NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster

**Rex Raider** · 01-13-2008, 02:18 PM

The Lexus supercar, the LF-A, is going topless. In one of the rare surprises to sneak past our auto show spies, TheCarConnection.com has learned Toyota 's luxury division will be rolling out a roadster version of the carbon-fiber and aluminum sports car concept vehicle.

Like the concept coupe, that debuted last year, the LF-A Roadster will be powered by a high-revving, 5.0-liter V-10 reportedly producing in excess of 500 horsepower, and pushing either version of the LF-A to somewhere in excess of 200 mph.

The front-mid engine configuration is used to drive the rear wheels. The V-10 is connected to a manually shiftable automatic.

Full story:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Car_...83.A13821.html

BrickTamland · 01-13-2008, 02:34 PM

It is pretty nice looking, but seems a little dated - I think it just as easily could have been designed in 2001.

jkennedy293 · 01-13-2008, 02:34 PM

What is up with that goofy spoiler??

rob2299usa · 01-13-2008, 02:37 PM

This does nothing for me...

gmhummer · 01-13-2008, 02:37 PM

I like the SC430 better. Hopefully, it'll be getting an update of its own soon.

Ytriox · 01-13-2008, 02:43 PM

That exterior has been sanitized to the point where it's insipid. I'm sure it's fast, but would a little bit of design flair have hurt?

DoomsDave · 01-13-2008, 02:45 PM

Looks like a 350Z convertible...

EllwynX · 01-13-2008, 02:47 PM

Not bad looking, but certainly not stunning. I see a lot of 350Z in it myself (a car who's styling doesn't do anything for me at all).

Andonis · 01-13-2008, 02:48 PM

i was waiting for somebody to post it, its been everywhere for some minutes now
http://www.netcarshow.com/lexus/2008...dster_concept/

I like this.

andy82471 · 01-13-2008, 02:48 PM

A bit on the conservative side but definitely not bad looking at all. I hope that ricer spoiler doesn't come standard. Looks tacky on a $100,000 car. I was looking at the final specs on this car. Horspower is supposedly around 550 and top speed is about 210 mph.

Andonis · 01-13-2008, 02:49 PM

I love this

KIDDIESEL79 · 01-13-2008, 02:51 PM

Hitman1970 · 01-13-2008, 02:53 PM

I like it a lot, but it should be a Toyota Supra and not a Lexus.

andy82471 · 01-13-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman1970

I like it a lot, but it should be a Toyota Supra and not a Lexus.

If they could keep the price under 60 grand, this car would be a bargain but i don't know if people will line up to pay six figure price for this.

GM-Joe · 01-13-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrickTamland

It is pretty nice looking, but seems a little dated - I think it just as easily could have been designed in 2001.

Yes, it actually reminds me a lot of the Supra; in fact a redesigned Supra.

01-13-2008, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,787	NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster The Lexus supercar, the LF-A, is going topless. In one of the rare surprises to sneak past our auto show spies, TheCarConnection.com has learned Toyota 's luxury division will be rolling out a roadster version of the carbon-fiber and aluminum sports car concept vehicle. Like the concept coupe, that debuted last year, the LF-A Roadster will be powered by a high-revving, 5.0-liter V-10 reportedly producing in excess of 500 horsepower, and pushing either version of the LF-A to somewhere in excess of 200 mph. The front-mid engine configuration is used to drive the rear wheels. The V-10 is connected to a manually shiftable automatic. Full story: http://www.thecarconnection.com/Car_...83.A13821.html __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

01-13-2008, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
BrickTamland 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Posts: 4,654	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster It is pretty nice looking, but seems a little dated - I think it just as easily could have been designed in 2001. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Former: Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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jkennedy293 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,294	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster What is up with that goofy spoiler??

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gmhummer 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 54	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster I like the SC430 better. Hopefully, it'll be getting an update of its own soon. __________________

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01-13-2008, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ytriox 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 260	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster That exterior has been sanitized to the point where it's insipid. I'm sure it's fast, but would a little bit of design flair have hurt?

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DoomsDave 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Drives: 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe, 1994 BMW 325is Posts: 118	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster Looks like a 350Z convertible...

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EllwynX 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern NJ Drives: '05 Aveo LT Sedan Posts: 1,027	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster Not bad looking, but certainly not stunning. I see a lot of 350Z in it myself (a car who's styling doesn't do anything for me at all). __________________ Previoulsy Owned Light Blue 1982 Camaro Berlinetta Teal Green 1991 Camaro RS Teal Green 1995 Cavalier Coupe White 2000 Xtended Cab S10 Xtreme LS Silver 2002 Camaro Currently Own Silver 2005 Aveo LT Sedan Future Vehicle 2009 Camaro Z28

01-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andonis 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home is where the heart is Drives: Volvo 480 Turbo Posts: 941	Lexus LF-A Roaster i was waiting for somebody to post it, its been everywhere for some minutes now http://www.netcarshow.com/lexus/2008...dster_concept/ I like this. __________________ Nemo regat vitam meam

01-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
andy82471 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 330	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster A bit on the conservative side but definitely not bad looking at all. I hope that ricer spoiler doesn't come standard. Looks tacky on a $100,000 car. I was looking at the final specs on this car. Horspower is supposedly around 550 and top speed is about 210 mph.

01-13-2008, 02:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Andonis 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home is where the heart is Drives: Volvo 480 Turbo Posts: 941	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster I love this __________________ Nemo regat vitam meam

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KIDDIESEL79 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster Ugly

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Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,978	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster I like it a lot, but it should be a Toyota Supra and not a Lexus. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

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