Lexus fans might remember about a year ago DRC Motorsports promised to bring a trio of IS-Fs to the ever popular Speed World Challenge Series in 2009. At long last, Lexus fans were going to get a chance of addressing those pesky german fanboys questions of if the IS-F could run with the big boys.
After late season testing in 2008 proved promising, it seems the wheels fell off the proverbial apple cart sometime early this year, and the IS-F trifecta failed to make it to the 2009 starting grid at SWC. Publically nothing was heard of those imposing looking blue bullets that graced the track in 2008. That was until I looked around and found the cars just as they were back then, just this time they were for sale on a website to the highest bidder.
For just a mere $250,000 some lucky sole can now purchase the complete DRC team and take on the big boys in SWC and show them whose boss.
Here are the specs for any of you interested buyers might want to take up the challenge.
Specifications * Class –
o World Challenge GT
o 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)
o Hood w/louvers
o Trunk lid
o Front fenders w/air guides
o Front bumper w/brake duct intakes
o Front splitter
o Rear fender arches
o Roof
o Doors (4)
o Rear wing; adjustable w/Gurney
o Rocker panels
o Rear bumper w/diffuser
o Ground plane
o 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
o Shocks (4ea)
o G-sensor (3-axis)
o Steering position
o 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: o ZF Sachs thru rod 4-way adjustable dampers, front and rear
o H&R springs; multiple sizes & weights
o HRP sway-bar blade adjustable front and rear
o Upper and lower control arms; proto-type by Fabcar (inclds CAD drawings)
o Front and rear spindles; proto-type by Fabcar (inclds CAD drawings)
o AP Racing bias control
Brakes: o StopTech front calipers, 4 piston
o StopTech rear calipers, 2 piston
o StopTech front brake rotors and hats
o StopTech rear brake rotors and hats
o PFB carbon metallic brake pads
o Stainless steel hard lines
o Stainless steel braided hoses
o 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:
o Toyota Racing Development 4.7 L V-8 4 valve built by Golden Shamrock (See attached SCCA Homologation Form for engine specifications)
o Custom built headers and exhaust by Reid Washbon & Dave Clark
o Ark Racing – starter
o HRP water hoses
o Test time – approximately 2 hours
o Race time – approximately 2 hours
* Transmission:
o Rear mounted Hewland SL-200 6-speed sequential transaxle w/no-lift shift
o Fabcar shifter with Honeywell load cell
o Carbon fiber drive shaft
o EMCO custom axles
o Clutch – AP Racing
o 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:
o Front 11.0" x 18" BBS with center locking system
o Rear 12.5" x 18" BBS with center locking system
o Front tires – 299x30xZR18 Toyo Proxes R888; shaved dries and unshaved rains
o Rear tires – 335x30xZR18 Toyo Proxes R888; shaved dries and unshaved rains
* Cooling (oil/water system):
o Ron Davis radiator with 2 (ea) electric fans
o Water pump – external
o Oil cooler – internal in radiator
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