CarandDriver:World Exclusive! 2012 LFA Tested
04-05-2010, 08:03 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Steponme,Apr 4 2010, 02:41 PM
^ Sweet vid! Seeing one in person was a different experience. It looked very impressive in person, but I do think Toyota should've made a more elegant design.
04-05-2010, 11:24 AM
#33
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why are people focusing on 0-60? that is about the most worthless stat collected these days. I haven't been a huge proponent of this car, but 0-60 times and drag racing speeds and times are not very interesting for a car like this. I'm waiting for the 'Ring time. I expect it to be impressive.
Also, the 959 was not the fastest car of it's time. The F40 was faster. 0-60 times are so dumb...obviously the F40 was traction limited. As speeds climbed it ran away from the 959 easily. it was also tested to be multiple seconds faster on even small tracks.
AWD will always give a large advantage in 0-60 scampers as long as HP isn't very high (<1500+ HP). At high HP levels you will need massive downforce and huge sticky tires regardless of the drivetrain and having the weight of AWD becomes more of a detriment then a help.
So to sum it up, car is awesome, price and styling are a bit off, the way you have to buy it is R-E-T-A-R-D-E-D!
Also, the 959 was not the fastest car of it's time. The F40 was faster. 0-60 times are so dumb...obviously the F40 was traction limited. As speeds climbed it ran away from the 959 easily. it was also tested to be multiple seconds faster on even small tracks.
AWD will always give a large advantage in 0-60 scampers as long as HP isn't very high (<1500+ HP). At high HP levels you will need massive downforce and huge sticky tires regardless of the drivetrain and having the weight of AWD becomes more of a detriment then a help.
So to sum it up, car is awesome, price and styling are a bit off, the way you have to buy it is R-E-T-A-R-D-E-D!
04-08-2010, 04:38 PM
#34
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they're driving the CFP1-a LFA. how you can tell it doesn't have the gurney flap on the upper rear taillights.
the P1-b will have these...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40KfPxqL0_I [/media]&feature=popt02us15
the P1-b will have these...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40KfPxqL0_I [/media]&feature=popt02us15
04-12-2010, 02:45 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by tantheman,Mar 30 2010, 10:12 AM
Hopefully a V10 shootout with the Gallardo, R8 and just for kicks the Carrera GT and lets see what happens.
Also take a look at that key! Sexy.
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