2012 GTR smokes the LFA in a drag race

christian370z · 04-14-2011, 06:43 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.

shadoquad · 04-14-2011, 06:50 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, 07:00 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

Zerafian · 04-15-2011, 05:37 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.

Couldnt have said it better myself.

Cmike2780 · 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.

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

Nitrouz · 04-17-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

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

you show me a supermodel and I'll show you a guy who's tired of that bod.

Been there done that. So I'd rather have the LFA.

Jamaica · 04-17-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

you show me a supermodel and I'll show you a guy who's tired of that bod.

Been there done that. So I'd rather have the LFA.

If i married a rich old lady...ill be right there with u

Nitrouz · 04-17-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

If i married a rich old lady...ill be right there with u

If you marry a rich old lady, don't forget your boy here and pass her along. You can take half, I'll just take half of half (1/4)...lol...

Jamaica · 04-17-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

If you marry a rich old lady, don't forget your boy here and pass her along. You can take half, I'll just take half of half (1/4)...lol...

ill drive from cali to pick you up then we drive back to you can meet here...then ill leave her then its yoru turn lol

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