It’s not every day that the maker of the trusty Corolla and Camry unveils a flagship supercar that looks like it wants to hunt down the very best that Porsche and Ferrari has to offer. But after months of anticipation, here it is: The Toyota GR GT in all its glory. It was unveiled alongside a GR GT3 racing twin and Lexus LFA Concept.
The production version of the GR GT is due in 2027, with possible changes to its performance specifications, but we don’t expect a vast change in what looks to be a production-ready design. Stepping in as a spiritual successor to the Toyota 2000GT, here’s a detailed look at the Japanese marque’s flagship sports car.
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The Toyota Gazoo Racing flagship has to look the part, and the GR GT does not disappoint. Just short of 190 inches in length and with a width of 78.4 inches, the GR GT’s sheer size stands out. It’s extremely low, though, at only 47 inches. These dimensions underline Toyota’s intense focus on aerodynamics.
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Beneath that long hood sits a dry-sumped 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with outputs of 641 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It’s joined by a transaxle-integrated electric motor and new eight-speed automatic. Power goes to the rear wheels exclusively.
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Toyota says it perfected aerodynamics first, before completing the visual design. The aggressive rear features full-width lighting and quad tailpipes.
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Parked alongside its GR GT3 racing twin, the differences are obvious, despite each sharing the same basic shape. The GR GT does without the massive wing, side-exit exhaust, and the deeper hood scoop of the GT3.
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From the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires to the red brake calipers, the GR GT screams performance. Note, too, the complete absence of any Toyota badging, as the brand looks to distance this flagship from more attainable GR models.
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The interior is no less thrilling than the exterior, with an abundance of red, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and bespoke digital gauges.
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Great attention was given to lowering the car’s center of gravity, which included an ultra-low seating position. These seats are special Recaro items, also finished in sporty red.
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Although it has a central touchscreen, the GR GT has a couple of handy physical controls for things like the climate control temperature and defogger. Also note the level of craftsmanship, which looks significantly better than what we’re used to seeing on other Toyotas.
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The eight-speed automatic uses a wet-start clutch instead of a torque converter, which should result in sharper responses and quicker shift times.
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Karl Furlong
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