2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA Specifications

Drivetrain
Brakes (F)	Disc, Carbon Ceramic Material, cross-drilled and ventilated
Brakes (R)	Disc, Carbon Ceramic Material, cross-drilled and ventilated
Engine
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Bore X Stroke	3.46 x 3.11 (88 x 79)
Cylinders	10-cylinders, 72° V-type
Engine & Transmission
Displacement cu in (cc):	4805
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	3.6
Max Torque:	354 lb-ft/480 Nm/48.9 kgf-m@6,800rpm

2011 Toyota Rear Wheel Drive Coupe Rendering

Earlier this year, Subaru and Toyota officially announced that they will co-develop an all-new rear-wheel drive coupe. While a first batch of scoop images featuring Subaru’s version of the compact sport coupe have already hit the web, we’ve yet to see any spy pictures of Toyota’s variant.

However, one of our readers sent us a scanned image from a Japanese car magazine with an artist’s impression of the forthcoming Toyota RWD coupe. Despite the Lexus-esque styling, we find the rendering quite promising. Hopefully, earlier reports stating that Toyota’s version will only be sold in Japan won’t be confirmed. But even if they prove to be true, here’s a grand idea; how about if Toyota sells its version of the coupe as a Scion in the States?

Wald Tunes Lexus IS-F

The extrovert of the entire Lexus lineup, the IS-F isn't light on visual or actual horsepower. Japan's Wald Tuning hasn't let that fact get in their way of releasing the Sports Line Black Bison bodykit. Wald's setup adds some visual aggression through an increase in the number of strakes and vents, as well as a trunklid spoiler. Doubtless, this get-up will add weight, possibly offering contradictory real-world performance from a vehicle that certainly looks like it should be fast. The amped-up visuals also help distract from the controversial fender gills, and the Black Bison package for the IS-F manages tack-on without being overly tacky. Well, maybe just a little tacky.

2008 Lexus IS-F

Lexus has built a rival that competes with the new BMW m3. The Lexus is also fitted with a V8 just like the m3, produces 400 horsepower from a 5.1 liter engine. It is the world's first eight speed direct sport-shift transmission. The Lexus IS-F produces what it promises, 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds with smoothness provided by the eight speed transmission. The styling is Japanese but with the luxuries of a Lexus.
Engine

Power bhp: 400

Torque lb-ft: 350

Performance

Accelaration 0-60 mph: 4.6

My Rating: ****/******

Base Price: 2008 Lexus IS-F - $56,000