Lexus LF

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The Lexus LF line is a series of concept cars built by the Lexus division of Toyota Motor Corporation. The "LF" stands for L-Finesse,^[1] a new design direction by Lexus.

1 LF-A
2 LF-C
3 LF-S
4 LF-Sh
5 LF-X
6 References

[edit] LF-A

Lexus LF-A concept at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

The LF-A is a 2-door concept car Toyota produced under the Lexus brand. The LF-A's 5-liter (or smaller) engine produces more than 500 horsepower (373 kW), propelling it to a top speed of approximately 200 miles per hour (322 km/h). It débuted at the 2005 North American International Auto Show.

Toyota has given the LF-A concept car the green-light for production ^[2]. Prototypes of the LF-A have been spotted being tested at the Nürburgring, and the production vehicles are expected to carry V10 engines, putting the car in competition with the Lamborghini Gallardo and Porsche 911 (997). Pricing is expected to exceed $100,000.^[3]

The LF-A

At the '06 LA Auto Show.

[edit] LF-C

Lexus LF-C concept at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

The Lexus LF-C is a concept car Lexus unveiled at the 2004 New York Auto Show. This concept featured a retractable hardtop design which allowed for coupe, convertible, targa, or speedster configurations ^[4]. The designation stands for Lexus Future-Coupe ^[5]. The LF-C is fitted with a V8 engine. Rumors persist that that LF-C hints at the general design direction for the next-generation Lexus SC. It may, however, hint at a future convertible version of the IS250/350.

The LF-C

At the '04 Paris Motor Show.

[edit] LF-S

The Lexus LF-S concept.

The LF-S is a concept luxury sedan which Lexus unveiled in 2003. The designation stands for Lexus Future-Sedan ^[5]. Unique features of the LF-S concept included side-mounted cameras instead of mirrors, an air stream style windshield cleansing system, panoramic roof, and keyless entry.

[edit] LF-Sh

Main article: Lexus LS

Lexus LF-Sh hybrid concept at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show

Concept luxury sedan, eventually developed into the 4th generation Lexus LS (UCF40). The LF-Sh featured LED headlamps, hybrid all-wheel drive, and exhaust vents integrated into the rear bumper. The designation refers to Lexus Future-Sedan hybrid ^[5].