Lexus LFA - ideologically new Japanese supercar

Lexus LFA is a supercar manufactured by the Japanese company of the same name. The chief engineer of the project is Haruhiko Tanahashi. Made only five hundred copies of the model, and only for individual orders. For the first time the car was presented in the form of a concept car in 2005. After that, the changed versions were shown in 2007 and 2008, and in 2009 serial production was established.

Appearance

Looks Lexus LFA sports and high-tech. The body is made in the form of carbon-fiber monocoque, on which aluminum frames are fixed. Thus, it turned out to be much harder on twisting and easier for almost a hundred kilograms.

The suspension is typical for racing cars. Front - a scheme with double wishbones, rear - multi-link. The suspension is attached to the hollow aluminum subframes.

Another interesting feature of the Lexus LFA 2012: if it accelerates to a speed above eighty kilometers per hour, then a wing protrudes from the trunk lid.

The bottom of the model is almost flat, the clearance is small.

Lexus LFA. Characteristics

The model is equipped with a very powerful motor V10, the volume of which is 4.8 liters, the power is 560 horsepower, and the torque is 480 Nm! The engine produces up to nine thousand revolutions per minute, and still pleases with an incredible sound, reminiscent of the characteristic sound of the Formula 1 car.

The equipped weight of the Lexus LFA is just under one and a half tons. Thus, the power distribution is 377 horsepower per thousand kilograms.

An interesting fact is that Yamaha specialists were involved in the development of the engine. Together, the engine has acquired a number of rare features: each cylinder has its own throttle, silo-covered rockers and equipped with built-in oil nozzles, aluminum pistons, titanium fuel rods with twelve nozzles. In addition, the engine has a lubrication system with a dry crankcase.

In addition to unusual design elements, the engine has a peculiar fixing - on it and on the box together there are only four supports.

Transmission - six-speed and robotic. Switching time is 0.15 seconds, which is rather small. Manually, it can be controlled only by levers located under the steering wheel.

Interior design

Inside the model, the designers embodied all their boldest ideas. An example of this is the original digital tachometer, which changes its color for different modes of operation of the car.

Unusually performed and the handles (with them the light and the gearbox are controlled). The center console is arched, the monitor is deeply buried in it. In the seat belts are sewn airbags. The interior itself is made in leather, lacquered carbon and plastic - it can be seen that the designers tried their best. Being in the car is very nice.

conclusions

The developers of the model had the opportunity to compare their offspring with similar aggregates of companies Lamborghini or Audi. But they decided not to build on the already created cars, but to create something completely new, and they did it.

Lexus LFA is a modern and very powerful supercar. It has good characteristics and unique features of both exterior design and interior trim. If you need a chic and at the same time powerful sports car, and while you do not mind spending a lot on it, then this model is designed just for you.