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Old 08-11-2009, 03:17 PM   #1
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A few weeks ago we heard about a possible name change for the Lexus LF-A but it was more of a total name change to indicate the cars power output and “super sports” moniker (SS550). Holiday Auto go on the record to claim that the new Lexus supercar will be simply named “LF-L”.





We’re told by Holiday Auto (HA) that the last letter of LF-A will be changed to “L” to signify its appearances at Le Mans and to draw on its pre-production racing development. Also, there will be no numbers to signify the engines output or displacement as some sources were led to believe.

We’re told that this information has been leaked ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show in October specifically to generate hype among long time followers of the LF-L. Not convinced? With the amount of changes the LF-A/L has gone through in recent times it seems anything is possible in the lead up to October. As far as the engine and driveline are concerned there isn’t anything new, the LF-L is still expected to debut with the 4.8L “1LR-GEU” V10 with rear mounted transaxle and sequential six-speed gearbox.





HA has also put together a diagram to show what functions the controls on and around the steering wheel will have. Apparently the ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox) will have four modes, Auto, Normal, Sport and Wet, and will be capable of making shifts via Formula 1 style paddles in 0.2 seconds when in Sport mode.

While the ASG is in auto mode one bank of cylinders will shut down when at idle and in light throttle situations to conserve fuel. With four modes to choose from, HA say the LF-L will “adapt” to almost all driving conditions, from circuit work to stop-start inner city driving. The VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management), launch control and rear wing angle are all subjected to different settings depending on the mode selected.

The total production number remains at 500 with 120 - 150 units bound for the Japanese market and the asking price is still expected to be around 22,000,000 JPY
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Old 08-11-2009, 03:52 PM   #2
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Good move by Lexus. I've always felt like the name "Lexus LF-A" just didn't have enough L's in it.
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Old 08-11-2009, 04:51 PM   #3
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Alliteration is vital to sales these days.
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Old 08-11-2009, 05:34 PM   #4
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Good move by Lexus. I've always felt like the name "Lexus LF-A" just didn't have enough L's in it.
Agreed. Though, I was hoping they'd go with Lexus LF-L TypeL LS-L.



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Old 08-11-2009, 05:38 PM   #5
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We're told by Holiday Auto (HA) that the last letter of LF-A will be changed to "L" to signify its appearances at Le Mans
since when has this car appeared at Le Mans? I've only seen it on the Nurburgring..in that case it should be a LF-N
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Old 08-11-2009, 07:06 PM   #6
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They should go with "Lexus LmfAo"
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:14 PM   #7
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That steering wheel looks insane
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:24 PM   #8
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IS-F, LF-L...are they going to make a LF-F?
what was the "-F" moniker for? was it flagship? fast? read it in a magazine somewhere
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:28 PM   #9
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IS-F, LF-L...are they going to make a LF-F?
what was the "-F" moniker for? was it flagship? fast? read it in a magazine somewhere
Supposedly "Fast", but I read in C&D, or another rag, that the LS400 internal code name was F1 for Flagship 1 and that the F was a throwback to that.
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:41 PM   #10
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I've also heard that it stands for Fuji Speedway. My guess is Toyota just picked a random letter.
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Old 08-11-2009, 10:07 PM   #11
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That is obviously a picture of the Lexus version of the Toybaru sports coupe.
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Old 08-11-2009, 10:29 PM   #12
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That is obviously a picture of the Lexus version of the Toybaru STi sports coupe.
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Old 08-12-2009, 08:37 AM   #13
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since when has this car appeared at Le Mans? I've only seen it on the Nurburgring..in that case it should be a LF-N
Yeah really, did I miss something?? What exactly is the Le Mans tie-in?
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Agreed. Though, I was hoping they'd go with Lexus LF-L TypeL LS-L.



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They should go with "Lexus LmfAo"

Maybe "Lexus LF-L Type LOL-LERSKATES"
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:16 PM   #15
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Hmm, they seemed to have a typo on that shift speed.
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I gotta say, I'd love to see this in blue and gold.
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:19 PM   #17
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Yeah really, did I miss something?? What exactly is the Le Mans tie-in?
Toyota was involved in Le Mans with the GTone sometime ago.
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