2013 Lightning Lap – LL1 Class – CAR and DRIVER

Once again we assemble the newest, hottest vehicles on the market and subject them to a reference lap on the fearsome Virginia International Raceway. On this episode of Car and Driver: Tested we review the LL1 class for the 2013 Lightning Lap. The LL1 class includes cars up to 999. Subscribe! bit.ly Historical results here: bit.ly Recommended Playlists: Comparison Tests: bit.ly Car and Driver Tested: bit.ly Driven: bit.ly Supercars: bit.ly CAR: Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG LOCATION: Southern California MAG EDITORS: Csaba Csere Connect To Car and Driver: Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Hosted by the editors of Car and Driver magazine, this show puts the audience into the action on new-car reviews, comparison tests, auto-show coverage, and more. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events around the world, and check out the latest in-vehicle technology like massaging seats and night-vision systems. Viewers will also have the opportunity to write in and extend the conversation. Each week, the Car and Driver YouTube Channel will launch episodes of Car and Driver: Abroad, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic and How’d They Do That, and Road & Track Presents.

25 thoughts on “2013 Lightning Lap – LL1 Class – CAR and DRIVER

  1. nope the BRZ/FR-S was only 1sec slower than a 370hp dodge charger on a 4.1mile track!! and it did it on Prius tires now that is what i call impressive

  2. I agree mostly, but some people would argue that the extra power will upset the dynamics, suspension and the like, they say it doesn’t fit the car.

  3. I would like to see more videos like these to where they have an in-depth look into a cars’ performance stats. Very well done C/D!

  4. What do ya mean – You expected it to be even faster? or how - Looks pretty fast to me.

  5. Subaru and toyota are on the ball when it comes to the BRZ/FRS cars ! But I feel it needs 3 big upgrades to be on top. BETTER TIRES, BETTER BRAKES, A FREAKIN TURBO !

  6. Quite true. But, you know as well as I do that Tobaru will be adding a turbo in short order. I imagine that that will also be mated to some fairly decent rubber and anchors. The car is just sooooo sweet that I imagine that the aftermarket industry is having wet dreams at having something so bare just handed to them. 240-260 horses, 255/35/18′s, upgraded stoppies and suspenders and it would be a poor man’s Caymen. Cheers.

  7. What I would like to know is this…….what was your typical reduction of time per vehicle on your 2nd day of dialing in vs. day 1? Did you shave off a couple of seconds or not even that much?
    Trying to get a better idea as to how the Focus ST would have compared.

  8. Wow the genesis killed its class. I was surprised it still had a lap time close to the 335i even with its horrible brakes. I wonder how fast will it be with good brakes?

  9. Hey guys the videos look good and I can’t wait to see how it will develop over time but a little tip though, You should really stop with that extremely long and extremely annoying introduction before every video. 

  10. A small turbo. The BRZ/FR-S has a surprisingly cramped engine compartment. An inline-4 would have more room to work with, if the engine bay was just a bit longer That said, it has been done, by specialists who know what they are doing and making most of the needed parts themselves.

  11. It’s about the same Wt/Pwr ratio as a V6 Mustang of Camaro. But the Mustang a Camaro are overall faster cars despite being heavier. The BRZ/FR-S needs about 240-250hp to really come aline. Low power and slippery tires aren’t doing it for me.

  12. ummm yea if they had a problem with brake fade then a turbo would the worst thing to do to it

  13. crushed the key ? ok, so we can trust your profesionalism. no second key? anyway, great shoots.

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