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Fans of the championship-winning Lexus RC F GT3 model have one more season to enjoy the rumbling V8-powered sedan before its replacement, the dynamic Toyota GT3 GR-based coupe, is expected to take …
Fans of the championship-winning Lexus RC F GT3 model have one more season to enjoy the rumbling V8-powered sedan before its replacement by the dynamic Toyota GT3 GR-based coupe in 2026. The formal confirmation from Toyota’s luxury and performance brand is the final step in the process. Lexus Motorsports senior manager Jeff Bal stated, “We’re working to develop the next generation of sports cars, including a new GT3 race car,” with no further details being disclosed at this time. The RC F GT3, in partnership with Vasser Sullivan, has garnered wins at every major IMSA event and secured the GTD PRO title in 2023, despite its struggles with the former 3GT team. As the oldest model in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the planned transition to the sleek GT3 GR is a timely development, with the turbocharged V8-powered car rumored to debut in the U.S. early this year for IMSA-related testing ahead of its racing debut in Daytona next January.
