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Toyota Unveils GR GT Prototype, Pledges No Volume Cap and GT3 Racer

The V8‑hybrid flagship is positioned as a broader‑reach follow‑up to the LFA, with key figures plus timing still treated as targets.

Overview

  • Project lead Takashi Doi said the GR GT will not be volume‑limited, reflecting Akio Toyoda’s dissatisfaction with the LFA’s rarity.
  • Development targets include a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 with hybrid assist, roughly 478 kW and 850 Nm to the rear wheels, and a top speed above 320 km/h.
  • Toyota’s first aluminum production chassis teams with carbon body panels for a curb‑weight target under 1,750 kg and a 45:55 front‑rear balance.
  • A petrol‑only GR GT3 customer racer is planned alongside the road car under the standalone GR brand, while a Lexus LFA battery‑electric concept shares the architecture.
  • Pricing remains undisclosed, with one report citing hints near $225,000, and U.S. sales are planned through select Lexus dealers with production targeted around 2027.