Among GT3-class racing cars, the Lexus RC F GT3 stands apart for one specification alone: a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 in an era dominated by turbocharged four- and six-cylinder units. Spark Model's 1:43 replica documents the K-Tunes Racing No. 96 entry exactly as it appeared on the Super GT grid in 2022, piloted by the experienced pairing of Morio Nitta and Shunsuke Takagi.
A Naturally Aspirated GT3 Outlier
The Lexus RC F GT3 is developed in collaboration with TOM'S Japan and based on the Z10-generation RC F coupe. Its 2UR-GSE 5.0-litre V8 — detuned to meet GT3 regulations — produces approximately 500 hp, making it mechanically distinctive against a field of forced-induction rivals. The road-car RC F measures between 4,695 and 4,710 mm in length; the GT3 variant retains broadly similar body dimensions, reshaped by GT3-mandated aero elements.
K-Tunes Racing No. 96 in the 2022 Super GT GT300 Class
K-Tunes Racing has campaigned the Lexus RC F GT3 in Super GT's GT300 class continuously since the model's introduction, making No. 96 one of the most consistent identities in the GT300 paddock. The 2022 season placed Morio Nitta — a long-serving GT300 campaigner — alongside Shunsuke Takagi. The GT300 field in 2022 ran both JAF-GT300 and FIA-GT3 machinery; the RC F GT3 competes under the FIA-GT3 regulations subset, the same framework used by GT3 entries worldwide.
Spark Model's SGT Series: 1:43 Resin for Japanese Motorsport Collectors
Spark Model's SGT-prefix range is a dedicated 1:43 resin collection built around the Super GT championship. Each piece is resin-cast, allowing sharp surface definition across aero components, wing profiles and livery graphics. This No. 96 entry replicates the K-Tunes Racing colour scheme as run during the 2022 season, giving collectors a documented, season-specific replica rather than a generic livery. As with all Spark 1:43 resin work, panel gaps and bodywork transitions are rendered without the compromises inherent in diecast tooling.
Building a Super GT GT300 Shelf
The K-Tunes No. 96 sits naturally alongside other Spark SGT-series entries from the 2022 Super GT season, both GT300 and GT500, for a coherent single-season display. Collectors focused on Lexus racing history will find it a meaningful companion to LC500 GT500 entries from teams such as Cerumo and TOM'S. For those drawn to driver continuity, Morio Nitta's multi-season presence in the No. 96 car means earlier K-Tunes RC F GT3 Spark editions extend the narrative across a run of consecutive seasons.
