Nurburgring 24 hours race: Lexus LFA Code X practice laps
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heck yeah! had to take this to the front page...
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hi all that is not the RCF but the new RC200t Turbo that's why sounds a bit blant.As far as the LFA is concerned I think Code X is using a 5.3L V8 hybrid configuration.
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The Code X wheelbase is longer than the SP8 class 4.8 Liter V10 LFA. Therefore, it is more smooth in turns and less "twitchy" and eager to change direction and oversteer. Code X competes in the SP9 class.
Unrestricted, it must be somewhere in the ~ 630 HP range assuming it can at least make the same HP/Liter as the 4.8 Liter V10.
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Itd probably be closer to 700hp with the race fuel, exhaust etc. before restrictors cut it back. The 4.8L engine is a little underrated and detuned for the street as well. I think the Code X will be faster this year with more experience and work on it. Hopefully top-10! Btw, its entered in this weekend's VLN race.
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It has air restrictors on it because of regulations so it is limited to 500 PS and is over 3300 lbs. This is the same as the 4.8 Liter V10, but it makes more midrange torque and is less high strung. Although, it blows past GT3 Cup cars in acceleration despite having similar horsepower on paper and being heavier.
The Code X wheelbase is longer than the SP8 class 4.8 Liter V10 LFA. Therefore, it is more smooth in turns and less "twitchy" and eager to change direction and oversteer. Code X competes in the SP9 class.
Unrestricted, it must be somewhere in the ~ 630 HP range assuming it can at least make the same HP/Liter as the 4.8 Liter V10.
The Code X wheelbase is longer than the SP8 class 4.8 Liter V10 LFA. Therefore, it is more smooth in turns and less "twitchy" and eager to change direction and oversteer. Code X competes in the SP9 class.
Unrestricted, it must be somewhere in the ~ 630 HP range assuming it can at least make the same HP/Liter as the 4.8 Liter V10.
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Itd probably be closer to 700hp with the race fuel, exhaust etc. before restrictors cut it back. The 4.8L engine is a little underrated and detuned for the street as well. I think the Code X will be faster this year with more experience and work on it. Hopefully top-10! Btw, its entered in this weekend's VLN race.
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hmm... i can only imagine how hard it is to tune this car... probably harder than your average sports car... Is there any modded LF-A's? I'm sure this car can handle a lot... What really makes me think is why didnt they make it a much more potent car... I know the car is perfect due to the balance in power and weight and feel but i suspected they could have done more too it...
The engine was built on principles of forged and lightweight components (lighter and smaller than the 2GR-FSE V6) and highest revs possible so the internals might be too light and the engine bay is very small with limited space so no space really to put any FI components on it.
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