2009 Lexus LF-A Nürburgring
Ahead of the production debut, Lexus have prepared two of their upcoming supercar for the upcoming Nürburgring 24-Hour race. Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s Executive Vice President will be driving a stint in one of the cars.
In preparation for the event, the first LF-A racecar was tested at the Nürburgring 4-Hour race in April 2009. The sole car won its VLN1 class.
At the 24-Hour race, two teams known as Team Gazoo I and Team Gazoo II have nearly identical cars, weighing in at 1400 kg and powered by a 4805cc V10. Joining them is Team Gazoo III in a specially prepared Lexus IS-F.
Story by Supercars.net
In Detail
type | Racing Car |
released at | 2009 4 Hours of Nürburgring |
engine | V10 |
position | Front-Mid, Longitudinal |
displacement | 4805 cc / 293.22 in³ |
power | 372.9 kw / 500 bhp |
specific output | 104.06 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | 357.14 bhp per tonne |
body / frame | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Body |
front tires | Bridgestone 305/30R20 |
rear tires | Bridgestone 305/30R20 |
curb weight | 1400 kg / 3087 lbs |
length | 4530 mm / 178.3 in |
width | 1880 mm / 74.0 in |
height | 1220 mm / 48.0 in |
transmission | Paddle shift style sequential MT |