2017 SUPER GT ThreadTouring Cars

[05XR8]

Wha

What car is that based off of?

They race that model in Super Taikyu.

Its like the Chaser. Cool.

 

[GTFan24]

So its basically Toyota's version of the HSV?

 

[SVX]

Wha

What car is that based off of?

Toyota Mark X.

 

[05XR8]

This was the rumour. Would be cool.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/sup...itama-toyopet-weighing-up-gt300-mc-entry/amp/

 

[twitcher]

So its basically Toyota's version of the HSV?

Not even close. HSV was a unique design just for Super GT GT500. The Mask X is one of Toyota's flagship luxury models.

I haven't kept up to date with all th different names of the current big body Toyotas and Lexus, but it used to be that the Toyota Chaser,
Crown, and Mark II (which became the Mark X) were all the exact same aside from the grill and various trim packages.

 

[trustjab]

The HSV was going to be the NSX replacement but they canned the street car project. So sad...

 

[Snaeper]

You wrote an essay for a reply based on your opinion that I was stating a rumor as fact. Gotcha. I stated factually that the company is no longer a Nissan affiliated brand.

Was never in question.

I don't know where you got that I said there's no chance factually that Calsonic is will be on the Impul car. There is no reason for me to go find information on the sponsor contracts. You want to know it, go do it yourself. I said don't expect it to be on the car next year. I personally have no care if it's right or wrong but I took the information as pretty accurate. Maybe I'll find the source of the tweet so you can ask him.

This was my bad, I went too far in terms of reading between the lines. I think the "next year" bit is what I had the most issue with, as it implied finality. Something like, "future in question" etc, probably wouldn't have put me in 'attack' mode.

My battle for self improvement never falters, carry on!

 

[trustjab]

Was never in question.



This was my bad, I went too far in terms of reading between the lines. I think the "next year" bit is what I had the most issue with, as it implied finality. Something like, "future in question" etc, probably wouldn't have put me in 'attack' mode.

My battle for self improvement never falters, carry on!

The information came from someone who seemed to be in the know. I think with the sale, it's not unreasonable to think Calsonic won't be their title sponsor. We'll see.

 

[trustjab]

The Mark X GT300 is alive!!

 

[trustjab]

A couple more of the Mark X



Reminds me of the Subaru B4 and Corolla gt300's a little.

 

[05XR8]

Yep, will be following that.

 

[trustjab]

Same twitter user, this time pics of the new Lexus LC500 GT500, look at that carbon fiber pattern



And apparently, during Subaru's Super GT announcement at the TAS, the 2017 BRZ GT300 will be AWD(?)!

 

[mustafur]

How the Japanese say we are making this car AWD: Subaru announces the Super GT To change "BRZ drive method" to "Subaru original one".

Full text:

Subaru / STI announced the 2017 season's motor sports activity structure in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 which started in Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture on March 13. In the Super GT 300 class, Subaru BRZ will be introduced continuously from last year, suggesting a revamp of the driving method. Subaru has introduced BRZ to GT 300 class from 12 years. Last year I used two people, Takuo Iguchi / Hideki Yamanouchi, and expanded the front size diameter of the Dunlop tire to be fitted. In such a 16-year season, the fourth race SUGO, the fifth race Fuji 3rd place finish, the 6th race Suzuka 1000km won the victory, but many races ended with no points, suffered from ranking sixth. There was no change in the position in the 17th season, and Subaru BRZ GT300 was subsequently launched with tags with R & D SPORT. Continue, under the direction of Tatsumi Eiji STI Team General Director Iguchi / Yamanouchi challenge to win the title. Tire also wears Dunlop for the third consecutive year. Subaru challenges the Super GT 300 class at BRZ in 2017 Subaru challenges the Super GT 300 class at BRZ in 2017 In addition to improving the straight speed which was a weak point with respect to the machine, in addition to improving the thermal efficiency and output efficiency of the 2-liter horizontally opposed turbocharged engine to be mounted, it is also improving the weight, aerodynamic performance, inertia It is said that we are improving the moment and so on. Also, President Yoshio Hirakawa of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. / Subaru Technica International Co., Ltd., which appeared at the press conference, said, "I can not give you any details on this occasion," he added, "Subaru's proprietary drive system is newly added I will put it into the car (BRZ GT 300). " It revealed that it will challenge by changing the driving method from the rear wheel drive so far. Speaking of Subaru's proprietary drive system, a four-wheel drive scheme such as "symmetrical AWD" comes to mind, but I'm curious whether this will be put into the BRZ GT 300.

 

[05XR8]

Shoooooooot. Would Nissan think about doing that for a GT300 GT-R?

Oh, and that Lc500 is just crazy. These engineers are wizards, man.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Shoooooooot. Would Nissan think about doing that for a GT300 GT-R?

That's what I thought, they may be forced to.

 

[05XR8]

That's what I thought, they may be forced to.

Might require some hefty R&D. Possibly a complete do-over to look like a smaller GT500 GT-R?

Might be a no no to convert a GT3 to awd.

 

[aarror]

Might require some hefty R&D. Possibly a complete do-over to look like a smaller GT500 GT-R?

Might be a no no to convert a GT3 to awd.

That would be correct. If they wanted to do an AWD GT300 it would have to be built to JAF specifications (like the Prius and BRZ). MC and GT3 cars must be RWD

 

[AMPMROCKETFANN]

They race that model in Super Taikyu.

Its like the Chaser. Cool.

This thing belongs in drifting. Or maybe NASCAR

 

[GTRacer22]

This thing belongs in drifting. Or maybe NASCAR

Nah.

 

[twitcher]

Nah.
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Overall, I'm a big fan....but I do wish there was a little less front fender

 

[jake2013guy]

Nah.
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I don't know. The fender could be a bit bigger and more obvious. Can barely see them.

 

[05XR8]

We'll see when the livery is applied.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Has there been any word on whether or not Nismo TV will do coverage again in '17?

This was just posted in the Dubai 24H chat when someone asked:

Super GT is on the calendar but each race is decided individually so you will definitely have some of those races coming your way...

 

[trustjab]

I guess the BRZ won't be AWD after all, http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/82956?all. Seems it's not changing the drivetrain but changing the drive system. So maybe a transverse gearbox layout.

 

[mustafur]

Well what ever "Subaru Original One" means.

 

[Godarm]

for those interested, can head over to juichi's blog (it is in japanese of course) - a few pics of lexus
- http://ameblo.jp/juichi-wakisaka/entry-12241304265.html (got the top view of the front car)
- http://ameblo.jp/juichi-wakisaka/entry-12241003118.html
- http://ameblo.jp/juichi-wakisaka/entry-12233088858.html
it appears he sometimes come up 1 or 2 pics of his team (wako)

 

[trustjab]

There's an ongoing TRD (Toyota) test at Fuji with the LC GT500's and a few GT3/GT300's http://www.as-web.jp/supergt/85994?all

 

[Godarm]

This is out for sometime but, since no one post....2 months plus more for round 1
In Japanese (promo)

 

[AMPMROCKETFANN]

Nah.
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I'd still drift that...except in the GT6 race car drift trials. Screw that noise

 

[Suzumiya]

Toyota to confirm their driver line ups this Thursday for GT500, and the apr and LM Corsa RC-F drivers as well.