Super GT 2010 Round 4 At Sepang – A First Look at the Super GT Machines
Here we go, Japan’s biggest and hottest racing series! The Super GT cars finally arrived at the Sepang International Circuit for the 4th round of the 2010 season. This year will be the 10th anniversary of the event being held in Malaysia.
No track action yet on Thursday, as the teams unloaded the cars and tools into their designated pit garage.
The heart of the GT-R, the 490hp VK45DE. In race trim, the Super GT VK45DE produces 490 hp and 52 kg·m (380 ft·lbf) of torque. The engine idles at around 3500 RPM and is restricted to the above specified power output. Without such restrictions, the engine is reputedly capable of producing nearly 790 hp. Nismo reasons that by using the engine, they eliminate turbo-lag, save weight and generally prefer the torque curve of the atmospheric V8.
Next its time to set up the car, as pit crews started their race weekend way earlier then the drivers. This is the backbone of the team, without them there’s no way the cars would be ready for the race
Team HIS Advan and their GTR.
All the rims for Team Nismo.
The new Honda HSV-010 unveiled for the first time at the Sepang International Circuit. Here’s Team Weider, winner of round 2 at Okayama.
Super GT mechanic’s office. All the things and stuffs are stored here. Typical Japanese, very organized and structured.
Team Wedsport were one of the first team to start working on their car.
Unopened crates that’s just arrived with the car. Wonder what’s in there.
Two Lexus SC430 still in the wraps.
Crews of tyre supplier Yokohama playing around with a remote controlled helicopter before hectic works starts on Saturday and Sunday.
Here’s the rest of the photos, consisting of all competing Lexus SC430s still nicely wrapped before Friday’s registering and scrutineering.
Photo / Editorial : Nazim Idris
Hmm, plastic wrap? wow does that works as a cover.