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8 Jan 2008, 15:39 (Ref:2101925) | #1 | ||
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GT2 ALMS Lexus IS-F
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080108....le-mans-series
1) 4dr cars are only legal under IMSA ALMS rules aren't they. IIRC ACO only allow 2dr cars. 2) It looks like something out of Need for Speed rather than a proper racing car. |
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That is correct. IMSA will alow 4 door sedans into GT2.
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Looks like an M3 GT2 with 4 doors! Oh my, imagine the debates this will stirr compared to that one...
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Don't get your hopes too high, because some reports say that it will be racing in DTM, and not ALMS GT2.
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Yea, I have seen that, but until it is actually on the grid, I won't have my hopes up.
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Errrm, isn't that the stillborn Team Lexus car from a few years ago?
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The car pictured is the Team Lexus car from '06... the article states that Lexus is set to announce a ALMS program with the IS-F on Friday at the Tokyo Auto Show. I'll remain cautious on this because the article also states the car will compete with a V6 (as in the IS350), when the IS-F has a V8.
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The orange Team Lexus car is the same as the ALMS GT2 S2 project of 2 years ago.
On the Japanese Lexus site there's a picture of the Lexus IS F Racing Concept: http://lexus.jp/brand/event/autosalon2008 (click on enter) This black car looks like a DTM car and not as the Team Lexus GT2 car. I don't believe the ALMS story. |
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As with all things "new team" related this time of year, I remain open minded and sceptical at the same time. Until it turns a wheel in anger. Then I believe!
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Well, the bodywork on the black car certainly looks more DTM than GT2 imo.
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That first link even mentions Sebring on March 15-18. That was the 2006 race.
They also mention stiff competition of the Panoz Esperante and BMW M3(!!!)...lots of rumours based on a 2005/2006 plan, no one seems to have any proof of Lexus' plans with that new car. |
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The Lexus plans were abandoned.
There was some grumble that Lexus might try a SC430...or could that American V8 in the Zulltec LMP1 actually be a Lexus? :O |
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That black car IS DTM and not GT2 - that aero would not be legal. But it also looks a like a road car with AMG merc bits photoshopped on.
I would not be at all suprised to see Lexus go head to head with Acura |
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I find it highly unlikely that they will be anything to do with Zulltec. But where you find Honda - you tend to find Toyota - look elsewhere
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Here's my list of speculative possible chassis combinations for Lexus: I'm going to immediately rule out Courage. I believe Toyota would want something different from what Honda is using. Lola. Consistant strong challengers. Radical. Not the most popular chassis. Could be stronger with some more development. Dallara. Chassis could be called a Lexus, but with Dallara's expertise, they have surely been contacted by Toyota if they are serious. (didn't Dallara build the wonderful GT-One's?) Last pick is Embassy. Unlikely, but the chassis looks promising for an LMP2 effort. edit: Just thought of another one. Williams could be a possibility. They already have a good partnership in F1, and Williams can build a good sportscar if the BMW LMR was any indication. |
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I doubt Toyota would look at LMP2, when Acura is headed to P2 in a year. Might as well go to P1, and get started on facing Acura in a year... might as well do it in Europe to start as well.
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Lexus! Toyota! Is this April 1 or is this just Silly Season?
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for LMP, what about a Dom chassis? are they not built in Japan ?? Last edited by AU N EGL; 9 Jan 2008 at 13:30. |
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A full blown P1 programme would most likely be run out of Cologne by the F1 team - why subcontract it when your facilites are better and with the current F1 rules you cannot develop your car / engine like you could before ?
Could not see Toyota even using Lola....never Zulltec!! A GT2 car on the other hand would like be developed by someone other than europe or Japan......... |
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