Lexus LF-A Testimonial at Press Event - Have another listen to the roar [Video]
By Thami Masemola
October 12, 2009 9:39 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Lexus, Supercars
Shortly after a stint on a track behind the wheel, Dutch motoring journalist and race-driving instructor Thomas Bangma has described the upcoming Lexus LF-A as "the best car I've ever driven". Mijnheer Bangma is a highly respected car scribe so there's very little reason to doubt his sincerity. The man has driven basically all modern cars considered supercar royalty. And he says none match up to the LF-A. Some endorsement.
During the clip he mentions how true collectors who know their cars and have machinery like Pagani Zondas, McLaren F1s and Porsche RSs in their garages would do themselves major justice by including the Lexus. He also lets slip that only 500 units will be built but that part was edited out by Lexus. While Bangma talks one LF-A just out of camera view screams down the main straight and then again a second time right on queue as he closes out his thoughts.
The LF-A looks set to be unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show next week. It's powered by a petrol V10 engine making what's said to be around 405kW (550hp).
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Comments
Edited by user on October 13, 2009 at 1:40 AM
Edited by user on October 13, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Edited by user on October 13, 2009 at 11:27 AM
And what's that nonsense about this not being fast enough or lacking emotion? Seriously, how can you possibly say these things when no one knows the exact power figures or weight and you haven't even read a review yet, let alone driven one!
There are some real bedroom experts on here today. Shouldn't you all be at school?
Edited by user on October 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Edited by user on October 14, 2009 at 1:06 AM
Edited by user on October 13, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Edited by user on October 13, 2009 at 10:28 PM
your argument doesn't follow; in fact, people refuting opinions without the advantage of complete knowledge and experience goes on all the time in a completely legitimate fashion. by your logic, no one should have questioned the bush administration when they accused saddam of aiding al-qaeda and stockpiling WMD because no one but them was privy to the intelligence.
point is, this sort of thing happens all the time. we all do it when we read a car comparison or road test in a magazine; you, me, everyone. yes, the car hasn't come out and we'll all have to reserve judgment but if we were to follow your advice the only comment on this entire board would be "it's his opinion, to each his own," and that's not very fun or interesting.
Edited by user on October 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
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