Originally Posted by FSETH

500 hp V-10? Wonder where they got that idea? Reverse engeneering at it finest! ;)

I wonder if there is even a market for such a car with the Lexus name. Sounds like a big leap for them. The engine does sound good though.

Originally Posted by gresch

The news comes from former Lexus General Manager Jim Farley, who spoke with Automotive News prior to leaving his job last week to head to Ford. According to Farley, Lexus needs to “look very critically at the 30 to 40 year old customer.” As an example of how severe the situation is Farley explains that the Lexus ES 350’s average customer is aged 61, and their number-one occupation is “retired.” In fact, Farley revealed that 40% of Lexus buyers are over 60.

A study conducted by Power Information Network found that Lexus owners are older on average than all its rivals except Jaguar, Lincoln and Cadillac.

Originally Posted by FSETH

You are right. I know they do, but cramming one into a production road car probably wouldn't be happening if BMW didn't have one in theirs. I know Lexus/Toyota have put a lot of effort into their racing programs lately.

Lets face it though, Lexus and Infinity have been keeping a very close eye on what BMW has been doing and has really tried to match or outperform what BMW comes out with.

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

I'm sure the Japanese hold BMW as the benchmark for higher volume models. But the LF-A and NSX are meant to directly compete with the 911 (and now also the GT-R).