- Lexus will unveil the production version of the Sport Concept on December 4.
- The GR GT supercar and its racing version will also debut at the same event.
- The sports models are expected to be fitted with hybrid V8s in different tunes.
Toyota has shared a new teaser showing three “all-new sports models” that will premiere together on December 4. The lineup appears to include a Lexus sports car and the GR GT supercar in roadgoing and racing versions.
A New Lexus Sports Coupe
The automaker didn’t share any information about the models other than a single shadowy photo. On the left side we can see what looks like the production version of the Lexus Sport Concept from August, recognized from the two-door coupe stance and the futuristic taillights.
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The concept that was also exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show on October looked nearly production ready, so we expect changes to be focused on minor details and a slightly toned-down interior. A closer look at the teaser reveals a textured rear glass, although we can’t see if the roof-mounted fans have been retained. It is also not clear if the production version will get the illuminated fin, Lexus lettering and F1-style brake light of the concept.
The yet-unnamed model was initially believed to be fully electric, but the latest reports suggest it will adopt a GR-sourced hybrid V8 setup with Lexus-specific tuning. The sports car is expected to hit the roads in 2026 serving as a replacement for the aging LC rather than the iconic LFA supercar.
A Supercar From Gazoo Racing
In the middle of the teaser sits the upcoming GR GT supercar that has also been confirmed for a December 4 debut on a recent TV commercial in Japan. This one has a longer hood, a more conventional rear glass, and unique full-width LED taillights.
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We also get a glimpse of the interior that was revealed a few months ago featuring a large infotainment display, a row of physical controls, and two carbon fiber bucket seats.
Toyota has confirmed that the GR-branded model will be powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine as part of a self-charging hybrid setup. The ICE alone could generate around 800 horsepower, making it the most powerful offering of the entire Toyota portfolio and a worthy spiritual successor of the V10-powered Lexus LFA.
A Wild GT3 Racecar
The performance flagship of the expansive Gazoo Racing lineup is joined by a model with similar proportions but more aggressive aero, hinting at a motorsport derivative.
As seen in earlier spy shots and the camouflaged prototype that tackled Goodwood, the racecar boasts vented fenders, a fixed rear wing, side-mounted tailpipes, a more prominent diffuser, and a lowered stance. It is expected to compete in GT3 championships as a follow up to the Toyota GR GT3 concept from 2022.
The trio of sports models will be unveiled on December 4 via a live-streamed presentation. The company has confirmed that President Akio Toyoda and Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries will be the main speakers at the event.