A Lexus runs the ring in 7:24....Skyline got owned - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

Bsaint · 12-28-2007, 08:59 PM

Hope it's not a repost.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/08/d...lf-a-take-two/

A Lexus LF-A mule has unofficially recorded a lap time on the Nordschleife of 7 minutes, 24 seconds. This is not in dispute. What is in dispute is how many seconds faster the LF-A's lap time is than that of the 2008 Porsche 911 GT2, the previous "King of the 'Ring" record holder. Wikipedia notes that the fastest 911 GT2 driven around the Ring posted a lap time of 7 minutes, 32 seconds and was driven by Walter Röhrl, Porsche's company test driver and accomplished WRC driver and road racing pilot. Porsche was so proud of the feat that it produced a snazzy video of the run that you can watch here. AutoExpress, however, which reported on the LF-A's remarkable lap time, claims that the fastest 911 GT2 lap time on the Nurburgring is 7 minutes, 25 seconds, but we could find no evidence on the web of a stock 911 GT2 ever posting a time that fast. Also note that a handful of other cars have posted lap times, but all are either tuner cars or limited production boutique cars like the Pagani Zonda F.

Nevertheless, the Lexus LF-A's time is remarkable and puts it in a class normally populated by purpose-built tuner cars. Its 4.8L V10 churns out a reported 552bhp while slapping the needle against a 9,000 rpm redline. A 210 mph top speed is said to be the car's upper bound, which makes us shake our heads. This is, after all, the brand that brought us the sarcophagus of a car that is the LS sedan. The production LF-A should be able to repeat the performance, but we'll have to wait a while longer while the Lexus supercar finishes baking in the oven.

I think it looks better too,

CHAOS · 12-28-2007, 09:13 PM

its not a production car there fore it doesnt effing matter

CHAOS · 12-28-2007, 10:20 PM

it is really fast tho lol

i like rice · 12-28-2007, 10:40 PM

where are the side mirrors

yellow2000S/R · 12-28-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i like rice

where are the side mirrors

Probably those little triangles sticking out 1/2 way up the A-pillars... possibly cameras or something going into a screen on the inside, or just VERY small mirrors?

italianblaze · 12-29-2007, 12:36 AM

i think it looks stupid

twastheglow · 12-29-2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAOS

its not a production car there fore it doesnt effing matter

100% Correct!
*mike*

Renegade_ · 12-29-2007, 01:30 PM

It looks like an RX-8 in the dark pic

Evolved · 12-29-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAOS

its not a production car there fore it doesnt effing matter

And the story has nothing to do with a "skyline".

doug · 12-29-2007, 05:50 PM

I like the sedan production car in the background of the one pic.

Chris_PA · 12-29-2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug

I like the sedan production car in the background of the one pic.

IS-F = win

doug · 12-29-2007, 07:10 PM

Yeah.. I thought that was the IS-F.

PUREKDM · 12-29-2007, 07:12 PM

skyline still pz0wnzrz errrthang in production...

Vypurr · 12-29-2007, 08:23 PM

Except it's not a skyline...It's the GTR.

PUREKDM · 12-29-2007, 08:31 PM

based off of the skyline...im sorry the badge doesn't say "skyline"

JC Turbo · 12-30-2007, 01:15 AM

lol toyota / lexus ftw.

9 Ball · 12-30-2007, 03:29 AM

I’d like to see the production version run the same numbers, however, Toyota is always full of surprises.

Supraholic · 12-30-2007, 10:21 AM

The GTR is a great car, but the LF-A or possibly the LF-1 (toyota is fighting to get the name, but F1 is fighting against it) is in a totally different league. Thus the price tag as well.

For the price, the GTR is a better value, but if you have the money, you WONT regret spending it on the LF-A. The LF-A WILL be the car to beat when released.

I<3myS14 · 12-31-2007, 10:40 AM

LF = 10 pistons (almost 100 more hp)
GTR = 6 pistons

LF = +100k
GTR = <100k

LF = better beat GTR or toyota has wasted their time on this car

This is a no brainer folks skyline would get owned..

12-28-2007, 08:59 PM	#1
Bsaint Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester, PA \| Palm Beach, FL Member #2543 My Ride: LSx M3, 2013 VW, 2014 CX-5, Slow Audi iTrader: (0)	A Lexus runs the ring in 7:24....Skyline got owned Hope it's not a repost. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/08/d...lf-a-take-two/ A Lexus LF-A mule has unofficially recorded a lap time on the Nordschleife of 7 minutes, 24 seconds. This is not in dispute. What is in dispute is how many seconds faster the LF-A's lap time is than that of the 2008 Porsche 911 GT2, the previous "King of the 'Ring" record holder. Wikipedia notes that the fastest 911 GT2 driven around the Ring posted a lap time of 7 minutes, 32 seconds and was driven by Walter Röhrl, Porsche's company test driver and accomplished WRC driver and road racing pilot. Porsche was so proud of the feat that it produced a snazzy video of the run that you can watch here. AutoExpress, however, which reported on the LF-A's remarkable lap time, claims that the fastest 911 GT2 lap time on the Nurburgring is 7 minutes, 25 seconds, but we could find no evidence on the web of a stock 911 GT2 ever posting a time that fast. Also note that a handful of other cars have posted lap times, but all are either tuner cars or limited production boutique cars like the Pagani Zonda F. Nevertheless, the Lexus LF-A's time is remarkable and puts it in a class normally populated by purpose-built tuner cars. Its 4.8L V10 churns out a reported 552bhp while slapping the needle against a 9,000 rpm redline. A 210 mph top speed is said to be the car's upper bound, which makes us shake our heads. This is, after all, the brand that brought us the sarcophagus of a car that is the LS sedan. The production LF-A should be able to repeat the performance, but we'll have to wait a while longer while the Lexus supercar finishes baking in the oven. I think it looks better too, __________________ Smoking Cigars and Tires - @BsaintMedia LS1 Swapped E36 M3, EPS 234/246 Cam, LS6 Manifold, 416 whp 389ft lbs tq

12-28-2007, 10:40 PM	#4
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12-29-2007, 12:36 AM	#6
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12-29-2007, 01:30 PM	#8
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	It looks like an RX-8 in the dark pic __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-30-2007, 01:15 AM	#16
JC Turbo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: harleysville, PA Member #5230 My Ride: 2006 GTO m6 iTrader: (0)	lol toyota / lexus ftw. __________________ ------------------------- 06 GTO m6 SRM

12-28-2007, 09:13 PM	#2
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	its not a production car there fore it doesnt effing matter

12-28-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	it is really fast tho lol

12-29-2007, 05:50 PM	#10
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	I like the sedan production car in the background of the one pic.

12-29-2007, 07:10 PM	#12
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Yeah.. I thought that was the IS-F.

12-29-2007, 07:12 PM	#13
PUREKDM Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Naval Station San Diego: USS Benfold Member #3459 My Ride: 2006 Infiniti FX35 AWD iTrader: (0)	skyline still pz0wnzrz errrthang in production...

12-29-2007, 08:31 PM	#15
PUREKDM Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Naval Station San Diego: USS Benfold Member #3459 My Ride: 2006 Infiniti FX35 AWD iTrader: (0)	based off of the skyline...im sorry the badge doesn't say "skyline"

12-30-2007, 03:29 AM	#17
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	I’d like to see the production version run the same numbers, however, Toyota is always full of surprises. __________________ 150,000 miles and counting.

12-30-2007, 10:21 AM	#18
Supraholic Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1791 iTrader: (0)	The GTR is a great car, but the LF-A or possibly the LF-1 (toyota is fighting to get the name, but F1 is fighting against it) is in a totally different league. Thus the price tag as well. For the price, the GTR is a better value, but if you have the money, you WONT regret spending it on the LF-A. The LF-A WILL be the car to beat when released. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

12-31-2007, 10:40 AM	#19
I<3myS14 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1043 iTrader: (0)	LF = 10 pistons (almost 100 more hp) GTR = 6 pistons LF = +100k GTR = <100k LF = better beat GTR or toyota has wasted their time on this car This is a no brainer folks skyline would get owned.. __________________ GD3 S14 67' CB160

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