth of a Toyota "Supracar" as well. Obviously it can't borrow much from any future Lexus exotic, but this is an original platform, and if 'Yota has proven anything over the last decade, it's than they really don't want to make only one car per platform. Something else to think about. Back in 1991, with the Acura NSX at it's height, Lexus comes out with the SC, a groundbreaking design that was hugely successful. Why wasn't a project like this undertaken then? They had proven they can make a compelling sports coupe. The NSX gave them a natural competitor and market to attack. The Lexus name was HOT, with the SC and LS instant success. They could have made a supercar, that would at least draw more traffic and press to their fledgling brand. The cost for such a limited production vehicle may have been prohibitive, and they may've had more concrete, long-term financial ideas like building more dealerships and such. But if you said you can have the 1993 Lexus GS, which fizzled after a fast start, and even today 12 years later, has failed to make an impact on the sports-sedan market, or a supercar to shock the world and dazzle the Germans (and Italians), in hindsight...... DrFill
#6 of 57 callmedrfill by lexusguy Jan 15, 2005 (12:39 pm)
I'm not sure Toyota had what it takes to make an F355, 911 or Viper fighter in those days. The Nissan R33 Skyline GT-R was around then too, but Nissan never felt it was worth the money adapting the car to left hand drive as well as the cost of making a US emissions and federal safety certified car. Just look at how long it took the Subie STi and Lancer Evo to get here. The Japanese have traditionally been very apprehensive about bringing their home-brew performance machines to this side of the world. Forunately that is changing, but I really cant see Toyota making a super exotic back in '92.
#7 of 57 If they had the biscuits by callmedrfill Jan 15, 2005 (5:52 pm)
To make the Supra, only THE GREATEST sports car of the 20th century, they could have made a Super-Supra! And the strength to make THE GREATEST luxury sedan of the 20th century, they could've made a Lexus of Exotica! Am I lyin'? My Jets just lost an amazing game, man. That's sad! DrFill
#8 of 57 callmedrfill by lexusguy Jan 15, 2005 (6:13 pm)
"To make the Supra, only THE GREATEST sports car of the 20th century" Ok something is wrong with you if you meant that seriously. I am a Toyota fan and I dont agree with that at all. The 20th century is A LOT of cars. I wouldnt even put Supra in the top 100. Are you forgetting the 300SL? The Ferrari 250 GT0? The Porsche 550 speedster? The Jaguar E-type? And countless other greats that would slot WELL above a Toyota Supra on the list of the 20th century's greatest sports cars? Replies to this message: johnny11 (Jun 14, 2005 3:29 pm)
#9 of 57 You heard me!!! by callmedrfill Jan 15, 2005 (6:51 pm)
Dude, you're playing into my strengths here! Supra knowledge! The Supra was the best sports car of the 90's. The best Toyota has EVER produced. The Best value (Under $40k). Won every comparison! Better than ZR-1 (forget a mere mortal Vette)! Better than NSX (MT)! Better than RX-7 (C&D)! Compared to 512TR and 911 (Seriously!). R&T once said "It's so competent (at beating 300ZX, Vette, and 3000GT), it's boring!" Best braking distance C&D has ever recorded (a record that stood for years until VERY recently)! The wunderlust of every aftermarket tuner in the US, able to support 900+HP without chassis bracing, and with the stock tranny!!! And a mighty fine looker as well! This was no car, it was a freak of nature. You have Mickey Mantle, Gandhi, The Godfather, Barry Sanders, and the 1993 Toyota Supra. I'm not gonna break down a great sports car of the 50s or 60s. All I can say is today's cars are better than the cars of yesteryear. You won't find a Gullwing that can run with a modern Supra. Was it an icon? Sure! Is it a Supra? I think not! Maybe every 10-12 years, 'Yota will create another marsterpiece, a new heir to the throne? Name me a car that can do what a Supra could, look good, beat all comers, and cost.....$38k? DrFill
#10 of 57 callmedrfill by lexusguy Jan 15, 2005 (8:53 pm)
The '80s, early 90s Vettes were hardly the best cars ever to wear that name plate. The Vette didnt become a legitimate sports car until '97. The 3000GT also weighed about 8 billion pounds and was never much of a sports car. The Supra TT was one of the greats of the '90s, and of course a tuner favorite, but it would get thoroughly destroyed by THE ultimate tuner car and THE Japanese sports car icon, the R-34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. No other Japanese performance car even comes close. If Nissan's new world model GT-R is anything like the last one, Toyota is going to have a seriously tough competitior on their hands.