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First drive: 2011 Lexus LFA supercar. Image by Lexus.

First drive: 2011 Lexus LFA supercar
Remember Lexus, the luxury car maker? Forget everything you know and take a close look at the new £300,000 LFA supercar.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 202
0-62 mph (seconds): 3.7


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4505
Height (mm): 1220
Width (mm): 1895
Wheelbase (mm): 2605
Front track (mm): 1580
Rear track (mm): 1570
Gross weight (kg): 1700
Kerb weight (kg): 1480
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 73


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: 72-degree naturally aspirated V10 petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front-mid position.

Management: Emissions controlled to EUV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4805
Compression ratio: 12.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 88.00 x 79.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (40v). Double overhead camshafts per cylinder head (DOHC).
Max. power (bhp): 553 at 8700 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 354 at 6800 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox (ASG) with single clutch at engine side, torque tube joining engine to rear transaxle and Torsen limited slip differential.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double wishbone, anti-roll bar.

Rear: Multi-link with anti-roll bar.

Steering: Electric power-assisted rack and pinion. 2.35 turns lock-to-lock.

Brakes: Cross-drilled and ventilated carbon ceramic discs all-round. Front: 390mm. Rear: 360mm.

Wheels: Front: 9.5J x 20-inch. Rear: 11.5J x 20-inch. Alloys.

Tyres: Front: 265/35 R20 95Y. Rear: 305/30 R20 99Y. Bridgestone.







 

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