Toyota GR GT Revealed: 641bhp V8 Signals New Supercar Era

The Toyota GR GT is a V8 supercar with the engine in the front-middle, and it’s all about bringing back that old-school, raw engine sound that some people feel has been missing from Toyota’s cars.

They showed off an early version in Japan. The GR GT uses a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that makes 641 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque.

All that power goes to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic. There’s also a small electric motor, but it’s not really for driving on electric power alone.

It’s there to make the power delivery smoother when you floor it or change gears quickly.

The exact numbers aren’t final yet, but people are expecting it to go from 0 to 62 mph in less than four seconds. The top speed should be around 200 mph.

It’s not super light at about 3,850 pounds, but they focused on making it balanced. The V8 is set back in the chassis to give it that front-mid-engine feel, which is supposed to make it really fun to drive.

This car uses a brand-new base for Toyota Gazoo Racing. It has an aluminum frame that’s supported by carbon fiber parts like the hood, roof, and rear.

This way, they get almost the same stiffness, without the crazy cost of a full carbon fiber body.

This indicates they plan to produce a normal series, rather than making a super limited-edition car for collectors.

When it comes to how it looks, the GR GT has an aggressive shape, but it also has hints of older models like the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA.

Toyota says it’s not trying to replace those cars. Instead, they’re using the knowledge they gained from the LFA project to make a whole new set of performance cars.

The price is expected to be around £160,000. This puts it in the same range as cars like the Mercedes-AMG GT.

So, it might be something that regular car lovers could actually buy, not just wealthy collectors.

With so many companies going electric, this new Toyota feels different. It’s a loud, rear-wheel-drive V8 supercar that’s all about the pleasure of driving.