Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Lexus is increasing its focus on motorsport in 2017 with the RC F GT3, aiming to strengthen the performance image of its brand with a growing audience of race enthusiasts worldwide.
The all-new car, now homologated by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, will participate in racing championships in USA and Japan, as well as selected European races.
In Europe, Farnbacher Racing and Emil Frey Racing, the two teams which competed in VLN Endurance series with RC F GT3 prototype vehicles last year, will continue their development work this season, aiming to compete at higher levels in GT3 racing in Europe in the future. On this basis, they will compete in European races in 2017, including selected events in the International GT Open series.
Last year, Lexus became the first Asian carmaker to win a VLN Endurance Championship race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a RC F GT3 prototype claiming overall victory at the VLN9 race on October 8.
Technical Specifications:
• Engine: 5.4-litre V8
• Power: 373+ kW (500+ DIN hp)
• Torque: N/A
• Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox
• Wheels 13x18 ft, 13 x 18 rr - centre-lock 13 x 8in front and rear with centre lock
• Brakes: iron rotors
• Overall Length: 4,845mm
• Overall Width: 2,030mm
• Overall Height: 1270 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,730mm
• Kerb Weight: 1,300kg
Find out more about the Lexus RC F GT3: http://fal.cn/u84e
Experience the brutal elegance of the RC F in virtual reality: http://fal.cn/u8tO
Order a brochure: http://fal.cn/u8tz
Find a Lexus retailer near you: http://fal.cn/u8tn
Book a Lexus test drive: http://fal.cn/u8tc
Subscribe to the Lexus Europe channel and keep up to date with our latest news, models, events and campaigns.
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Lexus_EU
Lexus is increasing its focus on motorsport in 2017 with the RC F GT3, aiming to strengthen the performance image of its brand with a growing audience of race enthusiasts worldwide.
The all-new car, now homologated by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, will participate in racing championships in USA and Japan, as well as selected European races.
In Europe, Farnbacher Racing and Emil Frey Racing, the two teams which competed in VLN Endurance series with RC F GT3 prototype vehicles last year, will continue their development work this season, aiming to compete at higher levels in GT3 racing in Europe in the future. On this basis, they will compete in European races in 2017, including selected events in the International GT Open series.
Last year, Lexus became the first Asian carmaker to win a VLN Endurance Championship race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a RC F GT3 prototype claiming overall victory at the VLN9 race on October 8.
Technical Specifications:
• Engine: 5.4-litre V8
• Power: 373+ kW (500+ DIN hp)
• Torque: N/A
• Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox
• Wheels 13x18 ft, 13 x 18 rr - centre-lock 13 x 8in front and rear with centre lock
• Brakes: iron rotors
• Overall Length: 4,845mm
• Overall Width: 2,030mm
• Overall Height: 1270 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,730mm
• Kerb Weight: 1,300kg
Find out more about the Lexus RC F GT3: http://fal.cn/u84e
Experience the brutal elegance of the RC F in virtual reality: http://fal.cn/u8tO
Order a brochure: http://fal.cn/u8tz
Find a Lexus retailer near you: http://fal.cn/u8tn
Book a Lexus test drive: http://fal.cn/u8tc
Subscribe to the Lexus Europe channel and keep up to date with our latest news, models, events and campaigns.
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Lexus_EU
