Lexus
RC F GT3 Concept
The
World premiere of the new Lexus RC F GT3 concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show
signals Lexus' intent to support GT3 sports car racing in 2015.
Jointly
developed over two years by Lexus International and its subsidiary Techno Craft,
and built by the latter in Japan, the RC F GT3 concept is based on the new RC F
coupe, the most powerful V8 performance car yet developed by Lexus.
The 4705
mm long, 2000 mm wide, 1270 mm high and with a wheelbase of 2730 mm, RC F
GT3 concept is wider and lower that the standard RC F, yet, with the interior
stripped to racing specification, weighs just 1,250 kg. A
modified version of the RC F's V8 engine develops some 540 DIN hp.
The
launch of the RC F GT3 concept marks the start of a long-term commitment to GT3
racing by Lexus. Testing will begin this year, with a view to supporting sports
car racing teams participating in 2015 GT3 racing open to cars in this
category.
