by Toyota Announces Presentation Date for New GR GT Supercar
Toyota is actively preparing for a series of announcements related to a mysterious project that unites its sub-brands Gazoo Racing, Lexus, Century, and Daihatsu. Ahead of the press conference on October 13, the company released the first images of the long-awaited supercar that will bear the GR emblem.
Key Details of the New Supercar
Update from the Company Chairman
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda confirmed that the long-awaited GR GT will be presented by the end of the year. The announcement was made during an online broadcast, where Toyoda did not reveal specific details but noted that the company plans to present its flagship supercar on December 4. The first public demonstration will take place at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2026.
Toyoda also confirmed that the recent change of signage at Fuji Speedway is indeed related to the new supercar, known as the GR GT.
Origin of the News
The news appeared on the social network X, where the official Toyota Motor Corporation account published photos of a new sign at Fuji Speedway named “GT Corner.” The image shows the classic 1967 Toyota 2000GT, the 2010 Lexus LFA, and the new supercar with a GR emblem on the front. It remains unclear whether the GT Corner name is merely symbolic or hints at the car’s official name, possibly GR GT.
On the right side – the 2000GT, next to it – the LFA, and further…?
Technical Features and Design
The teaser suggests that Toyota has moved away from rumors about the Lexus LFR name for the LFA successor, developing it as a full-fledged Gazoo Racing product. Photographs of camouflaged prototypes, both road and racing versions, indicate that this new flagship is based on the 2022 Toyota GR GT3 concept.
The latest teaser shows LED headlights, a black stripe, and bumper air intakes that precisely match the road prototype. The racing version has additional aerodynamic elements, extra LED clusters, and side exhaust pipes for a more aggressive look.
Expected Specifications
The future supercar is likely to be built on an aluminum chassis with a carbon fiber body, combining lightness and rigidity. The powertrain is expected to consist of a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, supported by electric motors as part of a self-charging hybrid system. This combination will place the new GR car among the ranks of modern hybrid supercars, combining Toyota’s racing experience with its electrified technologies.
Toyota’s Further Plans
Initially, it was believed that Toyota’s October 13 announcement would directly concern the GR GT, but it turned out to only confirm the official presentation date of December 4. Instead, the event featured future concepts from the Century, Lexus, Toyota, and Daihatsu brands, which will be shown at the Japan Mobility Show from October 31 to November 9.
The development of the new supercar has been ongoing for several years, and it has appeared repeatedly during testing, as well as at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2025. This indicates Toyota’s serious intentions to return to the high-performance car market after a long hiatus since the LFA era. The introduction of hybrid technology into such a car may also indicate the future direction of the company’s sports models in the face of increasing environmental requirements.
