Lexus LFA 2011

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The new Lexus LFA marks an important moment in both the history of Lexus and the development of the supercar. A true "clean-sheet" design, the Lexus LFA was created by a small, passionate and dedicated team of engineers whose achievement has been to push the boundaries of technologies materials and engineering at every stage to produce a car like no other to have carried the Lexus badge.

Constructed using advanced carbon fibre technology, the rear-wheel drive Lexus LFA is powered by a bespoke, high-revving 552bhp 4.8-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine, matched to a rear-mounted six-speed sequential automatic transmission, giving 200mph-plus performance.

In the words of Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi: "The Lexus LFA is a thoroughbred supercar, a machine engineered to achieve a single goal - to deliver a supreme driving experience. Over the past decade we have pushed every boundary in pursuit of this goal and I believe we have created the most driver-orientated car we possibly could."

CARBON FIBRE CONSTRUCTION

Keeping the car's weight to an absolute minimum was one of the defining elements in the development of the Lexus LFA and this led to the decision to switch from using aluminium for the car's construction to advanced Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the chassis and bodywork.

Moreover, Lexus decided the CFRP structure should be built in-house rather than by a third-party supplier. In doing so, it drew on Toyota Motor Corporation's heritage in textile weaving technology to push the boundaries of its technical abilities, developing new carbon fibre looms and a laser system for monitoring the integrity of the material.
At four times the strength of aluminium, CFRP gives the Lexus LFA an exceptionally stiff and strong structure, and also delivers major weight advantages, saving around 100kg on an equivalent aluminium body. CFRP accounts for 65 per cent of the body-in-white, with aluminium alloy used for the remaining 35 per cent.

Unlike the few other vehicles on the market that use CFRP construction, the Lexus LFA uses the same advanced resin technology favoured by cutting-edge aerospace programmes for its unmatched weight and strength properties.

ENGINE

The heart of the Lexus LFA is a bespoke, naturally aspirated V10 engine that sets new standards for compact dimensions, lightweight architecture and scintillating performance. From the outset it was determined the engine should have a 4,805cc capacity, develop 552bhp and rev to a wailing 9,000rpm red line. A 72-degree angle between the cylinder heads is ideal for achieving balance in the engine for exceptionally smooth running, while providing individual, electronically controlled throttle bodies for each cylinder gives excellent throttle response.

Using a dry sump lubrication system allows the block to be positioned deep in the engine bay, lowering the car's centre of gravity and moment of inertia, and enabling the engine to handle sustained, high-speed cornering.

The V10 produces 480Nm of torque at 6,800rpm, 90 per cent of which is available from 3,700rpm all the way to the 9,000rpm red line, thanks to Dual VVT-i technology, equal length exhaust manifolds and high-volume, 12-hole fuel injectors. This gives searing in-hear acceleration at all engine speeds and in any gear: nought to 62mph takes just 3.7 seconds and maximum speed is 202mph.

With a kerb weight of 1,480kg, the Lexus LFA has a power to weight ratio of 373bhp per tonne, while specific output of 115bhp per litre is among the highest of any current supercar, aided by a high, 12:1 compression ratio, low friction internals and optimised intake and exhaust flow.

In spite of its potency, the V10 is an object lesson in compact and lightweight packaging, being about the same size as a regular V8 engine and weighing about as much as conventional V6. It is also as reliable and refined as any other Lexus power plan and exceeds Euro 5 emissions standards.

The engine was developed in conjunction with Yamaha through the established collaborative partnership between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Japanese specialist engineering company.

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[MrBenGr]

That LFA is one sexy automobile. Too bad only 500 will be made at nearly $400,000.

[Turbulence654321]

"fast" is considered 6 seconds to 62 mph. 3.7 seconds to 62 mph is world-blurringly fast. it is almost the acceleration of gravity. humans can only react so quickly, and human reflexes don't progress as time does, so 3.7 seconds is and always will be fast no matter what year you live in.

[PumpingSmashkins]

that spastic drum beat kinda grows on you. or in you. like a tumor.

[JessePlaysGuitar]

@MrBenGr there made upon customers demand not supply i can buy one after 500 people do if i wanted to... or had the money to

[2010THEDRAGON]

@MTLBigMikePTC , You don't get it.

[pkidro]

@Turbulence654321 so my mustang is FAST? HELL YEA

[qaznipalm]

poor design. itsint lexus atmosphere.

[Miike92]

@MTLBigMikePTC hahaha you are so funny. You make your own jokes? LFA already beat the zr1 around the ring. Plus you dont want a f1 racing sound cuz your a pussy and you dont appreciate true aesthetics in automobiles. And looks, it looks like a supercar and will always look better than a zr1. THE LFA is just worth alot more than the plastic built zr1 that i could build in my backyard

[Miike92]

@Turbulence654321 well idk if you know but with launch control it gets around 3 flat

[mario102395]

i like to see how all these patriotic drones put down Lexus when we've been getting raped buy the big 3 for years. Now that the japs offer better value and reliability your quick to criticize. I've owned domestic and imports and do not ever want a domestic aqain.Simple as that.

[2jzgtejza80]

@MTLBigMikePTC

CTS-V is garbage. The front end looks like it was drawn retarded child, the last end of the horror, worse than the Prius. ZR1 is a very good car, like the GT-R.

LF-A is something that Americans can not chew, like GT-R, like other excellent cars.

If you do not fits LF-A, what the fuck you write comments?

[MTLBigMikePTC]

the ZR1 is going to run miles around this thing, It's garbage performance for it's price tag.

Also the CTS-V is the worlds best sedan.

The LF-A sounds like shit, I don't want a car that sounds like an F1 racer going down the street and looks like a kid designed it.