[Scans]: AutoZeitung: Lexus LFA vs Mercedes SLS AMG (October 2010)

As remembered, this was the comparison AutoZeitung did last year.



Here are the scans for the article (thanks to Germancarforums.com)



Footnotes (translated):



This early LFA prototype did not have launch control system so it was very difficult for them to get the best launch. SLS AMG using launch control was very consistent every single time.



Lexus LFA:



0 - 60 mph: 3.9 secs (without launch control system)

0 - 125 mph: 11.4 secs

Braking (cold/hot): 33.5 m/32.3 m

Contidrom long lap time (3800 m): 1:35,66 min



SLS AMG:



0 - 60 mph: 3.8 secs (using launch control system)

0 - 125 mph: 11.4 secs

Braking (cold/hot): 33.4 m/33.4 m

Contidrom long lap time (3800 m): 1:37,50 min



'Am Bremspunkt vor der Spitzkehre erreicht das Duett Geschwindigkeiten von 204 bis 208 km/h.

English: 'At the braking point before the hairpin, the duet reached speeds of 204-208 km / h.



Hier sind stabile Bremsen gefragt, whrend es im Highspeed Sektor auf eine gute Balance ankommt.

English: Here stable brakes are required, while in the high-speed sector to a good balance matters.



Im Dynamik Sektor zhlen Agilitt und spontane Reaktionen.

English: In the dynamic sector include agility and spontaneous reactions. "



Die Zwischenergebnisse wurden in diesen drei Sektoren gemessen:

English: The interim results were measured in these three sectors:





Conclusion:





'Der LFA dominiert ihn (Mercedes SLS AMG) in der Art eines przisen Formel-Renners'.



English: 'The LFA, it dominates (AMG Mercedes SLS) in the way of a precise formula-racer'