Lexus RC F with a Toyota 1GZ-FE V12
 
  		  		 
  		         
                    		        		
        		        		        	           
                        
            
	            		            by		            Christopher Christopher	                        
         
                
                
        
                
                
        	
        	        	
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  In 2023 Jaron Olivecrona from Olivecrona Drift Motorsport decided to move on from his V12-powered Nissan S14 to a new vehicle for the D1NZ Drifting Championship Series. Jaron’s newest drift machine would be a Lexus RC F. However instead of using the factory 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8, Jaron swapped a twin-turbo Toyota 1GZ-FE V12 built by Hartley Engines capable of 1300 hp (956 kW). He competed in 2024 with the twin-turbo V12 but went with a naturally aspirated 1GZ-FE V12 for 2025. The NA motor produces 735 hp (540 kW) and features Hartley Engines’ forged pistons, forged rods, and custom exhaust manifolds. Behind the motor is a TTi 503 five-speed sequential transmission, carbon fiber driveshaft, and Winters quick-change rear end.





