Toyota has announced its latest high-performance model, the GR GT, describing it as a road-legal machine shaped by motorsport engineering. It follows a lineage that began with the Toyota 2000GT and continued decades later with the Lexus LFA, marking a new milestone for the brand’s performance arm, Gazoo Racing.
Development of the GR GT was guided by three priorities: achieving a very low centre of gravity, reducing overall weight, and creating a rigid structure to support aerodynamic efficiency. Early figures suggest Toyota has committed to these goals. The car is expected to produce at least 640hp, its centre of gravity sits strikingly low, and the structure uses Toyota’s first all-aluminium frame to keep weight down.
Power comes from a newly developed twin-turbo V8 paired with a single electric motor mounted within the transaxle. Toyota is targeting a minimum of 640hp and 850Nm of torque, all channelled to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Toyota stresses that these figures represent baseline targets for the prototype, hinting that the production version may exceed them.
The GR GT’s chassis marks a first for Toyota: a fully aluminium frame, combined with exterior panels made from aluminium and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic. The focus on weight reduction brings a series of benefits, including improved stability, sharper responses, and more effective aerodynamics. Carbon-ceramic brakes and 20-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres—325-section at the rear—complete the package.
Toyota is aiming for a curb weight of 1749kg or less. This places the GR GT above the Porsche 911 GTS in mass but offers a clear power advantage, with at least 110hp more and a stronger torque figure.
The cabin follows a focused, minimalist approach. GR replaces all Toyota branding, and the interior features carbon-backed Recaro seats alongside materials and design cues that edge closer to Lexus-level refinement. The result is a cockpit built around the driver but trimmed to a premium standard.
On the outside, the GR GT adopts proportions and details inspired by racing cars. It stands at just 47 inches tall, noticeably lower than the 911 GTS. The aggressive stance is reinforced by a low roofline, pronounced aero elements, and a quad-exit exhaust integrated into the rear. The side vents and lower sills echo GT3-class design, while the long nose and extreme dash-to-axle measurements give the car a dramatic profile that still carries a hint of Toyota identity.
This resemblance to GT3 machinery is not accidental. Gazoo Racing developed the GR GT in parallel with the GR GT3 race car, and both vehicles share suspension components and the core of the twin-turbo V8 powertrain.
With the GR GT, Toyota adds a new halo model to its performance lineup—one that blends motorsport influence with road-going eligibility. Its appearance is fierce, its engineering ambitious, and all that remains is to hear whether the V8 soundtrack lives up to its imposing presence.
