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Toyota have become one of the biggest names in the SUPER GT series, with their popular Supra being one of the most successful cars in the JGTC before it made the transition to SUPER GT in 2005. After that Toyota exited the series to allow Lexus to field their SC430 in the GT500 class, while the IS350 battled in GT300.
The RC F soon replaced the SC430 and now the LC500 is set to swoop in to try and take the crown from the ever dominant NISMO team.
Although it came out of the blue and was a well kept secret since its inception, the race-spec LC500 isn’t exactly a surprise. Sure, the vehicle is larger than the RC F and its luxury-oriented purpose on the road doesn’t recommend it for track use, but Toyota’s racing department has made conversions like that in the past. The LFA is obviously the best example.
So why is Lexus replacing the RC F in the GT500 class of the Super GT series? Well, the Japanese firm has yet to release a statement, but likely Gazoo Racing has developed a better package for the LC500 and thinks that the larger coupe stands a better chance against the Nissan GT-R In case you’re not familiar with the Super GT series, Nissan has won every championship since 2011 — except for the 2013 season, won by Lexus — and is about to win the ongoing battle too.
The car is obviously based on the LF-LC Vision Gran Turismo that was released on GT6, with this pre-season testing vehicle featuring an identical livery, and the car itself is based on the production version of the LF-LC Concept.
Specifications:
Body: 2 Door Coupe
Engine: Lexus 2.0 Inline 4
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual Sequential
Power: 600+ BHP
Torque: N/A
Drivetrain: Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Aspiration: Twin Turbocharged
Weight: 1100KG
