The Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package has posted the fastest lap of the Nurburgring ever recorded for a production car.
The LFA, with the Nurburgring package of aerodynamic and handling tweaks, posted a time of 7:14:64 at the hands of professional racing driver Akira Iida.
Iida completed the lap on the 31st August, commenting, "We are delighted with this achievement. Our on-going development of the LFA and our recent outings at the Nürburgring 24 Hour race have enabled us to continue to tune the vehicle. The result with the LFA Nürburgring Package shows the car's ultimate performance and agility. This is a first activity of its type for Lexus and the constant effort of the team has brought this fantastic result."
The Lexus LFA Nurburgring is powered by a 4.8-litre V8 producing 562bhp and getting the car from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds. It features a carbon-reinforced plastic front spoiler and rear wings, and track-tuned suspension.
Only 50 LFA Nurburgrings will be sold out of the 500 car LFA production run.
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