If you’ve ever wanted to have your own racing team, you will be interested to learn that the DRC Motorsports Lexus IS-GTF race cars are now for sale.
This trio of super-modified IS 350s (one fully assembled, parts for two more), which you may remember from last year, originally belonged to Team Lexus, and can now be purchased for a mere $250,000—here are some details:
- Powered by a 4.7L V8 TRD 550 BHP Lexus (DP) engine
- full custom carbon fiber body
- 6-speed no-lift sequential rear mounted Hewland SL-600 transmission
- Stop-Tech Brakes, ZF Zachs 4 Way shocks, BBS wheels (multiple sets) on Toyo dry and wet setup tires (World Challenge spec)
One race ready IS-F GT car is available along with one backup car which is approximately 50% constructed and an additional roller car with all the parts and engines to complete a 3 car team. Race spares include multiple carbon fiber body pieces, wheels/tires and suspension parts. Body molds, CAD drawings, practice/qualifying/race data, war wagon with full Beta Tools, and much more included in team package.
The Lexus IS-F GT debuted in the 2007 Speed World Challenge Series. Race condition starts were used as a testing and proving grounds for the IS-F which proved to be very reliable and competitive. Only five races were run during the 2008 Speed World Challenge season and no on track test time.
For full details, visit the International Race Car website.
(Thanks Charles!)
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