Toyota has taken the covers off its most extreme road-car project yet, the new Toyota GR GT, a front-engine, rear-drive flagship that draws a direct line to the iconic 2000GT and V10-powered Lexus LFA. The production-intent model is set for a global launch in 2027, arriving alongside its competition-focused sibling, the GR GT3.
The two-door, two-seat GR GT has been engineered as a road-legal race car, leveraging aerodynamic learnings from Toyota Gazoo Racing’s motorsport programs. The GR GT3-legal race version will be homologated to compete internationally under FIA regulations.
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Hybrid V8 targets 478kW and beyond
A newly-developed 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 headlines the package, enhanced by a rear-mounted electric motor within the transaxle. Paired with an 8-speed wet-clutch automatic, Toyota says the system is targeting outputs of at least 478kW and 850Nm, with a top speed of 320km/h or higher.
A dry-sump lubrication system and rear transaxle contribute to a low centre of gravity, while the mechanical limited-slip differential and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (265/35ZR20 front, 325/30ZR20 rear) underline the car’s track-ready focus.
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First Toyota with an all-aluminium frame
The GR GT marks a milestone as the first Toyota built around an all-aluminium frame, supported by a mix of CFRP panels, plastics and lightweight composites to target a kerb mass of 1750kg or below. The construction approach will also underpin a revived Lexus LFA, teased alongside the GR GT as a battery-electric performance flagship.
Toyota engineers prioritised ideal aero performance before finalising the body, with exterior designers and aerodynamicists working side-by-side to shape the final form.
At 4820mm long, 2000mm wide and just 1195mm tall, the GR GT sits low and wide within striking distance of a Lamborghini Revuelto’s footprint. Weight distribution has been confirmed at 45:55 front-to-rear.
A familiar but focused cockpit
Inside, the cabin adopts Toyota and Lexus’ latest UI themes, including a digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen powered by the company’s Arene software platform. Motorsports-inspired switchgear includes:
- Drive mode selection
- Traction and brake control adjustments
- A ‘Sport Boost’ performance mode
- Paddle shifters mounted to a race-style steering wheel
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GR GT3 ready for FIA competition
The GR GT3 variant shares the fundamental architecture but adds:
- FIA-approved roll cage
- Large motorsport rear wing
- Modified aero panels and cooling
- Purpose-built racing hardware
The reveal also marks nearly four years since the GR GT3 concept premiered at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. Production-ready versions of both cars are planned to reappear at the same show in January 2026.
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Availability still to be confirmed
Toyota has not yet confirmed whether the GR GT will be built in right-hand drive, nor if it will be offered in Australian dealerships. Pricing, performance benchmarks and final specifications are expected to be announced closer to the models’ 2027 global launch.
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