Lexus RC F GT500 is Just Plain Fast Looking
Lexus has already previewed the street-legal RC F that will debut next week in Detroit, but it’s a different story at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon.
There, the company is displaying its RC F GT500 race car, which will compete in the 2014 Japanese Super GT series.
Originally finished in a bright orange and black scheme, Lexus is getting ready for the race season by starting with a blank, pristine white slate. The Lexus RC F race car will be compete in the GT500 class next season and is replacing the brand’s SC 430 race car.
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In a way, Lexus Racing is ushering a new generation with its RC F GT500 race car and the brand has decided to go with a monotone design for its 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon display. One thing’s for sure, Super GT racers look beautiful without their gaudy livery.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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