Rumormill: Production Lexus LF-A, Toyobaru coupe coming to Tokyo

Rumormill: Production Lexus LF-A, Toyobaru coupe coming to Tokyo

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

With the D-3, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Lamborghini and other automakers, pulling out of this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota is rumored to have a big showing to capitalize on the lack of reveals this October. According to InsideLine's correspondent in Japan, Toyota will unveil the production version of the Lexus LF-A, originally expected to debut in Frankfurt. The V10-powered, 600-hp supercar's future was in doubt late last year, but the on-again-off-again coupe won't be the only two-door gracing the Toyota stage.

The collaboration between Toyota and Subaru on a new coupe is also rumored to make an appearance in Tokyo, although it's unclear if the Toyobaru will debut as a concept or a production model. Based on the current Impreza platform, the rear-wheel drive will coupe will be powered by a Subaru-sourced flat-four with a new Toyota-developed head that will decrease emissions and increase fuel economy while returning an estimated 220 horsepower.

Toyota is also expected to show off a range of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, along with new EV and battery technology. But the automaker will have four fewer days to show off its wares to the public - the show has been cut down from 17 days to 13, running from October 23 to November 4.


Gallery: Lexus LF-A Concept



[Source: InsideLine]Rumormill: Production Lexus LF-A, Toyobaru coupe coming to Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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