The Toyota GR GT3 and GR GT Prototypes with the Lexus LFA Concept

Toyota GR GT

The GR GT is the ultimate expression of our ‘Race Cars Into Road Cars’ mission. It is a pure GR model, born from racing, and honed through the cycle of ‘drive, break, fix’ to create a machine that is a true extension of the driver.

A diverse range of drivers, including Master Driver Morizo, professional drivers Tatsuya Kataoka, Hiroaki Ishiura, and Naoya Gamo, gentleman driver Daisuke Toyoda, and in-house evaluation drivers, were involved in its development from the concept formulation stage. All aspects of development prioritised the driver’s perspective, starting with the driving position. The model is still being refined, with drivers repeatedly putting it through the “hone, drive to failure, and repair” cycle, as with other GR products.

Master Driver Morizo urged the development team onward with calls of “I want you to go all out,” and “I want you to push even further.” In response, those involved overcame an unprecedented number of challenges across every domain, from development to manufacturing, including the adoption of Toyota-first new technologies.

Centred on front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle packaging, the GR GT features a thoroughly low centre of gravity and adopts Toyota’s first all-aluminium body frame for low weight with high rigidity, as well as styling that gives paramount priority to aerodynamics. Its power unit is a newly developed 4-litre, V8 twin-turbo with dry-sump lubrication, and its drivetrain uses a carbon-fibre torque tube and a transaxle layout.

The rear-located transaxle is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, a single electric motor (1-Motor Hybrid system), and a mechanical, limited-slip differential. The result is driving performance that is easy to handle for drivers of all skill levels and that enables drivers to fully interact with the car.

Read Toyota New Zealand’s press release.