Car companies rarely pit their own products against each other unless they’re a bike and a car, like recent BMW shootout featuring the M3 and the S1000RR. But Lexus has done just that – they’ve put the Lexus LFA supercar alongside their sole F-model, the Lexus IS-F on a track in Bruntingthorpe, UK.
Say what you want about the other Lexus vehicles… but just hear that Lexus LFA roar! One of the best recorded engine and exhaust tones around – I wish I could hear one go bonkers against the redline in real life!
Just as a recap – the Lexus IS-F is a monster IS with a 5.0 litre V8 engine producing 423 PS at 6,600 rpm with a 6,800 rpm redline, and 503 Nm of torque at 5,200 rpm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
The LFA on the other hand is powered by a high-revving 4.8 litre V10, making a peak power of 560 PS at 8,700 rpm and 480 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm, of which 90% is available from 3,700 rpm. This V10 is mated to a 6-speed automated manual transmission. Apparently Lexus tried a dual clutch box out but decided shifts were too smooth and did not give an ’emotional’ feeling.
Both the IS-F and the LFA’s engines had some help from Yamaha.
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cheap toyota…
not like you could afford any of this 2 anyway
well he seems to love his forte anyway, right?
How can you be so narrow-minded, when a lot of people are likewise prejudiced against Korean cars?!
Compared to Lexus, your Forte is a crude, cheap, plasticky econobox that only college students in UK/US/Australia etc would buy because they can’t afford anything better. Just as these students aspire to graduating and getting a decent job, they also aspire to one day buying a BMW/Audi/Lexus/Benz (or better). Point is, NO-ONE aspires to buying a Kia.
We all have read your numerous DELUDED posts about how Kia is better than anything else out there. You are either in need of psychiatric treatment, or you’re just a “green-eyed monster” suffering from “sour-grapes syndrome”……
Whoah,u may get a more thumbs down than thumbs up,but I like ur statement.”NO-ONE aspires to buy a Kia.”.True,who will ever said,”When I grow up or when I graduate,I want to buy a Kia.”True,it’s not that bad of a car marque,but well,who the heck really aspires to buy a Kia as a dream??
bila salesman kia bersuara….
Forte = Rubbish car
Fantastic sound. And the speedo display is just amazing!!!
excellent piece of engineering…since its a toyota, must be super reliable too..
see the tachometer blinking at redline? man i wish i could drive one of these!
in his mind his torsion beamed forte is king…thats all he ever thinks about so cut him some slack guys LOL….
The sound just amazing……. reminds me of a thicker superbike tone. Its co-engineered with Yamaha anyway.
Many people wish to drive a fantastic car like isF and LFA. I believe nothing goes unanswered with extraordinary hardwork and effort. The right timing and opportunity plus luck and we will get our way there:) Cannot be spendthrift too, every cent we save is a dollar extra in the future. Live right, eat right:) Everything will be ok. Thank you:)
In addition to the fact that every auto mobile company has its’ own good point. Target audience for people from all walks of life. For the poor, average, rich and extravagantly rich. People pick a car within their means and budget. Over spend will only lead to miserable and trouble. If my budget can fit a Kia Forte then I’m content:) If my budget can fit a Golf GTI and I’m content too:) Currently I’m driving a 2007 honda to date and still satisfied:) No worries.
Woahh….I like the speedometer at 1:53, like he said “it’s like being inside a Transformer”
very cool :D
Woahh…I like the speedometer at 1:53, like he said “it’s like being inside a Transformer”
Very very cool :D
Awesome sound from an awesome machine. Wonder if we’ll see one of these on our roads considering its limited run? I’ll definitely wind down my window to hear its engine sound
not bad effort from Lexus…very unique sound and sight….
This car is Unreal ! Fantasy for many, why bother to make it and Toyota is not even making money on this.
sometimes its just a showcase of tech and brains….
this will help improve the brand name of toyota and lexus……which cant be bought by money.
Today I saw a Bugatti Veyron arrived in our shores and it has been towing to Putrajaya for endorsement ….. wondering who is the owner…..
what the heck put kia forte here
btw hear the lfa sreaming!!!!!
forte sound crap and cheap
i know bcause i have the theta II engine in tucson
Alpha says kinda funny ” When I grow up or when I graduate,I want to buy a Kia”.
haahahaha