LEXUS IS-F GT Race Team Offered For Sale

3 car Lexus IS-F GT race team designed and constructed to compete in the Speed World Challenge GT Series. Powered by a 4.7L V8 TRD 550 BHP Lexus (DP) engine, full custom carbon fiber body, Motec M880 Engine Management System w/Motec Ignition Expander, Motec N13755 Advanced Central Logger, Motec Sport Dash, 6-speed no-lift sequential rear mounted Hewland SL-600 transmission with line-lock and launch control mated with a carbon fiber drive shaft, EMCO custom axles, AP Racing clutch, Ron Davis radiator, FabCar custom designed and manufactured suspension with full sensor package, H&R Springs, Sparco race seat and 6-point harness, AP Racing air jack system, Stop-Tech Brakes, ZF Zachs 4 Way shocks, BBS wheels (multiple sets) on Toyo dry and wet setup tires (World Challenge spec) and much more.

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.

Please contact Russ Miller or Dennis Carlton at DRC Motorsports (303) 292-0235 or (303) 815-6776 for more details. 

Asking Price for the team cars and equipment - $250,000.00 Negotiable. Trades for exotic and performance cars considered. 

Also available is a 2007 Volvo VNL640T780 tractor

30,750 miles (2008 season circuit), 18 speed transmission, DB 16 Volvo engine (535 BHP) with a 53 foot Featherlite race trailer in mint condition with full banquet awning and associated race gear - $250,000.00; willing to separate tractor and trailer.

Specifications

  • Class –
    • World Challenge GT
    • Weight – 2950 lbs (mandated)

  • Chassis/Body Fabrication:
    • Lexus IS 350 body-in-white
    • Roll cage - full SCCA World Challenge GT compliant
    • Carbon fiber body parts; manufacturer RNR Composites (molds available)
      • Hood w/louvers
      • Trunk lid
      • Front fenders w/air guides
      • Front bumper w/brake duct intakes
      • Front splitter
      • Rear fender arches
      • Roof
      • Doors (4)
      • Rear wing; adjustable w/Gurney
      • Rocker panels
      • Rear bumper w/diffuser
      • Ground plane
      • Center console
    • Aero locking hood latches
    • Body work painted; Lexus Ultrasonic Blue
    • Windshield – OEM
    • Rear window – Lexam
    • Rear side window – louvered Lexam

  • Electrical System:
    • Wiring harness – custom by DC Electronics (Mike Evans)
    • Motec M880 Engine Management System w/Motec Ignition Expander
    • Motec N13755 Advanced Central Logger
    • Motec beacon receiver
    • Sensors
      • Shocks (4ea)
      • G-sensor (3-axis)
      • Steering position
      • Wheel speed
    • Motec Sport dash w/upshift lights
    • Sparco steering wheel w/switches for Motec paging; Lexus IS paddles for line lock and also designed gear changing
    • Alternator – OEM
    • Battery – Odyssey BC925 Extreme

  • Suspension:
    • ZF Sachs thru rod 4-way adjustable dampers, front and rear
    • H&R springs; multiple sizes & weights
    • HRP sway-bar blade adjustable front and rear
    • Upper and lower control arms; proto-type by Fabcar (inclds CAD drawings)
    • Front and rear spindles; proto-type by Fabcar (inclds CAD drawings)
    • AP Racing bias control
  • Brakes:
    • StopTech front calipers, 4 piston
    • StopTech rear calipers, 2 piston
    • StopTech front brake rotors and hats
    • StopTech rear brake rotors and hats
    • PFB carbon metallic brake pads
    • Stainless steel hard lines
    • Stainless steel braided hoses
    • AP Racing pedal set

  • Interior:
    • Sparco "Circuit" race seat with head support
    • Sparco steering wheel; w/quick release steering wheel hub
    • Sparco 6-point harness
    • M&R drivers side window and drivers right side safety nets
    • Fire Sense extinguisher system
    • DP electric steering system
    • AP Racing air jacks (3ea) and wand
    • Carbon fiber center console/switch panel

  • Engine:
    • Toyota Racing Development 4.7 L V-8 4 valve built by Golden Shamrock (See attached SCCA Homologation Form for engine specifications)
    • Custom built headers and exhaust by Reid Washbon & Dave Clark
    • Ark Racing – starter
    • HRP water hoses
    • Test time – approximately 2 hours
    • Race time – approximately 2 hours
  • Transmission:
    • Rear mounted Hewland SL-200 6-speed sequential transaxle w/no-lift shift
    • Fabcar shifter with Honeywell load cell
    • Carbon fiber drive shaft
    • EMCO custom axles
    • Clutch – AP Racing
    • Drive shaft – carbon fiber

  • Fuel System:
    • Fuel Cell Manufacturer – ATL
    • Capacity – 20 gallons
    • Braided steel fuel lines
    • Canton Racing Products remote 8 micron fuel filter
    • Fuel Type – Sunoco 260X

  • Tires and Wheels:
    • Front 11.0" x 18" BBS with center locking system
    • Rear 12.5" x 18" BBS with center locking system
    • Front tires – 299x30xZR18 Toyo Proxes R888; shaved dries and unshaved rains
    • Rear tires – 335x30xZR18 Toyo Proxes R888; shaved dries and unshaved rains
  • Cooling (oil/water system):
    • Ron Davis radiator with 2 (ea) electric fans
    • Water pump – external
    • Oil cooler – internal in radiator

Engine Data

Engine Compartment

Cockpit

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Transaxle

Rear Aero

Side Aero

Trunk-Fuel Compartment