When it comes supercars like the Lexus LF-A, it’s hard to get extremely tired of it. So despite the fact that we’ve seen videos of the LF-A blazing around a racing circuit, we still get worked up when a new video of the car comes out.

This one, courtesy of the folks from EVO, has the LF-A doing what it does best out on the road. Once again, it’s Chris Harris – boy, that guy is lucky – sitting behind the wheel of the supercar. As drives the LF-A, he tries his best to describe how the car reacts out on the road and judging by the giddiness awe-struck look on his face as he brings the LF-A up to pace, we’re guessing that he’s enjoying the ride immensely.

Video: EVO takes the Lexus LF-A out on the road originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 21 February 2010 09:10 EST.

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After we have seen the Lexus LF-Ch concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Japanese company will bring the production version in March at the Geneva Motor Show. It will be called CT 200h and will be the first, and only, full hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment.

The new CT 200h will feature the second generation Lexus Hybrid Drive technology – a full hybrid system with advanced powertrain technology that delivers an unprecedented combination of fuel economy, low emissions and performance.

Press release after the jump.

Lexus CT 200h originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 February 2010 06:34 EST.

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The Lexus LF-A has already established itself as one of the fastest machines in the world, but judging from the reception it’s gotten in its native land, the LF-A is just as fast in selling out. Reports out of Japan says that Lexus’ new supercar is becoming such a must-have that all 165 units of the car allotted for the Land of the Rising Sun have already been tagged faster than anyone would have ever expected.

Unlike the agreement in this side of the world – Lexus won’t be selling LF-As in North America, but rather will be leasing them to prospective customers – the LFAs in Japan are as free game as sushi on a Saturday night. That means that if you’re a wealthy Japanese with enough dough in tow, you can make an outright purchase of this 500-off supercar for a price of 37.5 million Yen – roughly around $410,000.

Now that 165 of the LFAs have all but been gobbled up, it remains to be seen how fast the remaining 335 cars will be snatched up. Suffice to say, it’s looking like Lexus’ new supercar is just as fast off the track as it is on it.

Lexus LF-A already sold out in Japan originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 15 January 2010 11:00 EST.

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As there will only be 150 Lexus LF-A on the USA, you cam imagine that spotting one is quite a big deal. This black-matte LF-A was spotted in Irvine, California.

The LF-A is powered by a 4.8 liter V10 that delivers a maximum output of 560 HP at 9,000 RPM and a peak torque of 354 lb-ft at 6,800 RPM, with 90% of the total torque being available between the 3,700 RPM mark and the super car’s 9,000 RPM red line. As a result of such a road torque curve, the LF-A can sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.7 seconds and won’t stop until it reaches a top speed of 202 MPH.

One more video after the jump.

Video: Lexus LF-A in California originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 10 December 2009 15:44 EST.

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Lexus will only make 500 units of the LF-A, making it a rat race for anybody who’s interested in the highly-anticipated supercar’s release on January 11, 2010.

And if you’re living in North America, you’re going to have to act faster because only 150 units will come your way. Even worse for the Canadians is the fact that only 10 will be offered to the Great White North.

The number was confirmed by Lexus shortly after the company announced that the cars can be had through a lease program. Not that we’d think you’d have enough money to buy the LF-A straight up, but let’s be real; you won’t find that many people with around $400,000 – the cars expected price tag – lying around in your room.

What makes the LF-A so special – apart from the obvious top-notch performance package – is that each of the 500 cars will be customized uniquely depending on the tastes of the customer, including the type of interior stitching they’d want for their LF-As. Consequently, each of the 500 LFAs that are going to be made won’t be completed until a customer’s order has been completed.

150 Lexus LF-A’s headed to North America originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 November 2009 07:00 EST.

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As you may already know, the Lexus LF-A is Toyota’s all new purpose built super car with a planned production run of only 500 units, each priced at around $375,000. The LF-A is powered by a 4.8 liter V10 that delivers a maximum output of 560 HP at an astonishing 9,000 RPM and is able to sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 202 MPH. Luckily enough the folks at Mobil 1 managed to snag one of the Japanese automaker’s representatives to do a brief walk around at this year’s SEMA Show. Although this is the same blonde guy who was telling us about the car’s front mount intercooler he did manage to do a decent job describing the LF-A, however if you want to see a bit more professional recanting then check out racing driver Justin Bell’s recap of the new super car from Jay Leno’s garage.

Video: Lexus LF-A explained at SEMA originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 27 November 2009 17:00 EST.

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Lexus recently unveiled the compact hybrid LF-Ch Concept earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The forward thinking hatchback is a preview as to what the future of luxury will be all about, set to compete head to head with other efficient space saving luxury vehicles like the the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 when the LF-Ch makes its scheduled debut sometime in 2012.

In an official statement, Lexus General Manager Mark Templin said that “There is a group of buyers growing up now who won’t buy cars by the pound. We have already seen a structural shift to the smaller and lower-priced segments of the luxury market over the last couple years.” The compact premium segment has been strong in congested urban areas for years, especially in Europe. The challenge that not only Lexus but a host of other automakers are setting for themselves is how to get the American market to warm up to the idea of paying mare and getting less. One of the steps that will most likely be taken when the LF-Ch becomes production ready is the use of a conventional power train in order to pass the savings along to the customer, but with any success you can expect Toyota to release a hybrid versions shortly after.

Lexus LF-Ch Concept could be going into production by 2012 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 23 November 2009 15:00 EST.

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