Lexus LFA

[Supraholic]

Finally, the moment is upon us. Lexus has released the most-exclusive version of its already hyper-exclusive LFA supercar. Behold, in person, the 2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition. For those who need reminding, the LFA is Lexus' $375,000 supercar. There will only be 500 LFAs built worldwide, and of those, a scant 50 will have the Nürburgring package bestowed on them.

The package takes the standard LFA, which is certainly no slouch on a racetrack, and makes it even harder core. To start with, Lexus added 10 horsepower to the LFA's 4.8-liter V10 (for a total of 562), and has dropped gearshift times from .20 seconds to .15.

Helping out the reworked go-bits is a track-tuned suspension calling the shots for Nürburgring Edition-specific basketweave wheels shod with very sticky, very expensive rubber. The bodywork on the LFA Nürburgring gets some upgrades, too, most notably a unique front splitter and a huge fixed rear wing. According to Lexus, the extra 10 ponies are to overcome the increased aerodynamic drag from the aero bits, not to make the car any quicker.

The car can be had in white, gloss or matte black or screaming orange as seen here. If you're lucky enough to be in line for one, you'll need to have an extra 70 large in your hand for the package. Add another $20k if you want it matte black. For all that, Lexus will let you choose between an all-black interior, a black and red interior or a black and purple interior – and if you're European, you can have an all-carbon fiber interior.

Of course, as part of the Nürburgring package, you'll also get access to the legendary German racetrack itself. Buyers get driving lessons with a special instructor, a branded jacket, and a one-year pass to the Nordschleife and to its related themepark. Ye-haw.

Source: Autoblog















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[ambitiousCK]

Well thats ridiculous lol

[oneday]

[swoon]If I could own any car made right now, this would be it.[/swoon]

[nissamax]

no es manual

[jpalamar]

Only thing I really like about it is the guage cluster.

[05Accent]

this was on top gear Uk last season.

[HatchSurfer3]

This car (Lexus) always seemed a bit pretentious to me. Nice none the less. I'd probably go a different route for the money though.

[Supraholic]

I have been in the prototype version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkwCR2jqxg

Even though Scott was short shifting and not really giving it the beans (due to safety or whatever), the car still performed brilliantly.

So far, I haven't seen any tests done on the Nurburgring edition, just seen it unloading. It sounds a bit more aggressive so the exhaust must've been adjusted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jisrdwuJkOU

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Only thing I really like about it is the guage cluster.

I love the cluster, there's nothing like it, but you're crazy if you don't love the sound this thing makes.

Originally Posted by 05Accent

this was on top gear Uk last season.

The prototype version was tested twice on TopGear UK. First time around it beat one of my dream cars, the Gallardo LP-560 by 3 seconds in the wet. It also beat the Gallardo Superleggera LP-570 from 0-100-0.

Originally Posted by HatchSurfer3

This car (Lexus) always seemed a bit pretentious to me. Nice none the less. I'd probably go a different route for the money though.

As compared to whom? Kia, or BMW, Mercedez? I find that the people at Lexus are so much friendlier and helpful than any other luxury dealership. Everytime I dealt with BMW, the people are uptight and unfriendly, and that spreads throughout the organization (dealerships, car shows, etc)

Also as far as getting the same value for your money, there's nothing cheaper than the LFA that's comparable and that will retain its value. This car is projected to increase in value, not depreciate like the 599 and the SLR, SLS which are the most comparable cars to this one.

If I had $400,000 to drop on a car, this would be it. My .02.

[Supraholic]

[HatchSurfer3]

Originally Posted by Supraholic

As compared to whom? Kia, or BMW, Mercedez? I find that the people at Lexus are so much friendlier and helpful than any other luxury dealership. Everytime I dealt with BMW, the people are uptight and unfriendly, and that spreads throughout the organization (dealerships, car shows, etc)

Also as far as getting the same value for your money, there's nothing cheaper than the LFA that's comparable and that will retain its value. This car is projected to increase in value, not depreciate like the 599 and the SLR, SLS which are the most comparable cars to this one.

If I had $400,000 to drop on a car, this would be it. My .02.

Fair enough. I agree with the value for the money to an extent. I probably didn't explain what I meant very well as far as the pretentious part. I meant with this car, as in how you have to be selected by the places you go and who you know and everything. I understand you want your car to be seen at all the right places and everything. However, that could also mean that a decent amount of them will not end up with people who could truly appreciate the vehicle for what it is, as well as take care of it (and not destroy it). Just my opinion though.

[Supraholic]

Originally Posted by HatchSurfer3

Fair enough. I agree with the value for the money to an extent. I probably didn't explain what I meant very well as far as the pretentious part. I meant with this car, as in how you have to be selected by the places you go and who you know and everything. I understand you want your car to be seen at all the right places and everything. However, that could also mean that a decent amount of them will not end up with people who could truly appreciate the vehicle for what it is, as well as take care of it (and not destroy it). Just my opinion though.

I agree with you to an extend, but again, you can't resale the car for 2yrs so if you are not the type who can appreciate these kinds of cars, you wouldn't buy one. Also Lexus wanted exposure, that was the whole purpose of this car, that's why they selected the buyer to make sure the cars wouldn't become garage queens.

To be perfectly honest, if this was my only supercar, it would prob sit in a garage as well I think most car guys would baby their first supercar...

[oneday]

Originally Posted by Supraholic

I have been in the prototype version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkwCR2jqxg

Even though Scott was short shifting and not really giving it the beans (due to safety or whatever), the car still performed brilliantly.

Scott is awesome ... I got a ride along with him in an IS-F when it was first released (I had the option to drive the car or let him drive--I figured I'd probably get a chance to drive one later, but never would I get a chance to have him drive me around).

The sound is spine-tingling.

[HatchSurfer3]

This is true, I completely understand that. However, if I buy a car with this kind of build....Im sure as hell going to use it haha. Although I've always been one to say if I have a car, I'm going to drive it haha. Regardless of all that....the car is sick haha.

[Supraholic]

Originally Posted by oneday

Scott is awesome ... I got a ride along with him in an IS-F when it was first released (I had the option to drive the car or let him drive--I figured I'd probably get a chance to drive one later, but never would I get a chance to have him drive me around).

The sound is spine-tingling.

Scott is really cool and the sound that V10 makes is amazing. I also got a ride in an IS-F with Jeff Andretti; the wife came along. I also drove the IS-F. As you can see in the vid, it was a Lexus F-Sport event so they had the entire F-Sport line up there. It was a pretty cool day. The 2011 IS-F got several suspension and drivetrain changes and I hear it handles a LOT better.

[Slevin]

this car is trying to be fujito

[httrdd]

Originally Posted by nissamax

no es manual

No such thing on supercars anymore. lol. It is all in the tips of your fingers.

[SovXietday]

Originally Posted by Supraholic

The package takes the standard LFA, which is certainly no slouch on a racetrack, and makes it even harder core. To start with, Lexus added 10 horsepower to the LFA's 4.8-liter V10 (for a total of 562), and has dropped gearshift times from .20 seconds to .15.

Helping out the reworked go-bits is a track-tuned suspension calling the shots for Nürburgring Edition-specific basketweave wheels shod with very sticky, very expensive rubber. The bodywork on the LFA Nürburgring gets some upgrades, too, most notably a unique front splitter and a huge fixed rear wing. According to Lexus, the extra 10 ponies are to overcome the increased aerodynamic drag from the aero bits, not to make the car any quicker.

LOL.

How much faster than a normal LFA?

Not really at all.

How much more money than a normal LFA?

Lots.

I really hate these "special" editions of supercars. I mean, if it's gonna be special, stop putting a body kit and a wing on it and make it actually special!

[BlkWhtTSI]

So they put some carbon fiber on it, some special tires, went out and tested and it was worse so they added 10 horsepower, went and tested and it went just as fast as a normal one... said screw it and made it a 70k option... wow.

[Bdub215]

Originally Posted by Supraholic

I have been in the prototype version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkwCR2jqxg

Even though Scott was short shifting and not really giving it the beans (due to safety or whatever), the car still performed brilliantly.

I see you went to that Lexus event at NJMP. I went in Early (i didnt ride in the LF-A) but Scott was ripping on the car. Car developed brake issues from what i heard over on clublexus. i know one thing: it was effing windy that day.

[R22B]

If I were to buy a super car, this would be it. Why? Because it doesn't look like anything else. I love how it looks and sounds.