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16/03/2010
Lexus LFA To Take On The 'Ring'
Lexus is heading back to the legendary Nürburgring this spring to challenge for glory in the 24 Hours endurance race with its LFA supercar.
It will be the first time the production LFA is seen in full-blooded competition, taking on one of the world’s most challenging circuits in a marathon test of speed, handling and durability.
In two previous outings in the event, development versions of the LFA were raced primarily to help hone performance and handling. This time the LFA will line up as a prime challenger in standard production car guise.
It’s a formidable proposition: with its advanced, lightweight composite construction and 552bhp mid-mounted V10 engine, it will reach 62mph in just 3.7 seconds and race on to a top speed beyond 200mph.
Gazoo Racing will prepare and field the two LFA in the event, which takes place from 13 to 16 May. Led by Toyota master test driver Hiromu Naruse, the team will include four Japanese and three German drivers who between them boast outstanding GT and endurance racing experience.
The SC 430, powered by a 3.4-litre V8 engine, will again contest the GT 500 class, fielded by five teams and piloted by an international line-up of drivers. These include Richard Lyons from Northern Ireland, who will pilot one of the Lexus Team Zent Cerumo cars. A single IS 350 will contest the GT 300 competition.
(PR)
It will be the first time the production LFA is seen in full-blooded competition, taking on one of the world’s most challenging circuits in a marathon test of speed, handling and durability.
In two previous outings in the event, development versions of the LFA were raced primarily to help hone performance and handling. This time the LFA will line up as a prime challenger in standard production car guise.
It’s a formidable proposition: with its advanced, lightweight composite construction and 552bhp mid-mounted V10 engine, it will reach 62mph in just 3.7 seconds and race on to a top speed beyond 200mph.
Gazoo Racing will prepare and field the two LFA in the event, which takes place from 13 to 16 May. Led by Toyota master test driver Hiromu Naruse, the team will include four Japanese and three German drivers who between them boast outstanding GT and endurance racing experience.
The SC 430, powered by a 3.4-litre V8 engine, will again contest the GT 500 class, fielded by five teams and piloted by an international line-up of drivers. These include Richard Lyons from Northern Ireland, who will pilot one of the Lexus Team Zent Cerumo cars. A single IS 350 will contest the GT 300 competition.
(PR)
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