Lexus to offer hybrid variant of LF-A supercar

Who could've ever imagined a Lexus supercar just 10 years ago when they were just breaking ground on US land? Lexus is already near-completion to its first supercar project, and we're anticipating it big time. We already got a few glimpses of it when Lexus revealed two variants of the LF-A Concept, and we are amazed. The LF-A will most likely feature a newly-developed 5.0L V10, churning out more than 500hp. A hybrid variant is also in the pipeline, suggested by recent reports over at Motor Trader.

[Source: Motor Authority]

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A top-exec over at Lexus UK, Steve Settle, had an interview with Motor Trader and noted that the new LF-A is being developed from scratch. He also noted that a hybrid variant was in the pipeline stating, "it promises to set a fresh standard in the hybrid technology to which Lexus is totally commited and we are very excited about it."

The LS600h luxury hybrid sedan is set to launch in the UK next month, and a near-near-production version of the LF-A will debut in mid-October at this year's Tokyo Motor Show.

Lexus gave us a pretty good idea of how the production LF-A will look like, when they unveiled the second LF-A (pictured above) at this year's North American International Autoshow. Lexus Division group VP Bob Carter stated that the LF-A Concept is very close to a vehicle that would slot into the line-up and one that will further spark interest in Lexus as a brand.

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