Lexus to Premiere ‘RC F’ Racing Concept at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA, Switzerland (February 28, 2014) – Lexus will premiere a racing concept of its “RC F” sports coupe, the “RC F GT3 concept”, at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show^*1, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from March 4 to March 16, 2014.

 

The RC F GT3 concept, developed to meet Group GT3 international racing standards, weighs just 1,250 kg and comes with a modified version of the base RC F’s V8 engine, producing a maximum output exceeding 540 horsepower.

 

Lexus will supply GT3-compliant^*2 vehicles to racing teams starting in 2015, with vehicle testing to start this year. GT3 cars can enter many races around the world, such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany and the Super Taikyu Endurance and Super GT series in Japan.

 

Lexus is increasing its motorsports activities to increase the opportunities for car enthusiasts and customers to experience the excitement of motorsports all over the world. It is part of a collection of lifestyle activities that builds on the brand campaign slogan of “Amazing in Motion”. Other initiatives, such as the Lexus Design Award^*3 and Lexus Short Films^*4demonstrate how, along with motorsports, Lexus is speaking to and reaching new audiences.

 

Lexus RC F GT3 concept Major Specifications

 

 

 

^*1Salon International de l'Auto et Accessoires Genéve; Press days: March 4-5; Public days: March 6-16

^*2Certified by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile)

^*3Design Competition providing an opportunity for young creators to showcase their work at a global design event

^*4Selected five up-and-coming directors created 5 different films to convey to various people around the world that “life is amazing.”

 

*Toyota Canada Director, Sandy Di Felice will be available at the show