Lexus LF-A Will Remain in Development
When Honda cancelled their plans to build a new NSX, there was some worry that Lexus might follow suit with the LF-A.
Turns out there was nothing to it, Lexus has confirmed their intention to build the LF-A. Auto Express reports:
The news was announced as parent firm Toyota also confirmed its commitment to the Formula One World Championship. It’s thought that a small number of LF-A models will be built this year, primarily to take part in various racing championships around the world.
Of course, it sounds like anyone waiting for the LF-A production model shouldn’t be expecting it next year, but the fact Lexus will be using it as an entry into professional races bodes well for its continued development.
[Source: Auto Express]
December 29th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
what Lexus should do is make the SC similar to the LFA and a bit smaller with slightly upward tail lights and no rear grills. But man i love this car.
December 29th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
IS F exhausts would be another way to go, but would that degrade the vehicle? …not much, IMO, since the SC isn’t an F model.
I’ve noticed that the Lexus lineup is finally becoming a little more complicated…something I like…variety and many options, but I don’t think the general public customers will like the confusion.
December 30th, 2008 at 5:24 am
Speaking of variety, how long do you guys think it’s gonna take for Lexus to go back to its “hybrid-as-performance” intentions? …the F-hybrid?
blah…that’s too much. lol
It was just a thought.
December 30th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
I don’t know, a hybrid sports car is money-in-the-bank if you ask me. In fact, I think the rumored Lexus 1-Series competitor will be a hybrid.
December 29th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
sweet gives me more time to come up with the $200k+ to buy this baby
December 30th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
It needs to be as good or better than the GT-R. Take your time Lexus, the last thing you want is biased journalists saying this thing is overpriced and the GT-R can run rings around it.
December 30th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
There was an article about how the GT-R was responsible for the LF-A delay. I thought it was a valid theory at the time, but after seeing the automotive press’ extended reaction to the GT-R, I think it’s exactly true.