Sunday 19 June 2011

Lexus LF-A

• The superb acoustics of the LFA’s V10 engine have been acoustically tuned to deliver a unique and Formula 1-inspired soundtrack

• Horizontally split intake surge tank mimics the acoustic chambers of wind and string instruments for a rich and resonant bass

• Tuned large diameter, equal-length exhaust manifolds run through dual exhaust pipes with a lightweight titanium dual-stage main silencer

• Motorsport-inspired main silencer features valve-actuation and lightweight titanium construction

• Three acoustically optimised sound channels ensure the LFA’s cabin is filled with the engine’s sonorous intake and exhaust soundtracks. 


Lexus lfa Blue

• Lightning-quick Automated Sequential Gearbox (ASG) that always puts the driver in full control

• Six-speed ASG drives the rear wheels through a limited slip differential via torque tube for exceptional drivetrain integrity

• Unique paddle-shift feeling, with the choice of seven gearshift speeds

• Transaxle layout over the rear axle results in an ideal 48:52 weight distribution for exceptional cornering agility and high-speed controllability

• Ultra quick shifts – carried out in just 0.2 seconds – complemented by four driving modes – AUTO, SPORT, NORMAL and WET for exceptional versatility


Lexus lfa Red

 • Breathtaking performance from an all-new 4.8-liter V10 powerplant rich in motorsport technology 

• High-revving engine develops an exceptional 552 hp (412kW/560DIN hp) at 8700rpm and 354 lb-ft (480Nm) of torque at 6,800 rpm

• Rear-wheel drive LFA rockets to 60 mph (96km/h) in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 202 mph (325km/h)

• Low-friction powerplant features motorsport-developed independently controlled throttle body for each cylinder and dry sump lubrication

• Front-mid engine V10 is smaller than a traditional V8 engine and as light as a conventional V6 engine yet generates 115 hp (85.7 kW/117DIN hp) per liter

“What we needed – and what we have created – is a car that moves the driver in more ways than one,” explained Tanahashi. “The LFA is a car that stirs all the senses.


Saturday 18 June 2011

Lexus White

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) heritage as one of the world’s most advanced textile weaving companies created a vital historical resource that Tanahashi’s team drew on when developing the LFA’s CFRP structure. Historically, the groundbreaking development of the automatic weaving machine by Toyota Motor Corporation not only made a significant contribution to Japan’s economy by producing high-quality fabric at lower costs, but also made a vital contribution to society as a whole.