Report: Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition laps Nordschleife in 7:14

We previously have an official video of the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a blistering 7:22.85. While that was as official as it gets, a new report comes via Twitter saying that the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition has topped its previous lap time, returning a quick 7:14.

The news comes via Twitter accounts of Chris Harris and Lexus Europe. Lexus driver Akira Iida posted a 7:14 lap time around the Nordschleife.

So where does that put the LFA Nurburgring Edition now? Let’s take a look:

• Radical SR8 LM: 6:48 (Aug. 2009).
• Radical SR8: 6:55 (Sept. 2005).
• Gumpert Apollo Speed: 7:11.5 (Aug. 2009).
• Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition: 7:14 (Sep. 2011).
• Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 7:18 (Apr. 2010).
• 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 7:19.63 (Jun. 2011).
• Dodge Viper ACR: 7:22.1 (Aug. 2008).
• 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: 7:22.68 (Jun. 2011).
• Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition: 7:22.85 (Jun. 2011).
• Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 7:24 (Nov. 2010).
• 2012 Nissan GT-R: 7:24.22 (Oct. 2010).
• Maserati MC12: 7:24.3 (Aug. 2008).
• Pagani Zonda F Clubsport: 7:24.44 (Aug. 2008).
• Ferrari Enzo: 7:25.7 (Aug. 2008).
• Ferrari 458 Italia: 7:32.02 (Nov. 2010).
• Koenigsegg CCX: 7:33.6 (Aug. 2008).
• Koenigsegg CCR: 7:34 (Oct. 2005).
• Lexus LFA: 7:38 (Sept. 2010).

– By: Omar Rana

Source: LexusEnthusiast