2009 Lexus LF-A N24

Pres release

Following its participation in 2008, the aim of entering the Lexus LF-A in the gruelling 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. Lexus also intends to use the racing event as an opportunity to develop its 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.

Specifications

Vehicle (race car) name Lexus LF-A (racing specs)
Entry category/class Division 2 SP8 (Stock engine)
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 fibre 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
Tires: Bridgestone racing tires