finally some real world no camo pictures. looks like something i'd have to get used to.

I don't know how to describe it but... it has that "Supra" look to it.

I'm sure everyone here probably hates this car but I actually like it.

That is just absolutely gorgeous. The headlights are a bit awkward, but other than that, I'm in love.

Its so weird that its actually cool. There are a few WTF angles but its got a V10 and thats all that matters.

I could never own a R35 GTR because the front is so damn ugly, but this thing anyday. Black on black.

i guess i dont' like it in white. i'll take it in flat black though!

Personally I'm all for that gunmetal color they showed the revised concept in. That was the sex.

Looks perfect in white.

want want want

hot, apart from the headlights and the BIG air vents under the rear taillights.
Its real nice! Instrument cluster was nice!

Does that spoiler retract at the rear? or is just for the track car?

Autoblog

I just came.

I came.

EDIT: WHAT THE FUCK... limited to 500 units?! I thought this thing was supposed to be a flagship car?!

wow.. those new pictures.. wow.. totally changed my mind. i love it!

wow first toyota that I actually like... too bad it won't be stick and i won't be able to afford one

Wow, this looks pretty amazing. The front is a bit busy for my taste, but I love the side... the profile and all those cool little aerodynamic details. The spoiler looks a bit... weak, as retractable spoilers often do.

Also, did I miss something? I thought they said they weren't going to make this?

Years and years of anticipation (and doubt), for 500 cars? Doesn't make much sense. Looks nice though.

I know I really want one after its phenomenal 24 Hours of Nurburgring performance.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/19/brand-n...atches-on-fire/

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/02/vw-reca...some-cc-sedans/

There are no recalls in endurance races, only shame. Didn't Lexus say they were going to do really well, too?

An endurance sports car race where any fires, mechanical failures, and what not will reveal themselves in the race and can be adjusted/repaired/redesigned before the car actually hits customers hands. As opposed to having a customer car catch on fire after it goes on sale.

Shit eater. Go spoil some more championships why don't you.

Not my fault that Rapidshare beat your torrent.

My torrent didn't cost me a fucking cent and the encode/coverage is superior to the scene release rip of the race.

Razor, spoiling the F1 World Championship in IRC was super douchey, don't even try to be a smartass about it. ANYWAY.

The front end styling of this car isn't as nice as I was hoping it would be from all those camo'd pictures and from the roadster concept, but it's great from pretty much every angle and technologically ultra exciting, at least on paper. Sucks that it's a limited model though...

A clutch pedal would have stopped that fire....

Or a replacement fuel ventilation valve and/or a driver who wasn't idiotic enough to top off his tank (generally what was responsible for those fires).

The first review is here.



Toyota can't build what now?

EDIT: Ooh ouch...CAR's not too hot about that price tag.

InsideLine's is here.

fuck me... that's significantly more expensive then I expected.

I love the way it looks, it sounds like it's solid-performer too. But I wasn't expecting a Lexus Veyron. It's waay to expensive (I hear Lexus is losing money on each one built), and limited production. This should've been a regular production model in the $100-150k range, or fuck it something in the $80k range to go head-to-head with the GT-R. Hopefully some of this car's sporting DNA will find its way into the SC replacement.

I think Lexus needs a halo car right now to build credibility in its F brand. Even though the IS-F was touted by many motoring journalists as a worthy sport sedan that could go toe to toe with the M3 and C63 it never really gained widespread acceptance from the punters.

Also I'm sure the LF-A's technology will trickle down into an SC replacement...hopefully a sharp coupe, and not another fluffy cabriolet.

I've heard the IS-F sells just as well as an M3 sedan. Where the M3 gets far more sales is the coupe and convertible variants. I remember InsideLine suggested that Lexus do an IS-F convertible if they were looking for greater commercial success with the F-performance line.

Regarding the next SC, I can't see it being a sharp coupe. Maybe an enjoyable GT like the SL, but no more than that (not that that's a bad thing mind you, the SL is an excellent driver's car for those that appreciate the open road more than the track). I just hope it looks even a quarter as dramatic. The current SC, which I do like, is looking its age, and the IS convertible is just poorly proportioned.

Configurator anyone?

omfg, moe, it has Crystal Gold and gold painted calipers... I bet all 500 just got sold and they're all headed to Abu Dhabi... with maybe one going to Brunei.

Damn, and here I was hoping that I could get my hands on a pearl gray one with blue calipers.

“The LFA is a thoroughbred supercar, a machine engineered to achieve a single goal – to deliver a supreme driving experience,” said Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi.

Then you read that it has a 6-speed sequential gearbox. I don't know a lot about cars, but the chevy malibu's automatic transmission has six speeds. It switches gears sequentially. It doesn't deliver a supreme driving experience. Just sayin'.

YOU JUST COMPARED A LEXUS TO A FUCKING MALIBU.
DIAF.

A six speed sequential gear box is very diifferent than a standard slushbox automatic, like the one in a malibu. But by your methodology, a malibu delivers a 'supreme driving experience' to that of, lets say, a 250 gto?

Haha, that was a really stupid comment. Definitely seen more photo-realistic configurators...

It looks pretty impressive, I will definitely give Lexus credit for this one. $375k probably destroys its chances of making major inroads against its competition, and a limited edition run probably kills off its chances of making an impact in the mind of the public, but it's a legitimate supercar with a flavor all its own. I like how it is instantly a Lexus and yet instantly credible as a true performance machine at the same time.

AWESOME VIDEO!

You're an idiot. Just sayin'.

i'd rather have the Ferrari 599 XX.

I thought the 599 XX wasn't street legal?

anything is street legal if you've got the money.

Except things that, ya know, aren't.

So by turning a 599 XX street legal you'd be essentially robbing the car of its spirit which defines its existence...

Unless you mean bribing people at the ministry of transportation.

What makes it not legal?

the government's evil heartless soul.

Why would you even want to drive a stripped out hardcore piece of kit like that on the street to begin with?

So you can put some camo on the inside and fatlace stickers on the side?

To drive it to the track... Duh.

Seriously now. Take a look at this car. It is a race prepped Subaru a friend of mine has.




I'll let you guess whether or not it is street legal. How much does a built racecar vary from a factory Ferrari race car?

the versace sticker