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Lexus LFA Debuts in Tokyo: A Big-Bucks Toyota Supercar That Can Hit 202 MPH

Lexus reveals a $375,000 sports car powered by a Formula One-inspired engine. Will buyers forgo traditional exotics and embrace the Toyota Way?

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Lexus LFA, a Big Bucks Sports Car With a Formula One Vibe
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The Lexus LFA began as a research-and-development project in 2000, emerged as a concept car in 2005, and will go into production in 2010. The V10-powered, carbon-fiber-bodied Lexus will be the fastest and most expensive car ever from the minds of Toyota, reaching 202 mph and costing around $375,000 in the US. Only 500 will be built.
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Lexus LFA: Weight Savings From Carbon Fiber Construction
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To save weight, designers of the Lexus LFA chose aerospace-grade carbon fiber reinforced plastic, or CFRP for much of the chassis and bodywork construction. The composite material is lighter and stronger than aluminum, though more expensive to produce. Lexus says CFRP accounts for 65 percent of the body, with aluminium alloy accounting for 35 percent, leading to a total weight savings of 220 pounds on the 3,263-pound car.
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mobuis

10/26/09 at 4:44 pm

WOW! I thougt that lexus only made luxary cars. I was wrong!!! WOW! I will Definitly be saving up

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mobuis

10/26/09 at 4:47 pm

It looks like a Nissan 370z

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aschichtel

10/27/09 at 1:20 pm

thats awsome

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PSYC0TIC ONE

12/16/09 at 1:43 pm

Why anyone would pay $375k for this car is beyond me. For the same price or less you can get a car that outperforms the LFA and sports a brand name of Ferrari, Lambourghini, Porsche CGT, etc...

Don't get me wrong, its a "pretty" car but, not worth that price tag.

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