Toyota’s GR GT Drops With TT V8 Hybrid And At Least 641 HP

We’ve known about Toyota’s intention to release a high-powered, front-engined sports car to rival the Mercedes-AMG GT and compete in GT3 racing for years now. Well, finally, the car we’ve been so eagerly awaiting has arrived in the form of the road-going GR GT and the race-ready GR GT3, and they mean serious business.

Following in the footsteps of the Toyota 2000GT and the legendary Lexus LFA, the GR GT may not have the most creative name, but it’s the ultimate performance car ever fitted with a Toyota badge. It may have taken a long time for it to be unveiled, but as we’re sure you’ll agree, it’s been well worth the wait.

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The GR GT is built around a bespoke, all-aluminum frame and also uses carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts across the body. Toyota hasn’t confirmed all of the car’s specifications, but has said it’ll weigh 1,750 kg (3,858 lbs) “or lower” and have a front-to-rear weight distribution of 45:55. It measures in at 4,820 mm (189.7 inches) long, 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) wide, stands 1,195 mm (47 inches) tall, and has a 2,725 mm (107.2-inch) wheelbase.

What About the Engine?

All the reports of the GR GT featuring a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 have proven to be accurate. This engine features dry-sump lubrication and a rear-mounted eight-speed automatic transaxle, developed specifically for this car. Power is sent exclusively through the rear wheels.

Speaking of power, Toyota says the GR GT will deliver 641 hp “or greater” and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, “or greater.” It remains to be seen exactly how much power it’ll end up having, but we know that the V8 is supplemented by an electric motor, so it should offer superb response.

Race Car Looks

Visually, the GR GT adopts a low-slung profile with a huge hood and aggressive headlights. It looks noticeably more aggressive than some of the competition, no doubt owing to its racing car roots. It sits on 20-inch wheels with 265/35 tires at the front and 325/30 shoes at the rear. Carbon ceramic brakes are found at both the front and rear. There’s also double wishbone suspension at all four corners. Acceleration figures? Toyota hasn’t said, but it has said it’ll have a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h) or above.

The cabin is also unlike any other Toyota product. Bathed in red leather and Alcantara, the cabin includes a custom digital instrument cluster with unique graphics, a new GR-branded steering wheel, paddle shifters, and a large central infotainment display. It’s not especially gorgeous, like the cabin of a Lexus LC500, but it looks functional and fit for purpose.

Toyota notes that as both the GR GT and the GR GT3 still remain in development, some details could change. There’s no word on price, but expect deliveries to start in 2027.