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Originally Posted by TheRox
LFA obviously isn't a great car, its performance, power, and weight aren't that great esp compared to a 458 Italia...but perhaps it evokes a sense of emotion or exclusivity important to its owners.  |
LFA setting a record of fastest lap around Goodwood England (with passenger 1:22.62 on Potenza S001 tires):
First is just a warm up lap in the video before he just romps it at 2:10 mark in:
That is not true when it comes to track performance. LFA's engine already beat 458's engine out in 'Best engine of the year' awards. It is smaller and lighter than a 3.0 Liter V6 yet produces 95% of its peak torque from 3000 - 9500 rpm. LFA just came out in terms of production. Before there were the same 4 prototypes around the world doing all the work being ragged on for 10,000 miles each so yet, there is no fair comparison available.
LFA's carbon fiber chassis is factually also substantially stiffer and while 458 Italia has a torque-vectoring differential that splits torque side to side on the rear wheels, LFA's is much more raw as the suspension does all the work and it uses an LSD.
If production-spec LFA was put next to 458 Italia around the race track with comparable tires, LFA will definitely do very well against the 458 Italia since already it has pulled higher skidpad and cornering speed around Nurburgring than the 458. No doubts there.
Evo UK:
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There is nothing in the world like the Lexus LFA. It is more special and intriguing than the 458 and demonstrates an extraordinary level of passion and commitment. Bespoke and limited edition, it is also a genuine supercar that can scare the pants off you. This is mainly thanks to it's extraordinary 552bhp 4.8-litre V10 that does everything a Carrera GT's does and then goes completely mad as it closes in on 9500rpm. Its uncompromising ride adds to the challenge, and it was generally agreed that it would have been a bit of a handful up on the moors,
but we were beguiled. "It's a beautiful thing, all the details, and it has the integrity and functionality of a Lexus. Feels like a step up from everything else here," said Meaden. "Very, very special," said Metcalfe. Thank you, Lexus.
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"There is nothing out there that has ever felt this special since the Macca F1", says Chris Harris.
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The Stig from TopGear magazine ('Greatest supercars of the year 2010'):
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Amazing track weapon, super-stiff chassis makes it extremely sensitive to inputs...V10 engine has power everywhere and delivery to make the most of that...brakes powerful but don't interfere...lots of grip in slow and fast corners..full balance into...through, out of corners. What's Lexus? Does it also make fridges
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