He was slower in the 'Stang than R&T was, by 1.5 seconds. This might be insignificant but to me, it means he is not as fast at Laguna as others.
So, what I'm getting at is if he's a second off the best times, you could say someone more familiar with these cars could get better times.
Therefore the LFA COULD have been in the 1:35s or less. Even on those S001s. Just think if they had those Pirelli's or Michellin's.
Some awesome company the LFA is in already, might be even better than them. Just look at the specs! 1609kg, 560hp? While others are 600hp+ and have 200lbs. less weight!
Sorry but the LFA is awesome.

 

Sigh!! Tell me about it. I am a very 'ceasing the opportunity' type of guy.

That is why I questions things so much. I don't think I would ever get over the fact that something as simple as just by putting some seriously aggressive tires on the LFA in order to level the playing field with most of other supercars, could have brought SO MUCH more recognition, respect and admiration for the LFA and that is a fact.

 

I think it looks better in black than any other color.

 

I want a black or blue Nurburgring edition. That's the ultimate dream car IMO. Wonder if there are certain configurations of the LFA that would end up weighing less than 3500lbs.? I'm sure there is, but what would the options (or lack of) be?

 

Yeah, I think if delete a lot of the standard luxury equipment, getting it close to 3300 - 3350 lbs is very possible.

 

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Lotus Evora: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)

 

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Porsche Cayman R PDK: 1:41.64 [Last year's winner]
Lotus Evora: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)

 

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Porsche Cayman R PDK: 1:41.64 [Last year's winner]
Lotus Evora Sport: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
BMW 1M: 1:43.31

 

Pobst must not be accustomed to these cars. The 1M is almost as fast as the M3. Yes he's a race car driver, but he's certainly not as quick at Laguna than others.

 

I find it amusing he felt the 1M was "underpowered" and "slow" despite the 332 HP. Ofcourse, he said he is getting used to 500 HP cars.

I wonder if they are going to test Porsche 4.0 GT3 RS, '12 GTR and 458 Italia as well??

 

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS: 1:36.77 (Michelin Pilot Cup R compounds tires)
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Lotus Evora: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
BMW 1M: 1:43.31

 

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS: 1:36.77 (Michelin Pilot Cup R compounds tires)
Mercedes SLS AMG: 1:38.82
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Porsche Cayman R PDK w/ 340 PS: 1:41.64
Lotus Evora: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
BMW 1M: 1:43.31

 

Why Lexus could not fit the LFA with better tires like the Nurburgring edition?

[On the Z06]

""I'll tell you what, much easier car to drive on R-compound tires. I felt like the car was really fast. It was generating a lot of grip. The Corvette is far better on this tire. It can handle the power. It kinda felt a little bit soft, which makes you feel a little bit...dull around the edges. There's less precision in the movements than other cars here."

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition: 1:34.43 (Michelin Pilot R compounds)
Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS: 1:36.77 (Michelin Pilot Cup R compounds tires)
Mercedes SLS AMG: 1:38.82
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Porsche Cayman R PDK: 1:41.64
Lotus Evora: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
BMW 1M: 1:43.31

 

Lap time list of MotorTrend Driver's car of 2011:

I will update this as new lap times get added

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition: 1:34.43 (Michelin Pilot R compounds)
Lexus LFA: 1:36.39
Audi R8 V10 GT: 1:36.39 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS: 1:36.77 (Michelin Pilot Cup R compounds tires)
Mercedes SLS AMG: 1:38.82
Mustang Boss 302 Leguna Seca Edition: 1:41.06 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
Porsche Cayman R PDK: 1:41.64
Lotus Evora: 1:42.49 (R compound Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires)
BMW 1M: 1:43.31

 

Funny how every car but the LFA use R compound tires to barely beat its time, they should get the Nurb edition just for the hell of it, set a 1:33 or lower.