Lexus LF-A Rumored to be Priced Over $200K
It may not be the most anticipated sports car of the decade, not in an M3 or Camaro type way. Yet the Lexus LF-A is one of the most important, possibly the most important in the history of Toyota. This because Lexus is the biggest luxury car maker in the biggest car market in the world, the US. And LF-A – both coupe and drop-top versions – would be its first real sports car, the type going after the old boys’ club of Lamborghini Gallardo, BMW M6, Chevy Corvette, Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari F430.
Probably for this reason is pricing rumored to be in the 200s. Yap, that’s USD200,000. Ben Mitchell, a corporate planning manager for Lexus was quoted by Inside Line as saying the car’s price “will begin with a two”. We take that not to mean USD20,000, although we wish it did. Someone else said over USD250,000 and this was a source in Japan. Should this prove true we are looking at a car chasing Ferraris and upper end Porsches, as well as Lambos in pricing. And if this is indeed the case, performance is then expected to match these names.
For LF-A, said to pack 500-plus horsepower in between its 5-liter V10 and over 200 mph, it means weight must not be an issue firstly. Secondly, handling needs to be top-notch, and as spy videos have shown, there is plenty work done in this regard already. Although quite high the speculated price, we are glad because it means the upcoming Toyota-branded sports firecracker will come in lower in price.
no... lol even if it did its 200,000 compared to 78,000 or so dollers for the GTR, bang for buck is where its at. It definitely won't beat the V-spec :)
if this thing is over 200K, 911 Turbo, GTR, or LP540 will be my choice at this level. Come on, with 200-250K USD, you can get a Nissan GTR(with markup) + Audi A8L....that kind of combo... if I can get an Audi A8L W12/Maserati Quattroporte + GTR, why would I want a Lexus super car? plus Lexus has been pretty bad with sports cars...just look at IS-F
Most of you said is true. But i find no case of the IS-F being a bad car, its just that compared to its main rivals (M3,C63,RS4-all of which are good cars) it loses out due to their inexperience in making sports saloons.
GT2, Gallardo and 430 are on a VERY difernt leage froma a Vett. Also the GTR its a diferent specie, its a ingieneers car not a luxury, electronic too expensive car
As if people will choose this over a Lambo/Ferrari
people who buy ferrari's and lambo's these days are lottery winners and young dudes who have inherited their father or grandfathers hard earned money lol... seriously now, THIS is a very nice car. Its unique, its differant and it has a hell of a lot of power. if i had this kind of money, i'd definitely test this car out.
To 122: True, but if Lexus meant to market the IS-F in the same market as C63,M3,RS4, it will be compared to those cars,and it's not as good. But still, it's not that bad either, except for the exhaust pipes...that's kind of like a joke...
I don't think this car is bad, but not good enough for the super sports car market it's targeted, since Lexus is not even very experienced with regular sports cars. Corvettes are accepted for it's history, price, and performance. GTR too, long history, and super car performance for half of the price of a super car. Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini are very expensive but also very experienced with exotic cars, have great performance and well-known names. But I honestly don't see anything in the LF-A like that to make it more acceptable to the consumers in that market. 200K + price tag, performance is not outstanding, and Lexus is not a great name in the exotic market either.... don't think it will sell that much...
what are u talking about?? performance not outstanding?? lol d00d this car is gonna beat the sh*t outta ferrari and lambo the moment it points its nose out, wanna bet?
@ nardo 12. you're obviously biased because this is a lexus. what the hell do you know about this car's performance. you see the future or something?
I think this will sell in the middle east like crazy ... because some here prefer the lexus bagde more than the euro- bagdes but in my opinon .. I would go for somthing more german at that price ;X like the R8 ?
Yep, it will be a tricky sell. Lexus doesn't have a great reputation in 2 seat sports models - who even remembers the guppy faced SC430.
This car has been a long time coming. I am wondering whether it has some fantastic hybrid energy drive stuff in it which will make it unique and guarantee it sales to the wealthy green movement regardless of how rubbish it is?
oppps....totally forgot about that SC430 thing... too slow, to ugly... lol
I think it is handsome. However they can't jump in the arena with the likes of Lambo and Ferrari. Lexus is going up against public perception, most of which may or may not be correct I'm not an expert on that. but the perception is Europeans got the supercar market LOCKED DOWN. Most don't truly consider Lexus as a luxury car brand but more of a high end Toyota let alone a supercar?? I Think its great that they did this but I think they should've did a supra to compete with the GT-R now that would have been something!
Looks kinda like an older Bugatti from the front.
really fine design and UNIQUE. i would choose this car over its competition for what it is, a car made from a brand with luxurious principals and shapened up to show performance. if its rumor of lapping the proving grounds to be what its claimed to be. it would rightfully worth more than the lambos and rival a ferrari.
"A brand with luxurious principals", LOL, its just toyota out for every penny they can get their hands on. And you would buy this over a Lambo or Ferrari. Whatever, if you see a scirrocco though hide, cause the LF-A got beaten by both scirroccos. LOL their supercrapcar got beaten by a hatchback.
great car - this is what I call the 'true' sports vehicle for toyota's Lexus luxury division.
It's been a long time coming- it better be good