2012 Lexus LFA

There were 500 Lexuses made over a two-year production cycle, including this 2012 model. The vehicle's exterior is white with black and red leather upholstery. Its 4.8-liter V10 engine is connected to a six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox with a Torsen limited-slip differential for power. 20-inch BBS wheels, carbon-ceramic rotor red Brembo brake calipers, separate throttle bodies, dry-sump lubrication, power-adjustable seats, a Mark Levinson surround-sound system, Bluetooth, voice control, and GPS are among the features. Kaiser Kars in southern California is currently selling this LFA along with factory literature, window stickers, a battery tender, and a car cover. Kengo Matsumoto oversaw the design of the LFA, which includes an aluminum front and rear subframe and an aerodynamic carbon-fiber bodywork attached to a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer chassis. Bi-xenon headlights, side air intakes, a vented hood, a speed-sensitive rear wing, and triple center exhaust outlets are also included. The 20-inch BBS wheels have a Dark Premium Metallic finish, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires measuring 265/35 up front and 305/30 in the back. The red Brembo brake calipers branded under the Lexus name are installed over carbon-ceramic rotors. Ten-way power-adjustable seats with red seatback accent and black leather upholstery are featured inside. In addition, there is a Mark Levinson 12-speaker surround-sound system, metallic brownish-black trim, a DVD/CD changer, Bluetooth connectivity, voice command, navigation, and a hill-assist system. The dashboard, door panels, carpets, and headliner are all finished in black. The flat-bottom steering wheel has auxiliary gauges, paddle shifters positioned on the column, a 10k-rpm tachometer with an inset digital speedometer, and carbon-fiber embellishments. The mileage on the digital odometer is 3.3k. In partnership with Yamaha, the 4.8-liter 1LR-GUE V10 was designed with titanium connecting rods and valves, forged pistons, separate throttle bodies, dry-sump lubrication, dual VVT-i variable valve timing, and a titanium muffler. 354 lb-ft of torque and 552 horsepower are the Lexus's rated outputs. ''We want people to use the LFA, either on the street or on the track.'' - Paul Rohovsky at Motortrend National manager of ABD, Lexus. ''Any 600-plus-horsepower supercar can hit 200 MPH. But, how many can make you feel like Michael Schumacher winding a screaming racecar above 10,000 RPM?'' - Ray Blade Autostrada Magazine. ''I like having that kind of exhilaration; I like having that feeling of 'I'm walking the line,' you know, getting it to that edge, and I definitely think it makes you faster.'' - Paul Walker on the LFA ''You're probably familiar by now with the LFA's insane Formula One racecar-like engine and exhaust note. The entire car is like that, from top to bottom. As a total package, it's just fucking awesome. Its name stands for Lexus Fucking Awesome.'' - Patrick George Jalopnik ''With a car like the LFA, price is irrelevant.'' - Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson