Toyota unveils new V8 sports car prototype: A glimpse of the flagship

Prototype Toyota GR GT: Racing Coupe With V8 Hybrid

2025-12-15 By Holger Holzer/SP-X | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

The world's largest automaker treats itself to a prestigious flagship once again, utilizing its most important drive technology in a new form.

The Toyota GR GT is set to launch in 2027.(Image: Toyota) — The Toyota GR GT is set to launch in 2027.
(Image: Toyota)

Toyota targets Porsche and Ferrari: The Japanese automaker has unveiled the prototype of a V8 sports car. And in a double pack: planned are a version called GR GT for the road and a racing-track variant named GR GT3. From 2027, these coupes could succeed the Lexus LF-A and the Toyota 2000GT from the 1960s.

The new flagship doesn’t manage entirely without electrification either: The 245 cubic inches twin-turbo gasoline engine under the front hood is combined with an electric motor; in the GR GT, the hybrid system delivers a total output of 650 hp and provides 850 Nm of torque. The top speed is stated to exceed 200 mph.

Lightweight Construction With Aluminum And CFRP

In addition to pure driving performance, further elements are intended to ensure exceptional driving dynamics. These include lightweight construction with an aluminum frame and CFRP components. A dry sump lubrication system lowers the center of gravity, while the eight-speed automatic transmission mounted on the rear axle ensures balanced weight distribution. Added to this are technical refinements such as ceramic brakes and Michelin cup tires.

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The drive is powered by a V8 hybrid.(Image: Toyota)

The driver is meant to enjoy a good view.(Image: Toyota)

The overall system is expected to provide 850 Nm.(Image: Toyota)

Striking aerodynamic components, such as a rear wing, are omitted by Toyota. The low, 15.8 feet-long and 6.6 feet-wide two-seater is designed to stay safely on the road even without them, thanks to support from developers in the motorsport division. To emphasize the seriousness of their performance efforts, the engineers have also created a GT3 competition version of the road sports car, which is set to participate in customer racing starting in 2027.

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