October 2009 Archives

The Lexus LF-A ($375,000) is packing a 4.8-liter V-10 that brings a tune of 560 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. Lightweight titanium valves and connecting rods along with forged aluminum pistons, help the LF-A’s engine achieve its lofty 9,000rpm redline. Power is transmitted to a Torsen limited slip differential that splits torque between the back pair of 20-inch wheels.

The Lotus Exige Scura (€ 60.000) looks menacing with its matte black paint, contrasting gloss black stripes and carbon fiber highlights. It’s powered by the 260-hp version of the ubiquitous supercharged 4-cylinder and comes standard with launch control, traction control and 2-way adjustable Ohlins dampers.

And thanks to the prodigious amount of carbon fiber inside and out, this featherweight flyer drops another 10kg, allowing it to do the 0-60 sprint in 4 seconds flat. Only 35 will be built worldwide and none of them appear headed to the States unfortunately.