Toyota GR GT V8 hybrid sports car unveiled as the Lexus LFA successor

Toyota Gazoo Racing has finally revealed the much-anticipated GR GT sports car. The flagship model was presented as a pre-production prototype alongside the GR GT3 race car.

The Toyota GR GT will carry on the legacy of the iconic 2000GT and Lexus LFA. Speaking of which, Lexus has also revealed its new flagship model based on the same platform – the Lexus LFA Concept.

According to Toyota, the GR GT was conceptualized and developed as a road-legal race car. It features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain, dry-sump lubrication and a rear-mounted transaxle.

The GR GT is based on an all-aluminium chassis – a first for Toyota, and has carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) body panels. The car design was dictated by aerodynamics, with the aesthetic aspect being secondary. Aerodynamics engineers and exterior designers worked together to achieve a balance of aerodynamic and cooling performance. The interior has been designed to achieve the optimal driving position.

Under the hood is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with a single electric motor and a combined output of over 640 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which allows the car to reach a top speed of over 200 mph.

The suspension setup comprises double wishbones with coil springs all around, while brakes come in the form of carbon ceramic discs.

The Toyota GR GT is expected to go on sale around 2027.

Source: Toyota