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Lexus LFA And Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Are So Different, Yet So Very Special

Posted on Mar 10, 2021Written by admin

The Lexus LFA and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were two of the finest supercars launched in the 2000s and 2010s respectively, but which is quicker?

To find out, Lovecars recently lined up the duo for a drag race. Only it was no regular SLR McLaren that was featured, but a 722 S Roadster.

First, the figures. Driving the LFA is a screaming 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 producing 553 hp at 8,700 rpm and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque at 6,800 rpm. Coupled to this engine is a six-speed semi-automatic transmission powering the rear wheels. By today’s standards, the LFA may seem underpowered but it remains one of the best-sounding production cars ever created.

Watch Also: Lexus LFA Is Still An Amazing Supercar 10 Years Later

By comparison, the 722 S Roadster features a modified version of the SLR McLaren’s 5.4-liter supercharged V8, tweaked to deliver 641 hp at 6,500 rpm and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm.

The added grunt of the Merc helps it sprint out to an early lead over the LFA and Tiff Needell, who is behind the wheel of the Lexus, is unable to catch up and close the distance. The same result was mimicked in the second race.

While supercars like the Lexus LFA and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster place an emphasis on performance, they are about more than just insane straight-line acceleration. The LFA, for example, is a precision tool perfectly suited to racetracks and flowing mountain roads while the SLR is a seasoned grand tourer that can crush continents. So, which would you rather own?

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Mercedes SLR McLaren Vs. McLaren 540C In Battle Of The Generations

Posted on Nov 27, 2020Written by admin

There’s about a decade separating the Mercedes SLR McLaren and the McLaren 540C, but pitting them against each other still makes for an exciting race.

Looking at the spec sheets, it seems that, in terms of power, the balance definitely tilts in favor of the SLR. Its supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine produces 626 PS (617 HP / 460 kW) and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque and is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. That’s good enough to rocket it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds and up to a 335 km/h (208 mph) top speed.

Watch Also: Can A Mercedes SLR Keep Up With An Aston DBS Superleggera And Ferrari GTC4Lusso?

The 540C, on the other hand, has a smaller twin-turbo V8. The 3.8-liter unit produces 540 PS (532 HP / 397 kW), hence the name, and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. It is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a configuration that helps it sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds and max out at 320 km/h (199 mph).

Tipping the scales at almost 1,500 kg (3,295 lbs), the 540C is around 300 kg (660 lbs) lighter than the SLR and boasts a slightly better power-to-weight ratio.

In this series of tests, the two were subjected to a couple of quarter-mile drag races from a standing start, and to another from a 60 mph (96 km/h) rolling start, before concluding with a 0-100-0 race. So, does the entry-level McLaren have what it takes to beat the SRL?

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