Lexus LF-A Concept 2-seater sports car

Lexus LF-A

This is not exactly 100% new – in fact it a concept with the same name and the same general direction was first shown in 2005 and production models of it have been spotted on the Nurburging. A concept will the same name will be displayed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show next week in updated form so here is a short refresher course.

The Lexus LF-A Concept is a 2-seater sports car – or a super car if you like – that is supposed to be powered by a 5.0 litre V10 engine, likely the 2UR-GSE that made it’s debut in the Lexus IS-F. However, the one to go into the production LF-A might be one in a totally different state of tune considering the 9,000rpm redline of the LF-A Concept as seen in the dash photos after the jump, compared to the IS-F’s 7,000rpm redline.

The car’s body is made of light but sturdy carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), so this is not merely a two-door version of the IS-F. Comparing the photos of the 2005 LF-A concept and the one that will be displayed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, it appears that Lexus has revised the LF-A Concept, with the interior looking noticeably different.

Check out photos of the updated LF-A Concept after the jump.

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A

Lexus LF-A
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • ojlee1 (Member) on Oct 15, 2007 at 11:29 pm

    This will be the long awaited TOYOTA SUPERCAR>>>>>SUPRA.
    UMW overhere will be slow in bring in these high tech supercar.. need to wait for the gret importer.
    To all Muslim viewer…….

    SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

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  • engtaokia (Member) on Oct 15, 2007 at 11:36 pm

    got air duct at the rear. is this mid engine car?

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  • arcana (Member) on Oct 15, 2007 at 11:36 pm

    ooo……super car but interior is so neat and refined……highly luxurious…..
    the instruments look like a real figher pilot or some jumbo jet dials…..
    impressive thing……hopefully it most of the package is maintained till production.

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  • angelo2689 (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 12:24 am

    the engine have 9k RPM red line, Good !+Nice interior too.

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  • LittleFire85 (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 12:34 am

    Am i thinking that this new design Lexus looks weired? I prefer the old supra design compare to this…

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  • BMW fan (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 12:59 am

    This car is magnificent! The interior is spacious and modern, The look of the car is marvelous…the only thing that i don’t really like is the rear view, overall its very good.

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  • DarkL1ghT (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 1:03 am

    Front kinda reminds me of the S2000 and the side bottom like a Ferrari. And tri-exhaust? Whoa…Nice though.

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  • mystvearn (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 2:33 am

    FR or RR car? Does not look like MR car to me.There seems to be lots of space between the seats and the rear window

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  • kei9 (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 8:33 am

    Supra nevertheelss… :D

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  • nanashisan (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 9:05 am

    this is lexus. i dont think it will replace supra. maybe will replace soarer.
    however the next gen supra also the design not far from this supercar. some changes at exterior n interior.

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  • Capt Shopalot (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 9:10 am

    SuperCoollllll

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  • BigFish (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 10:50 am

    The car’s body is made of light but sturdy carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP),
    ————-
    What is this material Paul, is it worst than milo tin?

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  • BigFish (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 10:50 am

    The car can see only! No money can talk but can’t buy!

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  • szw (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 11:18 am

    the wing mirror so small , sure anot ?

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  • nmh (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 12:16 pm

    lots of side intake vents…it might be middle rear engine RWD configuration

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  • jamsbong (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    This has to be one of the most beautiful car in the recent history of Japanese cars.

    This car will make the Porsche and Audi looks so normal. Get ready Ferrari and Lamborghini! the Lexus is coming.

    I love to hear the full song of this V10 at 9000rpm. It should sound better than the V8 of the F430. But probably not as good as the awesome (but expensive) Pagani Zonda.

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  • F430CS (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 6:23 pm

    It looks really nice, btw paul, IS-F is v8 isnt it?

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  • torishimeyakuin (Member) on Oct 16, 2007 at 7:37 pm

    This is going to be another great car coming out from Lexus’s stable. The name Lexus itself…already marked the highest standard of achievement and pursuit towards perfection. Extraordinarily outstanding.

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  • neurra (Member) on Oct 20, 2007 at 1:13 pm

    the bodyline sure makes me drool.

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