Is Lexus over their head and out of their league? Apparently they don't think so, considering the 2011 launch of a $400,000 supercar known as the LFA. It's their first supercar ever, being released into a pool already filled with heavyweights such as the Nissan GT-R ($85,000), Corvette ZR1 ($105,000), and Porsche 911 Turbo ($140,000).But what's unique about Lexus's LFA? Its panels are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and with an aluminum frame, the car is extremely light. With it's throaty V-10, the Lexus boasts over 550 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds (3.4 for the 911 Turbo).
Lexus says they'll be losing money on each of the 500 LFA's to hit the market, but the car serves its purpose in exciting consumers about lower end Lexus vehicles, such as the IS-F. Will it work? Does it even stand a chance against cars that are 1/4th the price? We'll see. It's a sexy looking car, and it very well may become a collector's car which appreciates in value, but I can name at least four comparable cars I could buy for a total of $400,000.Thanks for reading.
-Biggs
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