400BHP Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Toyota are going to launch a Supra replacement in 2007 and thats official! In this weeks auto express (issue 841) there are official pictures of the 500BHP V10 powered £60,000 200mph supercar. The LF-A as it is badged will be sold under the Lexus brand and use the latest F1 sourced technology, a sequential gearbox, race suspension and carbon brakes are all there along with adjustable aerodynamics! The car also has no wing mirrors, these will be replaced by cameras and small screens! This car was officially unveiled in the U.S. at the detroit motorshow this week, buy the magazine and have a look at this baby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/lexus/lfa/images/1.jpg Oh yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 World's most reposted oldest news? [EDIT: to remove dead link to my old forum that still throws up an error to my email everytime someone clicks it] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 The Mkiv still rocks! The only think I like about that LF-A is the engine and box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 http://www.johari.co.uk/images/offstage/SIMON-2-FINGERS.gif Thats all I can say Michael!! Apart from I want 1 of those bad boys... if it comes out in 2006-7 that would be just about the right time for me to get one, they way our company is going it will work out perfect for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelG Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Sorry but i think it looks awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Message received and understood I really like it but I'm not keen of the front end because, like the MKIV, the lights are too close together - otherwise it's tip top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I love the design, there is no rad up front so the nose can be wholly different to any other front engined car, they seem to have twin radiators at the back with draw-through fans and those shexy intakes coming off the quarter lights. The back is madness, imaging being behind that at the traffic lights - the meshed radiator outlets with the blur of the fan behind them, real scifi stuff. Dash looks good too. I like I like, just needs twin turbos now -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 So is this really gonna be for sale ?! Is it really official ? It clearly is a successor to the Supe, I wonder why they changed the name. Me likee btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Hmm looks interesting, some deffo aerodynamic styles there, thanks for the repost, I had missed the original thread Mcanny, why the hell did u have to put the crappy mkiv stock alloys on your 'chop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 It'll never look like that! At least I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 J Spec: http://img120.exs.cx/img120/9571/newsupejspec.jpg UK spec: http://img120.exs.cx/img120/7898/newsupeuk.jpg :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 It'll never look like that! At least I hope so I think it will. Production cars are beginning to look a lot more like their Concepts. I'm happy with that car and its specs.. because It means my car still looks great and there will be no way I can afford the new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 i like im gonna start saving now and praying for a miracle that i can find enough cash to buy one. at least i will be over 25 so they cant heap on as much for an insurance premium for a japanese import Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Mcanny, why the hell did u have to put the crappy mkiv stock alloys on your 'chop It's not my chop but I like the standard alloys, I have 3 sets of the buggers so I must do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing grace Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 So i have to win the lottery again Doh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So i have to wait seven years before i can afford one wot the hell i can wait???? I like it but am glad it is not being called a Supra even if the profile leaves you in no doubt about its lineage LOLOLOl. Regards, Sheena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I don't mind the design / look of it, it's actually quite nice. But I can definately imagine some bloody awesome bodykits for it, it has so much potential for improvement simply done with a new bodykit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 What do you think of this one Michael? Altered the lights, any better? http://img35.exs.cx/img35/1076/newsupe3copy.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Vast improvement Just needs more agressive air intakes and it's near on perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 You just wait, i'm gonna buy one of those bad boys, will pop to a Lexus garage soon and get my name down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 but where will Dude fit his tow bar? http://www.megaboost.co.uk/vbb/attachment.php?postid=80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I didn't really fancy the Mk1V when it was launched, it was too rounded in a time when cars had sharp edges...this has come at a time when cars are rounded..... I know it dosn't fit now but as my Auntie used to say...you will grow into it. If they follow Supra tradition it will mature like a good cheese in 2012...and it will feel better than wearing an Olympic medal! let alone something ya Auntie made which is what it looks like now! :upside: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 It's pretty cool looking I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 The Mrs isn't gonna be happy with me I am going to have to have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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