Car and Drivers' BEST drag race of 2012 didn't include an IS-F. I know the F would have finished at the end of the pack, but it would have been nice to have seen it right there with the Aventador and GT-R. Any thoughts on why it wasn't included? ??

Here is the link:


And heres the link to the 2011 Worlds Greatest Drag race... No ISF again, but there is an LFA

 

Typically, comparison tests involves new models or models 1-2 yrs in, so that their new technology can best be compared. It doesn't make sense to throw in an older model near the end of its run. The magazine would be inundated with hate mail and be accused of apple to orange comparison.

I know for Motor Trend, each car of the year candidate has to be a new or fairly new redesigned model.

 

Hmmmm... i dont know if that was the case for this video - i dont think all 10 of these cars were revamped this year. They did talk about the power boost to the GT-R but I think the reason it wasnt in contension is because they font feel it was a contender with these supercars.

 

That MP4-12C is very impressive for a vehicle built for a twisty track. A stock RWD vehicle pulling a 10.8 1/4 mile on street tires...that's fast.

 

^^^^ agreed... the times breakdown was good editing... our ISFs would be sitting in the back lol

 

BRZ:....uuuggh..ughh..fk it Imma do doughnuts and burn outs

lol

 

Lol! I think they just needed a chase car to slap a GoPro on to, seriously!!!!

 

^^^ LMAO, to record the rear angle!

 

The rear shot was pretty cool... plus the chick.driver was hot! !

 

The ISF has no reason to be in this comparison because its not a serious contender as a drivers car. All of these cars were tested in the "Best Drivers Car" , then carried over to take place in the drag race. Hopefully the next generation ISF will have ***** enough to compete with the newly revamped competition.

 

All the fanboys of each make and model are going to complain why their cars weren't in the race (as I saw the comments on that video)... but Subaru BRZ? Really? I hope it was included just for comical purposes. Also I would've hoped for the Porsche 911 GT2 or Turbo at least instead of the Carrera S.

 

Here is the vid to the first one they did last year with a 1 Series M and an LFA. The competition was less stiff in 2011.

I updated the OP with this vid as well...

 

Like someone already said, these were competitors in the best drivers car competition (I think the 991 Porsche won). I do not know how the BRZ/FRS got in that competition in the first place though. Yes, I know a car can be a good drivers car without massive HP, but that really seemed like a huge marketing push and/or some money under the table to get that car included.

 

LFA solidly in the middle...I can live with that. Hell, even the IS F would have beat some of those times!

 

I test drove an FRS a few months back. It really IS a fun car to drive, very responsive handling and very quick shifting (automatic with paddle shifters). It DID feel like a little baby LFA. HP isn't everything, and there's plenty of room under the hood for mods. Just saying...for the price its a good "driver's car".