To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Amelia Island event, 8 - 9
March 2019.
Estimate:
$825,000 - $925,000
- Single ownership; 1,615 miles from new
- Accompanied by a factory luggage set
- One of only 50 N�rburgring Package cars
Celebrating a trio of victories at the N�rburgring 24 Hours, Lexus
decided to produce a limited run of LFAs to commemorate this
accomplishment. Aptly named the "N�rburgring Package," these cars
offered a more track-focused attitude, harkening to its racing
roots.
Changes made to the LFA N�rburgring Package were numerous. At first
glance, what stands out are the car's numerous carbon fiber
exterior components. Lexus fitted a revised front splitter, fixed
rear wing, and winglets on the nose, all in carbon fiber. Although
this added to the car's overall downforce and thus reduced its
overall top speed, Lexus engineers compensated for that by coaxing
an additional 10 bhp out of the engine.
That engine was Lexus' spectacular Formula 1-derived 4.8-liter
V-10. Total output for the N�rburgring Package was 562 bhp. The
power was managed through a six-speed auto-clutch manual
transmission and for the N�rburgring Package, shift times were
decreased by 0.15 seconds. Additionally, the standard wheels were
replaced with those of magnesium sourced from BBS, and they sported
more aggressive Bridgestone tires. Finally, the ride height was
reduced by 0.4 in. to improve handling and lower the car's overall
center of gravity.
Of the 500 LFAs built, only 50 were finished with the N�rburgring
package and of those, less than 15 were built as U.S.-specification
models. Customers were allowed to choose between four colors�black,
matte, black, white, and orange�such as the example presented
here.
Finished in Orange, one of the rarer shades applied to the
N�rburgring cars, this LFA also boasts a full black Alcantara
interior with carbon fiber trim and comes fully equipped with
satellite navigation, a Mark Levinson audio system, satellite
radio, and a rearview camera. Furthermore, it is accompanied by
Tumi luggage numbered to match this specific LFA, a very rare
accessory.
One of the most spectacular and anticipated Japanese automobiles of
the 21st century, the LFA was years in the making and exceeded all
expectations upon its long-awaited delivery to clients worldwide.
Adding to the car's performance and visual appeal, the N�rburgring
Package cars are undoubtedly the most desirable of this already
limited-edition supercar. Rarely seen in public or offered for
sale, the opportunity to acquire such a fine example should not be
missed.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.
