The 2010 Nurburgring 24h Race will mark a special occasion for Lexus, as it will be the first edition of the famous race to see the production version-derived LFA racer in action, after the vehicle’s prototype has taken part in the previous two editions of the event.
With Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) top test driver, Hiromu Naruse in charge, the Gazoo Racing team will make it’s fourth appearance at the 24h competition. The driver line-up includes four Japanese and three German pilots, who have impressive endurance and GT racing credentials, including three champions from the Japanese Super GT series. The team is comprised of “mainstream” engineers and technicians from TMC.
“Playing a key role in helping to finalise the development of the LFA before it enters production in December, the gruelling 24h race offers Lexus and Gazoo Racing the unique opportunity to not only foster the peerless quality, durability and reliability by pushing cutting-edge technology to the extremes of mechanical endurance but also to hone the technical skills of the personnel involved in the development of future Lexus and Toyota production vehicles,” stated the press release
The racing version of the LFA supercar is not a totally different animal from the road car, especially in the construction, engine and transmission areas. The racer features specific modifications, such as mandatory safety equipment, a full aerodynamic package (that includes a fixed rear wing) and a larger fuel tank.
“Furthermore, by participating in the 24 Hours Endurance Race Lexus and Toyota aim to showcase their dedication through Gazoo Racing to produce more emotional cars and becoming more attractive and desirable to a wider range of customers,” explained the press release.
With Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) top test driver, Hiromu Naruse in charge, the Gazoo Racing team will make it’s fourth appearance at the 24h competition. The driver line-up includes four Japanese and three German pilots, who have impressive endurance and GT racing credentials, including three champions from the Japanese Super GT series. The team is comprised of “mainstream” engineers and technicians from TMC.
“Playing a key role in helping to finalise the development of the LFA before it enters production in December, the gruelling 24h race offers Lexus and Gazoo Racing the unique opportunity to not only foster the peerless quality, durability and reliability by pushing cutting-edge technology to the extremes of mechanical endurance but also to hone the technical skills of the personnel involved in the development of future Lexus and Toyota production vehicles,” stated the press release
The racing version of the LFA supercar is not a totally different animal from the road car, especially in the construction, engine and transmission areas. The racer features specific modifications, such as mandatory safety equipment, a full aerodynamic package (that includes a fixed rear wing) and a larger fuel tank.
“Furthermore, by participating in the 24 Hours Endurance Race Lexus and Toyota aim to showcase their dedication through Gazoo Racing to produce more emotional cars and becoming more attractive and desirable to a wider range of customers,” explained the press release.