2012 GTR smokes the LFA in a drag race

Cmike2780 · 04-14-2011, 05:23 PM

A $375K GT-R should look something like this.

V8

(FIA GT1 Nissan GT-R)

MC · 04-14-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

A $375K GT-R should look something like this.

V8

(FIA GT1 Nissan GT-R)

this one costs around 250K

Jamaica · 04-14-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

this one costs around 250K

is that shitt real?

MC · 04-14-2011, 05:42 PM

yes

its sold to anyone aswell... but its designed for privateer race teams

NISMO

Jamaica · 04-14-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

yes

its sold to anyone aswell... but its designed for privateer race teams

NISMO

you can build a regular GTR to out perform that GTR for that price.

christian370z · 04-14-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

That's pretty much the consensus these days, but I don't think the LF-A would be any more tactile. It's just as packed with technological wizard, if not more. If "feel" is the only thing your after, there are plenty of less expensive sports cars that specifically target that criteria. Lotus for example.

When your talking all out performace, especially when comparing supercars, numbers do matter, along with the badge and prestige that goes with it. Would you choose the Cayman S over an LF-A if the LF-A wasn't any faster?

At the end of the day, it's still Nissan vs. Toyota. Both modern legends in thier own way & showing the world it can hang or demolish the established European Exotics.

Numbers do matter, it is not like there is a huge difference between the two in terms of objective performance figures though. The LF-A was not designed to be the Japanese Veyron, but rather a design and manufacturing study for future technologies. When I talk about feel, it is not just raw communication through steering and the pedals. Of course there will always be faster cars for less money, but that doesn't mean it isn't valuable in its own right.

This is just speculation, but I would hazard to guess that if you drove a LF-A and a GTR back to back, the LF-A would probably leave you with the bigger smile. GTRs are a dime a dozen in Socal, you don't see too many LFAs in comparison and they definitely have more presence on the street.

AllForTheCash · 04-14-2011, 07:47 PM

Wow...

Now say it backwards......Wow....

shadoquad · 04-14-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Numbers do matter, it is not like there is a huge difference between the two in terms of objective performance figures though. The LF-A was not designed to be the Japanese Veyron, but rather a design and manufacturing study for future technologies. When I talk about feel, it is not just raw communication through steering and the pedals. Of course there will always be faster cars for less money, but that doesn't mean it isn't valuable in its own right.

This is just speculation, but I would hazard to guess that if you drove a LF-A and a GTR back to back, the LF-A would probably leave you with the bigger smile. GTRs are a dime a dozen in Socal, you don't see too many LFAs in comparison and they definitely have more presence on the street.

It's all a matter of priorities. The LF-A is exclusive. It definitely has the presence, as it's a richer-than-rich-boy toy.

But the GTR can fight it at the track for a fraction of the cost.

Similar to a Vette taking on a Ferrari. If tuned properly, maybe the Vette pulls the Ferrari at a track, but then when you drive them both into town, everyone ooh's and ah's over the Italian, because Vettes are cheaper and more common.

Jamaica · 04-14-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It's all a matter of priorities. The LF-A is exclusive. It definitely has the presence, as it's a richer-than-rich-boy toy.

But the GTR can fight it at the track for a fraction of the cost.

Similar to a Vette taking on a Ferrari. If tuned properly, maybe the Vette pulls the Ferrari at a track, but then when you drive them both into town, everyone ooh's and ah's over the Italian, because Vettes are cheaper and more common.

I agree

Cmike2780 · 04-14-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Numbers do matter, it is not like there is a huge difference between the two in terms of objective performance figures though. The LF-A was not designed to be the Japanese Veyron, but rather a design and manufacturing study for future technologies. When I talk about feel, it is not just raw communication through steering and the pedals. Of course there will always be faster cars for less money, but that doesn't mean it isn't valuable in its own right.

This is just speculation, but I would hazard to guess that if you drove a LF-A and a GTR back to back, the LF-A would probably leave you with the bigger smile. GTRs are a dime a dozen in Socal, you don't see too many LFAs in comparison and they definitely have more presence on the street.

Trust me, I'd be grinning from ear to ear with either one. It's like choosing which supermodel you'd rather sleep with.

TongMan · 04-14-2011, 08:55 PM

Nice looking and fast cars, but ZR1 is the true sports car. The true connection between man and machine. Not these slam the gas pedal and go crap. Not trying to offend anyone, just stating my opinion.

BLM · 04-15-2011, 12:11 PM

I'm sure everyone knows this already, but Yamaha used their sound engineers (since they make so much sound enquipment and instruments) to perfect the exhaust note. It's not just an unintended by-product of the engine and exhaust design. The specifically made it sound the way it does.

Elvis@Vossen · 04-15-2011, 02:16 PM

LFA sounds amazing, gotta give it up to Lexus!

HKYStormFront · 04-15-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis@Vossen

LFA sounds amazing, gotta give it up to Yamaha!

fixed

280z/300zx · 04-15-2011, 04:07 PM

Hey MC, any news on if the GTR will ever come with a traditional manual tranny? I'd be driving one right now if it weren't for the DSG.

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