Rolex 24 - Lexus Powers Pruett to Pole Position
 

Lexus Powers Pruett to Pole in Daytona -- Daytona Beach, Fla., January 30, 2004 -- Scott Pruett's Lexus-powered, CompUSA-sponsored Daytona prototype car grabbed the pole position in the manufacturer's first-ever start at the prestigious Rolex 24 hour endurance race at Daytona. Pruett will be joined by Max Papis and Jimmy Morales as Lexus attempts to win its debut race in the Daytona Prototype class this weekend.
SOURCE -- Wieck Media Services / Auto

Chu...

Final race results for Lexus came in 4th, 7th and 10th

http://www.speedarena.com/news/publi...cle_3982.shtml

Chu....

Lexus 4.3L V8 powered!!!
 

"The new Toyota Daytona Prototype V8 entry is a race-modified version of the Lexus 4.3-liter V8 engine. The fuel-injected, DOHC power plant features an aluminum block, aluminum cylinder heads and makes 500 horsepower at 8,000 rpm."

http://www.toyota.com/motorsports/grandam/facts.html

Chu...

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Feb. 2, 2004) - Lexus-powered teams finished 2nd, 4th and 6th in the Daytona Prototype class at the Rolex 24, considered the most grueling test in racing. The Doran-Lista car pictured here came from behind improving 25 positions during the 24-hour race to capture second in class to give the manufacturer its first podium finish in the Rolex Sport Car Series. The Doran-Lista Team was forced to start 31st due to a paperwork snafu in qualifying.
SOURCE -- Wieck Media Services / Auto

Are they going to Le Mans?

Don't know about Le Mans. Just think if Doran-Lista Team wasn't forced to start 31st due to a paperwork snafu in qualifying. We would see the Lexus in the 1st place finish rather than the 2nd, 4th and 6th. I am betting we are going to see more Lexus racing news.

Does this mean Lexus is going for more performance oriented image? Interesting to see in the near future.

Chu...

If they are, are you comming for a CL meet at Le Mans?:D

Re: Lexus 4.3L V8 powered!!!
 

I don't mean to bump this but this is evidence of mine and a couple others theories of how underrated the Lexus V-8 is and what can be done to it!

The new Toyota Daytona Prototype V8 entry is a race-modified version of the Lexus 4.3-liter V8 engine. The fuel-injected, DOHC power plant features an aluminum block, aluminum cylinder heads and makes 500 horsepower at 8,000 rpm.

I too have a strong feeling about the 4.3L V8. I believe Lexus will up the HP/TQ on the next V8 engine. We will not see it until the next redesigned LS430. At which time the GS430 and SC430 will have an engine refresh. Possible direct injection like the new V6 3.0L found on the upcoming 06 GS300.

Chu...

If you pay for my airfare. :D :D :D

LOL, one way?:D