Toyota's F1 experience also helped the engineers develop optimal gearing, weight and aerodynamics, critical issues when
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| The LF-A's interior is one part supercar, one part luxury coupe. (Photo: Lexus) |
The LF-A's interior is one part supercar, one part luxury coupe, said to be accommodating for two large adults in more ways than just dimensions. But that in mind it stands 50 mm (2 inches) shorter than the Porsche 911 Turbo at 1,220 mm (48 inches), which is exactly the same height as F1 rival Ferrari's new F430, while its wheelbase is 230 mm (9 inches) longer than the aforementioned Porsche, which should give it superb high speed stability without compromising its handling
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| Where quiet, smooth luxury was once the order of the day, now Lexus is confident enough to take on the world's best in driving dynamics. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Like the beautiful Mercedes sports car and even more desirable Aston Martin, the LF-A is both daring and elegantly styled, melding complex angles with fluid-like curves, finalized in a very cohesive, and very alluring design statement.
While a "fundamental shift in both styling and design for Lexus", or so the automaker says, the LF-A also seems to be a paradigm shift in philosophy. Where quiet, smooth luxury was once the order of the day, now the Japanese brand is confident enough to take on the world's best in driving dynamics.