1-Million-Lexus-LFA-II

SPOHN · 04-12-2012, 08:16 PM

Getting a little carried away IMO. But being they sold all there first run production why not aim big. But this new possible look of the front grill is fugly.

$1 Million Lexus LFA II Rumored to be in the Works

azn370z · 04-12-2012, 09:19 PM

Why did they make the lfa front engine rather than mid rear engine?

Cmike2780 · 04-12-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Why did they make the lfa front engine rather than mid rear engine?

That's like asking why they made the ferrari f12 front engined.

LakeShow · 04-12-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Why did they make the lfa front engine rather than mid rear engine?

Because it's an expensive Scion TC. Duhh!

ImportConvert · 04-13-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Why did they make the lfa front engine rather than mid rear engine?

Why not? The fastest production car in the world around the 'ring is front-engine/rear-drive.

ImportConvert · 04-13-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Because it's an expensive Scion TC. Duhh!

Sounds and looks good on the forum, all until you're cruising in your Scion TC and an LFA rolls up next to you. I highly doubt the owner will have a sudden sense of being ripped off.

Cmike2780 · 04-13-2012, 08:35 AM

I thought the Radical SR8 currently holds the record, not that you would really call it a production car. The Gumpert Apollo in 2nd/3rd, the Viper ACR is a close 3rd/4th and Lexus LFA Nurburgring a few ticks behind that. I guess the point is, it doesn't really matter as long as the chassis is tuned properly and the right driver behind the wheel. The "magical" 50/50 weight distribution can be achieved with the engine in front of, or behind the driver. Most mid-mounted exotics are closer around 42/58, with exceptions of course.

kenchan · 04-13-2012, 11:33 AM

wow, that front pict in the article looked like i was looking at a water reflection or something. not a fan but then again, i cant afford it so my comments are meaningless. lol

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2012, 11:35 AM

Nothing wrong with a nice FR layout! My favorite Ferraris are all front engine.

azn370z · 04-13-2012, 01:14 PM

Isn't ferrari's top of the line enzo a mid engine and some of the lower end models front engine? Yes I'm aware that cars like the 3 series has a 50/50 weight distribution with a front engine. But doesn't a mid rear engine have less drivetrain loss and better weight distribution for a rwd car?

I was just wondering why Toyota would design a super expensive exotic from the ground up and make it front engine. They weren't limited because of the previous generation such as the gtr. It can't be cost because this car uses exotic materials and is really expensive. So I was curious.

Sibze · 04-13-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Isn't ferrari's top of the line enzo a mid engine and some of the lower end models front engine? Yes I'm aware that cars like the 3 series has a 50/50 weight distribution with a front engine. But doesn't a mid rear engine have less drivetrain loss and better weight distribution for a rwd car?

I was just wondering why Toyota would design a super expensive exotic from the ground up and make it front engine. They weren't limited because of the previous generation such as the gtr. It can't be cost because this car uses exotic materials and is really expensive. So I was curious.

As Cmike2780 said the new F12 is going to be Ferrari's fastest car yet though and it's front engine... Will be interesting

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2012, 01:17 PM

Because they could?

Sibze · 04-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Some Front engine car's can really move around a track:

ZR1, Z06
F12
The new Viper looks like its going to move!
The 599
SLR (meh)
SL65 AMG
California (Not super quick)
GTR

I'm sure there are more

Edit: SLS?

Sibze · 04-13-2012, 01:30 PM

DBS, because it is sexy

shadoquad · 04-13-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Some Front engine car's can really move around a track:

ZR1
F12
The new Viper looks like its going to move!
The 599
SLR (meh)
SL65 AMG
California (Not super quick)
GTR

I'm sure there are more

Edit: SLS?

The SLS had trouble as a track car when Clarkson drove it on Top Gear. Of course, you always have to take Top Gear with a grain of salt. But I believe the design direction for the SLS was for something more soft and pleasant than the outgoing SLR.

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	Isn't ferrari's top of the line enzo a mid engine and some of the lower end models front engine? Yes I'm aware that cars like the 3 series has a 50/50 weight distribution with a front engine. But doesn't a mid rear engine have less drivetrain loss and better weight distribution for a rwd car? I was just wondering why Toyota would design a super expensive exotic from the ground up and make it front engine. They weren't limited because of the previous generation such as the gtr. It can't be cost because this car uses exotic materials and is really expensive. So I was curious. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wow, that front pict in the article looked like i was looking at a water reflection or something. not a fan but then again, i cant afford it so my comments are meaningless. lol

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	Some Front engine car's can really move around a track: ZR1, Z06 F12 The new Viper looks like its going to move! The 599 SLR (meh) SL65 AMG California (Not super quick) GTR I'm sure there are more Edit: SLS? Last edited by Sibze; 04-13-2012 at 01:33 PM.

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