Lexus LFA Special Edition: First Look

Jay Williams - 16/March/2010

Aichi, Japan - Donning the same crazy paint scheme as the Lexus IS-F Circuit Club Sport Concept which made it's debut at this years Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus has released some photos of its LFA Special Edition.

The Lexus LFA Special Edition will be available in Matte Black, Black, 'Whitest White', or Orange which is pictured on the left.

Official reports say that the LFA Special Edition will come with a fixed carbon fibre reinforced polymer spoiler and front bumper Canards which are used to aerodynamically tune the handling for the front of a car.

Lexus has not only changed the aerodynamics of the car, they have also boosted the V10 engine's power output from 412kW too 425kW, this is most likely achieved by a remapped engine management system or revised exhaust system, while handling has been sharpened via a 'high-power-only' suspension system. 

In order to get that extra power to the ground, Lexus has returned the Automatic Sequential transmission and given the LFA Special Edition some light weight alloy wheels that come wrapped in Haiguripputaiya rubber.

Retuning of the Automatic Sequential transmission has slightly improved shift speeds, whereas the normal LFA shifts gears at 0.2seconds, the LFA SE can shift gears at 0.15 seconds, ideal for the weekend blast on the track.

Current pricing for the standard LFA is said to be around $382,431AUD, excluding local taxes and fees. So, one can only speculate how much the Special Edition LFA will cost.

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