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if it's just 30lb savings by taking out ML, harnesses, and the speakers, then it must be a very light system to begin with

i am surprised too if the rear wing mechanism is a good 80lb. that's heavy

LexusMan77

New photo via Lexus Europe

05RollaXRS

Holy geez! That looks amazing.

TF109B

That thing looks serious! The business indeed, like it more than the regular LFA. This is the cream of the crop. I'm all about the serious side of performance. If I had the funds this would be my LFA. In white thank you.

The headlights still look 'smoked' to me!

gengar

http://lexusenthusiast.com/2011/02/2...ckage-details/

Note the seats have also been replaced with racing seats, which will also shed weight.

The carbonfiber interior trim replacing the standard metal trim is gorgeous. Wish they'd offered that on the base model - I would have happily shelled out some extra cash for it, but it's a nice touch of exclusivity.

Also, from GTspirit:

http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/02/22/o...gring-edition/

That figure seems a bit high. I think the original quote for the entire monocoque transition from aluminum to CF was 100kg, so I hope it's not just referring back to that.

I'm trying to find the actual press release.

05RollaXRS

That is awesome. Still, Lexus did not do what was one of the most important thing to do for a car that is this expensive and hardcore - The Nurburgring lap time.

LexusMan77

The quote from the press release is interesting...
Basically, the 10 hp increase was to compensate for the increased downforce drag. Again, I guess it emphasizes the point that the LFA was never meant to be a 0-60 or top speed king, but its main focus is handling. The regular LFA arguably is one of the best handling cars already and its hard to imagine that this "Nurburgring Edition" will be even better.

TF109B

From some of the reviewers or pilots of the LFA at a recent meet, they said the shift times were faster than what Lexus lead off. Some were saying it was lightning fast but that the shifts weren't even set on the fastest time setting. There are 7- yes SEVEN different settings for shift speeds. According to a couple members on Supraforums the shift speeds weren't set at the fastest, more like in the middle. I have heard complaints about the transmission, but I wonder if the complaints were from people who didn't realize they could select different speeds for the shifting. I remember watching the Autocar video, and all the guy did was set the car in 'sport' mode. With the Nurburgring edition being even faster in shift speed, I'm betting that's another advantage besides the 10 extra horsepower. But man, that thing looks good. Can't wait to see live shots in a week!

TF109B

Tires used on the car seem to be Bridgestone RE070 from the pictures on Lexus enthusiast-

http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/ga...T_2011_GMS.jpg

not going to post it here, it's EXTRA large.

gengar

The PR appears to still be on the media-only portion of the Lexus Europe site. Guess we'll have to wait for a public release to cull all the details ourselves.

Now that we know the seats are also changed in addition to removal of the audio system and spoiler mechanism, it seems more likely we'll see something at least closer to a 100lb decrease. This makes me a lot more happy than the earlier statements from Lexus that weight savings would only be "nominal".

Definitely so, especially with all the documentation I was shown during the LFA Factory Works where cornering dynamics was given absolute top priority in development. I hope some of the car mags will track test the Nürburgring Edition just so we can hear the commentary - the praise for the cornering dynamics of the standard model was already quite high.

MR_F1

That probably might be the case unfortunately

I think 100lbs would be awesome. However, it remains to be seen whether whatever weight reduction is on the fully loaded 34xxlb curb weight or the lightest available configuration of 3263lbs.

I wonder if those seats will be offered in the US Spec ring edition? I seem to recall reading that they would not be for whatever safety reason.....

07grIS350

I've ask my contact to find out the exact weights for these two items.

LexFather

I really like this. Nice.

05RollaXRS

Lexus desperately needs to officially reveal the Nurburgring lap time (or confirm the rumored 7:18 with the factory driver driving).

Mister Two

+100000000000

If the car is all about handling, Lexus, stop telling us those boring straightline numbers and give us the stats that really matter!! It's not like you don't have them!

It's sad to see that with all the handling and weight saving upgrades the Nurburgring Edition receives the only performance stat that Lexus can show to the world is that it can still accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.7 secs... as fast as the regular LFA!! Woo hoo!!