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We all know by now that the 2011 Lexus LFA is not only fantastic looking but a beast on any race track. Many of you have seen the Top Gear LFA test drive,  official production video from Lexus has been all over the net, and various magazines and media outlets have taken a stab at driving the LFA on enclosed courses.

But what we have yet to see is the Lexus LFA supercar doing its thing on public city roads. EVO magazine has taken the opportunity to show us this and for that we are truly grateful. Check out the video after the jump.

When the buzz around the new Lexus LFA came to a boil in 2009 I only had one thought: When will Top Gear get to test it? Sure there are Nurburgring numbers, dyno tests, weight specs, building costs, etc., but Top Gear puts you inside the car. When they test a car, you learn about more than just the molecules that make the car. And they always leave an impression. I don't know many 'Ring times but I could tell you more than a handful of Power Board lap-times.When the Lexus LFA finally became available to the public, I knew it was only a matter of time.

Well Happy New Year everyone, Top Gear is starting things off on the right foot. Richard Hammond takes the helm of Japan's new $375,000 super-car. With a price that rivals Russian Space travel, I was all ears to hear what my favorite Brits had to say. And, if you don't live in a country that broadcasts the latest Top Gear, and you have a moral objection to illegally downloading automotive cinematic gospel, we have provided the clips for you. Watch below as Richard tests the newest applicant to the club of supercars and answers the big question: Is it really worth the money?

Lexus had a very engaging display this year at the 2009 SEMA Show, representing a performance-minded side that is just now starting to be truly embraced by the company. In a nice layout adjacent to the Convention Center, sitting quiety ouside, were four IS350C variations from top tuners along with one real 2011 LFA supercar making its U.S. debut (after last week's worldwide debut at the Tokyo Motor Show).

The Lexus IS has always been viewed as sort of a second-class citizen in the luxury sports car market, competing against the likes of the BMW 3-Series and the Infinity G35/37. It didn't necessarily have the fit and finish nor the chutzpah of its competitors, but with rear-wheel drive, excellent handling and a lightweight stiff chassis, it has always been a contender. Now, with the company's F-Sport line of tuning parts from the venerable TRD and the new 2011 LFA halo vehicle, Lexus has seriously upped the ante.

The floodgates are starting to let loose on video footage of the production model of the new Lexus LFA supercar. Many media outlets are starting to get a crack behind the wheel and we have put together some of the best videos available to date.

The 2011 Lexus LFA features an all-new 4.8L V10 with a lofty red line of 9,000 rpm. This powerplant delivers 552 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Amazingly, 90 percent of the LFA’s torque is available between 3,700 rpm and 9,000 rpm. Check out the following reels of Toyota's most expensive production vehicle ever.

The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show this week had plenty of surprises. Although many were not necessarily the production or concept cars on display. One of those curiosities was the full-size translucent Lexus LFA built by well know Japanese architect Scu Fujimoto.

The Lexus LFA was first unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show back in 2005 as a concept vehicle. Since then it has made appearances in various iterations with no end in sight. Even though it was often spotted in disguise in the wild, rumors persisted that the car wasn't going to move over to the mass market. The speculation is finally over as the 2011 Lexus LFA has been officially released in full production form at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, and it was worth the wait.

The new rear-drive supercar from Lexus delivers... A 4.8-liter V10 engine with 552 bhp and 354 lb-ft of torque propel the car from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph. The LFA features a six-speed sequential gearbox with 4 different driving modes. Amazingly enough, 90% of peak torque is delivered between 3,700 rpm and the redline of 9,000 rpm. Large high-performance carbon ceramic disc brakes and some electronic assistance provide powerful and stable stopping power.

The Lexus LF-A is an awesome supercar with a mid-mounted 4.8-liter V10 engine producing 492 horsepower that's controlled via a manual transmission with paddle shifters. It's capable of speeds well over 200 mph and has all the latest technological advancements from the world's largest auto manufacturer, Toyota. Sounds great, right? It would be except for the fact that this car will probably never appear in a showroom for sale. As it stands right now, the LF-A is solely being used as a experimental platform for which some features and engineering know-how will eventually trickle down into production models. These teaser images were released by Toyota ahead of the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours Of the Nürburgring race this weekend.

As tuning becomes more and more prevalent with the huge push towards performance and personalization, car manufacturers are starting to really take notice. Toyota has been ahead of the game from day one with their Scion division and they have an absolutely amazing inventory of aftermarket accessories available. Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has also done a teriific job of outfitting many different models with performance and aesthetic modifications. Now, that trend has finally made its way up to the Lexus brand with the new F-Sport performance accessory line.