On August 31st 2011, Lexus undertook a performance check
with the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package, a two-seater supercar, at the Nürburgring (Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany).
Scheduled for production in 2012, the LFA Nürburgring Package has been optimized to deliver higher
performance on the track, with a number of modifications made to the standard
LFA. The LFA Nürburgring package is included in the limited 500 production run
of the LFA.
The Nürburgring package includes a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) front spoilerand fixed rear
wing to enhance aerodynamic performance. The LFA Nürburgring Package also comes with track tuned
suspension and custom wheels to improve maneuverability and stability. Compared
to the standard LFA’s output of 412 kW (560 PS), the output of the LFA
Nürburgring package has been raised to 420 kW (571 PS).
On the Nürburgring Nordschliefe (North Loop), where the LFA was extensively
developed, professional race driver and LFA test driver, Akira Iida recorded a lap time of just 7:14.64. The
tires used during the performance evaluation were Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires which are the
standard road legal specification for this LFA.
Dr.
Schmidt , the COO of the Nürburgring Automotive GmbH stated “For us, it is
always very special when a car is developed to meet the needs of the
Nürburgring-Nordschleife. It shows us that the Nordschleife still is of
particular importance for the automotive industry and that it still radiates a
tremendous fascination. Lexus met the challenge Nordschleife by developing the
Lexus LFA Nürburgring package. The lap time driven demonstrates impressively
that Lexus have done an excellent job in matching the challenges of the track
with the needs of an exclusive sports car. This is an outstanding result for
Lexus and a reassurance of the excellent work done. We are very delighted by
this”.
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