LFA Dynoed

[fbrdphreak]

not for the price point it's not.. that's the issue .. 500+ HP can be had for under 40k now..

I'm sorry, what new car has 500HP for <$40K? GT500 is closer to $50K.

 

[Kirby]

Not a fan.

 

[EightySix Four]

I did and said no such thing! Read my post at the top of this page, it doesn't say stang or cobra anywhere. I just said Id love to run into one. Whether I waste it at a light or a roll doesn't make it any less of the car that it is or devalue it in any way.

I'm not selling anything, I'm just hoping I run into one and he tries. Nothing is more rewarding than laying waste to a big bad exotic that costs 10x more than your car, doesn't matter what you drive!

Tell me you wouldn't get excited if your Sky had 600 HP and you saw Lamborghini in your mirror aggressively trying to catch up and get next to you

Yes, I would be excited, but every single time someone mentioned an exotic vehicle I wouldn't respond with "zomg I beat a lamborghini once, I hope this thing comes and races too!" I also still would fail to understand the argument that my Sky is better than the Lamborghini, because I would prefer to be in the Lambo and losing

 

[Pariah]

I'm sorry, what new car has 500HP for <$40K? GT500 is closer to $50K.

If the dyno this thread was started with is to be believed, the LFA is conservatively producing 600HP, not just 500+. I'd like to know too where you can buy a new car off the lot that puts 515HP to the ground for under $40k.

 

[exdeath]

It would be better, in drag racing and top speed. Doesn't mean anything else and doesn't mean you don't want a Lambo.

Personally Id rather be in the Lambo, and winning. Id be upset if I had to leave the Lambo at home and had to drive the Cobra just to keep people from bending me over

 

[exdeath]

LFA is for people who want others to know that Ferraris and Lambos are too common and below them, but they can't get a Veyron

 

[EightySix Four]

LFA is for people who want others to know that Ferraris and Lambos are too common and below them, but they can't get a Veyron

Or because driving it doesn't cost as much as a large house... have you seen how much a tire change costs? Even the Saudi's are ditching them.

It would be better, in drag racing and top speed. Doesn't mean anything else and doesn't mean you don't want a Lambo.

Personally Id rather be in the Lambo, and winning. Id be upset if I had to leave the Lambo at home and had to drive the Cobra just to keep people from bending me over

There is the difference between us:
I'd still take the Lambo out. Even if I knew there was 50 Cobras out there looking to embarass me.

 

[exdeath]

Or because driving it doesn't cost as much as a large house... have you seen how much a tire change costs? Even the Saudi's are ditching them.

Even money no object there are only so many made. Cars like the LFA fill the niche for people thay didn't get their back order in on time, another limited addition Rolex basically.

Its just much harder to swallow a half million dollar Toyota than it would be a Lamborghini, Rolls, Maybach, etc

 

[EightySix Four]

Its just much harder to swallow a half million dollar Toyota than it would be a Lamborghini, Rolls, Maybach, etc

Yeah, I don't understand that either. It's like hating a Ford GT because it's a Ford and shares the name with the Focus. I mean I understand there's a high level of brand snobbery, but not from you guys... right?

 

[Throckmorton]

I can beat the LFA AND exdeath's Cobra with my Jeep... off road

 

[Silex]

9k RPM, like a Honda S2000

 

[EightySix Four]

9k RPM, like a Honda S2000

Yeah, except it makes more torque at the start of the pull than the S2k does at peak

 

[exdeath]

Yeah, I don't understand that either. It's like hating a Ford GT because it's a Ford and shares the name with the Focus. I mean I understand there's a high level of brand snobbery, but not from you guys... right?

Ford GT isn't $400,000. A Lamborghini isnt even $400,000. The engine in a Ford GT and Lamborghini can't be found in a Rav 4 (yes I'm exaggerating, only slightly)

 

[ponyo]

Ford GT isn't $400,000. A Lamborghini isnt even $400,000.

You haven't shopped Lambo lately. Brand new Lamborghini Murcielago will run you over $400k. I know because my cousin wants one and is looking to buy one in the fall. Murcielago prices took a big jump with the slight design change in 2007.

Ford GT is low $100k. Same as always.

 

[Pariah]

Or because driving it doesn't cost as much as a large house... have you seen how much a tire change costs? Even the Saudi's are ditching them.



There is the difference between us:
I'd still take the Lambo out. Even if I knew there was 50 Cobras out there looking to embarass me.

I agree. Not everyone is Vin Diesel, living their life 1/4 mile at a time. I wouldn't care if some guy down the street in a hopped up Honda Civic to beat me, I'd still drive the Lambo.

That's how it is in the US. I know someone who is one of those upper class wanna be snob types who doesn't care about the merits of a car, just the name. She was bitter and pissed off that our Avalon was better than her Lexus in every way, but instead of just trading her car for an Avalon she HAD to have that Lexus emblem. She tried to talk us into getting a Neon or something instead, god was she bitter when we got the Avalon. More horsepower, roomier interior, more doodads, quieter, everything. And she couldn't have one, only because of the self imposed exile from "oh ma gawd... a... common Toyota.." and chose to be a sour bitter old fart in her shitty Lexus.

Its just much harder to swallow a half million dollar Toyota than it would be a Lamborghini, Rolls, Maybach, etc

Same person. Make up your mind. Either the badge matters or it doesn't.

 

[EightySix Four]

Ford GT isn't $400,000. A Lamborghini isnt even $400,000. The engine in a Ford GT and Lamborghini can't be found in a Rav 4 (yes I'm exaggerating, only slightly)

Now you're being silly and you know it. The Ford GT motor and F150 Triton V8 have more in common than the 1LR-GUE with anything else Lexus/Toyota has. The thing was built by Yamaha...

 

[Pariah]

The engine in a Ford GT and Lamborghini can't be found in a Rav 4 (yes I'm exaggerating, only slightly)

No, they can't, but Toyota didn't pull the engine out of a pickup truck like Ford did. And no, that isn't an exaggeration.

 

[Silex]

Yeah, except it makes more torque at the start of the pull than the S2k does at peak

Had to go and ruin my fantasy that a car that cost 1/30th the amount could have some relation to the supercar.

 

[exdeath]

I never knew F150s had 4 cams, 32 valves, dry sump oil system, all aluminum engine, and a supercharger. In fact I didn't know there were any other aluminum 5.4 blocks other than the GT until the '11 GT500.

 

[CVSiN]

I'm sorry, what new car has 500HP for <$40K? GT500 is closer to $50K.

who said anything about it having to be "new" or "stock"..

There are a crapload of cars out there that can be bought new and be turned or have bolt ons that would still put it over HP that this thing turns out and all less than 40k if you know how to shop.

for Example..

2011 5.0 stang can be had for 33k out the door. add a KB and a tune and boom instant 500+ hp

ST Motorsports 2011 Mustang 5.0, automatic, with the 2.8 Liquid cooled Kenne Bell supercharger. BFG drag radials, aftermarket wheels, roll bar and required safety equipment, everything else stock! Car runs a 10.664 @ 133.62 MPH with 11 psi of boost.

hate to bring the damn stang back into it but there it is..
just over 40K total for a brand new 600HP RW at 10.6 @133.. and thats not even the cobra =P

Im sure similar results could be achieved with the SS Camaro but since it has less HP and costs a bit more will put it over the 40k number by quite a bit.

then again you got used Termis a mint one can be had for about 25k.. add a bigger whipple an exhaust and a tune instant 625+ hp to the rear wheels..

Even a used Z or a G.. 15-20k.. add TT and stroke the engine.. 550+

HP is very easy to get these days dirt cheap.. all it takes is forced induction on pretty much anything.

 

[exdeath]

All in all if you have the nerve to ask $400,000 for a car, especially if you are trying to make your first entry into the segment, you better beat them in everything. Saying "we have better seats than Lamborghini" does not excuse having 100 hp less, etc.

Comparing this car to a Mustang is retarded. Compare it to Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Aston Martins that are all better in many areas, and still half the p price.

But we've already established this car isn't about performance or competing with other cars, its about being able to say you bought a $400,000 car in addition to the cheaper better cars you are already on the waiting list for.

Then again if the performance and engine power of this car isn't whats important, why is this thread made about a dyno run and horsepower? :awe:

 

[ponyo]

Buyers care less about absolute performance than they do about exclusivity. Lexus badge does hurt the car. Lexus is viewed more bang for buck semi/luxury brand.

 

[CVSiN]

All in all if you have the nerve to ask $400,000 for a car, especially if you are trying to make your first entry into the segment, you better beat them in everything. Saying "we have better seats than Lamborghini" does not excuse having 100 hp less, etc.

Comparing this car to a Mustang is retarded. Compare it to Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Aston Martins that are all better in many areas, and still half the p price.

But we've already established this car isn't about performance or competing with other cars, its about being able to say you bought a $400,000 car in addition to the cheaper better cars you are already on the waiting list for.

bah I put it in the same category as Veyron.. complete and total waste of epic amounts of cash..

bet this still costs WAY less.. and makes about the same RWHP after the tune bolt on job.. and its every bit in the same class if you ask me..
Anderson R8 Racing package

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/2010-audi-r8-v10-racing-edition-by-anderson-germany-ar99492.html

 

[Pariah]

I never knew F150s had 4 cams, 32 valves, dry sump oil system, all aluminum engine, and a supercharger. In fact I didn't know there were any other aluminum 5.4 blocks other than the GT until the '11 GT500.

Yup, absolutely nothing in common. Now that you've cleared that up undeniably, tell us what the LFA 1LR-GUE and whichever Rav-4 engine you care to choose have in common.

 

[skyking]

All in all if you have the nerve to ask $400,000 for a car, especially if you are trying to make your first entry into the segment, you better beat them in everything. Saying "we have better seats than Lamborghini" does not excuse having 100 hp less, etc.

Comparing this car to a Mustang is retarded. Compare it to Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Aston Martins that are all better in many areas, and still half the p price.

But we've already established this car isn't about performance or competing with other cars, its about being able to say you bought a $400,000 car in addition to the cheaper better cars you are already on the waiting list for.

Then again if the performance and engine power of this car isn't whats important, why is this thread made about a dyno run and horsepower? :awe:

I think it was more about a dyno run and the music of a v10, at least that was how it started anyway.
It is a very nice sound. Worth 400K? no.