We listen for the first time the sound of the new Lexus GT3 engine, the next Japanese supercar, although it will not be like its predecessor, LFA.
In the 2010 Geneva hall, Lexus showed the world a spectacular supercar in which he worked for a long time. It was Lexus LFA, which was later a Nürburgring Edition. Its successor is already in the testing phase, GT3 GT3, although it will dispense with an item that characterized LFA.
The new Lexus GT3 Fall. After knowing the prototype in the Tokyo Motor Show of 2022, the production version will reach 2026.
Fortunately, we should not wait until then to listen to the sound of your engine.. Photographer Alec Gamino captured him by running in the Laguna dry circuit and published a video on his Instagram account.
There are only eight seconds, but you can listen to what looks like a V8 Biturbo engine under the hood, even when the Japanese supercar passes through the bag area.
Lexus GT3 will dispense with the V10 atmospheric that LFA had
It seems that the prototype has escaped an improved version of 5.2 -Liter V8 engine of RC F GT3 and could be even stronger than LFA V10 atmosphericwhich reached 552 hp.
We have already seen spy photos and GT3 videos that try on circuits such as Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps, and now we see the famous Californian song.
It does not cause any surprise to know that the new Lexus Supercar will not have an atmospheric V10 engine as its predecessor had. It is the tendency in the car sector, reduces more and more engines and resort to overeat.
Lexus LFA drove a V10 to 72º of 4.8 liters atmospheric, which produced 552 CP and 480 Nm Remove to 6,800 laps, capable of returning up to 9,000 rpm. It was a dohc engine, cams with double bank cutting, four cylinders valves and VVT-I system for the variable synchronization of the valve.
The block has been developed with Yamahawhich was responsible for the exhaust system with a characteristic triple production and a poisoning sound that reminded the old Formula 1 machines.
Was built with very advanced materials and alloys such as aluminum, magnesium and titaniumWhich made V10 smaller than most markets and weighs the same as a V6.
The engine was tied to a Automatic sequential change of six relationships mounted on the back, which sent all the power to the rear wheels. I did 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and reached 325 km/h.
A madness to thank Akio Toyoda
The idea of doing Lexus LFA was from Akio Toyoda, President Toyota. The project dates from the early 2000s, when it appears at a high performance sport. But that car didn’t fit in Toyota.
In 2007, the Gazoo Racing team recorded two LFA prototypes in the 24 hours of Le Mans to continue car tests. Many years, the car has been secretly developed. Only until August 5, 2009, when Akio Toyoda, named President of Toyota, announced that he was working in LFA.
Lexus LFA production was limited to 500 units, 50 of which corresponded to the Nürburgring Edition versionwhich reached 562 hp and had a series of changes in the body with carbon fiber reinforced plastic elements that improved its performance.
Lexus LFA did not have easy on the market, because it was confronted with brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. In addition, he coincided with a worldwide financial crisis. But the goal that Akio Toyoda was looking for with this model was achieved.
Today all engine fans have LFA Lexus and Its atmospheric v10 engine is recognized as one of the best in history, possibly the one that sounds best.
According to rumors, the Lexus GT3 racing could start this year before the street car did in 2026. As a new flagship Lexus, GT3 will cost more than $ 100,000 when sold.
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