Lexus LF-A Supercar Still Alive Despite Cost Cuts

[VH_Supra26]

by Thami Masemola
December 30, 2008 12:33 AM
ADAC / 24 Hours Nurburgring 2008
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Lexus LF-A Concept
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Toyota is really serious about bringing to market the Lexus LF-A sports car by 2011. This despite the current economic situation, especially pronounced in the financial services and automobile manufacturing sectors. The company is holding firm on its commitment to Formula One as well, even though "to keep it up at the current level [of spending] is extremely difficult", according to CEO Katsuaki Watanabe. Rival Honda recently pulled the plug on its NSX as well as its F1 programme.

What is expected to end up happening is that the 500hp Lexus will be built to a limited number of only 500 examples. Whether that includes the cabriolet or not remains to be seen.

Earlier this year the LF-A teased crowds at the Nurburgring 24 hours and more recently at Toyota's Motorsport Festival at the Fuji Speedway. A small number of LF-A prototypes are rumoured to be on a short list to compete at various racing championships once again in 2009.

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[DC]

If this comes to fruition, woe unto Acura for cancelling plans for the new NSX.

[VH_Supra26]

Well Toyota does have alot more money to spend then Honda. And with the way the economy is going i dont really blame Honda, they're just trying to be smart and not ending up like GM and Chrysler.

[LabtopThief_jr.]

Well Toyota does have alot more money to spend then Honda. And with the way the economy is going i dont really blame Honda, they're just trying to be smart and not ending up like GM and Chrysler.

:wrd: if they make the NSX it will only hurt them

[eN_2_Oh]

props to Toyo/Lex for sticking with it through this hardened times. it'll make that car just that much more special. i wanna see some spy vids of that 24hr Nord. race