Photo: 2012 Lexus LFA
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Oct 23, 2009
Lexus entered the world of supercars with its new LFA, which made its world debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show and will be ready for sale near the end of 2010. Lexus has already started to accept orders for the LFA, with production numbers strictly limited to only 500 units. Preliminary pricing for the LFA is set at $375,000. In the beginning of 2012, Lexus will also launch two special versions of the LFA, including one with unique color(s) and a more track-focused model.
As the first supercar for Lexus, the LFA will take its shot running with the bulls and horses with its front-mounted, purpose built 4.8-liter V10 engine that cranks out 553HP at 8,700 rpm and 354 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm. The all-new compact-sized V10 engine that is said to be smaller than a conventional V8, sends power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automated sequential gearbox that features four selectable driving modes and a seven-stage shift-speed selector that results in upshift speeds down to 0.2 seconds. Lexus claims a 0-62 mph sprint time in only 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph. Via DUB
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