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The Lexus IS F CCS-R race car will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.
The CCS-R is based on the road-going IS F but with modifications to prepare it to tackle the mountain. The engine is mostly stock, powered by a 5-liter V8 engine offering 412 horsepower and offering 371 pound-feet of torque. The car has shed 693 pounds and weighs in at 3087 pounds. The eng9ine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with paddle-shifters. There is a high-flow exhaust system, additional coolers for the engine oil, transmission oil and a mechanical limited slip differential.
The CCS-R is based on the road-going IS F but with modifications to prepare it to tackle the mountain. The engine is mostly stock, powered by a 5-liter V8 engine offering 412 horsepower and offering 371 pound-feet of torque. The car has shed 693 pounds and weighs in at 3087 pounds. The eng9ine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with paddle-shifters. There is a high-flow exhaust system, additional coolers for the engine oil, transmission oil and a mechanical limited slip differential.
DRIVETRAIN
• Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive system
• Transmission 8-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic wîth paddle shift and manual mode
EXTERIOR
• Orange mica exterior paint
• Reinforced monocoque (with roll cage)
• Carbon fiber hood, door handles, front fender, front spoiler, front canard, rear spoiler, ventilator
• Polycarbonate windows
• Lightweight door
WHEELS/TIRES
• SSR
• 18x8.5J, off-set 30 front
• 18x9.5J, off-set 40 rear
• Yokohama /ADVAN NEOVA A050 tires
• 245/40 R18 front
• 255/40 R18 rear
BRAKES
• Brake cooling system
• Racing brake kit
• Stainless steel mesh brake hose
SÚSPENSION
• Adjustable camber front upper arm
• Modified race suspension
• Reinforced bushings and mounts
EXHAÚST
• Racing exhaust system
OTHER MECHANICAL
• Engine oil cooler
• Transmission oil cooler
• Differential oil cooler
• Mechanical LSD
RACING EQÚIPMENT
• 120L fuel cell
• Air jack system
• Fire extinguishing system
• Data logger
• Kill switch
• Tow strap
INTERIOR
• Carbon fiber dashboard, center console, door and interior trim
• HANS compatible full bucket driver's seat
• Lightened interior (delete power windows, door locks, rear seats, roof lining, etc.)
• Six-point seat belt
• Small-diameter §teering wheel wîth paddle shifters
Source - Lexus
• Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive system
• Transmission 8-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic wîth paddle shift and manual mode
EXTERIOR
• Orange mica exterior paint
• Reinforced monocoque (with roll cage)
• Carbon fiber hood, door handles, front fender, front spoiler, front canard, rear spoiler, ventilator • Polycarbonate windows
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 5.0 L., 8-cylinder Power: 416 hp Torque: 371 ft-lbs | |
8-speed Automatic | |
WHEELS/TIRES
• SSR
• 18x8.5J, off-set 30 front
• 18x9.5J, off-set 40 rear
• Yokohama /ADVAN NEOVA A050 tires
• 245/40 R18 front• 255/40 R18 rear
BRAKES
• Brake cooling system
• Racing brake kit
• Stainless steel mesh brake hose SÚSPENSION
• Adjustable camber front upper arm
• Modified race suspension
• Reinforced bushings and mounts EXHAÚST
• Racing exhaust system
OTHER MECHANICAL
• Engine oil cooler
• Transmission oil cooler
• Differential oil cooler
• Mechanical LSD
RACING EQÚIPMENT
• 120L fuel cell
• Air jack system
• Fire extinguishing system
• Data logger
• Kill switch
• Tow strap
INTERIOR
• Carbon fiber dashboard, center console, door and interior trim
• HANS compatible full bucket driver's seat
• Lightened interior (delete power windows, door locks, rear seats, roof lining, etc.)
• Six-point seat belt
• Small-diameter §teering wheel wîth paddle shifters
Source - Lexus
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