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Toyota Unveils GR GT Prototype as Hybrid V8 Flagship, Targets 2027 Launch

Toyota says the car will not be volume limited, signaling a push to broaden access to its halo performance program.

Overview

  • Project manager Takashi Doi confirmed the GR GT will not have a production cap, departing from the 500-unit Lexus LFA approach.
  • The prototype pairs a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 with hybrid assistance for roughly 478 kW and 850 Nm in a rear transaxle layout with an eight‑speed automatic and dry‑sump lubrication.
  • An all‑aluminium chassis with aluminium and carbon‑fibre panels targets a curb weight under 1,750 kg and a top speed above 320 km/h.
  • The shared architecture will also underpin a petrol‑only GT3 customer racer and a battery‑electric Lexus LFA concept.
  • Toyota plans U.S. sales through select Lexus dealers around 2027, with pricing hinted near $225,000 and final specifications still under development.