Lexus LFA by Tamiya soon !!!

[koksik]

Good news!! Tamiya making a Lexus LFA:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10132081

[BVC500]

Was just about to post that!

[ariel]

it would also be nice if they bring out the race versions

[drunken monkey]

I'm a bit undecided about this one.
I look and look and look but can't figure out if I like the design or not.

[jano11]

I actually wonder if Toyota paid them to kit this car in a marketing attempt!
They should have done the HSV-010, that is a good looking racer.

[BVC500]

Originally Posted by jano11

I actually wonder if Toyota paid them to kit this car in a marketing attempt!

I second that!

[star21]

Originally Posted by ariel

it would also be nice if they bring out the race versions

I'd second that motion.

The pics on HLJ also hint at engine detail perhaps?
http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM24319

[klutz_100]

Lexus, schmexus....Nissan, schmissan...they all look the same to me....

I remember the good old days when marques looked different and each had their own unique styling cues....oh sorry, that's European cars!

:rant over:

[racer93]

Awesome! I actually like the design, even if it is a Toyota...

[BVC500]

The only really good thing I can say is that I'm glad Tamiya is producing sports cars again. First the DBS, now the LFA.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Looking forward to it.

But...4800 yen...that's 1000 yen more than the DBS.

It better have a full engine...

[indy_231]

Such an ugly car.

In reality, who is going to pay £300 + K for a Toyota?


The brand just isn't "special enough"


Just think what your other options would be for the same price.

- Carrera GT
- SLR Mercedes
- Pagani Zonda

Just to name a few.


It's just like the Nissan GT-R, not quite "special" enough to spend £60,000 on when the "big boys" are around the same price

- Porsche 911
- Audi R8
- Aston Martin Vantage


I think my opinions of this car in the real world will stop me wanting to build the kit.


I just wish Tamiya would bring out a few more cars for us to choose from. Really thought it was a waste bringing the SLR 722 out when they had already done the regular SLR.


Give us a 997 Porsche! Or an Audi RS4, TT something like that!!!


Or a MK6 Golf GTI!

[hirofkd]

The kit will have a full engine.
http://www.tamiya.com/japan/cms/news...867-lexus.html
Apparently, the real car will be show at the upcoming Tamiya Fair, although the car is meh even among the Japanese enthusiasts.
Anyway, the model will feature...

- Fully replicate engine, transmission and muffler (notice "fully" unlike the GT-R or Aston)
- Rear wing position choices
- Separate hood (well, duh!)
- Includes rear intake ducts and radiators
- Newly designed tires (but will they have Bridgestone logo? Probably not)
- Includes photo-etched parts

Due out Feb 2011.

>>Give us a 997 Porsche! Or an Audi RS4, TT something like tha
At least, Fujimi is planning to release the 997 GT3R, and I hope they do several street 997 variations, too.

[360spider]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Lexus, schmexus....Nissan, schmissan...they all look the same to me....

I remember the good old days when marques looked different and each had their own unique styling cues....oh sorry, that's European cars!

:rant over:

+1.
WTF? Tamiya would rather spend money on a tool of a weird Japanese wannabe supercar, instead of making new BMWs, Astons, Maseratis, etc? I don't believe it one bit. I'm too thinking that Toyota is sponsoring this one. They are trying so hard with this LFA car, its getting ridiculous.

Where is my M5? Where is absolutely gorgeous Maser Gran Turismo? Where is DB9!!!!!

[mattbacon]

Originally Posted by indy_231

It's just like the Nissan GT-R, not quite "special" enough to spend £60,000 on when the "big boys" are around the same price
- Porsche 911
- Audi R8
- Aston Martin Vantage

I guess you've not been reading the GT-R reviews, then... I've got no brief for the GT-R - I think it's ugly. But the numbers speak for themselves...

It's just under £60 K for 500+ BHP and 0-60 in significantly sub 4 seconds. You have to get a £105K GT3RS to get a 911 that's even close, £108K for a slightly slower R8 V10, and £170K of DBS isn't as fast, never mind the Vantage. Not only that, but the GT-R is a functional four seater (as long as the back two are teenagers at most!) with room for two bags of golf clubs in the boot - try that in a GT3RS.

I quite agree with you about the LFA - if ONLY it was as competitive (read "trumps") vs the European alternatives as the GT-R is, it might be worth paying £300K for. However, when you can get a 599 GTO for the same price, forget it.

But don't lump the GT-R in the same bracket - it'll match any of your big boys at twice the price, and leave anything else that costs £60K in the dust...

;-P

bestest,
M.