New 2010 Lexus LFA Supercar Officially Revealed

Lexus has officially unveiled their first supercar called LFA. A prototype of the two-seat LFA will be debut on passing now the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Only 500 units will be sold worldwide between the outset of production in December 2010 and when it tops in December 2012, and will be priced at US$375,000 (€250,720). A more hot-race model will be introduced in 2011.

The 2010 Lexus LFA is certainly powered by an easily aspirated V10 displacing 4.8 litre (4,805cc). Thanks to its aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy and titanium alloy construction it is actually lighter than a average V8 engine. The car has a an equal-length dual exhaust system and routed through a multistage titanium main muffler.

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Maximum power is an assuring 412kW (560hp) made at a screaming 8,700rpm while summit torque is 480Nm at 6,800rpm. Ninety percent of torque is presented between 3,700rpm and 9,000rpm. It all goes to the rear wheels via a 6-haste ASG transmission featuring intense-function synchronizer rings and a newly urbanized gearshift actuator. A 0-100km/h time of 3.7 seconds is claimed while top rate is 325km/h (202mph).

The relatively low mass of 1480kg (3,263 lbs) was achieved through measures such as carbon fibre reinforced fake (CFRP) bungalow, said to be 100kg lighter than an equivalent aluminium one. Total vehicle length is 4.51m, width is 1.90m and height is a midget-sized 1.22m. It features an expand wishbone front suspension and a multilink structure at the rear. Brakes are carbons ceramic stuff to make stopping as briefly as workable. The LFA gets 265/35ZR20 (95Y) front tyres and 305/30ZR20 (99Y) types at the back.

Aerodynamic rudiments contain an emphatic underbody, a rear diffuser and a hurry-controlled rear wing. The interior can be custom-tailored to outfit buyers’ needs while viewing off a very high-tech instrumentation mean.

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New Honda CR-Z Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept: First Official Photos Revealed

Honda will be introduce their gasoline-electric hybrid CR-Z Concept (replacement of the legendary CR-X) at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show. Only a few changes will be made to the production model that is scheduled to be launched in Japan in February 2010 and the rest of the world.

At a first glance, the so-called “CR-Z Concept 2010” doesn’t seem to be that different from the unique CR-Z concept car that was displayed at the 2007 Tokyo show. But earlier look reveals that Honda’s designers thoroughly reworked the sport coupe’s front and rear ends as well as the profile.

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Not surprisingly, the pre-production CR-Z‘s interior has nothing in everyday with the 2007 concept sculpt, but lacking the sportier border, the dash’s styling does fetch to beware the Insight.

There’s no information on the CR-Z’s hybrid engine, but recent reports evoke that power will comes from a 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine outfitted with Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist technology. Connected to a six-speed manual transmission, the engine should allow the CR-Z to be entertaining and efficient.

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New Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept Revealed Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

Subaru has introduced the newest Hybrid Tourer Concept that will be debut at the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept powered by a hybrid engine that combines a 2.0-liter direct-injection turbo petrol engine and the Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system with an electric motor at each axle and a high-performance lithium battery.

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Power is primarily provided by the boxer engine that is connected to a new generation Lineatronic CVT (continually variable transmission). According to Subaru, at outset-up and awfully low speeds, the 20kW / 27HP rear thrilling motor can move the vehicle on its own while during acceleration, it kicks into give an additional energy boost to the petrol engine.

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As for the 10kW / 13HP emotional motor located on the front axle, Subaru said that it is normally used as an authority generator to revive the lithium-ion sequence while it also provides additional warrant for rise climbing.

Another special presented of the four-seater Hybrid Tourer Concept is the EyeSight+ (‘Plus’), a new driving assist system that uses “stereo camera technology” to find any obstacles in the vehicle’s conduit and inform the driver on appropriate driving maneuvers.

The new Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept with the gullwing-like doors, ventilated leather seats, and a completely flat floor will be debut on 21 October at the Tokyo Motor Show.

UPDATED: Our source tell us that they have information that Subaru is working on a spiritual successor to the SVX. The SVX was designed by Guigaro while at ItalDesign and went into production in 1991. Power came from a 3.3-litre flat 6 engine producing 172kW (234hp) and 309Nm of torque. At the time the BMW M3 (E36) was one of its primary targets.

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New Toyota FT-86 Concept Previewed ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota and Subaru have been collaborating on a jointly developed sport coupe model. Previously, we have seen some renderings and first information of this sports car and now, we get a preview of the FT-86 Concept, which will be debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

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The sport vehicle’s dimensions are honestly compact with a length of 4,16 meters and a height of 1,26 m (width and wheelbase are 1,76 and 2,57 meters, respectively) and a low midpoint of gravity. The FT-86 was formed by Toyota’s Europe Design Development and it’s objective was to alter a car with a “functional function” target theme.

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The goal for both Japanese automakers was to make the sports form that is minimal, fun-to-chauffeur and fuel capable. The new FT-86 will report Subaru’s 2.0 liter Boxer gasoline engine, which produces only 160 hp, though, there have been hints that it may be dialed up to about 200. It also uses a 6-speed manual transmission and ADVICS brakes.

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