The Toyota RI is a family of prototype

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under the Nippon Race Engine framework. The RI engine is fully custom-built.

Versions

The RI engine comes in two different versions for different applications; the RI4A for use in Super Formula and the RI4AG for use in Super GT. *RI4A (2014–present, also known as TRD-01F) *RI4AG (2014–present)

Applications

* Dallara SF14 *

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* Lexus RC F GT500 *

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* Toyota GR Supra GT500

References

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