LFA is a benchmark for Lexus - its world debut marks the arrival of a spectacular new flagship for the F portfolio of Lexus performance models. A Lexus, which in itself creates new boundaries to redefine the supercar of the 21st century.
"Since the beginning of automotive history, supercars represented dreams, hopes and aspirations," said Haruhiko Tanahashi, chief engineer of LFA development. "For Lexus, a brand that aims to provide customers with enlightened moments and memorable experiences was the development of a world-class supercar necessary next step."
This is the essential step focuses on creating a super to take the ultimate driving experience. To achieve this goal without commitment, Tanahashi and his team created the LFA from scratch - a true clean sheet design. And a radical break with past practice for the development of Lexus, came to disadvantaged areas in a nontraditional way, pushing the limitations of technology, equipment and techniques at each stage. The result is the LFA for propulsion, dynamic style super powered by a sophisticated new 4.8-liter V10 highrevving that generates 552 horsepower (hp 412kW/560DIN) and 354 lb.-ft. (480 Nm) of torque 202 adrenaline mph (325 kmh) performance. The specially developed motor is connected to a single six-speed sequential automatic gearbox (ASG) with paddle shifters for the ultimate driver control.
"Since the beginning of automotive history, supercars represented dreams, hopes and aspirations," said Haruhiko Tanahashi, chief engineer of LFA development. "For Lexus, a brand that aims to provide customers with enlightened moments and memorable experiences was the development of a world-class supercar necessary next step."
This is the essential step focuses on creating a super to take the ultimate driving experience. To achieve this goal without commitment, Tanahashi and his team created the LFA from scratch - a true clean sheet design. And a radical break with past practice for the development of Lexus, came to disadvantaged areas in a nontraditional way, pushing the limitations of technology, equipment and techniques at each stage. The result is the LFA for propulsion, dynamic style super powered by a sophisticated new 4.8-liter V10 highrevving that generates 552 horsepower (hp 412kW/560DIN) and 354 lb.-ft. (480 Nm) of torque 202 adrenaline mph (325 kmh) performance. The specially developed motor is connected to a single six-speed sequential automatic gearbox (ASG) with paddle shifters for the ultimate driver control.
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| Lexus LFA 2012 |
Connected by a rigid tube to the integrity of excellent powertrain torque, the ASG is located in a setting transaxle to the rear axle for optimum weight distribution of 48:52 front to rear.
Light, powerful and well balanced, Lexus uses advanced carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), the construction of the chassis and body to produce lightweight, incredibly strong and impact resistant. Instead, out-source this sophisticated materials technology, a radical move, the team has developed new processes LFA CFRP just inside the final quality control, and sound engineering practice to make investment in the future.
Motorsport component developed lightweight aluminum alloy suspension is complemented by carbon ceramic material (CCM) brake discs and an innovative assisted and-pinion steering gear. The pilot sits in the cockpit is so low that LFA carefully constructed, as is the driver focused with all key controls are perfectly positioned and all the creature comforts included.
"The LFA is a pure racing car, a machine designed to achieve one goal - to deliver a supreme driving experience," said Tanahashi. "During the last decade, we have taken all limits in pursuit of this goal. I think we've created the most focused driver's car, we could."
Motor.
• Performance stunning all-new 4.8-liter V10 power plant plenty of Motorsport Technology
• High speed motor delivers outstanding 552 horsepower (412kW/560DIN hp) at 8700rpm and 354 lb.-ft. (480 Nm) of torque at 6800 rpm
• The rocket propulsion LFA to 60 km / h (96 km per hour) in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph (325 km per hour)
• Low friction characteristics Motorsport engine throttle body developed independently controlled for each cylinder and dry sump lubrication
• Before mid-engine V10 is smaller than a traditional V8 engine, and as light as a conventional V6 generates 115 horsepower (85.7 kW/117DIN hp) per liter
"We needed - and what we have created - is a car that moves the driver in more ways than one," said Tanahashi. "The LFA is a car that stirs the senses."
At the heart of the LFA has been developed specifically for the V10 engine, the car that sets new standards for compact, lightweight architecture and scintillating performance. From the beginning, Tanahashi and his engineers to define the front of the LFA power source in a central location would be 4805 cc would be to develop 552 bhp (412kW/560DIN HP) 9000-rpm redline and REV cry. It will contain 72 ° angle between the cylinder heads - the perfect spot for the first V10 engine produces a balance of features very smooth. Should be withdrawn for a linear power delivery and predictable throttle response on outstanding individual, electronically controlled throttle bodies for each cylinder. It will include dry sump lubrication system, which not only the position of the blocks deep in the engine compartment to lower the center of gravity and reduce the moment of inertia of the car, but also that the engine is a continuous process, high-speed cornering.
And it would offer exceptional mid-range and responsiveness of a powerful high-end performance.
The V10 engine generates 354 lbs-ft (480nm) of torque at 6800 rpm. The application of VVT-i variable valve timing with intelligence both combined intake and exhaust manifolds with equal length exhaust and high-volume fuel injectors 12 holes resulting in 90% of the ideal couple to be available between 3700 rpm and 9000 rpm red line, by burning on the fly at any engine speed and equipment of any. The result is a 0 to 60 mph (96 km / h) time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph (325 kmh) - exhilarating performance of a supercar faith bone.
With some 3263 pounds (1480 kg) weight - achieved by extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the chassis and body - and an explosive 412kW/560DIN HP, LFA enter the supercar arena with an intoxicating effect weight ratio of 278 kW/378 hp per tonne. The combination of a high compression ratio 12:01, a low intake internal friction and optimized exhaust and results in LFA is an exceptional development kW/117DIN engine 85.7 hp per liter, one of the most rates among specific products of the current crop of super cars.
In addition to low weight curbrb vital to achieve these objectives has been incredible to work with exotic materials and innovative products like titanium and magnesium, a constant attention to the low inertia and, where possible, use the latest engine technologies.
Valve train, of course, came under intense scrutiny, and consequently, the hood is more likely to find the elements of a racing car than the GT Coupe. The titanium valves and connecting rods - a full 40 percent lighter than the corresponding iron and steel components - integration with solid lightweight rocker with a diamond-like carbon coating and silicon integrated oil jets. In addition, the highlights are inspired track forged aluminum pistons, low inertia, cylindrical valve springs auction elliptical wound, fully integrated with a lighter shaft with a pair of cylindrical valleys designed to reduce pumping losses and the ' magnesium housing of the valve. Dual air intake improves engine performance, moving from a main entrance door of the vehicle at low speeds with two ports at a higher speed to increase the efficiency of breathing.
Based on its experience of motor sport (the LFA participated in the grueling 24 Hours of Nürburgring in Germany in 2008 and 2009), LFA team also designed the engine with a monitoring system designed to dry sump. This system allows not only to resist cornering forces backed by more than 2G - a fundamental requirement of the race track high speed performance - also significantly increases the cooling efficiency of oil.
Each cylinder is an independent, throttle body electronically controlled to ensure air engine takes the shortest route and most effective. It has given priority logic functionality: an innovative system that estimates the volume of air intake based on the angle of the accelerator pedal, which calculates the volume of fuel injection right faster than any other system conventional. The result is an engine that responds very quickly to even small inputs most beautiful and forged aluminum, anchored to the ground gas.
The success of this program is low-friction, the engine can rev from idle to 9000 rpm redline sixtenths her only the second - the inertia with no flexibility in the race by the design team only infectious. This necessitated the need for a digital tachometer, because the analogue system simply could not beat the incredible ability to get engine and lose the game.
The result is an engine like no other, they instantly redefines the characteristics of size and weight of ultra-high performance engines. While the ALF V10 peak is smaller than a traditional V8 engine, and as light as a standard V6 engine, which offers supercar performance without dilution. At 9000 rpm pistons move about 32 feet (25 meters) per second, which is one of the driving speed and more powerful ever launched in a production car. Despite its formidable performance, exotic materials used in its construction and its high tolerance levels, the power train of the LFA meet the same standards of reliability and sophistication than any other Lexus engine.
Cylinder block is cast in the foundry, which makes the Toyota F1 engine blocks. This innovative engine developed in collaboration with Yamaha, the result of a cooperation structure that exists in the Toyota Motor Corporation, a Japanese engineer and expert. This Yamaha-assisted development has been controlled and operated by Toyota at every critical step to meet strict requirements.
Light, powerful and well balanced, Lexus uses advanced carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), the construction of the chassis and body to produce lightweight, incredibly strong and impact resistant. Instead, out-source this sophisticated materials technology, a radical move, the team has developed new processes LFA CFRP just inside the final quality control, and sound engineering practice to make investment in the future.
Motorsport component developed lightweight aluminum alloy suspension is complemented by carbon ceramic material (CCM) brake discs and an innovative assisted and-pinion steering gear. The pilot sits in the cockpit is so low that LFA carefully constructed, as is the driver focused with all key controls are perfectly positioned and all the creature comforts included.
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| Lexus LFA 2012 |
"The LFA is a pure racing car, a machine designed to achieve one goal - to deliver a supreme driving experience," said Tanahashi. "During the last decade, we have taken all limits in pursuit of this goal. I think we've created the most focused driver's car, we could."
Motor.
• Performance stunning all-new 4.8-liter V10 power plant plenty of Motorsport Technology
• High speed motor delivers outstanding 552 horsepower (412kW/560DIN hp) at 8700rpm and 354 lb.-ft. (480 Nm) of torque at 6800 rpm
• The rocket propulsion LFA to 60 km / h (96 km per hour) in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph (325 km per hour)
• Low friction characteristics Motorsport engine throttle body developed independently controlled for each cylinder and dry sump lubrication
• Before mid-engine V10 is smaller than a traditional V8 engine, and as light as a conventional V6 generates 115 horsepower (85.7 kW/117DIN hp) per liter
"We needed - and what we have created - is a car that moves the driver in more ways than one," said Tanahashi. "The LFA is a car that stirs the senses."
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| Lexus LFA 2012 |
At the heart of the LFA has been developed specifically for the V10 engine, the car that sets new standards for compact, lightweight architecture and scintillating performance. From the beginning, Tanahashi and his engineers to define the front of the LFA power source in a central location would be 4805 cc would be to develop 552 bhp (412kW/560DIN HP) 9000-rpm redline and REV cry. It will contain 72 ° angle between the cylinder heads - the perfect spot for the first V10 engine produces a balance of features very smooth. Should be withdrawn for a linear power delivery and predictable throttle response on outstanding individual, electronically controlled throttle bodies for each cylinder. It will include dry sump lubrication system, which not only the position of the blocks deep in the engine compartment to lower the center of gravity and reduce the moment of inertia of the car, but also that the engine is a continuous process, high-speed cornering.
And it would offer exceptional mid-range and responsiveness of a powerful high-end performance.
The V10 engine generates 354 lbs-ft (480nm) of torque at 6800 rpm. The application of VVT-i variable valve timing with intelligence both combined intake and exhaust manifolds with equal length exhaust and high-volume fuel injectors 12 holes resulting in 90% of the ideal couple to be available between 3700 rpm and 9000 rpm red line, by burning on the fly at any engine speed and equipment of any. The result is a 0 to 60 mph (96 km / h) time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph (325 kmh) - exhilarating performance of a supercar faith bone.
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| Lexus LFA 2012 interior |
With some 3263 pounds (1480 kg) weight - achieved by extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the chassis and body - and an explosive 412kW/560DIN HP, LFA enter the supercar arena with an intoxicating effect weight ratio of 278 kW/378 hp per tonne. The combination of a high compression ratio 12:01, a low intake internal friction and optimized exhaust and results in LFA is an exceptional development kW/117DIN engine 85.7 hp per liter, one of the most rates among specific products of the current crop of super cars.
In addition to low weight curbrb vital to achieve these objectives has been incredible to work with exotic materials and innovative products like titanium and magnesium, a constant attention to the low inertia and, where possible, use the latest engine technologies.
Valve train, of course, came under intense scrutiny, and consequently, the hood is more likely to find the elements of a racing car than the GT Coupe. The titanium valves and connecting rods - a full 40 percent lighter than the corresponding iron and steel components - integration with solid lightweight rocker with a diamond-like carbon coating and silicon integrated oil jets. In addition, the highlights are inspired track forged aluminum pistons, low inertia, cylindrical valve springs auction elliptical wound, fully integrated with a lighter shaft with a pair of cylindrical valleys designed to reduce pumping losses and the ' magnesium housing of the valve. Dual air intake improves engine performance, moving from a main entrance door of the vehicle at low speeds with two ports at a higher speed to increase the efficiency of breathing.
Based on its experience of motor sport (the LFA participated in the grueling 24 Hours of Nürburgring in Germany in 2008 and 2009), LFA team also designed the engine with a monitoring system designed to dry sump. This system allows not only to resist cornering forces backed by more than 2G - a fundamental requirement of the race track high speed performance - also significantly increases the cooling efficiency of oil.
Each cylinder is an independent, throttle body electronically controlled to ensure air engine takes the shortest route and most effective. It has given priority logic functionality: an innovative system that estimates the volume of air intake based on the angle of the accelerator pedal, which calculates the volume of fuel injection right faster than any other system conventional. The result is an engine that responds very quickly to even small inputs most beautiful and forged aluminum, anchored to the ground gas.
The success of this program is low-friction, the engine can rev from idle to 9000 rpm redline sixtenths her only the second - the inertia with no flexibility in the race by the design team only infectious. This necessitated the need for a digital tachometer, because the analogue system simply could not beat the incredible ability to get engine and lose the game.
The result is an engine like no other, they instantly redefines the characteristics of size and weight of ultra-high performance engines. While the ALF V10 peak is smaller than a traditional V8 engine, and as light as a standard V6 engine, which offers supercar performance without dilution. At 9000 rpm pistons move about 32 feet (25 meters) per second, which is one of the driving speed and more powerful ever launched in a production car. Despite its formidable performance, exotic materials used in its construction and its high tolerance levels, the power train of the LFA meet the same standards of reliability and sophistication than any other Lexus engine.
Cylinder block is cast in the foundry, which makes the Toyota F1 engine blocks. This innovative engine developed in collaboration with Yamaha, the result of a cooperation structure that exists in the Toyota Motor Corporation, a Japanese engineer and expert. This Yamaha-assisted development has been controlled and operated by Toyota at every critical step to meet strict requirements.