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Zio Nick
Biella Fumante
Belgium
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 Posted - 28 May 2010 : 11:21:57
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Ragazzi, non so se avete sentito la notizia...
La Lexus LFA ha vinto la 24h del Nurburgring nella sua categoria... |
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Zio Nick
Biella Fumante
Belgium
385 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2010 : 11:30:53
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Dal sito ufficiale:
Press Information
May 18, 2010
For further information please contact:
Robert Tickner Tel.: +32-2-745.52.79
robert.tickner@lexus-europe.com
Alice Bartkowski Tel.: +32-2-745.34.58
alice.bartkowski@lexus-europe.com
http://www.lexus-media.com
Lexus and Gazoo Racing Storm to Nürburgring 24-hour Class Win
· LFA takes win in ‘near production’ SP8 category, and 18th overall
· The ‘Team World COTY’ IS F finishes 4th in SP8 class, and 59th overall
Gazoo Racing endured with the Lexus LFA over 24hours to record an historic SP8 class win.
Qualifying for the 24-hour race wasn’t without its difficulties. Both LFAs suffered significant
body damage, necessitating long overnight repair sessions. Unfortunately the rebuilds left the
team with precious few body parts for the race itself. Had either car sustained panel damage
during the race then retirement would have been almost inevitable.
So it was with a great deal of trepidation that LFA number 50 and LFA number 51 lined-up on
the grid in 25th and 28th positions respectively to tackle the famed 24-hour endurance race.
Working within an environment of ‘preservation’ and with a view on the 24 hours to come, the
LFAs fell back slightly in the early laps to 36th and 37th. However by lap 19 they’d risen to
14th and 20th overall and were beginning to settle in for the long haul.
The optimism in the camp was given a dose of endurance reality as both cars later suffered
different braking issues, and then LFA number 51 suffered an oil pump failure after around 9
hours. It later rejoined the race following 11hours repair, but was not classified.
By then LFA 50 had dropped to 61st position and started the long climb back up the
leaderboard. For the remainder of the race it ran faultlessly as the team of 4 Japanese drivers
combined to push the car further and further up the field, regularly posting lap times amongst
the top 10 fastest cars on track, with a best of just over 8’ 55” (average speed of 170km/h)
The hard work of the team and the drivers was rewarded when LFA 50 crossed the line after
24 hours, taking 18th place overall and 1st place in the SP8 class.
Also running at the 24 hour race was a Lexus IS F entered by Team World Car Awards. After
sitting out the second qualifying session whilst a fuel pump issue was repaired, the IS F
started the race from 172nd place. It regularly posted lap times of around 10 minutes and
progressively rose through the rankings over the course of the race to finish a very impressive
59th overall, and 4th in the SP8 class.
Little known fact about Lexus at the Nürburgring 24h race
Five years ago, a Lexus RX 400h full hybrid successfully completed, finishing 79th overall. It
was the first Lexus to compete at the Nürburgring, and the first hybrid to finish the 24-hour
race. History was made in 2005.
ends
About Lexus
Launched in 1989, Lexus has become renowned throughout the world for its pursuit of perfection,
the outstanding quality and sophisticated high-technology content of its products, and for its
unique concept of complete customer service.
Further reinforcing the traditional Lexus values of unparalleled build quality, interior luxury and
state-of-the-art technology, the L-finesse design philosophy represents a highly significant factor in
positioning Lexus as a uniquely desirable global brand.
Today, Lexus remains the first - and only - premium automotive manufacturer to offer a
comprehensive full-hybrid model range comprising the RX 450h, the GS 450h, and the LS 600h.
In Europe, the mixes of Lexus Hybrid Drive account for some 60% for the LS range, some 50% for
the GS and some 70% for the RX.
About Gazoo Racing
Gazoo Racing is about communicating pleasure, passion, and dream of the automobile to a new
generation. Various programs are prepared to showcase the appeal of automobiles, split into three
themes that reflect different facets of the sport.
1. The pride and pleasure of ownership: Introducing the process in which cars are honed and
refined through race participation and other tests.
2. The joy and excitement of driving: Communicating the joy through the thrills and excitement of
the racing circuit.
3. Talking cars and sharing passion: Providing a forum for car fans to gather and talk about their
passion. |
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pikappa
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Cayman Islands
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Posted - 28 May 2010 : 11:36:12
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...si, l'avevo letto...
Bè, è davvero un ottimo risultato...
Spero solo che se iniziano ad avere un pò di rilevanza nello sport si muovano a far uscire FT-86 e varie... |
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Zio Nick
Biella Fumante
Belgium
385 Posts |
Posted - 28 May 2010 : 13:11:41
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quote:
Originally posted by pikappa74
Spero solo che se iniziano ad avere un pò di rilevanza nello sport si muovano a far uscire FT-86 e varie...
Non ci contare... anzi, pare che abbiano stravolto il design esterno e il progetto della Ft sara' addirittura posticipato... "on top" pare che gli alti papaveri temano che il momento non sia propizio per questo tipo di auto...onestamente su questo punto non sono del tutto in disaccordo... |
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Nigel Stepney de' noantri
Italy
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ilmauro
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 12:21:03
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| Ma Lexus è il marchio "elegante" di Toyota (come Audi per Volkswagen giusto?!), perchè fa la sportiva? |
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Zio Nick
Biella Fumante
Belgium
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 17:28:04
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quote:
Originally posted by ilmauro
Ma Lexus è il marchio "elegante" di Toyota (come Audi per Volkswagen giusto?!), perchè fa la sportiva?
Lexus e' il brand "premium" di Toyota, questo significa che deve eccellere in tutti i settori, quindi non solo in quello del lusso ma anche in quello delle performances... |
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Primo successo della LFA
