by Toyota Unveils V8 Version of GR Supra for Australian Racing
While the road-going Toyota GR Supra is preparing to be discontinued, the racing modification with a V8 engine continues to attract attention. This special version is created exclusively for the Australian Supercars championship and will not go on sale.
Under the hood is a modified 5.0-liter V8 (2UR-GSE), which is also used in the Lexus LC 500 and RC F. The engine was refined for racing conditions by the British company Walkinshaw Andretti United and the Australian tuner Craig Hasted.
Loud V8 and Unique Design
“What a sound! We knew the 2UR-GSE would sound great, but to hear it at full power? It’s simply breathtaking. It’s not just the roar of the engine – it’s the sound of passion, precision, and progress,” said Sean Hanley, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Franchising at Toyota Australia.
In addition to the new engine, the GR Supra received a special aerodynamic body kit developed by Toyota Australia. It includes a more massive splitter, extended wings, and a huge rear spoiler. The car is also equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, splitters, and more powerful AP Racing brakes.
Limited Series for the Championship
Only six examples of the GR Supra GEN3 have been produced. Two of them will be used by the Walkinshaw Andretti United team, and four by Brad Jones Racing. These cars will compete against V8 versions of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in the Supercars championship.
The full-size clay model of the GR Supra GEN3 has already been presented, and the first prototype will debut in Sydney on September 1. A dynamic demonstration is planned for the Bathurst 1000 race in October. Development continues for participation in the 2026 season, which starts in February in Sydney.
Toyota is already working on the next generation of the GR Supra, but the exact release dates have not been disclosed yet. This racing version demonstrates that even in the era of electric vehicles, traditional V8s can remain relevant in professional competitions, especially when it comes to iconic series like the Australian Supercars Championship.
