LFA Nürburgring Edition experience in Nordschleife - Aug 31/Sep 1, 2011
09-02-11, 09:39 AM
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Allegedly, only 10 Nurburgring LFA's are available. All others have been sold, including std versions.
09-02-11, 09:59 AM
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Many thanks for all the info. Perhaps I'm mistaken, but I thought I read that the Nurburgring Edition is an "option" and that "up to" 50 copies of it can be made, which to me means that if there are still 10 LFA production slots left open, they can still be the regular LFAs as long as the buyers wants them to be even if there will end up to be only 40 LFAs made with the Nurburgring Edition option.
09-02-11, 02:28 PM
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For those of you waiting for 7:14 confirmation, the following is from SF:
http://www.skiddmark.com/2011/09/02/...in-14-seconds/
Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package edition sets new production car record of 7 min 14 seconds
We are hearing that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package Edition has improved upon the 7:22.85 lap time of the Nürburgring Nordschleife set back in June, recording a 7:14 in the hands of Gazoo Racing driver Akira Iida.
The time which was recorded yesterday afternoon, was set in good weather conditions and on a clear lap.
Iida also set the previous 7:22 lap, but Lexus chose not to promote the achievement which suggested they were expecting the LFA to improve still further. Their target was the 7:19 production car record set by the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 on the latest Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres.
Sounds like Lexus hit the bulls-eye..
Lexus is offering the Nürburgring package to a maximum 50 of the 500 customers that have ordered the LFA and its production will start in 2012. Power is boosted to 566 bhp to compensate for the increased drag of its aerodynamics package, despite this acceleration is maintained at 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds with a 203 mph maximum speed.
In terms of handling modifications, the LFA Nürburgring package includes a sports tuned suspension, a vehicle height reduction of 10mm, exclusive mesh-type wheels and dedicated, high-grip tyres.
Available only in Matte Black, Black, White or Orange, the Nürburgring package-equipped LFAs exterior is complimented by a choice of three interior colour schemes Black and Red, Black and Purple, and all Black. All feature a carbon fibre centre console and door trims, whilst the carbon fibre bucket seats are trimmed in Alcantara.
LFA customers specifying the Nürburgring package will be offered individual instruction on the Nordschleife by one of the Nürburgring chief instructors, and will also receive a one year pass for Nordschleife driving.
Expect to see an official video plus further details during the next few days.
Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package edition sets new production car record of 7 min 14 seconds
We are hearing that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package Edition has improved upon the 7:22.85 lap time of the Nürburgring Nordschleife set back in June, recording a 7:14 in the hands of Gazoo Racing driver Akira Iida.
The time which was recorded yesterday afternoon, was set in good weather conditions and on a clear lap.
Iida also set the previous 7:22 lap, but Lexus chose not to promote the achievement which suggested they were expecting the LFA to improve still further. Their target was the 7:19 production car record set by the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 on the latest Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres.
Sounds like Lexus hit the bulls-eye..
Lexus is offering the Nürburgring package to a maximum 50 of the 500 customers that have ordered the LFA and its production will start in 2012. Power is boosted to 566 bhp to compensate for the increased drag of its aerodynamics package, despite this acceleration is maintained at 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds with a 203 mph maximum speed.
In terms of handling modifications, the LFA Nürburgring package includes a sports tuned suspension, a vehicle height reduction of 10mm, exclusive mesh-type wheels and dedicated, high-grip tyres.
Available only in Matte Black, Black, White or Orange, the Nürburgring package-equipped LFAs exterior is complimented by a choice of three interior colour schemes Black and Red, Black and Purple, and all Black. All feature a carbon fibre centre console and door trims, whilst the carbon fibre bucket seats are trimmed in Alcantara.
LFA customers specifying the Nürburgring package will be offered individual instruction on the Nordschleife by one of the Nürburgring chief instructors, and will also receive a one year pass for Nordschleife driving.
Expect to see an official video plus further details during the next few days.
09-02-11, 04:40 PM
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Well so far all the "confirmations" are still referring back to the same Twitter message (although we also have kennyp, whose father has witnessed the event first-hand). Hopefully the real official confirmation will follow soon.
09-02-11, 05:23 PM
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Posted lots of good stuff videos (Autoweek review is sensational with the LFA V10 sounds) in the other "Nurburgring LFA experience" thread. Check all of them out.
Everyone seems to be raving about the RE70 tires. I feel sooooo vindicated. They say, these tires give LFA unbelievable grip.
Chris Harris is going crazy over LFA and says it is 'best car I have ever driven'
"Aug 29
Trying to write a story in a hotel room at the 'Ring and every 5 mins an LFA yelps away from the roundabout underneath. Most distracting...
.....but, unquestionably, my favourite road car engine sound.
LFA is just stunning. Rear-mounted rads for front engined V10. Massive intakes
Sep 1
One of the Gazoo drivers from N24 did the time. Think it was the Sport Auto 'short' lap. Best road car I've driven there.
Wing's a bit yobbish. I'd have standard car, upgrade engine and spare wheels/tyres for RE 070s. Now my WANT car."
Everyone seems to be raving about the RE70 tires. I feel sooooo vindicated. They say, these tires give LFA unbelievable grip.
Chris Harris is going crazy over LFA and says it is 'best car I have ever driven'
"Aug 29
Trying to write a story in a hotel room at the 'Ring and every 5 mins an LFA yelps away from the roundabout underneath. Most distracting...
.....but, unquestionably, my favourite road car engine sound.
LFA is just stunning. Rear-mounted rads for front engined V10. Massive intakes
Sep 1
One of the Gazoo drivers from N24 did the time. Think it was the Sport Auto 'short' lap. Best road car I've driven there.
Wing's a bit yobbish. I'd have standard car, upgrade engine and spare wheels/tyres for RE 070s. Now my WANT car."
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09-02-11, 09:05 PM
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09-02-11, 09:44 PM
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He is right about what? The Nordschleife has variations to where they start/stop the lap. This doesn't mean the LFA did this. From the videos we've seen, the lap starts right where the pits are.
09-02-11, 10:11 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
There are two distinct configurations of Nordschliefe like I described in my previous email. Someone was asking if it is the long/full 20.8 km version of the track or the shorter 20.6 km configuration of the track so he gave the accurate answer, it is the 20.6 km "shorter" configuration of the Nordschliefe track.
It has nothing to do with what your "suspicions" are pointing towards.
Last edited by 05RollaXRS; 09-02-11 at 10:17 PM.
09-02-11, 11:03 PM
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09-03-11, 07:49 AM
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Chris is a brilliant writer & driver and was one of the first people to say "stop comparing the GTR to the LFA, that is stupid". He gave the LFA a glorious review in the past so I'm sure he will fap even more to the "Ring" version.
Chris is a straight up writer, this is the guy who called our Ferrari for "cheating" and basically tweaking every car they test.
Chris is a straight up writer, this is the guy who called our Ferrari for "cheating" and basically tweaking every car they test.