Lexus LF

The Lexus LF-A is a 2-door exotic concept car built as a prospective halo car for the Lexus division. The Lexus LF-A’s 4.8 liter engine produces an estimated 552 horsepower (411 kW), propelling it to a top speed of approximately 210 miles per hour (336 km/h). It debuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). A revised version with more completely furnished interior was unveiled at the 2007 NAIAS as a possible future member of the Lexus F-Sport lineup. Toyota has given the LF-A concept car the green-light for production. Prototypes of the Lexus LF-A have been spotted being tested at the Nurburgring, a famous motorsport race track in Nurburg, Germany. The production vehicles are expected to carry V10 engines, putting the car in competition with the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430, the Porsche 911 (997), and the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1. Pricing is estimated at $170,000. In 2007, Lexus GB director Steve Settle confirmed that both a V10 and hybrid version of the Lexus LF-A would be produced. The hybrid version, combining a petrol engine with electric motors, would likely feature a V8 powertrain similar to that designed for the Lexus LS 600h L.