New cars like the Devon GTX and Plethore LC-750 got a lot of press at SEMA 2009, but everybody's favorite exotics were on hand with new wheels, paint, and more. Check out the new pics of the Ferrari California, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and Rolls-Royce Phantom in the image galleries.

SEMA 2009 is humming along, and I've got pictures to prove it. Check out the super spendy supercar from Japan, the Lexus LFA. Images are up right now; details will come as soon as I've had some lunch.

What do you think of Lexus's entree into the exotic car market? Let us know in the comments.

Luxury car maker Lexus has officially entered the exotic car realm with the Lexus LFA, a V10 supercar with a carbon-fiber reinforced polymer body. Production begins in December 2010, with finished cars limited to 500.

The engine is a 4.8-liter V10 with 552 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, pushing the LFA to a top speed of 202 mph. All those Lexus hybrids are going to have to sell like hotcakes to make up for this kind of power, which just screams, "Come and get me, greenie!" It's really hard to hug trees at 200 mph.

There's a special web site set up for the Lexus LFA, should you want to configure one on your coffee break today.

The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show saw the debut of the Lotus Exige Scura, a special edition kitted out in matte black and carbon fiber. When you're used to seeing candy-colored Lotuses on the streets, the Scura ("dark" in Italian) is like an evil twin. Even the Lotus press release says the car allows you to "indulge your dark side."

The car is limited to a run of 35, which will be sold globally. There are three high-gloss "Phantom Black" stripes that run the length of the car, with carbon fiber bits like the air scoops and rear spoiler adding to the black-on-black theme. The interior gets in on the game with carbon fiber seats and console, and black anodized hand brake and gear shift knob.

The Scura has the 260-hp engine, with a 0-62 time of 4.1 seconds. The dark side is fast.