Lexus' chief test driver died in LFA

B2L2

http://www.thepassinglane.ca/201 ... -driver-killed.html

"Naruse was considered the father of the most exciting Toyota and Lexus models, starting with the 2000GT of the mid-‘60s, and including the Supra, Celica, AE86 Corolla GTS, MR-2, and more."

RIP.  Salute.

Guy

You need photo~

Davidcopperfeel

its fate

Davidcopperfeel

both cars love each other so much to smash into 1 piece = 0.5+0.5

Catpiano

O M G ...



Sad .. when a Toyota smash to a BMW (look like 3 series) ... sigh ..

shutterbug

Looks like the bimmer was sliding (or drifting on purpose) and the LFA was trying to escape by hugging the left fence but wasn't successful...

Catpiano

I wonder .. how fast .. and it is a tight 2 way lane .. sigh ..

masterbear

An example of ..... A Bimmer 3 series (metal) more stronger than a Lexus??

B2L2

The road is just outside Nurburgring, the Ring.

"Early reports by first responders suggest that Naruse was taking the turn at a high rate of speed and crossed into the opposing lane, colliding head-on with the BMW. The complete accident investigation is still underway"

He was wearing helmet that time but that doesn't save his life.

Naruse was interviewed on May 26th by Lexus Magazine stating: “When we raced the LFA in Nardo, Italy, I thought I might not return to Japan alive. The purpose of this ‘test’ was to evaluate the car’s durability at 200 mph for a long period. The race was in the dark with no lights on the track, plus there were birds flying at me – and imagine if a tire burst! We created the final LFA through these kinds of test experiences.”

Link to the article : https://secure.drivers.lexus.com ... er/Test-Driver.html

B2L2

The BMW was driven by a BMW test driver with a passenger although it is a production 3-series.