Lexus of Brisbane Introduces Lexus IS F Race Cars

Posted by Kevin on December 21st, 2012

Australian dealership Lexus of Brisbane has purchased three Lexus IS F-based race cars:

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Originally meant for the Superstars International racing series in Italy, the race cars were put up for sale by Mauer Racing earlier this year — here’s some details on the modifications:

Powered by the same TRD-developed 4.7-litre V8 engines that powered several Daytona prototype race cars to victory in the United States, the IS F V8 racers develop close to 600hp.

Several other race specific features are fitted to the racers include Motec engine management systems, ZF Sachs dampers, H&R springs, AP racing clutches and AP airjacks.

Initially, the race cars will be used for demonstration events & customer experience days, and Lexus of Brisbane “are also in discussion about potential racing use”, according to dealership owner Andrew Scifleet.

[Source: Lexus Australia]

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    BOSS
  • December 21, 2012
I see what they did with that sticker grill heh heh.
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Great pics Krew...!!! Just some food for thought.. These GT Race cars were actually the same 3 IS350 racers that began with "Team Lexus" back in 2005-2006.. (now defunct) There is truly nothing IS-F about them. ;) http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f/617557-track-lexus-isf-nice-sound.html All the fun facts are here: http://www.intracecars.com/index.cfm?page=21 Also, to my knowledge.. They are not related to the MRT Racing Lexus ISF, that participates in the the Superstars International racing series in Italy. That's a legitimate ISF race car.. ;) They still look Awesome either way!!! Happy Holidays Joe Z
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      fred
    • December 21, 2012
    Yeah I noticed that too. The grille, bonnet and tail lights give it away.
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    Brad
  • December 21, 2012
I want a road legal version of that!-Speaking of which,I forgot to mention that I had read a report from Aus. last week that mentioned fully complete IS-F with CCS-R packages now available for purchase at any Aus. dealerships in any of the colors currently available for the IS-F.

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