Lexus will produce only 500 units of supercars LFA, but it certainly will not prevent it received several special versions, the first of them is already available. LFA Special Edition boasts a number of mechanical improvements, compared with the standard model, including increased power of the 4.8-liter V10 engine with 10 h.p. to 570 h.p. achieved by fine tuning of the ECU-it. The car has also received a modified gearbox in which gear changing is done with 0.05 sec faster, and new suspension HPO, abbreviated from “High-Power-Only”. Lexus LFA Special Edition has improved aerodynamics, thanks to new front lip, additional wings of the new front bumper and rear spoiler made of material CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced polymer). Special version of the LFA will be available in black, matte black, pure white and orange of the cabin. Not yet announced what the dynamic performance and price of the car.
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Lotus have prepared a special version of the Exige, which will debut at the upcoming international exhibition in Tokyo. The car is called Scura and features a matte black compartment and lines in black metallic, passing along its entire length, and behind the two doors. Lotus Exige Scura has received additional oral and front air vents on the hood, modified air-boarders side, a new rear diffuser, massive tailgate spoiler and lightweight wheels in matte black, with high-performance tires wearing Yokohama A048 LTS. The interior of the Exige Scura also calibrated in dark colors, but here they are combined with a light, gear shift and decorations on the steering wheel, dashboard and doors. Center console and seats of cars are made of carbon, the latter are covered with suede. The black coupe rely on 1.8-liter engine for Toyota, whose power is 260 h.p. at 8 000 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 236 Nm achieved at 6 000 rev/min. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via six-speed manual transmission. Exige Scura weight is 22 kilograms. lower than the standard model, thanks to those used for the manufacture of certain parts of lightweight materials. The company claims the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.1 sec, 0-200 kilometers per hour for 9.9 sec and a top speed of 245 kilometers per hour At the same time, average fuel consumption is 8.5l/100km and emitted CO2 emissions – 199gr/km.
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