Following are the performance specs released by the manuactures for both cars:

Lexus LFA / MB SLS AMG

Power Rating: 552 HP / 563 HP
Torque Rating: 354 lb-ft / 430 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,263 lbs / 3,571 lbs
Engine Type: 4.8L V10 / 6.3L V8
Engine Placement: Front-mid / Front-mid
Drive Type: RWD / RWD
0 – 60 Acceleration: 3.6 sec / 3.7 sec
Top Speed: 202 mph / 197 mph
Price: ~ $375,000 US / ~250,000 US

As you can see, these two cars match up pretty well on all aspects, including mechanical setup, performance and weight (The SLS is heavier by ~300 lbs). The only difference seems to be AMG prefers the high displacement, high torque V8 but Lexus went with the small displacement, high revving (redline at 9000 rpm) V10.

If that’s not enough to convince you that this is the match-up made in heaven, how about this: The MB SLS AMG is the first car ever developed solely from the ground up by MB’s performance department – AMG. The Lexus LF-A on the other hand is the first supercar from Toyota and many would argue that it is the first true exotic from any Japanese automakers. With that in mind when both cars go on sale in 2010 (or 2011…) we can expect to read all about their head-to-head comparison from all the major automotive publications. So…

Let the hype begin!

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

ffpower says: The SLS AMG just look more beautiful each time I stare at it, it’s one of those cars you have to open yours eyes and mind to appreciate what the designers are trying to accomplish. The future comparisons between it and the Lexus LF-A should be some excellent reads.

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster

ffpower says: Not the biggest of the Lamborghini Reventon but this roadster version is simply sex on wheels.

BMW Vision Dynamics Concept

ffpower says: BMW deserves an “A” for promoting fuel efficient sports cars but gets a “F” for taking other manufacturer’s idea and make it look like they are the original…

Ferrari 458 Italia

ffpower says: The F430 replacement is cleaner than its predecessor, however, it is also not as exciting to look at… But I am sure it’ll drive like a Ferrari, as always.

Maserati GranCabrio

ffpower says: The sexy Maserati just got sexier…

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Following are the rumored performance specs for both cars:

Lexus LF-A

Power rating: 550+ HP
Torque rating: 369 lb-ft
Engine type: 4.8L V10
Engine placement: Front/mid-mount
Drive type: RWD
0 – 60 acceleration: ~ 3.5 seconds
Top Speed: 210+ mph
Price: ~ $250,000 US

MB SLS AMG

Power rating: 563 HP
Torque rating: 480 lb-ft
Engine type: 6.3L V8
Engine placement: Front/mid-mount
Drive type: RWD
0 – 60 acceleration: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 197 mph
Price: ~ $250,000 US

As you can see, these two cars match up pretty well on all aspects, including mechanical setup, performance and even down to pricing. The only difference seems to be AMG prefers the high displacement, high torque V8 but Lexus went with the small displacement, high revving (Max engine speed is nearly 9000 rpm) V10.

If that’s not enough to convince you that this is the match-up made in heaven, how about this: The MB SLS AMG is the first car ever developed solely from the ground up by MB’s performance department – AMG. The Lexus LF-A on the other hand is the first supercar from Toyota and many would argue that it is the first true exotic from any Japanese automakers. With that in mind when both cars go on sale in 2010 we can expect to read all about their head-to-head comparison from all the major automotive publications. So…

Let the hype begin!

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