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allscion
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| Posted: 7/7/06 5:34AM Post subject: Forbes Confirms Lexus Supercar Launch for '09 |
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http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2006/07/06/afx2863103.html
Quote: TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Toyota Motor Corp will launch a Lexus luxury sports car in Japan, the US and Europe in 2009 to enhance the brand's image, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported without citing sources.
The two-seater coupe will sell for more than 15 mln yen (about $131,500), and will likely be Toyota's most expensive. It will eclipse the Lexus LS, which is expected to sell for roughly 10 mln yen in Japan after its release in September.
The report said the Lexus vehicle will be based on the LF-A concept car, which Toyota exhibited at the 2005 Detroit motor show. It will be powered by a newly developed 5-liter V-10 engine and equipped with technologies and new materials that Toyota has developed through Formula One racing. |
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OldYeller
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| Posted: 7/7/06 6:28AM Post subject: |
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| Looks like a James Bond car. Wonder about the top speed---could approach 200 MPH???? |
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TANTALIZEDMIND
Joined: 28 Sep 2005
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| Posted: 7/7/06 7:30AM Post subject: |
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| It's the father of my tC. But I don't like those rims. |
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JUMBO
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| Posted: 7/7/06 7:59AM Post subject: |
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YAY!
Now that's what I call a halo vehicle. Ferrari, Porsche, Lambo - LOOK OUT!
I love it - a supercar with a decent radio, good ride, and reliability. |
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skiboarder72
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| Posted: 7/7/06 8:10AM Post subject: |
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| sweet, i hope they incorporate hybrid stuff in it just to make it unique |
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equinox2355
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Location: Pleasanton, CA
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| Posted: 7/7/06 8:30AM Post subject: |
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skiboarder72 wrote: sweet, i hope they incorporate hybrid stuff in it just to make it unique
I can seee it now, "Toyota released their new super car today.... and by the way, its a hybrid too!"
:rofl: next to compete Ferrari and Lamborghini will try and do the same thing, and maybe even MB and BMW would jump on that band wagon, and then finally we might be able to get rid of the gas guzzler tax! lol :rofl: |
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06CStC
Joined: 11 Feb 2006
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| Posted: 7/7/06 9:22AM Post subject: |
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| Hmm.. looks like something i saw at the last auto show..the LF..something, forgot. lol. Looks good tho. :clap: |
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apexjr
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| Posted: 7/7/06 10:36AM Post subject: |
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| Good thing it's concept |
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scionlife
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| Posted: 7/7/06 10:38AM Post subject: |
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That photo IS the concept of the LF-A, but that concept is going to be born as the Lexus GTxxx:
http://www.scionlife.com/lexus/lfa/ |
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06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC
Joined: 30 Jan 2006
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| Posted: 7/7/06 11:52AM Post subject: |
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OldYeller wrote: Looks like a James Bond car. Wonder about the top speed---could approach 200 MPH????
Most likely Surpass. Im not to overly fond of the LF-A concepts styling, so I hope the changes are many. |
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rwf
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| Posted: 7/7/06 11:56AM Post subject: |
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| me like... |
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FJCentral
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| Posted: 7/7/06 2:09PM Post subject: |
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not too sound pessimistic, but as far as the 130k+ price, this car has an uphill battle...
proven cars such as the 911 turbo, NSX, Aston Martin, Corvette Z06, BMW M6, upcoming GT-R, etc.. are going for about as much if not less, if anything this will have to appeal to a very specific customer |
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scionlife
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| Posted: 7/7/06 5:56PM Post subject: |
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Hard to say... there are MANY times the number of cars over $100,000 than there were a decade ago. As a flagship, low-volume model this will get a LOT of attention for Lexus and if the car can live up to the typical Lexus perfection it might just be worth the dough.
I'm already wondering if I will be able to afford one in a couple years. I can always dream. :) |
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R2D2
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| Posted: 7/7/06 6:08PM Post subject: |
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| :idea: ~ :clap: ~ :!: |
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TempleOwl
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| Posted: 7/7/06 8:38PM Post subject: |
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| I hope this means Toyota's gonna get back into the power war. Let's hope they bring back the MR-2 and Supra TT. |
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killerxromances
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| Posted: 7/7/06 8:45PM Post subject: |
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Honda actually had plans to do this first, but toyota followed. :bow:
Nsx will become a supercar with a v10 as well, it should be interesting to see which one is the better car for the money. |
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Charade_Detomasso
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| Posted: 7/9/06 1:21PM Post subject: |
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This car was anounced well before the next generation NSX. If anything, Toyota forced Honda into doing a new NSX becasue they were not planning on doing one after the end on current generation production.
What the honda did do, was guarantee that this car keeps its V10 engine |
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R2D2
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| Posted: 7/9/06 3:56PM Post subject: |
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NXS is a nice car, but by no means is it a supercar.
:idea: I truly hope Toyota doesn't allow the GT to fall into "that" catagory.
I'm guessing with a $100K+ price tag its going to be beyond the premium "sports car", and hopefully into the Elite SuperCars domain :!: |
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killerxromances
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| Posted: 7/9/06 4:20PM Post subject: |
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Charade_Detomasso wrote: This car was anounced well before the next generation NSX. If anything, Toyota forced Honda into doing a new NSX becasue they were not planning on doing one after the end on current generation production.
What the honda did do, was guarantee that this car keeps its V10 engine
Unless you know something i don't, the v10 nsx idea was released in 2000/2001 and the idea started to take into concept form in 2004.
Well the honda nsx v10 is honda's answer to enter supercar terriory, so in reality the nsx will become a supercar and this lexus/toyota will be a supercar as well..At least from the looks of it.
I cant wait to see the final design/specs of both cars. |
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equinox2355
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| Posted: 7/10/06 1:01PM Post subject: |
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so it looks like this car will cost about $87,199
LOL but still sweet! |
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