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03-15-2010, 10:58 PM | #26 |
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is the LFA out anyways yet? New special version out before the first model out?
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03-16-2010, 03:54 AM | #27 |
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$40K I"ll buy it in a heart beat
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03-16-2010, 05:09 AM | #28 | |
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Who knows whether that's precision or just hype :P |
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03-16-2010, 05:12 AM | #29 | |
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Just a marketing error maybe. |
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03-16-2010, 08:29 AM | #30 |
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03-16-2010, 07:43 PM | #31 | |
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03-16-2010, 07:48 PM | #32 |
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^ Not sure what the video of a MODDED GT-R run was supposed to prove, but okay haha
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03-16-2010, 07:58 PM | #33 |
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Actually they said they used digital because the analog tach couldn't keep up with the engine free-revving. Slightly ore specific than just being inaccurate.
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03-16-2010, 08:26 PM | #34 | |
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03-16-2010, 08:35 PM | #36 |
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03-16-2010, 08:52 PM | #37 |
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the odometer on that dash didnt even move. it stayed at 36km on trip A and 364km total
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03-17-2010, 10:03 AM | #39 |
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03-17-2010, 10:24 AM | #40 | |
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It's the slowest of the bunch I named, slowest hyper-car, slower around a certain ring than two American sports cars, and has a lower top speed than a base, $85k, convertible Viper. Not to mention that Japan's Supercars that have been imported to the US (2000GT, NSX, & R35) have all had great performance for a very competitive value and something unique about the car that makes it more wanted than their competitors. Monocoque doesn't impress when there are unibodies on its tail, and it's behind tube chassis. It is safer though. . . Nick |
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03-17-2010, 11:24 AM | #41 |
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About the only thing I would diagree with. First off, that's just a, umm, -fluff- statement to make.
Moreover, everyone that drives this thing says it is spine tingling and just awesome. I for one am all about Toyota developing some 'essence', and it has to start somewhere. |
03-17-2010, 12:45 PM | #42 | |
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03-17-2010, 01:16 PM | #43 | |
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A good start? Yeah, let's just ignore the countless wins in Cart, IRL, rally, IMSA (Daytona 24 Hours and the 12 Hours of Sebring), the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000, in addition to Manufacturer's and Driver's Championships in the IRL, NASCAR, Grand Am, CART, IMSA, SCORE, MTEG and CORR. I supposed the 7 years in F1 (although not as successful) counts for nothing as well? ***While Ferrari has a longer, more successful F1 history, as well as participation in a few other series, Toyota CERTAINLY has a more diverse motorsports background, with much success as well. And I didn't even have to mention the pro-celeb race! |
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03-17-2010, 01:32 PM | #44 |
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Admittedly I don't follow the aforementioned pro-celeb race, but how often do they do it? I remember back in the day reading an article in Road & Track about it how they used Celica GT-Ss... and also how Ashley Judd was one of the participants.
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03-17-2010, 01:33 PM | #45 |
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Once a year at the long beach gp.
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03-17-2010, 01:43 PM | #46 | |
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03-17-2010, 02:06 PM | #47 |
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I agree that if you cannot tout somewhat recent racing success, then you do not have a heritage to pull upon. You are sort of living on past glory. Which is thin. If the tech from this car trickles down then that alone makes it worth it to me. I do not care if it is a tenth slower than XYorZ car. Once you get this fast, it is all pointless. They are all F-ing quick. It comes down to driving experience, reliability, fun factor. Faster and flashier cars than the miata have come out, but the miata still stands above them all as its just a blast to drive. This car may not be as fast, but if it is truly an amazing driving experience top to bottom, and well engineered to boot, then it is worth its metal, err.. plastic.. no, um carbon.
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03-17-2010, 02:28 PM | #48 | |
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The shouting and booing over this car is already too much to handle, and that's with the saucy Lexus badge. Can't imagine what it would be like as a Toyota. Come to think of it... Does any manufacturer who makes a car as frugal/cheap as a Corolla or Echo, etc. also make anything as advanced as this? That's a span of automobiles I'm not sure anyone can match. I guess VW/Bugatti...kind of. |
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03-17-2010, 03:48 PM | #49 |
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Some shots make it look like a Lambo kit car
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03-17-2010, 03:49 PM | #50 |
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^^ probably the orange has a lot to do with it
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