The automotive world has been buzzing ever since Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) revealed its most audacious creation yet on December 5, 2025: the GR GT, a twin-turbo V8 hybrid supercar with a development target of 641 horsepower or more. Developed alongside the GR GT3 race car, this machine is Toyota’s answer to the legendary Lexus LFA—and a statement of intent from Toyota for the hybrid supercar era. With deliveries expected to begin in 2027, here’s everything Toyota has announced about this groundbreaking vehicle and why it could reshape the performance car landscape.
A Legacy Reborn: From LFA to GR GT
Toyota’s supercar heritage runs deep. The Lexus LFA, produced from 2010 to 2012, remains a benchmark for Japanese engineering, with its 553-hp V10 engine and Formula 1-inspired craftsmanship. The GR GT takes a different path by embracing electrification. Only 500 LFAs were built; Toyota hasn’t yet said how many GR GTs it will make.
The GR GT’s design evolved from the GR GT3 Concept that Toyota showed at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. The production-ready car is built around an all-aluminum frame, a first for Toyota, with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic used for body parts such as the hood, roof and rear bulkhead—a combination that promises both lightweight agility and race-grade rigidity. Rather than the long-rumored Lexus LFR name, it wears GR badging to emphasize its racing pedigree.
Heart of a Champion: The Hybrid Powertrain
Under the long hood lies the GR GT’s party piece: a newly developed twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 paired with a single electric motor. Toyota’s development targets are a total system output of 641 hp or more and 627 lb-ft of torque or more, sent to the rear wheels through a rear-mounted eight-speed automatic transaxle developed specifically for this car.
But this isn’t just about straight-line speed. Toyota is targeting a weight of 1,750 kg (3,858 lbs) or less, a 45:55 front-to-rear weight distribution and a top speed of 199 mph or more. The GR GT3, its race-bred sibling, is built for GT3 competition, where it could challenge cars like Porsche’s 911 GT3 R and Ferrari’s 296 GT3.
Price, Positioning, and Market Impact
Toyota hasn’t announced pricing yet, and earlier price rumors were never confirmed, so it’s too early to say exactly how the GR GT will stack up against rivals like the Ferrari 296 GTB and Lamborghini Temerario. Either way, it will be a far cry from “affordable.”
Toyota hasn’t confirmed production volumes yet. Production is due to start in 2027, and in the U.S. the GR GT will be sold through select Lexus dealerships rather than Toyota dealers. It’s part of Toyota’s push to grow the GR brand globally, leveraging motorsport-derived tech to appeal to a new generation of buyers.
The Bigger Picture: Toyota’s Electrified Future
The GR GT isn’t just a vanity project—it’s a showcase for Toyota’s hybrid technology. As automakers pivot toward electrification, Toyota is betting that performance hybrids will bridge the gap between traditional ICE vehicles and full EVs. The lessons learned here could trickle down to future GR models, such as hotter versions of the GR86 and GR Corolla.
Moreover, the GR GT3 reinforces Toyota’s commitment to motorsport. Toyota describes the GR GT as a road-legal version of the GR GT3 race car, which is built for GT3 competition. This dual-purpose approach mirrors the success of the Porsche 911 GT3 and McLaren 720S, where track capability enhances street credibility.
Toyota revealed the GR GT and GR GT3 on December 5, 2025, and both made their first auto show appearance at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. Deliveries of the road car are expected to begin in 2027. Until then, enthusiasts can pore over videos capturing the V8’s thunderous exhaust note—a sound that promises to be as unforgettable as the LFA’s iconic V10.
In a world where supercars are increasingly defined by hybrid systems and six-figure price tags, Toyota’s GR GT aims to stand out by blending raw performance with cutting-edge tech. If it delivers on its promises, this could be the car that finally puts Toyota in the same conversation as Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren—and cements Gazoo Racing as a true titan of performance.
Stay tuned for more updates as Toyota’s 641-plus-horsepower dream machine edges closer to production.
Why This Matters: The GR GT isn’t just Toyota’s bid for supercar glory—it’s a glimpse into the future of high-performance driving. By marrying electrification with the soul of a V8, Toyota is redefining what a hybrid supercar can be, all while honoring its racing roots. For enthusiasts, it’s an exciting time to be alive.
The road car is called the Toyota GR GT, and the GR GT3 is its race-car sibling. Earlier rumors that it might be badged as the Lexus LFR didn’t pan out: at the same December 2025 event, Lexus showed a separate, battery-electric Lexus LFA Concept.
Toyota revealed the GR GT on December 5, 2025. Production is due to start in 2027, with customer deliveries expected to begin that year.
The supercar pairs a newly developed twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with a single electric motor. Toyota’s development targets are 641 hp or more and 627 lb-ft of torque or more, sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transaxle.
Toyota hasn’t announced a price yet, so treat any earlier price rumors with caution.
Yes. The GR GT3 is the racing version, built for GT3 competition and revealed alongside the road car in December 2025.
The design evolved from the GR GT3 Concept shown at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. The production car uses Toyota’s first all-aluminum frame, with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic body parts such as the hood and roof.
Toyota hasn’t confirmed production numbers yet. In the U.S., the GR GT will be sold through select Lexus dealerships.
The hybrid system’s electric motor, built into the transaxle, adds instant torque to the twin-turbo V8, while the V8 ensures a visceral driving experience.
The GR GT’s hybrid tech could inspire future performance versions of models like the GR86 and GR Corolla, advancing Toyota’s electrified performance lineup.
