Toyota has showcased a second sporty version of the Mirai in Japan, this time taking to a round of the ENEOS Super Endurance Series at Fuji Speedway with the special concept.
The car manufacturer first played around with the idea of a sporty Mirai in May, introducing the Mirai Sport Concept at the Super Taikyu Fuji 24 Hours race. At the time we thought this could be the first and last time that we would see such a dramatic Mirai. However, Japanese media has snapped images of the updated concept at Fuji and there’s apparently a chance of it receiving approval for production.
Compared to the standard Mirai, the Sport Concept immediately stands out thanks to the dark finish adorning the bodywork, reportedly the same Matte Steel shade as the GR Corolla. Toyota’s engineers and designers have also overhauled the front fascia with a new grille and gloss black elements to give it a wider and sportier stance. The car also sports a set of new 21-inch black wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires and Car Watch notes that it sits 40 mm (1.5 inches) lower than a standard Mirai and 20 mm (0.78 inches) lower than the original Mirai Sport Concept from May.
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The most obvious change between this new concept and the first one is found at the rear where Toyota has fitted a new wing. This wing is made from matte carbon fiber and hasn’t been developed in-house but rather by tuner SARD. Much to our surprise, it actually suits the hydrogen sedan quite nicely and has been complemented by a lip spoiler. Another key difference with this concept is that it has a bespoke hood with a large air extraction vent.
The interior has received fewer upgrades than the exterior but does include the same seats as the GR Corolla and new dimpled leather on the steering wheel and shifter.
While there is some thought that the Toyota Mirai Sport Concept could reach the production line, we’d be surprised if it did. After all, the regular model sells in extremely small numbers and it might not be a particularly sound economic decision for Toyota to invest the money into a performance model that may only sell a few hundred examples.
