what are the chances this car is a mid engine? that would a huge shocker if it was because it seems all the japanese upcoming supercars will be FR. an MR would warrant $100k+ lexus...

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Gener...icleId=121313#2

 

Hood vents = Front engine most likely. This shit is old!!!

 

I haven't seen it before, I really hope the ASCC gets a remake. This Supra looks amazing.

 

that's not the 05 LF-A that we saw testing at the ring two years ago. that's the LF-A that we saw at detroit in 07.

hood vents on a MR camoflauge prototype could be "most likely".


07 LFA


05 LFA


07 LFA testing


05 LFA testing

 

highly doubt that's MR. would be nice.

 

the reason for the questions how many FR cars need air vents in the rear and yes i know the radiator fans are back there and yes i know they did it for weight distribution but it would be killer news if this car is unveiled as mid engine supercar for lexus later this year.


FR GTB w/air vents on the hood


MR F430 w/rear air vents


2007 LFA

 

judging by this pic how the hell can they cram a V10 with such a short bonnet?
a V10 front engine transverse mounted needs a longer hood than that.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...-lf-a-uncovered

 

Pretty nice! Would be nicer if in red.

 

It was supposed to be midengined. The edmunds report said there may be a hybrid version of this car (like the LS600h) and maybe those vents are for the batteries? Also if you look at the pic where you can see th back of the car, under the lights is a mesh vent and you can see something mechanical under. not something you would put your luggage in!

 

Lexus own web site says it's a front engine car.