First, a comparison of the specs for each car.
Lexus LFA (retrieved from Autoblog):
- 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that's 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM
- Redline: 9,000 RPM
- Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold
- Six-speed sequential gearbox
- Torsen limited slip differential
- 3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution
- Power-to-weight ratio of 5.8 pounds/hp
- 65 percent of the body is carbon fiber
- 20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear.
- 0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds
- Top speed of 201.94 MPH
- Vehicle layout Front engine, AWD, 4-pass, 2-door coupe
- Engine 3.8L/485-hp/434-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve V-6
- Transmission 6-speed twin-clutch automatic
- Curb weight (dist f/r) 3885 lb (55/45%)
- Wheelbase 109.4 in
- Length x width x height 183.1 x 74.9 x 54.0 in
- 0-60 mph 3.5 sec
- Quarter mile 11.9 sec @ 120.1 mph
- Braking, 60-0 mph 103 ft
- Lateral accel 0.98 g (avg)
- MT figure eight 24.4 sec @ 0.81 g (avg)
Which of these beast-mode monster machines comes out on top? Check out the video to find out.
Links:
Motor Trend - http://motortrend.com
Nissan - http://nissanusa.com
Lexus - http://lexus.com
