Those who anxiously await the new supercar Lexus LF-A, will have the opportunity to admire him live, this weekend, in the race by 24 hours of Nurburgring. Nevertheless, the production version of the model will let the Japanese long expected, followed by Lexus to reveal the final form supercarului only at the end of next year.

Information provided by the Japanese are still schematic diagrams, speculation suggesting propulsion specialists supercarului by a V10 engine of 5.0 litres, able to provide at least 500 horses of power. But some go further and anticipate and even a hybrid motor with the V8 engine.

The resources hidden under capota will be completed with a total mass quite low obtained through the use of the abundance of carbon fibre to the body and interior, which will increase the price.

Ben Mitchell, planning manager of Lexus products, confirmed that the starting price of the car will be an amount that starts with the figure 2. The claim has been completed official sources in the interior which have fixed the price of the new LF-A to 225,000 dollars. If there is, a Convertible version will far exceed this value.

Price and technical characteristics will allow the new Lexus supercar to the bata between equals with the Ferrari F430, whose price starts at 211,000 dollars. The advantage will be japonezilor but availability model, customers supercarului italian being forced to wait even two years the delivery vehicle.

Hot on the (w)heels of the almighty IS F, Lexus has introduced a sportier version of its compact sedan aimed for the UK market. But before you get all hyped up, the IS 250 SR does not feature any performance enhancements as it is equipped with the standard 204Hp 2.5-liter V6 engine. Instead, it relies on a series of extras to stand out from the entry-level IS 250 upon it is based. Key features include a full body kit with deep skirts to the front, rear and sides of the car, a rear spoiler and 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels. Owners who want to make a sportier statement can order the optional five-spoke 18-inch Tsuki rims. Inside the only additions to the IS 250 SR concern the aluminum scuff plates and pedals along with the standard heated front seats.