Lexus CT hybrid makes racing debut at the Nürburgring

Today, Lexus is a full hybrid CT debut race at the Nurburgring in SP4 class. Gazoo CT Racing, such as the path sister model CT 200 hours, Lexus Hybrid Drive, but with a larger capacity 2.4-liter engine instead of the normal 1.8 units.

battery and hybrid system is identical to the road car. Starting and braking, racing car with only the electric motor, produces zero emissions and uses no fuel. burns easily take over at higher speeds the electric motor provides additional power for acceleration and speed racing.

Lexus remains the only car manufacturer to compete in major endurance races with full hybrid vehicles, starting with the Lexus RX400h, which denies Nürburgring24 hours in 2005.

Gazoo CT race driver line-up consists of three experienced pilots: Kumi Sato runner who competed in the Lexus IS 250 in 2008, Masahiko Kageyama, formerly supported by Toyota and development MinoruTakaki responsible for production car development.