Two Lexus LF-A Prototypes Sound Off at Nurburgring Gas Station [Video]

Here they are, two Lexus LF-A examples (or whatever its final name will be), clear as day and on video. True the clip is only 25 seconds long but it gives a great indication of the car in a real-life situation. The cars had just finished refueling and were headed back to the Nürburgring.

Great things are expected of Lexus' first ever supercar, not least of all handling prowess. While many manufacturers put cars on the ‘Ring that only belong in a circus ring, the LF-A really needs to be much more if it is to successfully take on established players like the Nissan GT-R. The rumoured V10 with a speculated 405kW (550hp) can be heard twice pulling away from the filling station. Even the shooter can't help but exclaim at the glorious sounds the black and white pair make during their quick getaway.

Lexus has confirmed a two-seater supercar for premier at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show but fell short of naming it as the LF-A. Realistically speaking what else could it be?

 

Source: egmcartech.com

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 kryst_PL kryst_PL
I still hate the cheesy styling... It has holes everywhere :)
October 12, 2009 1:23 pm
 majorsja majorsja
I agree. What is it with Lexus and Toyota nowa' days. There cars looks so frumpy. It's like they are nice and new but, over done in some areas and under done in others.
October 12, 2009 1:33 pm
 Shyne Shyne
the lf-a still looks better than the new italia f.e.
October 12, 2009 2:03 pm
 Bristol411S3 Bristol411S3
They do sound great though.
October 12, 2009 1:39 pm
 dbehmoaras dbehmoaras
That's the sound of fast.
October 12, 2009 1:51 pm
 nederina nederina
Sounds like a race-stripped Ferrari, I like that. But it is a shame that many manufacturers are reducing the cylinder heads and displacement on their engines or put turbos, superchargers or even KERS on it. Not so sure how it will perform next to the similarly priced SLS AMG or 599 GTB.
October 12, 2009 2:17 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
That is the second best sounding Japanese engine. Nothing beats Honda's high revving V-TEC. :P /sarcasm
October 12, 2009 2:17 pm
 LeroisF40 LeroisF40
I must say I ahve never been a huge fan of Japanese styling and it still rings true with this one. Although this car does have some potential in my eyes. I do think it has to many scoops and openings on it but overall I like the design. And the sound is absolutely stunning, it reminds me of being in the garage area with the last V10 F1 cars. That just sounds stellar. I will give it the benefit of doubt for sure just because we need more cars sounding like that on the road. I just hope the drivers of these cars will give everyone around the pleasure of its whale.
October 12, 2009 3:28 pm
 joelynn joelynn
sounds great but i dont know it will be a success mostly because the name doesnt have enough prestige.
October 12, 2009 7:09 pm
 hunkeers87 hunkeers87
i better choice AUDI R8 V10
October 12, 2009 8:02 pm
 jerry05cod4 jerry05cod4
music to my ears!!
October 12, 2009 9:13 pm
 dmanero dmanero
sounds a lot like a tuned Supra Engine. Either way it sound and looks fantastic.
October 13, 2009 12:41 am
 joshg_5 joshg_5
Beautiful!!! Never thought a production Toyota would replicate a Formula One car's sound...
October 13, 2009 12:53 am
 FastLane FastLane
I think that the new car Lexus will show in the 2009 Tokyo Show will be the brand new redesigned 2011 Lexus SC. But the LF-A really sounds and looks good in white!
October 13, 2009 9:20 am
 crusher crusher
you damn rite they do
October 13, 2009 5:41 pm
 HEMI426 HEMI426
Great sound
October 15, 2009 5:05 pm
 fatheh_cheema fatheh_cheema
The only thing on the car that doesnt look good is the scoop that swoops into the window in the back
October 20, 2009 8:16 pm