Lexus RC F GT3 Racing Concept Debuts Ahead of Geneva

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The Geneva Motor Show is creeping every closer and the early reveals just keep coming with the Lexus RC F GT3 being the latest to show its face.

This is a specially tuned version of the Lexus RC F with a V8 that delivers a bit more power. We’re talking over 540 more horsepower according to Lexus which makes the Lexus RC F GT3 a solid contender against the like of Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren. The rules vary from race series to race series so we could see that total output change when the vehicle hits production.

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It’s based on the Lexus RC F performance coupe that was previously unveiled and comes in at a curb weight of 2,755.8 pounds. They will be ready to deliver the GT compliant Lexus RC F GT3 to teams beginning in 2015 and plan to start vehicle testing later this year.

As a GT3 compliant car, the Lexus RC F GT3 will be eligible to participate in such renowned races as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and the Super Taikyu Endurance and Super GT series in Japan.

Nicole Wakelin fell in love with cars as a teenager when she got to go for a ride in a Ferrari. It was red and it was fast and that was all that mattered. Game over. She considers things a bit more carefully now, but still has a weakness for fast, beautiful cars. Nicole also writes for NerdApproved and GeekMom.