The L-Word: Lexus to rename LF-A supercar as LF-L?

The L-Word: Lexus to rename LF-A supercar as LF-L?

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Lexus, Toyota

Lexus LF-A Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

What's in a name? More than you'd otherwise assume, especially when it comes to range-topping supercars. Exotics always seem to change monikers before they hit the streets, so following Mercedes' decision to relabel its anticipated SLC as the SLS instead, Lexus is reportedly changing the name of its LF-A supercar to LF-L.

According to the latest output of the rumor mill, the switched letter stands for Le Mans, where the Toyota supercar is anticipated to race next year following its earlier race debut at the Nürburgring.

Whatever they call it, the Lexus supercar is expected to feature a myriad of controls right on the steering wheel, from traction control and gearbox settings to toggles for the dashboard displays. Cylinder deactivation is also said to be part of the package, along with launch control and adaptive aerodynamic elements.

Call it what you will, we just want to see it on the road already.

[Source: 7Tune.com] The L-Word: Lexus to rename LF-A supercar as LF-L? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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Or maybe it can stand for FTL. How much was it going to be again?

Who really gives a damn what it's called? It's just wasting more money to debate the name and push the release back just a little bit longer. Waste of time, money, and energy. Reminds me of my college and misappropriated funds for doing the same thing.

what did u spend on that counts as misappropriated funds?

Not me. My state college. They spent 15k for renaming the science buildings when there was absolutely nothing wrong with the old names. And who pays for it. We do... Here in California, schools all around are getting the shaft. The state is in a budget crisis and deficit. And Arnold just raised tuition again.

O. Thats sad. Thats why I love Texas. We dont have deficit.

LOL. True that.