Tag: 2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar

  • Lexus LFA Goes Pink in Support of Brest Cancer Awareness

    2012-Lexus-LFA-Pink-THUMBIn support of the National Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, Lexus of Brisbane decided to go pink. In brand’s showroom and the dealership in the city can now be seen the $700 000 LFA Supercar painted in the emblematic for the cause pink color.

    As a matter of fact, the Brisbane-based LFA will be the only pink version which will appear in Australia, and most possibly – in the world. Of course, as we all know, the model is unmatched in its track-focused performance and hand-crafted quality.

    Being a true LFA it has innate great speed and handling. In details, the car is equipped with the 4.8-litre V10 engine, form which it draws maxim power of 562 hp (420kW). This means that the LFA accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.7-second. The tops speed is 202 mph (325 km/h).

    The engine has forged aluminum pistons, forged titanium connecting rods, and solid titanium valves. The 4.8 litre V10 unit was especially created for Lexus LFA with collaborative partnership between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Japanese specialist engineering company.

    Lexus of Brisbane dealer principal Andrew Scifleet said that about this initiative the following; “Along with donations, auction items and support of the Fainga’a Twins Charity Golf Day, going pink is our way reminding all of Brisbane that October is the month of Breast Cancer Awareness.”

    Source: Lexus

  • 2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar Equipped With Nuerburgring Package

    2012-Lexus-LFA-THUMB2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar is the other car that has just been announced to take part in the Nuerburgring Racing along with Toyota 86.

    The car is equipped especially for the racing with a specific Nuerburgring Package. Form this special edition of Lexus, are produced only 50 examples which are already prepared to be sold.

    In particular, the vehicle is in orange body finish and includes the contrasting black interior.

    But what is more important is that this car is unmatched in its track-focused performance and hand-crafted quality.

    As a basis for this model are used the speed and handling of the Lexus LFA. Nevertheless the Nürburgring Package adds further a number of elements which enhance the downforce for sharper circuit performance.

    2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar With Nuerburgring Package
    2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar With Nuerburgring Package

    In details, it features a front spoiler made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic, a strong and lightweight advanced composite material, plus special mesh-type wheels with dedicated, high-grip tyres to improve manoeuvrability and stability.

    More importantly, the car is equipped with the 4.8-litre V10 engine, form which it draws maxim power of 562bhp (420kW). This means that the LFA accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.7-second. The tops speed is 202 mph (325 km/h).

    2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar With Nuerburgring Package
    2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar With Nuerburgring Package

    Source: Lexus