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Lexus LF-A Crouches, Ready for Nurburgring 24 Hours
NURBURG, Germany — The Lexus LF-A is one of the most eagerly watched participants in the ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour event this weekend. Lexus released images of a pair of the cars ahead of the race, which starts on Saturday, May 23.
Gazoo Racing, named for a commercial Web site in Japan, is entering the LF-A with Toyota test-drivers, dealers and professional racing drivers on the team — as well as incoming Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company founder, racing under the assumed named "Morizo." It's part of the car's development program, Toyota says.
The LF-A participated in the event last year as well, finishing 7th in its class. This year's entry has a 492-horsepower 4.8-liter V10 engine and is said to top 200 mph.
Gazoo Racing is running a live feed on its Web site.
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