Critical Knowledge:

• Lexus' first supercar
• Flagship of the "F model" range
• Mid-mounted, 552-hp, 4.8-liter V-10 engine
• 6-speed automated sequential gearbox transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Top speed of 202 mph
• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) construction
• Carbon ceramic brake discs
• Limited to just 500 hand-assembled units
• Lease-only policy in the United States
• Production begins in December 2010

Introduction
Lexus introduced the IS F, a high-performance variant of its compact IS-series sedan, in early 2009 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The enthusiast-oriented vehicle featured a 416-hp engine mated to an 8-speed transmission. Oversized brakes, re-tuned suspension, and an upgraded interior completed the package. The IS F was the first of the new "Lexus F" models-a new high-performance division for the automaker (the "F" marque, conceived years ago, originally referred to "flagship").

The automaker is following the IS F with its first supercar, the "LFA." After years of speculation, the all-new model debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in late 2009 and will go on sale early in 2011. The innovative two-seater is constructed of lightweight alloys and carbon fiber. A race-inspired V-10 engine sits mid-mounted within its chassis. Limited to a production run of just 500 units, and only available as a lease during its first couple of years to keep speculators at bay, the Lexus LFA promises the innovation and performance to compete with the top exotics around the globe.

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