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      05-14-2014, 06:30 PM   #1
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BMW, Lexus collaborating on second-gen LFA?

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Lexus has allegedly involved BMW in development work for the next-generation LFA supercar.

The Japanese company is said to be considering borrowing hybrid technology that BMW has refined for the new i8, according to a report in the Japanese magazine Best Car.

If true, the LFA could follow the path that is expected to be taken by Acura's next-generation NSX and the Porsche 918 Spyder. Switching from a rear-wheel-drive to hybrid all-wheel-drive could improve handling and acceleration.

The current LFA's V10 engine already produces 552 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. In contrast, the i8 integrates a relatively small 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, producing 231 horsepower, and an electric motor that can simultaneously serve up another 129 ponies.

The latest report surrounding LFA development meshes with years-old spy pictures that showed a camouflage patch covering what may have been a charging port.

Aside from the alleged help from BMW, additional details surrounding the next-generation LFA remain murky.
Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-lexu...#ixzz31jfczc7R
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BMW and Toyota are developing a sportscar platform for the the Z4 replacement, 6 Series etc. LFA II is only Lexus project.
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BMW and Toyota are developing a sportscar platform for the the Z4 replacement, 6 Series etc. LFA II is only Lexus project.
Did you not read the link from LLN, or do you have a better (inside) source for info?
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Did you not read the link from LLN, or do you have a better (inside) source for info?
Yes other sources, and also clicked on the link to read funny comments...
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Yes other sources, and also clicked on the link to read funny comments...
That makes sense. Toyota's engineers would likely be pissed if they had to make the LFA with BMW. They would likely receive too little credit for their work. The LFA is a pride car for Lexus, its development shouldn't be shared with another car company.
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bmw is developing M1 with hybrid tech like P1 hence the LFA since bmw needs to catch up quickly
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