Genesis of a New Japanese Mercedes

There is a new family member in Lexus starting from this year and it's the very first super-car/exotic that Toyota/Lexas has ever made. I was waiting for 10 years since Lexus published the concept drawing. The new member is called Lexus LFA. The 1st debut was October 24 in Tokyo Auto Salon. You might have seen similar one in the early 2000's and they made 3 concept models that lead to this. This car was originally made for 24 Hour Le Mans and GT races, which Lexus finally decided to release it to the public. Despite being a Lexus, it's not like the other Lexus models. Lexus took their time of 10 years to make their very first super-car that can compete with Ferarri, Lambrogini, Pagani, etc.

The starting price for this monster is $375,000, expensive for a Lexus and the production date is from December 2010 to December 2012. However, only 500 of LFA will be sold. It's a 4.8L V10(72°) that gives out 552hp[same as Lambrogini Gallardo] with 354 lb-ft/480 Nm/48.9 kgf-m of torque @6,800rpm. Top speed is 202mph(325km/h)[faster than Aston Martin DBS], which accelerate from 0~60mph(0~96.6km/h) at 3.6 seconds [same as Ferarri 599].　I am amazed by the complex detail that this car has. Some details are explained in the Top Gear review video(below); for example, this V10 is small as a V8 and as light as a V6 engine.

I totally fell in love with car and I would buy it if I can afford it. It's gorgeous, nice engine sound, and it looks like it has a nice performance... Get a glimpse at the LFA starting from December, this year if you have a chance or go to Lexus's show room or go to Lexus' museum to check it out.

Lexus LFA official site
Lexus official site

"Top Gear" and "Motor Trend" are the popular and well-known car journalist companies that reviewed Lexus LFA. bellow are the videos.