2008 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus LF-A Roadster



No press conference, no announcements, no nothing. Apparently Lexus thinks the LF-A Roadster is interesting enough to stand on its own. There’s no doubt there’s something to it, but we’re not quite sure what that something is just yet.













-- Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor, Inside Line

Posted by Ed Jan 13, 2008 7:56 am

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Categories: Lexus | Detroit Auto Show | Convertibles


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daytona_500 - Jan 13, 2008 8:57 am (#1 Total: 10)  

 
 
Looks really nice but when the hell is this car coming out? It's been on the auto show circuit for over five years!

cah11705 - Jan 13, 2008 9:03 am (#2 Total: 10)  

 
 
They just need to get the production model out!
But remember, the first GT-R concept was in like 2001 so it due out very soon

estreka - Jan 13, 2008 10:20 am (#3 Total: 10)  

 
subarctic north - Great Falls, MT  
That certainly looks better than the previous models, but man that rear end is huge! Is it expected to be a rear-engined model now?

trackwrex - Jan 13, 2008 10:27 am (#4 Total: 10)  

 
Here, there and everywhere in sunny, Southern California... Usually found going at Warp Factor 10.  
Please Lexus, have this replace the current SC. That thing is the BIGGEST mistake you guys have made. Yes, it has it's great points but c'mon; moving from the old SC coupe to the current SC, that made no sense. Now moving from the old SC coupe to THIS, that would make more sense. I know, it's supposed to be the Lexus "supercar", but can you imagine? Take some styling cues or something at the very least.

sabastian - Jan 13, 2008 11:18 am (#5 Total: 10)  

 
 
The air vents behind the cockpit look like they were lifted right from the F430. Other than that, it looks pretty good. The question is, can Lexus make a car that is involving to drive?

billt9 - Jan 13, 2008 2:54 pm (#6 Total: 10)  

 
 
There's not much substance to this car's press release.
Nothing but 500+ hp, 200+ mph top speed.
That's it.

firstwagon - Jan 13, 2008 5:41 pm (#7 Total: 10)  

 
 
billt9
 
That's because they will never build it. No need to bother with the details on a non starter.
 
Shame really, looks better then anything they have now.

aznraptor - Jan 13, 2008 7:43 pm (#8 Total: 10)  

 
 
Dear Lexus
Please incorporate some of these design cues into your line up, mainly the SC
the new IS and GS are a good step in the right direction. Just keep going
 
hopefully they'll be more engaging to drive too *IS-F was a good step, not take another good step in that direction*

ateixeira - Jan 14, 2008 10:02 am (#9 Total: 10)  

 
Recife, PE, Brazil  
I agree they should replace the SC.
 
Either give it a real back seat, or make the whole thing sportier.
 
Right now it's neither comfortable nor sporty.

hondacura4 - Jan 16, 2008 5:33 pm (#10 Total: 10)  

 
 
I think Lexus should make the SC return to the orignial SC300/SC400 coupe formula just with more performance/driver involvement. Maybe something along the lines of a BMW 6 series!






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