Lexus LF-A Roadster concept car

As a long time supporter of Lexus vehicles, I am once again fascinated by this concept car developed for speed and style.

Let's check out the exterior and interior design of this futuristic transport that one day might be released in the market.

Lexus LF-A Roadster. Courtesy from zcars.com.au

Engine: The V10 engine built in front of the passengers compartment has an approximate 5.0 liters in displacement. It can demonstrate its capability of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph.

Front view. Courtesy of Lexus.com

Man...this is a manual compressor. You can hide this flap when it is not in use...x10 cool!

Rear View A. Courtesy of zcars.com.au.

Rear view B. Courtesy of Lexus.com.

Heat Venting: Figure above shows a pair of large grilles just below the rear signal lights constructed for venting the heated air from the car's 2 rear-mounted radiators.

Wow...the radiators are at the back of the cockpit! This design aligns with the heat-dissipating system, as the cool air is fed into the radiators from the side intake ducts (Refer to Side view A) just above the rear wheel wells. It's more interesting to learn from the engineers that the radiators' positioning also aides them in search for the car's optimal weight distribution. A brilliant idea indeed.

Side view A. Courtesy of Lexus.com

Side view B. Courtesy of Lexus.com

Side view C. Courtesy of Lexus.com

Of course we are not neglecting the interior design of the car. Two words - Simple and elegant. Taking away the complexity of a central processing system mounted with multiple functional buttons. The car user doesn't want to see himself in the position of the Knight Rider. In reality, we don't need those buttons and additional to that, they make the car look so packed and intricate. No doubt the LF-A Roadster has caught my attention for its innovative idea, laying its finest touch in manufacturing a simple, yet safe and stylish cockpit. Grrr...how long will it take for me to own one?

Interior view A. Courtesy of zcars.com.au

Interior view B. Courtesy of Lexus.com

Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept Preliminary Specifications

Body Type:
Two seat roadster

Powertrain
Type: Front-mid-engine, rear-mid-transaxle
Engine: V10 (under 5.0 liters)
Transmission: SMT (sequential manual transmission)
Horsepower: More than 500
Top Speed: More than 200 MPH

Tire Size
Front: 265/35R20
Rear: 305/30R20

Dimensions (inches)
Overall Length: 175.6
Overall Width: 74.6
Overall Height: 48.0
Wheelbase: 102.6

[Source: Lexus]