- Toyota teased its upcoming GR performance flagship at Japan’s Fuji Speedway.
- The LFA’s successor will wear GR badges in roadgoing and racing versions.
- Power comes from a hybrid setup featuring a twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
Toyota is gearing up for a series of announcements tied to a new mysterious project that brings together its Gazoo Racing, Lexus, Century, and Daihatsu sub-brands. Ahead of the October 13 press conference, the company has released an early glimpse of a much-anticipated supercar set to carry the GR emblem.
The news broke out on X where the official account of Toyota Motor Corporation shared photos of a new sign at the Fuji Speedway track in Japan named the “GT Corner”. This shows the classic Toyota 2000GT from 1967, the Lexus LFA from 2010, and a new supercar with the GR emblem on its nose.
Whether the GT Corner name is simply symbolic or hints at the car’s official title, potentially GR GT, remains to be seen.
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The accompanying caption reads: “On the right is the 2000GT, next to it is the LFA, and next to that is…?” The teaser suggests Toyota has moved away from the rumored Lexus LFR name for the LFA’s successor, instead developing it as a pure Gazoo Racing creation.
Photos of camouflaged prototypes, both track and road versions, indicate this new flagship builds on the 2022 Toyota GR GT3 concept.
Over the past few years, the car has been spotted repeatedly during development testing and even made appearances at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The latest teaser shows LED headlights, a black stripe, and bumper intakes that align closely with the roadgoing prototype. The racing version adds sharper aerodynamic elements, additional LED clusters, and side-mounted exhausts for a more focused profile.
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The upcoming supercar is expected to sit on an aluminum chassis wrapped in carbon fiber bodywork, pairing lightness with rigidity. Power is rumored to come from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine supported by electric motors as part of a self-charging hybrid system.
This combination would place the new GR machine squarely in the realm of modern hybrid supercars, bridging Toyota’s racing expertise with its electrified technology.
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Toyota is tipped to reveal the GR GT on Monday, October 13, ahead of its public debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show later this month.
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The press conference, however, will cover more than just the new supercar. It’s expected to outline a broader vision that connects the Century, Lexus, Toyota, and Daihatsu brands under the same performance-inspired initiative.
While details are scarce, Century is rumored to evolve into a global brand in its own right, potentially expanding beyond its current sedan and SUV lineup.
Lexus could share more details about future models including the stunning Sport Concept that debuted at The Quail as a potential electric successor for the aging LC, or preview a new generation of the LS flagship sedan.
Finally, Toyota may shed light on the future GR Celica project, which is believed to adopt a mid-engine layout. Whatever unfolds, the October 13 event is shaping up to be a significant moment for Toyota’s performance and luxury divisions.
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