Lexus LF-A will once again race the Nurburgring 24-hour

Presse release

Lexus announces plans for its premium two-seater sports car currently under development, the Lexus LF-A, to again compete in the 37th Nürburgring 24-hour Endurance Race, to be held May 23- 24 in Germany (Rhineland).

Following-on from its participation in 2008, the aim of entering the Lexus LF-A in the grueling Nürburgring 24-hour Endurance Race, is for engineers to obtain technological feedback for the sake of future mass-production of vehicles, as part of their ongoing developmental efforts. TMC also intends to use the racing event as an opportunity to develop human resources, especially by employing young mechanics as support staff.

The vehicle competing in the race, a prototype LF-A currently being developed with an eye on commercialisation, includes safety equipment for the race (roll cage, fuel tank, etc.), as well as a spoiler and other aerodynamic features. The development team has enhanced the vehicle’s performance this year by fine-tuning it in line with the racetrack, while specifications for the engine, powertrain, and frame remain largely unchanged.

The two car team line-up includes drivers such as Armin Hahne, Jochen Krumbach and
Andre Lotterer.

The Lexus brand is active in motor sport mainly in the USA and in Japan. Lexus successes include winning the legendary Daytona 24 Hours in 2006, 2007 and 2008, the GrandAm championship (Grand American Rolex Series) with a historical record of wins and the Super GT title in Japan in 2006 with the Lexus SC 430.

Specifications

Vehicle (racecar) name Lexus LF-A (racing specs)

Entry category/class Division 2 SP8 (engine ‘close-to-production’)

Team name GAZOO Racing

Engine V-10
Displacement: 4,805 cc
Maximum engine output: over 500PS

Body
 

• Total length: 4,530mm
• Total width: 1,880mm
• Total height: 1,200mm
• Wheelbase: 2,605mm

Body: carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)

Vehicle layout Front-mid-engine, rear-mid-transaxle, rear radiator

Transmission Paddle-shift sequential manual transmission

Tires

Front/rear size: 305/30R20

Bridgestone racing tires