2009 Lexus LF-A

The Lexus LF-A is a rear wheel drive automobile, with the engine placed in the front, and a 2 door coupé bodyshell. Its 10 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 4.8 litres. This unit develops power and torque figures of 552 bhp (560 PS/412 kW) at 8700 rpm and 480 Nm (354 lbft/48.9 kgm) at 6800 rpm respectively. It features dry sump-type lubrication. The engine powers the wheels via a 6 speed automatic transmission. Claimed kerb weight is 1480 kg. It is claimed to attain a top speed of 325 km/h, or 202 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4505 mm
Weight
1480 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.8 litre
Cylinders
10, V
Power
560 PS / 552 bhp / 412 kW @ 8700 rpm
Torque
480 Nm / 354 ft.lb / 48.9 kgm @ 6800 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 3.7 s
Top speed
325 km/h / 202 mph

2009 Lexus LF-A specifications

2009 Lexus LF-A data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2605 mm	102.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1580 mm	62.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1570 mm	61.8 inches
Length	4505 mm	177.4 inches
Width	1895 mm	74.6 inches
Height	1220 mm	48 inches
Ground clearance	115 mm	4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1480 kg	3263 lb
Weight distribution	48% front
fuel tank capacity	73 litres	16.1 [19.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Toyota
Engine code	1LR-GUE
Cylinders	V 10 in 72° vee
Capacity	4.8 litre 4805 cc (293.219 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88 × 79 mm 3.46 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 40 valves in total
maximum power output	560 PS (552 bhp) (412 kW) at 8700 rpm
maximum torque	480 Nm (354 ft·lb) (48.9 kgm) at 6800 rpm
Specific output	85.7 kW/litre 116.5 ps/litre 114.9 bhp/litre 1.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	99.9 Nm/litre 1.21 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	12:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1255.3 kPa (182.1 psi)
Maximum RPM	9000 rpm
crankshaft bearings	6
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	480.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	3.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	8 s
Standing quarter-mile	11.9 s @ 123.7 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	325 km/h (202 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 378.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.38 PS/kg 278.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.28 kW/kg 372.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.37 bhp/kg 0.17 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 3.6 kg/kW 6.01 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.350
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.
Rear suspension	I.MultiLi.
Wheel size front	9½J x 20
Wheel size rear	11½J x 20
Tyres front	265/35 ZR 20 95Y
Tyres rear	305/30 ZR 20 99Y
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	390 mm
Rear brake diameter	360 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.8
Final drive ratio	3.42
general
Carfolio.com ID	206811
Production total	500
Model code
RAC rating	48.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2009 Lexus LF-A added 2009-10-20. Last modified 2013-02-28.