Hybrid version of LF-A supercar confirmed by Lexus

27 April 2007 Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative View: 2

Click on the photo for a gallery of the LF-A concept at Detroit

At the Detroit Auto Show in January, Lexus showed a re-styled version of the LF-A concept that originally appeared on the show circuit in 2005 and has turned up periodically running around the Nurburgring in Germany. Until now, the LF-A has been powered by a 500hp 5.0L V-10 driving the rear wheels. At the same show, Toyota also showed a sports car concept called FT-HS that had a hybrid drivetrain.

Reports are now coming out of England that a new Lexus branded high-end sports car may be on the way that combines elements of both of those concepts. Lexus GB director has reportedly acknowledged that an all new supercar is coming before the end of the decade that doesn't share a platform with any existing vehicle. According to Settle, it will have new hybrid technology, indicating that it may have plug-in capability which is plausible since Toyota has already said the next generation Prius will have lithium ion batteries. If Toyota does indeed build this car, it could make an interesting counterpoint to Honda's NSX sucessor which looks like it will have a conventional ICE powerplant.

[Source: MotorTrader.com via LeftLaneNews]

Gallery: Lexus LF-A Concept

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