Vs Motor Trend - Comparison: 2012 Lexus LFA vs 2010 Nissan GT-R

[mclarenftw]

Oh pa-lease, how can you even compare the looks of these cars ? I mean, the GT-R looks like a freaking boulder in contrast with the svelte supercar shape of the LF-A ! Not to mention it weights a quarter of a ton more, and it's ugly like a pig Ok, so the LF-A isn't exactly beautifull either, but it has that scalpel-like look to it, and I can only imagine how you would react if you saw one in the rear view mirror: that thing is SCARY, almost devilish looking. And then as it passes by you will hear the similarly creepy noise it makes, you will see that huge rear spoiler rising up as the car accelerates to the horizon, and you'll say: what A CAR ! I don't think any of you would react in the same manner if passed by a 'zilla; that car just has no drama to it.

 

[Nicks]

Oh pa-lease, how can you even compare the looks of these cars ? I mean, the GT-R looks like a freaking boulder in contrast with the svelte supercar shape of the LF-A ! Not to mention it weights a quarter of a ton more, and it's ugly like a pig Ok, so the LF-A isn't exactly beautifull either, but it has that scalpel-like look to it, and I can only imagine how you would react if you saw one in the rear view mirror: that thing is SCARY, almost devilish looking. And then as it passes by you will hear the similarly creepy noise it makes, you will see that huge rear spoiler rising up as the car accelerates to the horizon, and you'll say: what A CAR ! I don't think any of you would react in the same manner if passed by a 'zilla; that car just has no drama to it.

I would react like that, because i know what LF-A is capable of. Otherwise i'd just confuse it with exterior-tuned Celica

 

[mclarenftw]

OMG, only 430 bhp at the wheels ?? So it makes about 50 bhp less than it's supposed too ? At least it sounds like it has many ponies lol.

YouTube - First Test For Lexus LFA - car.7veo.com

 

[bum-man]

Eh? 450 hp at the wheels is about right when you consider drivetrain loses. Manufacturers rate engine power at the crank...

 

[mclarenftw]

But, but, the old lamborgini gallardo makes 460 bhp on the dyno...and it has 50 bhp less. also, the lp560 which has a similar power makes around 490...so how come this lf-a only makes 430 ??

YouTube - Lambo Gallardo Dyno Run

YouTube - Lp560 stock dyno

 

[Guibo]

But, but, the old lamborgini gallardo makes 460 bhp on the dyno...and it has 50 bhp less. also, the lp560 which has a similar power makes around 490...so how come this lf-a only makes 430 ??

YouTube - Lambo Gallardo Dyno Run

YouTube - Lp560 stock dyno

It's been rumored on various forums (and alluded to in some of those YouTube comments) that the Gallardos are underrated and could be making closer to 600 crank hp.
Some dynos can read 10% higher than others, depending on the load parameters they apply. There is also the SAE correction factor to consider; some cars will be more aggressive in how much they dial back power compared to others, so applying the same correction standard may distort their relative power readings.
This article goes into some detail about how even the same dynos can report different readings for the same car:
Is Your Dyno Lying? - Tech Stuff - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

 

[mayham85]

non of them. they are ugly cars. they can be good, they will have good engineering. but they dont have a history and legend. thats why i will always prefer an italian or german legends instead of these.