The Wait is Over: the Lexus ISF CCS-R Arrives in the USA!
06-04-12, 10:31 PM
#1
The Wait is Over: the Lexus ISF CCS-R Arrives in the USA!
The Wait is Over: the Lexus ISF CCS-R Arrives in the USA!
Front Page Story by Henry Kuo
At the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus displayed its first ISF Circuit Club Sport concept, a modified bright orange ISF that captured lots of attention. The car was an indication that Lexus was more than toying with the idea of putting their luxury sport sedan into some serious racing. Hit the jump for the full story on this awesome machine!
The next year, Lexus debuted their official ISF CCS-R (R for race) with the same color theme and a few new more aggressive tweaks. In the time since the company has built a bunch of these monsters in and participated in races and exhibitions across Japan. But I recently got a chance to get a up close and personal with this weapons-grade race car--right here in the USA!
Lexus put a lot of focus on weight reduction on the CCS-R, and the end result is whopping 700lb loss, which brings it down to just under 3100lbs. To achieve this dramatic reduction various exterior trims were replaced with carbon fiber, the glass was swapped for polycarbonates, and ditched all the soft bits from the interior, and replaced it with--you guessed it--custom carbon fiber pieces.
Door panels replaced by flat piece of carbon fiber:
Dash and center console all finished with carbon fiber:
Carbon fiber hood and side fenders:
Side and rear windows all replaced with poly-carbonate materials for weight reduction:
The engine is virtually untouched except a different intake from what we saw. It's rated the same as regular ISF at 416HP and 371ft-lb torque.
Brembo high performance brakes replace the factory ones and light weight 19" wheels with Michelin PS2 are found on the car. However, from what we were told, they will be replaced with 18" SSR wheels with Yokohama Advan Neova A050 tires very soon.
The exhaust has been upgraded together with the addition of a carbon fiber diffuser:
Track test logging equipment:
The air inlet on the roof is for ventilation to the inside of the car:
Front Page Story by Henry Kuo
At the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus displayed its first ISF Circuit Club Sport concept, a modified bright orange ISF that captured lots of attention. The car was an indication that Lexus was more than toying with the idea of putting their luxury sport sedan into some serious racing. Hit the jump for the full story on this awesome machine!
The next year, Lexus debuted their official ISF CCS-R (R for race) with the same color theme and a few new more aggressive tweaks. In the time since the company has built a bunch of these monsters in and participated in races and exhibitions across Japan. But I recently got a chance to get a up close and personal with this weapons-grade race car--right here in the USA!
Lexus put a lot of focus on weight reduction on the CCS-R, and the end result is whopping 700lb loss, which brings it down to just under 3100lbs. To achieve this dramatic reduction various exterior trims were replaced with carbon fiber, the glass was swapped for polycarbonates, and ditched all the soft bits from the interior, and replaced it with--you guessed it--custom carbon fiber pieces.
Door panels replaced by flat piece of carbon fiber:
Dash and center console all finished with carbon fiber:
Carbon fiber hood and side fenders:
Side and rear windows all replaced with poly-carbonate materials for weight reduction:
The engine is virtually untouched except a different intake from what we saw. It's rated the same as regular ISF at 416HP and 371ft-lb torque.
Brembo high performance brakes replace the factory ones and light weight 19" wheels with Michelin PS2 are found on the car. However, from what we were told, they will be replaced with 18" SSR wheels with Yokohama Advan Neova A050 tires very soon.
The exhaust has been upgraded together with the addition of a carbon fiber diffuser:
Track test logging equipment:
The air inlet on the roof is for ventilation to the inside of the car:
Last edited by rominl; 06-10-12 at 01:05 AM.
06-04-12, 10:31 PM
#2
Besides bringing over the ISF CCS-R from Japan, Lexus Corporation has also built an ISF CCS-P, a street version of the CCS-R, with CCS-R inspired parts developed by TRD Japan.
As far as we know this is the only one that exists in the US. Lexus would love to know if you want them to bring over all these CCS-R inspired parts. So ISF owners, time to speak up!
The ISF CCS-R will stick around for a while, attending some racing events in the coming months. The next event should be in early July, and ClubLexus will continue to bring you all the coverage. We're also working on a few potential events so some local members can see the vehicle up close!
Remember, Lexus is interested to know what you think of the car and the TRD parts--they'll only know what to bring over to the US if we tell them!
As far as we know this is the only one that exists in the US. Lexus would love to know if you want them to bring over all these CCS-R inspired parts. So ISF owners, time to speak up!
The ISF CCS-R will stick around for a while, attending some racing events in the coming months. The next event should be in early July, and ClubLexus will continue to bring you all the coverage. We're also working on a few potential events so some local members can see the vehicle up close!
Remember, Lexus is interested to know what you think of the car and the TRD parts--they'll only know what to bring over to the US if we tell them!
Last edited by rominl; 06-10-12 at 01:08 AM.
06-04-12, 10:31 PM
#3
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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.
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Lexus Pressroom News: Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Car
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 107.5 in.
Overall Length 187.4 in.
Overall Width 71.5 in.
Overall Height 54.5 in.
WEIGHT
Curb Weight 3,087 lbs. or less (693 lbs. less than stock)
ENGINE
Designation 2UR-GSE
Displacement 5.0L
Horsepower 416 @ 6,600 rpm
Torque 371 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm
Fuel system SFI D-4 direct-to-cylinder injection with secondary port injectors
DRIVETRAIN
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive system
Transmission 8-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic with 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
SUSPENSION
Adjustable camber front upper arm
Modified race suspension
Reinforced bushings and mounts
EXHAUST
Racing exhaust system
OTHER MECHANICAL
Engine oil cooler
Transmission oil cooler
Differential oil cooler
RACING EQUIPMENT
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 steering wheel with paddle shifters
The Lexus IS F CCS-R race car will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.
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Lexus Pressroom News: Lexus IS F CCS-R Race Car
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 107.5 in.
Overall Length 187.4 in.
Overall Width 71.5 in.
Overall Height 54.5 in.
WEIGHT
Curb Weight 3,087 lbs. or less (693 lbs. less than stock)
ENGINE
Designation 2UR-GSE
Displacement 5.0L
Horsepower 416 @ 6,600 rpm
Torque 371 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm
Fuel system SFI D-4 direct-to-cylinder injection with secondary port injectors
DRIVETRAIN
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive system
Transmission 8-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic with 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
SUSPENSION
Adjustable camber front upper arm
Modified race suspension
Reinforced bushings and mounts
EXHAUST
Racing exhaust system
OTHER MECHANICAL
Engine oil cooler
Transmission oil cooler
Differential oil cooler
RACING EQUIPMENT
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 steering wheel with paddle shifters
Last edited by rominl; 06-07-12 at 10:18 PM.
06-06-12, 10:23 AM
#6
Spoiler is slightly overkill, but I do like the silver one a lot. That's the first "real life" shot of the new ES that I've seen, and it looks very nice.
I forget how much power the CCS-R puts out...or was it the same power as the standard car with less weight?
I forget how much power the CCS-R puts out...or was it the same power as the standard car with less weight?
06-06-12, 10:30 AM
#7
Lexus Champion
Hmm.....so this IS-F version is for motorsport racing events? I see I see 
P.S.
Question: How come the Lexus IS-F does not have turn signal mirrors? (whereas the regular IS had them ever since the MMC facelift)
Just asking
P.S.
Question: How come the Lexus IS-F does not have turn signal mirrors? (whereas the regular IS had them ever since the MMC facelift)
Just asking
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06-06-12, 10:58 AM
#8
There are 2 ways to do that 
1, Spend $50k~$80k in mods for every available exotic material parts known to man.
2, Remove everything you don't need on your car, like doors, hood, roof, trunk lid, AC compressor, windshield, all window glass, all seats............etc. This would cost one day of labor.
1, Spend $50k~$80k in mods for every available exotic material parts known to man.
2, Remove everything you don't need on your car, like doors, hood, roof, trunk lid, AC compressor, windshield, all window glass, all seats............etc. This would cost one day of labor.
06-06-12, 12:39 PM
#13
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orange one looks like ***. what does ccs-r stand for? silver one looks much better. (to me)
06-06-12, 01:44 PM
#15
circuit club sport - race