Lexus has returned in the world of Forza with the Lexus LFA, the legendary V10 supercar from Japan, and now that I've obtained it from the Series 19 Summer Playlist in the game, now's the ideal time to talk about what's what about this legendary Japanese supercar, which burst into scene a decade ago.
If my memory serves me correctly, the Lexus LFA is the pinnacle of Lexus' pursuit of perfection when it made a world premiere at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and then went into production a year later. With 500 units built from its two-year lifespan, the LFA comes with Japan's first ever V10 engine producing 552HP of power and 354lb-ft of torque. Even with production has ended in 2012, the LFA is a legendary JDM supercar in its own right.
Hard to believe it's been a decade since we first enraptured by the Lexus LFA's impression and although not as fast as its European rivals, the LFA still is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive from the past decade and it really is one of the all-time greats. Man, it's hard to miss this JDM legend, of course.
To see if the Lexus LFA is still a blast to drive ten years after, it's time to take it for a spin round Edinburgh with numerous rivals awaiting for its arrival. With the LFA set, it's time for a journey to the decade with the legend itself.
I really missed that noise. That V10 noise this car makes is like music to my ears.
Ten years passed and it's still a blast to drive, this is what made the Lexus LFA very special and it really withstood the test of time itself.
A few moments ago, I've invited a selection of Lexus vehicles that went on sale to the Japanese market for ten years in honor of 10 years of Lexus' Japanese launch. The Lexus LFA, as it turned out, will be the Lexus every Japanese car enthusiasts will remember for because it is the pinnacle of Lexus' pursuit of perfection. Well, with the LFA returned to me, looks like all this LFA wants to do is to have one last go in a very familiar racetrack, namely the Sonoma Raceway, which is formerly known as the Infineon Raceway.
A few years ago, back when Forza Motorsport 4 was launched, Top Gear USA's Tanner Foust give it a go round Sonoma in real-world perspective while Rutledge Wood and Adam Ferrera spent most of the time playing Forza Motorsport 4 at the paddock in the same track at the same car. No one said that it's all in the matter between real-world and virtual reality but hey, anyone can tell, right?
Now, with the familiar racetrack back to Forza Motorsport 6, looks like I want to give the currently-departed LFA supercar its one last breath round Sonoma just like what happened a few years ago at the minds of American Top Gear presenters.
With its day at Sonoma has ended, looks like the LFA became very happy that has reminisced one memorable moment from its lifespan and that involves retracing what the American Top Gear presenters done to this car at this track a few years ago. But still, even though the LFA's production ended a few years ago, it has now proven that it's ready to be part of the supercar hall of fame as well as the JDM hall of fame, if there are any.
There will simply be no other Lexus in the world that would match the legendary LFA supercar for its presence and power.
The year 2015 isn't about celebrating ten years of the Forza franchise, it's also celebrating the tenth anniversary of Lexus' Japan launch. It was late August 2005 when Toyota introduced Lexus to the Japanese market with the IS, GS, and SC. Hard to believe it's already been ten years, huh? So much stuff happening in the world are in their tens this year but let's not talk about those, okay?
Anyway, I'll honor Lexus' 10 years of Japanese sales with a selection of Lexus vehicles lapping round the Top Gear track on Forza Motorsport 6. Remember, only the Lexus cars offered in Japan since 2005. I'm not going to send the old 1997 Lexus SC300 here because apparently, it's only a Toyota Soarer offered in Japan and Lexus hasn't been introduced in Japan yet although the Lexus brand was offered to the world market. Only focus on the Lexus-branded cars offered in Japan.
The Lexus IS F, a potent version of the second-generation IS, the first Lexus IS offered to the Japanese market since Lexus was introduced in Japan in 2005. It signalled the birth of Lexus' F division that would combat the likes of BMW's M division, Mercedes-AMG, and Audi's quattro GmbH, responsible for their RS models. Launched in the end of 2007, the IS F was powered by a 5.0L direct injected 2UR-GSE V8 engine producing 423PS of power and 503Nm of torque. It was mated with an 8-speed paddle shift transmission.
The Lexus LFA, the pinnacle of Lexus' pursuit of perfection. With 500 units built from its two-year lifespan, the LFA comes with Japan's first ever V10 engine producing 552HP of power and 354lb-ft of torque. Even with production has ended three years ago, the LFA is a legendary JDM supercar in its own right.
The GS 350 F Sport. On its fourth-generation, the Lexus GS wants to be a serious competitor to BMW's 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz's E-Class, and Audi's A6. It's the first Lexus to introduce the Spindle Grille, which became a trademark to present-day and future Lexus models.
The IS350 F Sport. On its third-generation, the IS introduced a much radical evolution of Lexus' L-Finesse design philosophy and it gave us a much rakish look of the luxury brand's signature Spindle Grille.
And finally, the RC F. Using Lexus' involvement in the world of Super GT, the RC F is made to take on the race track thanks to its improved version of the 5.0L V8 derived from the IS F as well as other track-essential improvements that will keep it more potent in track days.
Now, most of the Lexus models are here to celebrate 10 years of Lexus' Japanese launch, and in honor of such ubiquitous occasions because 10 is becoming a lucky number for the year 2015, these Lexuses are ready to take on the Top Gear track, using whatever means necessary to attain the quickest lap.
All right, let's show them what they can do. For Lexus' 10th anniversary of Japanese sales!
The results:
1:26.418 - ISF
1:22.407 - LFA
1:30.713 - GS 350
1:33.250 - IS 350
1:27.047- RCF
Well, I have to say, these cars did a heck of a job honoring Lexus' 10th anniversary of Japanese sales and even though they did very well setting lap times, looks like the Lexus most Japanese will remember for for the past ten years of tenure is the Lexus LFA because it's the Japanese supercar that defined the breed and set the template for Lexus' F models for many years to come.
The RC F may not be a decent heir to the LFA but because of its circuit-based knowledge thanks to its involvement in the Super GT series, it tries to stay true to its AMAZING IN MOTION slogan. Only problem is when I took this one off, it ended up lapped slower than the IS F even though it has more power and that's definitely because this car's heavier than the IS F, I presume.
Onto the normal models like the GS350 and the IS350, feels like they're way much of a different league when compared against its German rivals but they're not half bad to impress its owners with its dynamics. Sure they maybe luxury cars but they felt like they're becoming as sporty as it hoped for...well, sorta.
If I had to pick which is the best Lexus for 10 years, my best pick would be the LFA because even though its production has ceased, its fame has been elevated as a cult classic, a legend in its own right.
It's an honor to celebrate Lexus' 10th anniversary since its Japan launch.
The car that we will never replace it in our hearts
The Lexus LFA is one of Toyota's crowning glories because this is the kind of exotic that changed Toyota's luxury marque to the right direction. With its clever V10 engine which is divine and as pristine like an angel descended from the skies, this car is just like Charlotte Church. Voice of an angel, liver of a wino. (laughing) Oh Ms. Tate, your joke sounds better on these times! (laughing) but anyway, there's a sad news...
As we all know, production of the LFA at Toyota's Motomachi plant has ended late last month and the last 500th LFA was dropped off the line and whoever asked for this final LFA should have a word of advice to take care of the last LFA ever built. With the Lexus LFA gone for good, I bet its time to place this car on cryogenics...
Time to put this car into hibernation...
...or is it?!
The LFA Nurburgring Package!
Sure, we might have to say goodbye to the Lexus LFA but Forza Horizon's January Recaro Car Pack ordered me to do the LFA's one last hurrah before hibernation with this hardcore Nurburgring Package! So, what's it all about the LFA Nurburgring Package?!
Just 50 out of the 500 LFA units were equipped with the special Nurburgring Package, a track-oriented road-legal version based on the VLN racing model used in the 24 Hour Nurburgring races. With this package, the power output of the 1LR-GUE engine was boosted by 10HP. It comes with a improved transmission that can shift gears by 0.05 seconds, a front splitter, stiffer and more adjustable suspension, lightweight alloy wheels coated in track rubber, aerodynamic canards at the sides of the front bumper, and a large fixed rear wing.
Four exterior colors are offered from glossy black, matte black, orange, and whitest white. It costs $445,000 and customers are offered to have training sessions at the Nordschleife, accompanied by Nürburgring chief instructors, a one-night stay at the Lindner Congress and Motorsport Hotel Nürburgring, admission to the ring°werk leisure park, a Nürburgring branded jacket, and a one-year pass to the circuit.
It recorded a lap time of 7:14.64 round the fearsome Nordschleife and that's even faster than the recently updated 2013MY (2014MY) Nissan GT-R's 7:18.6 lap time!
On real roads, the LFA Nurburgring is a struggle
Now that may seems to be a track-focused muncher but on Forza Horizon, this is a bewildering part animal behind its pristine yet divine looks. In reality, I was thinking that most cars harnessed at the Nurburgring might have a terrible experience on the road. You know what the Nan joke is right? Voice of an angel, liver of a wino. Good job you, ginger-haired goddess of comedy. (laughing) I mean come on, this really is a rough ride on normal roads. Feels my eyes are getting the sore eyes stuff and it's acting like controllers vibrating when there are moments that make them rumbling. On the open road however...
It is pretty much perfect. This car wants to be serene, graceful, majestic, angelic, and pristine in the corners. Well, because of numerous track-focused upgrades for the LFA Nurburgring Package, it sacrificed the quickness of the normal LFA for better cornering, better traction, and better dynamism that will leave the driver a huge smile on his face. Consider a winning face next time but that would be creepy to show off your winning face. Nah-uh. Rather than feeling like an angel, it's becoming more of a fallen angel! A dark angel! A burst angel! Oh wait, am I saying that much? Sorry about that, anyway, feels like it's knocking on heaven's door and it goes as big time as The Book of Enoch! Sorry about the whole El Shaddai stuff but I was praised by this offering. I want this sensation, I want more of this! Guess this is the type of Toyota Mr. Hiromu Naruse wants to drive is he's with us today. Come on! One last hurrah! One last push! Do it for Motomachi's sake! For the people of Motomachi! Woo hoo!
We had the best of times...
That's it. All over. I am so sorry about this ruckus but the LFA Nurburgring Package showed me the ways. It showed me that even though its gone for good, this pristine angel will always be in our hearts/ It showed me that there is light through the darkness, and I thank this car for it. This car...we had...the best of times. Now if I only have the amnesia pill in my pocket, I would forget about the Lexus LFA in my mind but that would be silly. Sadly though, it's too much and all that memories between me and the LFA is burning in my mind and pretty soon, the knowledge will kill me. Perhaps, it's the time now. Guess I should take my amnesia pill in my pocket and all of my memories between me and the LFA will be gone...forever...
The Lexus LFA and the Scion FR-S are what I'm calling it the present-day crowning glories of Toyota Motor Corporation and here in the fantasy world that is Forza Horizon, these new JDM royalties are trying to show what they're capable of...
Walker Lexus Ranger
The thing about the LFA though is that this limited-to-500-units masterpiece feels like a racing car and it sounds like a racing car that's because of Toyota Motor Corporation collaborate with Yamaha to provide some acoustic tuning to the LFA's exhaust so it sounds like a F1 car every time when you're foot is on the pedal. It maybe the first (and last) Japanese grand tourer to have a V10 engine, it maybe rare due to limited production, it maybe carrying a very expensive price tag but this Lexus LFA is a golden opportunity to show off its natural talent in Forza Horizon.
Bringing the sport to Horizon
When the rest of the world called this the TOYOTA 86 or GT86, the North Americans called this the Scion FR-S. Never mind about the analogy because it maybe not as quick as other sports cars but when it comes to corners, this FR-S has good handling. Less grippy, more fun. That's talent to you and me. It behaves and waggles just like its spiritual predecessor, the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. A good story though that my cousin told me that this is the car he should have bought rather than the old white Mazda RX-8 he currently had. I was gonna told that to you but I told my cousin that the FR-S has less of the power than his RX-8 so who cares about it? Even though it's less powerful, the FR-S is the kind of car my cousin would never ever get off from his dreams. It's your fault, cousin. It's your fault. You were given a choice...
The LFA is like a samurai descended from the clouds in the sky while the FR-S is like a ninja swiftly moves in the blink of the eye. A car carrying a huge pricetag and huge power or a car carrying a cheap pricetag, less powerful boxer engine and a natural talent of cornering might sounds ridiculous if you were to choose but the decisions are all up to the drivers. It's the drivers, not the cars, that makes the difference...
Back in January 2012, at the D1GP Drift demonstration at the Tokyo Auto Salon, there was a mysterious LFA convertible out in the open. That really shocked the world how the heck a convertible version of the Lexus LFA showed up in the open.
Toyota Motor Corporation told that this LFA Spyder is a one-off. There is only one of its kind. That's it. And to prove, here's a clip from Jay Leno's Garage with famed comedian Jay Leno flied to Japan to test the one-off LFA Spyder...
If you were a Richard Hammond, this would look cool driving an LFA
If you were a Tanner Foust, that's TOTALLY COOL STUFF!
So, the Lexus LFA, the 340,000 British Pound Sterling supercar that Richard Hammond thrashed it on the Season 14 finale of Top Gear. This is surely what happened when Lexus decided to change its image after making boring luxury hybrid saloon cars for those who love to play golf (the Lexus IS F doesn't count) and for me, I think this is the best Lexus ever driven in my whole life but sadly, this supercar is limited to 500 units worldwide (165 units available in Japan).
Despite its limited production, this Japanese exotic is all about exclusivity because there are several exterior and interior color combinations that caters the customer's desire or needs. What excites me was its 1LR-GUE engine that can go to about 560PS/8,700r.p.m. and the torque output of 48.9kg-m/6,800rpm. It was fitted with a 6-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox for quicker shifting feel like no other and the gap between them can't be measured. Surprisingly, Toyota Motor Corporation turned to Yamaha for some acoustic tuning to make the Lexus LFA sound more like a Formula One car. If it says THE ROAR OF AN ANGEL, it's an ANGELUS! ANGELUS! That's what it is!
I just realized something...In one episode of Top Gear USA, Tanner Foust decided to find out if he could get round the real Infineon Raceway in a Lexus LFA quicker than Adam Ferrera and Rutledge Wood could take the same virtual car round the same virtual track in Forza Motorsport 4. This is a first time Forza Motorsport 4 made its appearance on Top Gear USA because of their wonderful tie-up between the game and the popular motoring TV show. Hey! If TCS doesn't mean Traction Control System, then what was that? TOTALLY COOL STUFF! Oh, thanks Rut.
The LFA is one of the cars listed on the game's AutoVista feature where you will learn various facts about the LFA or hear Jeremy Clarkson's comments about the LFA.
Seen here is the first Lexus LFA, under the serial number 003, sold in the United States running around at the Road Atlanta racetrack. Ever since the Lexus LFA really thrown the curve worldwide as the greatest sports car Toyota Motor Corporation has ever made for 500 people who wanted to buy.
That was a cool video though, reminds me of the days of driving the Lexus LFA on Forza.
It's departure is its arrival, and the Lexus LFA made its arrival at the Philippines courtesy of Lexus Manila.
Just one LFA has arrived with "Whitest White" exterior color with "Red & Black" interior you can expect to meet at Lexus Manila face to face.
"This is a Lexus. We know - doesn't look like one does it? It doesn't sound like a Lexus from the details either. It has a 4.8-litre 552bhp V10. It also has a carbon-fibre body. Andit does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 200mph." - Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear
Both the 2011 Nissan GT-R R35 Phase II and the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be passed out because the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition clocked the Nurburgring Nordschleife within a lap time of 7:14.64, making it the 4th fastest Production Vehicle in the Nurburgring!
Toyota Motor Corporation brought in test driver Akira Iida to conduct a Nurburgring time attack with the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition, equipped with Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires developed specifically to this car. A roll cage was installed for this car as well.
I am surely got my mind blown away upon seeing this result. As a matter of fact, we were passed out because of such lap time achieved by the most powerful Lexus LFA ever made.
Sorry for the irony on the title why I called it "Cecilia Alcott" territory because the Lexus LFA in Pearl Blue and the Lexus IS F wearing "Blue Tears" colors (whoops, another irony) showing off their skills at Bruntingthorpe, UK. (Oh, that's why you called it "Cecilia Alcott territory" because of that darn Brit chick from IS!)
You know what, I'm not going to talk about this thing. I'll just leave it to my special guest, please welcome the IS School student from Britain and a representative cadet, Ms. Cecilia Alcott (セシリア・オルコット). Guess she'll do the talking for me while I'm taking a rest. orz
Cecilia Alcott from
Infinite Stratos
(British accent) Hello ladies and gents, my name is Cecilia Alcott, British representative cadet from the Infinite Stratos School. Thank you for seeing me on IS (Infinite Stratos) for after twelve episodes. Guess someone told my name on an article about something IS. He told me about a video that a Lexus IS F wearing the color of my Infinite Stratos known as "Blue Tears" clashing against a Pearl Blue Lexus LFA. Well, I'm not kind of familiar about the Lexus LFA because I don't know what this car is but I'm fairly familiar about the Lexus IS F because 'that' is 'my' kind of IS.
Of course I saw those two Lexus cars racing in my British homeland, which these two are racing through the Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds. When I saw the blue Lexus IS F races against the Lexus LFA, I thought the IS F will win because of the 8-speed Sport Direct Shift but the Lexus LFA's V10 engine (1LR-GUE) is highly powerful against the Lexus IS F, which is equipped with the 2UR-GSE (5.0L V8) engine and 8-speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) transmission. It's a shame watching my "Blue Tears" beaten by a V10-equipped super car. (Sigh)
Despite that, I'm happy to see those two Lexus F models comparing each other. Seeing these two Japan-made vehicles racing on my territory, I mean, at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds, made me happy that my "Blue Tears" is proven to be a good one, despite its loss by the Lexus LFA.
As I heard, the Lexus IS F is the founding father of Lexus' F marque, designed to target the likelihood of Audi's S and RS models, Mercedes-Benz's AMG, and BMW M Power. The limited edition LFA is just a one of a kind super car built by a Japanese car manufacturer. I'm glad that Toyota Motor Corporation made a really good job creating these two sports cars targeted for the elite.
It was nice to meet you all IS* fans. Until then, I'll see you soon. Bye, now!
*I think Cecilia doesn't refer to either fans of Infinite Stratos or fans of the Lexus IS line. LOL
Last year, in a Motor Trend magazine article, the limited-to-500-units-worldwide Lexus LFA defeated the Nissan GT-R R35, barely.
Moments later, after Nissan learned their lesson from the Lexus LFA, then modified the GT-R R35 for its 2011 Model Year (2012 Model Year in North America), that was launched in October 2010, the GT-R R35 Minor Change decided for a rematch against the Lexus LFA and this time, not on the Motor Trend magazine but on Edmunds Inside Line!
In the end, the Nissan GT-R R35 Minor Change complete with launch control defeated the Lexus LFA! One point for the LFA, one point for the GT-R R35. This is going to be like the Pacquiao-Morales fight years ago! \(^o^)/
The Lexus LFA, created by Toyota Motor Corporation that is limited to 500 units worldwide, is much more famous since it was featured in XBOX 360's Forza 3 and PS3's Gran Turismo 5! Now, the Lexus LFA is going to be featured on the fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, called Fast Five, starring Paul Walker and Vin Diesel.
Seen on the latest Fast Five trailer, there was a smoke-colored Lexus LFA on it! Looks like it's making its first big screen debut! Fast Five will be showing in North America this late April!
Gran Turismo 5 was the second video game to feature the almighty Lexus LFA, the ultimate limited-to-500-units-worldwide dream car created by Toyota Motor Corporation. Even in Gran Turismo 5, I still experience the same LFA goodness from its rival video game I tried earlier. The only thing the LFA surprised me is the sound of the 1LR-GUE engine starting
Racing through the streets of Tokyo
I really love the sound of the LFA's 1LR-GUE engine starting up. Makes me want to listen to the start-up noise over and over again until I pass out. Anyway, questioning the LFA's true grit is a hard act to follow but in the hands of a GT5 player, it's sure is a collector's item, making it a part of his or her dream collection.
LFA vs. NSX at Suzuka
When tuned to the max, the Lexus LFA exceeds the 700 HP mark, weight is on the 1233 kg basis, and Performance Points is 589. Well, that was from mine and results may vary. Every time when I race with my LFA, the sound of the 1LR-GUE engine sounds so crispy. On cockpit view, it tells me when will I shift. Green means it's getting closer to be shifted and red means time to shift!
Cruising through Madrid, Spain
Well said, I love the way the Lexus LFA behaves on GT5. This was one of my favorite Japanese cars to try out and enjoy any way you want. It's great to have fun enjoying "the roar of an angel" here on this game.
After years of extensive R&D, Intel, and testing through world famous racetracks, including the Nurburgring, the Lexus LFA revealed its true self after years of being a concept car several times. It was unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and production for the LFA starts at the end of 2010 to 2012, limited to just 500 copies worldwide (with 165 available in Japan).
This LFA faced many struggles, including the death of its own Godfather, Hiromu Naruse, at a car accident, driving an LFA Nurburgring Prototype, then crashed with some BMW test vehicle face to face. It seems this will take some time for the LFA to heal its own wounds after the loss of its creator.
This LFA project began in 2000 under the supervision of Mr. Haruhiko Tanahashi, chief engineer, during the Sugo Test Drive. It took 10 years, and a process of trial and error to create an ultimate masterpiece only Toyota Motor Corporation has to offer. In 2005, at the North American International Auto Show at Detroit, the first Lexus LFA was unveiled, following with the sculptured LFA concept at the 2005 Design Week Milan. After showing the concept, the team continues for another trial and error process, and right until 2007, an LFA Concept Type-II is shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show at Detroit, showing its work in progress. After times of showing its concept form, the LFA prototype joined the legendary Nurburgring 24-Hour Endurance in 2008 and 2009. After prototype testing, the true LFA was unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
Powered with the new 1LR-GUE engine, this 4.8L V10 masterpiece can go to about 560PS/8,700r.p.m. and the torque output of 48.9kg-m/6,800r.p.m. It's armed with the 6-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox. Judging with this new engine, this LFA is truly a Japanese masterpiece under Toyota's right. It's biggest rival was the Nissan R35 GT-R. At first, the LFA defeated the GT-R barely, but this was just the beginning. With the newly facelifted GT-R armed with the improved VR engine, will this rematch between the LFA and Godzilla became a reality? I think I hope so because I can't wait to see this kind of rematch very soon.
LFA customers can choose which color of the LFA suits their taste. There are normal colors and special colors (available in early 2012) available to mix and match for their own personal preference. There are dozens of interior color combination offered which is mostly like the Lexus LS' L-Select customization program offered for Japanese customers or the Godzilla (Nissan GT-R) version of the Lexus L-Select offered from its EGOIST variant. For me, the LFA's car color would be "Whitest White" and the interior should have contained black paneling and red leather seats.
My thoughts about the LFA:
In the Philippines, Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Manila will bring the LFA in just one WHITE copy at the cost of over forty million Philippine Pesos. Who would buy that rare item, but they'll have to leave it on display at Lexus Manila. Those who are dreaming to try the Lexus LFA can also try Forza 3 Ultimate Collection (with Stig's Garage Pack DLC) for the XBOX 360 and Gran Turismo 5 for the Playstation3 to test out the capability of the Lexus LFA. It's hard buying the limited-production LFA but thanks to racing video games, they had their first taste.
The Lexus LFA is limited to just 500 models worldwide and remember the saying, first come, first served. But most customers already served their orders since the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Anyway, my impression about the LFA is its remarkable 1LR-GUE engine that has a remarkable power that can blow away the likes of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG!
Guess I already had my taste on the Lexus LFA courtesy of video games such as Forza 3 Ultimate Collection and Gran Turismo 5, so there is nothing to worry about how the Lexus LFA feels like. Besides, the starting sound of the Lexus LFA sounds awesome, I just want to record that sound and be my cellphone's ringtone all day!
Both the SLS AMG and the LFA are my favorite dream exotics because of its monstrous performance. Upon every Forza 3 owners obtained the special Stig's Garage Pack as a prize or as a exclusive DLC in the Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection, in stores now, owners can now take a joyride either the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Lexus LFA. Trust me, I tried both of these, and the results may differ from every car enthusiasts (and video game addicts).
CASE ONE:
First off, I tried the SLS AMG. At first, the engine sound of the SLS AMG's 6.2L V8 engine seems a bit harsh. The rough sound of this engine made me disappointed, but the urge of being a fun-to-drive exotic made me tickled by its desire. Cornering is a bit OK for me, as long as you need the right timing, and the right concentration to turn the Gullwing at any necessary corners. Feel free to ask how does the SLS AMG behaves in both real life and in video games, including Forza 3 and the upcoming Gran Turismo 5.
CASE TWO:
Time to hop inside the LFA! Upon trying the LFA, I can feel Mr. Hiromu Naruse's soul flowing through my hands. The LFA's 1LR-GUE (5.0-litre V10) engine packs a impressive sound and an astonishing performance. There is no way the Lexus LFA is quicker than the SLS AMG! For that, I really love the way the LFA moves. It's like a soul of motion drifting through my overall enthusiasm!
I prefer the Lexus LFA than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG because the performance, the style, and the quality, its impressive that the LFA is much more of a exotic than the SLS AMG. I'll give a double thumbs up to Toyota Motor Corporation for creating this one-of-a-kind Lexus LFA! As I wondering, the SLS AMG is on sale at CATS Motors since its Philippine debut at the 2010 Philippine International Motor Show. The LFA? Sources said Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Manila will bring just one in one color, WHITE, at a hefty price of over 40 million Philippine Pesos.
Thanks to the DLC from Forza 3 Ultimate Collection, everyone can try both of these! I wonder what will I react if both of these appear on GT5...
During the Press Day of the 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile (Paris Motor Show), Toyota Motor Philippines and Lexus Manila decided to bring the ultra-powerful Lexus LFA to the Philippines early next year, in just one unit, in one color, RED
According from an article from Top Gear Philippines, this red LFA will cost about a whopping 40 million pesos! This car needs some Filipino, rich enough, to buy this ultra-fast Japanese sports car coming to Lexus Manila this 2011.
Note to someone who is willing to own the new LFA, be careful. Don't end yourself like this:
Photo Courtesy of Rhein-Zeitung
Look at the picture future Pinoy Lexus LFA owner. This is the Lexus LFA's first crash at Germany. The chief test driver of Toyota Motor Corporation, Hiromu Naruse, died on the crash. Please be careful to avoid such an outcome happened since June 2010.
Good luck, and drive fast, future Pinoy Lexus LFA owner.
Just what the fudge is going on around here? Just when we thought the Lexus LFA, coming soon worldwide, wows us with its majestic V10 performance, here's something that yells JDM fans "Anong nangyari?" or what happened?
First Lexus LFA crash in world history
Spotted in Germany, a prototype Lexus LFA crashed a BMW, with the result of the death of the chief test driver of Toyota Motor Corporation. We are not sure if that chief test driver was (cue the Semblance of Dualism music please) Hiromu Naruse, the man who hones our favorite Toyota sports cars.
This is surely to be the world's first LFA crash in world history, surely most Toyota fans will remember the Hiromu Naruse name in memory. Sniff... You won't regret how brutal is this crash but this is surely to be the biggest disaster of deterrence.
Without Naruse-sama, will the "FT-86 project" continue on? Would Toyota survive in the brink of the worldwide recall disaster?!
Ugh! Hope loyalists will try to spare their beloved Japanese car brand if they can.
