LFA "Videos" thread
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Wow, that's a stock LFA too! This really shows some of the dynamics behind the LFA since the M3 GTS is probably a bit lighter than most LFA specs.
I wonder if this video is recent - is this Lexus doing some testing, or mag tests, or even a privately owned drive?
I wonder if this video is recent - is this Lexus doing some testing, or mag tests, or even a privately owned drive?
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They are completely different in function though. The M3 GTS is an absolutely gutted car, as close to a clubsport as a road-legal car can get - compared to the base car it's got no A/C, nav, sound system, or even rear seats, and features a hugely upgraded engine, completely revised suspension, and much bigger brakes. Heck the GTS even has a roll cage. It's nice the LFA still looks like it's quite a bit more dynamic even in fully-loaded production form (of course, driver skill discrepancy could still play a factor here) and certainly bodes well for just how amazing the Nürburgring Edition will be.
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That M3 is capable of 7:40's at the ring, so I wouldn't be surprised to see 7:20's from the LFA. You can see how much faster the LFA takes that bend, it's only logical to assume the times would be that much faster. It is a production LFA as well, or a newer prototype, but I haven't seen one with the silver wheels like this car has.
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They are completely different in function though. The M3 GTS is an absolutely gutted car, as close to a clubsport as a road-legal car can get - compared to the base car it's got no A/C, nav, sound system, or even rear seats, and features a hugely upgraded engine, completely revised suspension, and much bigger brakes. Heck the GTS even has a roll cage. It's nice the LFA still looks like it's quite a bit more dynamic even in fully-loaded production form (of course, driver skill discrepancy could still play a factor here) and certainly bodes well for just how amazing the Nürburgring Edition will be.
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^Even so, it's a capable car, 450+hp, around 3200lbs. Sticky tires, a VERY capable chassis, that thing is no slouch. It is capable of 7:40's at the ring. So the LFA like I said should be at least a good 10-20 seconds, faster- if not more.
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Another new silver LFA surfaces in NY. This is a different one from the other videos we have seen (one from Austin, TX and the other from Atlanta, GA):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd8ie...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd8ie...layer_embedded
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I guess the 'wrap' is finished on the black LFA turning it yellow-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozakNV1n9F0
Also found this one of the Blue one in the UK- drag racing an IS-F!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfggFWrzFxw
And here again at full acceleration, the sound is amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xbmM7otjSc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozakNV1n9F0
Also found this one of the Blue one in the UK- drag racing an IS-F!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfggFWrzFxw
And here again at full acceleration, the sound is amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xbmM7otjSc
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Very nice find! 
That clearly shows the difference between a mid-12 second IS-F and LFA. Very clean launch and strong pull through the first 3 gears.
I figured out what car was on the other long straight. It was a Carrera GT. I wonder if they actually did a drag race with Carrera GT?
That clearly shows the difference between a mid-12 second IS-F and LFA. Very clean launch and strong pull through the first 3 gears.
I figured out what car was on the other long straight. It was a Carrera GT. I wonder if they actually did a drag race with Carrera GT?
I guess the 'wrap' is finished on the black LFA turning it yellow-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozakNV1n9F0
Also found this one of the Blue one in the UK- drag racing an IS-F!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfggFWrzFxw
And here again at full acceleration, the sound is amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xbmM7otjSc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozakNV1n9F0
Also found this one of the Blue one in the UK- drag racing an IS-F!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfggFWrzFxw
And here again at full acceleration, the sound is amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xbmM7otjSc