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Lexus aims to prove just how impressive its new LFA supercar is by competing in what is arguably the world's most prestigious sports car series, the FIA GT1 Championship. The carbon-chassis 552-hp V10 exotic will reportedly take on rivals such as the Lamborghini Murciélago, Ford GT, Aston Martin DB9, Maserati MC12 and domestic rival Nissan with its race-spec GT-R.
The LFA has already competed at three Nürburgring 24 hour races, placing first in its class this past year after two DNFs the years before.
Racing against the GT-R will be a big step for the LFA, as Toyota's past failures at the Nürburgring and the fact that the company never released data on just how fast the car could lap the famed circuit raised doubts that this was the supercar it was destined to be.
In addition, Lexus intends to also compete with the LFA in the Super GT series in Japan and if all goes well for Lexus in the FIA GT1 series, expect to see the car make an appearance at next years 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Putting the focus on the LFA will be a primary concern for Toyota's motorsports department, indicating that Toyota has now abandoned any plans to enter the World Rally Championship.
Originally launched in a pristine white, Lexus went on to debut its LFA supercar in matte-black at the 2009 SEMA Show. Then we brought you the very first pictures of a red LFA. Now, thanks to LexusEnthusiast, we have the very first photos of a a not-so-mellow yellow version of the Japanese supercar.
Nothing else is new about the model, with a 552-hp V10 engine and 354 ft-lbs of torque. With a six-speed sequential transmission and a curb weight of just 3,263 lbs, the LFA has a per to weight ratio of 5.8 lbs/hp and can hit 62 mph in 3.7 seconds and top at at 202 mph!
Priced at $375,000 just 500 LFA models will be produced. We'll pass on the yellow.
Let's be honest, this might not qualify for news were it not for the gallery of photos Lexus released to help announce changes to the 2011 IS250/350 F-Sport package. Along with a long list of upgrades for the 2011 lineup, that includes the introduction of the IS350 AWD model, Lexus has released an updated F-Sport Package with light weight 18-inch wheels, suspension upgrades, tighter steering, a new front lip spoiler and a rear decklid spoiler. There's also a dark front grille insert.
While F-Sport Accessories can be purchased individually, the F-Sport package includes special F Sport seats with microfiber inserts, as well as F-Sport badging on the steering wheel, shift knob and doorsill plates.
Plus, those who opt for the package can now also get their F-Sport model in Ultrasonic Blue!
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