The fitted tension in the lower fuselage, the sucked-in, negative spaces ahead of the rear wheel arches, are spectacular.

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To the rear, the full width bumper flows into the rear wheel arches to emphasise the LF-CC's broad, powerful stance.

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In the foot-well and the wheel arches, scientists found traces of a distinctive mix of chalk, brick dust and concrete used to cover the road leading to the ditch.

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Look at it from the side to see the angles at their most extreme: the sharp, downward-sloping nose and a low bonnet show off muscular wheel arches and gaping side vents.

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Along with sister-vehicle the LF-CC, the coupe will serve as design inspriation for the 2014 IS. Look for the rear bumper, front grille and wheel arches in production vehicles over the next few years.

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