Lexus In New Pursuit Of Perfection With The LF-A Supercar

Lexus LF-A Roadster” width=”300″ height=”200″ />Lexus look set to take on the best supercars having unveiled the updated 217mph LF-A in a bold attempt to target Porsche, Lamborghini and Maserati.

The latest LF-A will be powered by a beast of an engine, the most powerful ever seen in a Lexus vehicle  – a V10 engine similar to that used within Formula One likely to output up to 400kW.

With the ability to hit 0-60mph in under 4 seconds, the new LF-A has made a progressive step from the original LF-A concept car developed by Lexus in 2005.

Two years later Lexus released an updated 2007 version of the concept car at the Tokyo motor show and is reported to resemble that of the LF-A supercar when it leaves the production line later this year, making it the most exclusive, and indeed expensive, Lexus model yet.

With just 300 units a year, the LF-A looks set to be one of the most sought after cars of 2009 when it hits the showrooms.

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