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9 Nov 2011, 13:26 (Ref:2983560) | #1 | |
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Lexus LFA GTE
Hi all
Was wondering if anyone had any more info on the Lexus GTE car/programme in light of Toyota's announced LMP attack? The shots of the car that were leaked back in July looked to show a finished car, but there's been no snippets of testing, press, etc. since then. It's a fantastic looking (and probably sounding!) car, and I hope that TMC bring it to the party rather than consigning it to the museum as a 'nearly was'. Many thanks, Graham |
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9 Nov 2011, 18:32 (Ref:2983639) | #2 | |
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Project said to be on hold.
A new GTE was in line to debut at Zhuhai, if you rule out the LFA, Viper and Ginetta I'm struggling to think who it could be. |
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9 Nov 2011, 18:44 (Ref:2983648) | #3 | ||
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Are GTE's also allowed to run a hybrid system next year without taking extra weight or another type of penalty? Because I would think Toyota/Lexus would want to enter a car with a hybrid system if they are going to enter...
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9 Nov 2011, 20:01 (Ref:2983682) | #5 | |
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I'm hoping 2012 is their year for this. Why not take a swing at top honors and GT honors @LeMans? I'm betting the same thing is on their minds.
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9 Nov 2011, 20:15 (Ref:2983687) | #6 | |
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10 Feb 2012, 11:21 (Ref:3024048) | #8 | |
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I sure hope not, but we haven't heard anything about it. At least publicly.
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