- The Toyota/Lexus supercar by Gazoo Racing is expected to enter production in summer 2025.
- The model will reportedly feature a hybrid twin-turbo V8 with a combined output of 900 hp.
- Camouflaged prototypes have been repeatedly spotted in racing and street-legal versions.
Toyota Gazoo Racing engineers are hard at work on their next flagship supercar, a machine poised to follow in the footsteps of the Lexus LFA. After months of camouflaged prototypes popping up on test tracks, a new report from Japan suggests production could begin as early as this summer, potentially putting the first deliveries on track for the fall.
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Internally known as the GR GT3, the Toyota group’s new halo car is rumored to carry the Lexus LFR badge, though nothing has been officially confirmed. Another possibility is that it will debut under Gazoo Racing’s name as a standalone model, but either way, it’s set to sit at the top of Toyota’s GR lineup.
Design and Performance Details
Spy photographers have captured both racing and road-going versions of the supercar, which looks like an evolved version of Toyota’s 2022 GR GT3 Concept, now with subtle Lexus-inspired design elements. Engine notes from test videos strongly suggest that there’s a V8 under the long hood, likely part of an electrified powertrain.
According to Best Car, the new Japanese supercar will be powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 paired with a self-charging hybrid system. The combustion engine alone is said to deliver 720 hp (537 kW / 730 PS), with total output reaching an estimated 900 hp (671 kW / 912 PS) when combined with the hybrid assist.
Built on an aluminum chassis wrapped in carbon fiber bodywork, the new model should strike a balance between lightweight construction and high strength. Spy images also reveal that the track-only GT3 version features side-mounted exhausts and significantly more aggressive aero components than its street-legal counterpart.
Pricing and Production
If the latest rumors hold, the supercar could start at around ¥30 million ($197,000) in Japan, undercutting hybrid rivals like the Lamborghini Temerario, Ferrari 296 GTB, and McLaren’s upcoming electrified 750S successor. Unlike the Lexus LFA, this model reportedly won’t be a limited-production run, potentially making it more accessible, at least to those with a supercar budget.
It’s also been reported now that we could see the production version making its debut as early as this summer, which if true, means that more details should emerge soon. Until then, check out the latest spy shots and video below.
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