Got to drive the owners LFA today - He asked me to check some things out and encouraged me to drive it.
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Just wow
Lexus LFA
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Got to drive the owners LFA today - He asked me to check some things out and encouraged me to drive it.
...ok
Just wow
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it only has 156 miles on it so the technician and I were gentle on it. We took turns driving. This thing will put a smile on your face! Some specs and a video.
Overall
Length mm (in.) 4495 (177.0)
Width mm (in.) 1895 (74.6)
Height*1 mm (in.) 1220 (48.0), 1265 (49.8)*2
Wheel Base mm (in.) 2605 (102.6)
Tread mFront mm (in.) 1580 (62.2)
Rear mm (in.) 1570 (61.8)
Effective Head Room mm (in.) 924 (36.4)
Effective Leg Room mm (in.)-
Shoulder Room mm (in.) 1319 (51.9)
Overhang Front mm (in.) 930 (36.6)
Rear mm (in.) 960 (37.8)
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.) 110 (4.3) no speed bumps!
Angle of Approach/Departure degrees 7.2/11.6
Curb Mass. Front kg (lb) 780 (1720)
Rear kg (lb) 790 (1742)
Total kg (lb) 1570 (3461)
Gross Vehicle Mass. Front kg (lb)-
Rear kg (lb)-
Total kg (lb) 1755 (3870)
Fuel Tank Capacity L (Us.gal, Imp.gal) 73 (19.3, 16.1)
Max. Speed km/h (mph) 325 (202)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph sec. 3.6
Max. Permissible Speed 1st Gear km/h (mph) 83 (51)
2nd Gear km/h (mph) 123 (76)
3rd Gear km/h (mph) 167 (103)
4th Gear km/h (mph) 218 (135)
5th Gear km/h (mph) 277 (172)
6th Gear km/h (mph)
Turning Diameter (Outside Front) Wall to Wall m (ft.) 13.0 (42.7)
Overall
Length mm (in.) 4495 (177.0)
Width mm (in.) 1895 (74.6)
Height*1 mm (in.) 1220 (48.0), 1265 (49.8)*2
Wheel Base mm (in.) 2605 (102.6)
Tread mFront mm (in.) 1580 (62.2)
Rear mm (in.) 1570 (61.8)
Effective Head Room mm (in.) 924 (36.4)
Effective Leg Room mm (in.)-
Shoulder Room mm (in.) 1319 (51.9)
Overhang Front mm (in.) 930 (36.6)
Rear mm (in.) 960 (37.8)
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.) 110 (4.3) no speed bumps!
Angle of Approach/Departure degrees 7.2/11.6
Curb Mass. Front kg (lb) 780 (1720)
Rear kg (lb) 790 (1742)
Total kg (lb) 1570 (3461)
Gross Vehicle Mass. Front kg (lb)-
Rear kg (lb)-
Total kg (lb) 1755 (3870)
Fuel Tank Capacity L (Us.gal, Imp.gal) 73 (19.3, 16.1)
Max. Speed km/h (mph) 325 (202)
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph sec. 3.6
Max. Permissible Speed 1st Gear km/h (mph) 83 (51)
2nd Gear km/h (mph) 123 (76)
3rd Gear km/h (mph) 167 (103)
4th Gear km/h (mph) 218 (135)
5th Gear km/h (mph) 277 (172)
6th Gear km/h (mph)
Turning Diameter (Outside Front) Wall to Wall m (ft.) 13.0 (42.7)
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Paddle shift and not even getting on it. It still jolted the camera when he was shifting...we swapped seats shortly after
Paddle shift and not even getting on it. It still jolted the camera when he was shifting...we swapped seats shortly after
You forgot one thing...base price $$$$$$
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US version $465K 
US version $465K
Don't let the techs that work on my truck work on that or they will never want to touch my dirty muddy 80 again
I was never really was sure what Lexus philosophy was behind making that car. Sure its really fast, but they priced it out of range of most high end car buyers. You can purchase a twin turbo Porsche which will do 0-60 in 2.7 sec and fully loaded its 200k. Porsche by the way is ranked second for reliability among luxury cars.
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Which Van Tyle owns this one?
I have only ever seen one once at SEMA. Certainly a unique ride. Anybody know how many were sold in the USA?
I have only ever seen one once at SEMA. Certainly a unique ride. Anybody know how many were sold in the USA?
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Paddle shift and not even getting on it. It still jolted the camera when he was shifting...we swapped seats shortly after
I recognize that on ramp coming from the preserve off Northern. 106 MPH came up fast
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Larry...
I recognize that on ramp coming from the preserve off Northern. 106 MPH came up fast
thats the one! What I did not film was the much more aggressive launch heading into the reserve and the extreme braking before the 6 inch bump stop met with our 4" high car. The driver knew it was coming up but had to test to go-stop...had my heart beating in a perma-smile way.
Does 465k let you actually buy these now, or are they still lease only?
ETA: totally f-in jealous.
ETA: totally f-in jealous.
Looked slow
Skinny pedal dude!
Cool car but I will keep the Supra for the $$$$ Hell the LFA only runs 11's for $400k! It pulled the stock GTR just by a hair.
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Must we go all the way back to the 90s to see a Toyota that RUNS... Supra playing with a nitrous Mustang that runs 10.30s @ 132 mph... dont think the LFA is ready for this party
Skinny pedal dude!Cool car but I will keep the Supra for the $$$$ Hell the LFA only runs 11's for $400k! It pulled the stock GTR just by a hair.
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Must we go all the way back to the 90s to see a Toyota that RUNS... Supra playing with a nitrous Mustang that runs 10.30s @ 132 mph... dont think the LFA is ready for this party
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At that price, I'd be stupid NOT to buy it!
The LFA is impressive with is quiet stealth like manners under normal driving condition but it sounds like a F1 when rev'd. Hearing it rev you dont expect to come from the LFA. This is a wife approved ride that she can easily drive to the grocery store and it will get your dick hard when she wont. It might not be number 1 in any one category but ranking 2nd in most others makes it a winner.
At 400K it seems expensive today but with its low production in 5 years it will look cheap.
At 400K it seems expensive today but with its low production in 5 years it will look cheap.
2nd is the 1st place loser!
The LFA is 2nd to most super cars in $200k place range????...its more like 4th-5th. You can get ALOT more care for ALOT less money. Sorry the cost to kick ass ratio just isnt there for the LFA. Its cool but not great. I also doubt there is much you can do to it to make it any better..with the huge aftermarket the LFA has and all
. Its a nerd hot rod nothing more....a rich nerd but still a nerd lol.
I have several clients with super cars and they argue on who going to drive it because it a PIA on a day to day. This is a car that can be driven everyday. If its all about going fast cheap go buy an Ariel Atom.
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Not like I work on Top Gear and can compare cars, but I can tell you cruising at steady speed on the freeway is very comfortable and quiet as long as the suspension isnt in sport mode. This could easily be a DD...
regardless of what brand car - driving anything that does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds gets the blood flowing for the gearhead in us!
regardless of what brand car - driving anything that does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds gets the blood flowing for the gearhead in us!
So can a Corolla and for a lot less!
I can get a $1000 Mustang to do 0-60 in 3.6..
But if you must live by the more money than brains ways....
0-60 3.0 seconds $135,000 and take your extra $300k and buy a few more super cars to play with.
Some of the Lambos are just stupid fast with the right mods and still have money left also.
Like I said cool car but still a over priced nerds car that sould do everything better for the price.
I bet most of the LFA's are owned by dealers????