If you’ve wanted to get your hands on the Lexus LFA but you were worried about the costs, don’t be…as the figures are right here. First, you have to put up a $60,000 deposit before leasing the $375,000 car.

Then, you would need to pay $237,562.56 in two years of lease payments. There is a remaining balloon payment of $93,750 due to keep the vehicle. So far, that totals to $391,312.56. To this amount, you would have to add a $700 acquisition fee, taxes, paperwork, and any other options you might want. Continued after the jump!

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The tuning specialists at G-Power, which only work on BMWs, are famous for modifying a car beyond recognition. Its latest product – the Storm – is G-Power’s version of the flagship 760i, which along with its long-wheelbase 760iL brother, has gotten the extreme treatment.

The vehicle’s twin turbocharged 6.0 V12 is now able to produce 725HP at 5,500 rpm and boasts a peak torque of 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) available from 2,000 rpm. This is an impressive feat considering that the standard values had been at 544HP and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft). The engine has received several modifications, including increased boost pressure, larger injection valves and a new exhaust system. Continued after the jump!

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As you may know already, the Lexus LFA was introduced back in October, at the Tokyo Motor Show and has been greeted by critical and public acclaim worldwide. Lexus also announced that the vehicle will be produced in limited edition of just 500 units, each priced at $375,000.

Now here is the ”big” problem… according to the manufacturer the interest in purchasing a LFA supercar is already greater than the limited production run of just 500 examples. Now don’t be sad, because Lexus says that you can still register your interest up to mid-March and the end of the Geneva Motor Show – we don’t exactly understand why since the demand is higher than the number of cars! Continued after the jump!

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These are the latest photos that were released of the Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS 4-seater. To keep the model fresh, Gemballa engineers have made a few changes to the €400,000 SUV.

Highly noticeable at the front are the new CGT headlights used on the car, similar to those found on the Gemballa Mirage GT based on Carrera GT. In addition, the lower half of the front bumper appears to now include fog lights. At the back, there is a new rear spoiler design that includes three sections of lighting, as opposed to just one. In one of the images, we clearly see the center-mounted camera in the grille, possibly part of the SUV’s infotainment and night vision system. Continued after the jump!

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Tuning icon Brabus likes its reputation for setting global records for fastest cars and this time, it has done it again with this Mercedes-Benz GLK V12. The vehicle is able to go from 0 - 100km/h in 4.2 seconds and 0 - 200km/h in 12.8 seconds.

Two months ago, this car was tested for top speed at an Italian high-speed track where it posted 322.3 km/h (211 mph), making it the fastest street-legal SUV in the world, according to its press release. Brabus had fitted the GLK with a massive 6.3-litre V12 bi-turbo engine with two large turbochargers, more efficient intercoolers, free-flow metal catalysts and a stainless steel exhaust system. Continued after the jump!

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When Lexus’ limited-edition LFA sports car arrives in January 2011, it will be offered under two-year leases for the $375,000 two-seater, said Brian Smith, vice president of sales and dealer development for Lexus division. Lexus wishes to retain the vehicle’s title. The leases are being offered to prevent the owners from reselling the car immediately and at an inflated price. Continued after the jump!

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There won’t be any profit to be made from the Lexus LFA due to the high cost incurred from developing and constructing it. However, insiders say that the company’s aim was to create a halo car for the brand. And Toyota did just that after spending six years in development.

Only 500 LFAs will be produced, selling for €375,000 each. In the UK, only 17 LFAs will be sold. So far Lexus has taken two orders. The car is packed with technology, including the bespoke engine with a 9000rpm redline. Powered by a 552bhp 4.8-litre V10, the LFA is able to hit 62mph in 3.7sec and has a top speed of 202mph. Carbonfiber-reinforced plastic is extensively used by Toyota for the chassis construction and body panels. All the parts on the LFA is new, with only five parts found as well on other Toyota and Lexus products. Photo gallery after the jump!

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With the ocassion of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus finally revealed the LFA Supercar… a new vehicle that promises to deliver a supreme driving experience.

According to the manufacturer the main idea of the LFA project was to keep the car’s weight to an absolute minimum and in order to achive this, Lexus switched from using aluminium for the car’s construction to advanced Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the chassis and bodywork. For those who don’t know, the CFRP is four times stronger than aluminium and offers an exceptionally stiff and strong structure delivering major weight advantages and saving around 100kg on an equivalent aluminium body. So, per total, Lexus used CFRP for 65 per cent of the body-in-white, with aluminium alloy used for the remaining 35 per cent. More details and photos after the jump!

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From a DB9, the tuners from Mansory have created an Aston Martin One-77 lookalike, dubbed the Cyrus. Mansory is known for its outlandish creations and has provided an alternative to the limited edition One-77, which will go into production several months from now.

The lookalike will be made from aerospace-grade carbonfiber and the price will be €380,000  on top of the €124,000 for a new DB9. Quite expensive you might think but it still does fall short of the anticipated €1.3 million cost for the One-77. The Mansory DB9 rides on 20-inch alloys at the front and 21-inch at the rear. The interior is decked out with extra aluminum and carbonfiber, with Cyrus logos stitched into the headrests. Mansory has pushed for an extra 28bhp from the Aston’s V12. A version of the DBS is also available.

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The latest modified variant of the present-generation Gemballa AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R has set a new standard for production quality and design direction with its remarkable automobile design and body which has been widened using Thyssen steel.

There’s more! The AVALANCHE is powered by an engine that generates 650hp and a maximum speed of 332 km/h, sufficient for meeting the highest driving requirements. With just a casual look, the AVALANCHE strongly emphasizes its link with the highest sports car class. Exclusive gull wing doors and the fresh front headlights borrowed from the Carrera GT, provides a remarkably unmistakable visual highlights. This can also be said of the uniquely manufactured Thyssen steel extensions which were welded directly to the body shell. The exclusive hood and side skirts were developed and customized by GEMBALLA technicians. A carbon version of the front wings was also installed. More details and photos after the jump!

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