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.
4705 mm long, 2000 mm wide, 1270 mm high and
with a wheelbase of 2730 mm, the 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.