Thanks to power and handling upgrades, Lexus is ready for
the ‘Ring!
In celebration of the LFA entered in the 24 Hours at Nürburgring race in May, Lexus has launched a new performance package designed for customers interested in “tracking” their car or just old-fashioned bragging rights. The new Nürburgring package provides additional aerodynamic features and technical upgrades, resulting in increased downforce and improved handling without compromising the LFA’s driving character. Handling modifications include sports tuning of the suspension and mesh-type wheels shod with dedicated maximum traction tires.
Greater downforce, essential to peak track performance, has been gained through the addition of a larger front spoiler, side fin-type spoilers and a new fixed rear wing. Maximum power from the mid-front-mounted 4.8-litre V10 engine has been increased by 10 to more than 562 horsepower. Gearshifts in the six-speed sequential transmission have been cut to just 0.15 seconds. Thanks to these changes, 0 to 62 mph acceleration takes 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 202 is maintained in spite of the extra drag created by the new aerodynamic components.
Just 50 Nurburgring LFAs will be built within the car’s strictly limited global production run of 500 Supercars. Customers will be able to take advantage of individual driving instruction on the legendary Nordschleife circuit from the Nürburgring’s chief instructors. They will also receive a one-year driving pass to the track.
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