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shadowz

10-20-2009, 02:35 PM

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shadowz

10-20-2009, 02:36 PM

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Mibz

10-20-2009, 02:36 PM

Hot as fuck. I'd prefer those big black vents on the back be colour-matched but still gorgeous.

riced

10-20-2009, 02:37 PM

holy crap that is SICK

Impreza

10-20-2009, 02:37 PM

HAWT!

JordanAndrew

10-20-2009, 02:38 PM

It kinda reminds me of a 370z for some reason.

jjmac

10-20-2009, 02:39 PM

flipstah

10-20-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by JordanAndrew
It kinda reminds me of a 370z for some reason.

WAY better than that Datsun hunk of junk. That is HOT and is that matte black?!

JfuckinC

10-20-2009, 02:47 PM

Stunning, i love this car. :thumbsup:

Xtrema

10-20-2009, 02:52 PM

Matte Black as factory finish? HAWT.

Pahnda

10-20-2009, 02:55 PM

I don't agree with many people above, but at least lexus is trying to make stuff that's not outright boring :dunno:

syeve

10-20-2009, 02:57 PM

Wow...that is a hot ride. Dig it.

freshprince1

10-20-2009, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Xtrema
Matte Black as factory finish? HAWT.

It could also be a wrap. I have a friend who owns a decal and sign company and they are starting to "wrap" cars. They have recently wrapped a Ferrari in matte black, and last week did a Lambo in a matte white. the wrap can be removed if they get tired of it.

Not sure if I'd want to cover up that sexy Ferrari Red. But it's cheaper than a paint job, and you can always go back to normal when the "matte" fad wears out.

almerick

10-20-2009, 03:04 PM

WHOaa :eek:

adam c

10-20-2009, 03:04 PM

looks like a 350z mixed with R8

Canmorite

10-20-2009, 03:06 PM

I'll take one in matte black. Sick :drool:

n1zm0

10-20-2009, 03:07 PM

doesnt a DST plate usually mean distributor road testing? looks like its down there doing some trials. Looks good, the front windshield is as big rear one lol

300zx_007

10-20-2009, 03:08 PM

R8 killa??? anyone got specs?

arian_ma

10-20-2009, 03:16 PM

I am not feeling that interior, is that the final version?

Orbie

10-20-2009, 03:20 PM

I actually like the interior but the exterior doesn't do it me, especially the front and back.

shadowz, where did you source these pictures from?

JordanAndrew

10-20-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by flipstah

WAY better than that Datsun hunk of junk. That is HOT and is that matte black?!

I dunno man, I actually really like the 370Z now. haha well there's no questions asked that this car is way better than a 370Z. The front end just reminds me of it. It also reminds me of the 2009 maxima.

CSMRX7

10-20-2009, 03:25 PM

:barf: :barf: :barf:

Wow was expecting better. We'll have to see how it performs.

Kloubek

10-20-2009, 03:25 PM

Honestly - I dislike this car's looks almost as much as the GTR; I think they are both butt ugly. With all the beautiful sports car designs in the past, how is it these companies have models which look like they were conceived by Hot Wheels (tm)?

Redlyne_mr2

10-20-2009, 03:27 PM

This is not the final version however it is very very close. It's being revealed tomorrow (tonight) in Tokyo. These are the 2 test cars that they tested around the Nurburghring.

n1zm0

10-20-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by Kloubek
Honestly - I dislike this car's looks almost as much as the GTR; I think they are both butt ugly. With all the beautiful sports car designs in the past, how is it these companies have models which look like they were conceived by Hot Wheels (tm)?

i think they're not giving a shit as much for style and going for function, isn't that why the GTR is so fugly, didn't the designer say they were after function/aerodyn. not form.

idk to me that roofline looks pretty damn low/sleek and the inlet cowls look like they'll do their job.

edit: but that gap on the front of the hood, function aside, they couldn't close that up?

Jlude

10-20-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Orbie
I actually like the interior but the exterior doesn't do it me, especially the front and back.

shadowz, where did you source these pictures from?

Glad i'm not the only one.. It's nice, but not lovin' the exterior.

It'll grow on me, I'm sure.

Dj_Stylz

10-20-2009, 03:41 PM

Wow that thing is sick:bigpimp: :bigpimp: :bigpimp: :thumbsup:

Xtrema

10-20-2009, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
This is not the final version however it is very very close. It's being revealed tomorrow (tonight) in Tokyo. These are the 2 test cars that they tested around the Nurburghring.

I'm sure this is 99.9%. The rest won't change anyone opinions in any significant way.

2EFNFAST

10-20-2009, 04:52 PM

not 400k usd nice :rofl:

Mibz

10-20-2009, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
400k usd Wait, what?
Shit, I thought this thing was gonna be priced like the GT-R.

Redlyne_mr2

10-20-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by Mibz
Wait, what?
Shit, I thought this thing was gonna be priced like the GT-R.
No triple the price of the GTR. This is in a totally different class than the GTR as well. Magazine journalists have been comparing it to the CGT, Mclaren's etc. I guess we'll have to see how it pans out.

Xtrema

10-20-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

No triple the price of the GTR. This is in a totally different class than the GTR as well. Magazine journalists have been comparing it to the CGT, Mclaren's etc. I guess we'll have to see how it pans out.

I still question's Toyota/Lexus's pricing strategy. Then again NSX was overpriced too in everyone's mind and it still sold quite a few copies.

And as long as Toyota keep volume low (500), they should not have trouble selling them.

Sharpie

10-20-2009, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
not 400k usd nice :rofl:
haha no doubt, ill take 4 z06's instead.

msommers

10-20-2009, 05:48 PM

Tri-exhaust is just horrible.

Redlyne_mr2

10-20-2009, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Xtrema

I still question's Toyota/Lexus's pricing strategy. Then again NSX was overpriced too in everyone's mind and it still sold quite a few copies.

And as long as Toyota keep volume low (500), they should not have trouble selling them.
Yah this will end up being a collector car. It's to make a statement and show what they're capable of rather than make any actual money.

2EFNFAST

10-20-2009, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Mibz
Wait, what?
Shit, I thought this thing was gonna be priced like the GT-R.

Nope - c-gt territory.

Originally posted by Sharpie

haha no doubt, ill take 4 z06's instead.

I'll take 12 USED z06s instead :rofl:

badatusrnames

10-20-2009, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by flipstah

WAY better than that Datsun hunk of junk.

Thanks Clarkson :rolleyes:

dino_martini

10-20-2009, 05:57 PM

That shit is fucking hot, I hated the concept.

I'd tap it.

Twin_Cam_Turbo

10-20-2009, 06:00 PM

Looks ok, but not entirely my cup of tea.

TT-fast

10-20-2009, 06:14 PM

first of all that dosnt really look like anything like a 350 or 370z if anything it defenitly looks close to a GTR i like the 3 exhaust tips thought, anyone no retail for that car and specs?

dj_rice

10-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Looks cool from the front, the rear exhaust reminds me of BREAST BUG

Redlyne_mr2

10-20-2009, 06:25 PM

See here for Official Update with pics!!
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3121641#post3121641

Xtrema

10-20-2009, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by dj_rice
Looks cool from the front, the rear exhaust reminds me of BREAST BUG

aw fuck, now I can't get that image out of my head!

speeed

10-20-2009, 07:26 PM

wow that's too sick... :eek:

94boosted

10-20-2009, 08:21 PM

:D :poosie: :eek: Wow nice Job Lexus!

kwazy

10-20-2009, 09:50 PM

I know i'm going to be at the dealership placing a deposit tmr... :P

flipstah

10-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Is this the final version?

I'm digging the shape and the triple Zonda-wannabe exhaust but not so much the chainlink fence accents.

ZorroAMG

10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Wait til late '10 or early '11 and get one for south of 200K lol..

I like the design a lot but gtfo with your $400k price tag...

npham

10-20-2009, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by kwazy
I know i'm going to be at the dealership placing a deposit tmr... :P

I thought they have all been sold, at least the first run has been sold...

Godfuader

10-20-2009, 10:42 PM

One of the best spottings ever! Kinda odd shaped though. The GTR knows its just agressive and Ferrari knows its smooth. This one tries to be both...its like Michelle Rodriguez....sexy yet bad ass.

I do not see the comparison to the RX8 or Z. I actually find the side to resemble the 360. :dunno:

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Redlyne_mr2

10-20-2009, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by npham

I thought they have all been sold, at least the first run has been sold...
Ya they're all presold, i would be surprised if we get more than 10 here in Canada. 120 are going to Japan and those are all spoken for as are all the ones going to the middle east. Not sure how the US allocation is doing.

nightfx

10-20-2009, 11:11 PM

Bad ass. :burnout:

Hash_man

10-21-2009, 12:20 AM

I like it a lot... exterior I will want to see in person to pass judgment, I think it would look a lot better in some colour other then white... but hot damn is that interior hot!! :eek: :drool: :hitit:

blownz

10-21-2009, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

Yah this will end up being a collector car. It's to make a statement and show what they're capable of rather than make any actual money.

If this just ends up being a car stored and never driven by a typical rich 70 year old LS driver just so he can say 'look what this boring company car do! And I only had to spend 400k!' then it will be really pathetic. :thumbsdow

I am definitely not feeling the looks either, but I am impressed Lexus actually did this. I didn't think it was going to happen.

EM1FTW

10-21-2009, 09:56 AM

WOW
thats nice! :drool:

Redlyne_mr2

10-21-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by blownz

If this just ends up being a car stored and never driven by a typical rich 70 year old LS driver just so he can say 'look what this boring company car do! And I only had to spend 400k!' then it will be really pathetic. :thumbsdow
.
Most cars over 200K spend most of their lives sitting. I never understood the logic of that either but it's the sad truth unfortunately.

rage2

10-21-2009, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by n1zm0
doesnt a DST plate usually mean distributor road testing? looks like its down there doing some trials. Looks good, the front windshield is as big rear one lol

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
This is not the final version however it is very very close. It's being revealed tomorrow (tonight) in Tokyo. These are the 2 test cars that they tested around the Nurburghring.
"Distributor" is the company that brings in all the cars from Lexus/Toyota, and installs the factory options, before delivering it to the dealers (who installs dealer options). If it's got a distributor plate on it, it's pretty much the final product. Toyota would send them a few cars so they can train on final assembly so they can be ready for full production.

That's how it works in the States, might be different than Canada.