Over the weekend, Toyota presented two unusual projects based on the Camry sedan, which impress with their technical solutions and design. Both cars were created by engineers from Toyota Racing and Gazoo Racing specifically for the arrival of the American version of the Camry in Japan.
Dual-motor hybrid with 700 hp
The first project is a true technical experiment. Under the hood of this Camry is a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, well-known from the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and LBX Morizo RR. However, Gazoo Racing engineers went further and added a second engine in the trunk — a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit that has not yet been used in production cars.
This new engine can deliver up to 400 hp and, according to rumors, will form the basis for future models, including the resurrected Celica and MR2. The total power of the dual-motor Camry reaches 700 hp, and it features all-wheel drive. Besides the engines, the car received widened wheel arches, unique bumpers, and a large fixed rear wing.
Unfortunately, such a crazy Camry is unlikely to ever go into production, although it could redefine the perception of a performance sedan.
Camry in Bōsōzoku style
The second project, presented by Toyota Racing, is radically different. This Camry is designed in the style of Japanese Bōsōzoku street gangs. The car is painted black with green accents, has a massive front splitter, an aggressive rear wing, and six-foot exhaust pipes sticking out from the back.
The interior has also not been overlooked: it features a glass gear shift lever with an artificial ice cube inside and a glass cigar holder on the center tunnel. This car is more of a tribute to culture than a technical achievement, but it looks no less impressive.
Both projects demonstrate that Toyota is no longer afraid to experiment and create truly extraordinary cars, even if they never make it to the assembly line. This indicates a shift in the company’s philosophy, which was once associated exclusively with reliable but boring cars. Now Toyota is ready to surprise, combining engineering skill with a creative approach, which is especially important in an era of automotive market unification. Such concepts not only attract attention but also test new technologies that could appear in future production models.