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Charade_Detomasso
Joined: 20 Oct 2005
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| Posted: 1/17/06 9:32PM Post subject: Lexus Enters GT Racing with SC430 |
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Link to artivle:
http://www2.jgtc.net/gtcgi/prg/NList02.dll/Code?No=NS005479&List=13
Quote: Lexus SC 430
This is Toyota's first foray into promoting the Lexus brand in racing in Japan and will no doubt be a major focal point of the company's efforts in building the brand domestically.
Unveiled at the end of November, the SC430 was made public prior to its shakedown at the company's primary testing facility, Fuji Speedway.
The car features a 4,480cc 32-valve DOHC water-cooled V8, producing a rated 480 horsepower at 7,200rpm. With over 52kgs of torque at 5,600rpm, the car has some serious pulling power! On the scales the SC430 checks in at 1,080 kilograms. The car will run with a pair of 29.6mm air restrictors in accordance with SUPER GT Regulations. A six-speed sequential gearbox coupled to a carbon triple-plate clutch gets the power to the wheels, while the double wishbone suspension and ventilated disc brakes keep the car where drivers want it on the track.
Which teams actually get the new car hasn't yet been decided - the only confirmation being that there'll be four Lexus SC430s on the grid when the season gets underway in March.
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FLINT
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| Posted: 1/17/06 10:31PM Post subject: |
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| its aight. i never thought that they would use this lex model in gt racing. i'll stick to the lex gt prototype racing. |
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gnar-de-gwar
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| Posted: 1/18/06 1:19AM Post subject: |
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| interesting...it's gonna be in gt500... |
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PrettyniceB
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| Posted: 1/18/06 6:11AM Post subject: |
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| ehhhh cant see it under all the stickers |
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scionlife
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| Posted: 1/18/06 9:19AM Post subject: |
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| Hmmm... should I put a new sticker package on my car to commemorate? LOL! |
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Big_Bird
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| Posted: 1/19/06 1:17PM Post subject: |
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| its about dang time, geez but the sc430's are kinda heavy, wonder how it'll fair |
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JustAnotherAsian
Joined: 05 Oct 2005
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| Posted: 1/19/06 2:24PM Post subject: |
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gnar-de-gwar wrote: interesting...it's gonna be in gt500...
yeah.. i wouldv'e expected gt300, but "running alongside supras" would mean that it would have to run against all of the other supercars- especially against the ones on the page (like the new maserati mc12, ford gt, and mooncraft shiden). just visually, it doesn't look up to par with the likes of those cars, but we'll see when the season comes around. |
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Charade_Detomasso
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| Posted: 1/19/06 2:26PM Post subject: |
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it weights less than the JGTC some of the JGTC supras...
Tom's dynacity supra-1090kg, SC430 in Race trim-1080kg |
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Charade_Detomasso
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| Posted: 1/19/06 2:37PM Post subject: |
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| Ohh, thats about 2500lbs for the mathematically challenged |
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bBlover
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| Posted: 1/21/06 12:20AM Post subject: |
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| Forget the SC430, I wanna see the Maserati MC 12!! |
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R2D2
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| Posted: 1/23/06 5:07PM Post subject: |
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Nice evolution of styles.. However I like the lights of this ride a little more.
Anyways, I see Toyota is evolving to horizontal lights (with Toyota flavor) instead of vertical ~ :clap: Right On!
I just hope they (Toyota) keep in mind that the platform is the KEY for us all.
If it can be achieved in an All~Out~Race~Form via a platform the average consumer can purchase (i.e., Altezza, SC430, Supra, etc...) NO ONE CAN & WILL DENY TOYOTAS' potential. |
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gnar-de-gwar
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| Posted: 1/24/06 1:07AM Post subject: |
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| i thought the Ford Gt was gt300? |
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hotbox05
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| Posted: 1/25/06 10:31AM Post subject: |
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| wow with that insane body kit the car goe's from 55 yr old retiree grocery getter to HOT! |
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gnar-de-gwar
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| Posted: 1/25/06 12:27PM Post subject: |
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| wait...sooo...is this going to be an addition to the grid? or will it replace the supras? |
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atodak
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| Posted: 1/25/06 12:28PM Post subject: |
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| addition probably |
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atodak
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| Posted: 1/25/06 12:29PM Post subject: |
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| addition probably |
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Charade_Detomasso
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| Posted: 1/25/06 1:40PM Post subject: |
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Addition...4 supras, 4 SC430s. That is for certain.
Not yet determined which teams wil run what. My guess is one of the TOMs teams (or at least one) will stick toyota, as well as team advan tsuchiya and Kraft. Cerumo probably will be one of the teams w/ Lexii.
Pure speculation on my part though, will have to wait till march or a lil bit earlier to find out for sure who is driving what |
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JUMBO
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| Posted: 1/26/06 3:24PM Post subject: |
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bBlover wrote: Forget the SC430, I wanna see the Maserati MC 12!!
The Maserati MC12 looks like a Ferrari with a gland problem. Blech! |
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bBlover
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| Posted: 1/28/06 3:21PM Post subject: |
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| ^ Sorry but I like the fact it is silver on blue. My fav paint scheme. It looks hawt!! |
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lexusfanboy_canada
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| Posted: 8/11/06 7:06AM Post subject: |
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| Would be nice to see this in the SC430 that Lexus actually has on the market. Can do some damage against BMW M6 and Bentley Continental GT. If Lexus ever ended up doing something like that to SC430, I would be the first one to get one thats for sure. One thing hopefully the 2008/09 SC will be similar to the LF-C concept. |
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