With two large air intake ducts located ahead of the rear wheels, you could be fooled into thinking the LF-A Roadsteris rear engined. In fact only the radiators are located aft (for better weight distribution) and the engine is mounted ‘front-mid’ – in front of the passenger compartment, but behind the front axle.
Lexus LF-A
Lexus LF-A
Lexus LF-A
Lexus LF-A
Drive to the transaxle is via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle (combined differential and gearbox). The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drive train and chassis while also reducing vibration.
The bodywork is a combination of lightweight carbon fibre and aluminium used for high rigidity even without a roof.
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