Many books explore the history, engineering, and ergonomic designs of high-end supercars, a topic that lends itself to a combination of quality photography and insightful commentary. The latest edition to join this expanding catalog comes from the renowned car designer Tanahashi Haruhiko in his book LFA—The Roar of an Angel, presented in a stunning 272-page hardback release.
Published by Nana Agency Ltd, Tokyo, LFA – The Roar of an Angel offers a deep dive into the iconic Lexus LFA, designed to reflect the pinnacle of supercar manufacturing and go head-to-head with the leading competitors from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. Once described as “the best car I’ve ever driven” by motoring journalist and broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, it’s a car that pushed boundaries across a range of metrics.
Throughout LFA—The Roar of an Angel, Tanahashi Haruhiko outlines these innovations, exploring its front-mid V10 engine and carbon fiber composite body frame with rich, detailed photographs. Breaking down the LFA’s impressive aerodynamics and extensive packaging features, it’s as informative as it is a strikingly visual definitive point of reference for automobile aficionados.
Haruhiko takes the reader beyond the technical aspects of the Lexus LFA and into the fascinating story behind its conception and construction, spanning nine years of hard work by a small team under his leadership. The book explores Toyota’s internal politics and the thought process behind the supercar’s design and is a testament to the realization of a creative genius’s vision.
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