Toyota has been engaged on a brand new sports activities automotive based mostly on the GR GT3 Idea that was showcased on the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. In accordance with a Japanese publication, the upcoming coupe might be known as ‘GR-GT.’
The Toyota GR-GT is alleged to be the model’s first tremendous sports activities automotive for the reason that legendary Lexus LFA. The carmaker had initially deliberate to disclose it through the 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours race and on the Tremendous Taikyu races in Japan. Nevertheless, the undertaking was delayed, and the automotive is now anticipated to debut someday later this 12 months.
Touted because the LFA successor, the brand new mannequin was anticipated to be launched below the Lexus model. There was even a proposal for a lightning-type headlight setup, however Toyota determined to go together with the GR branding as a substitute.
As per the report, the GR-GT is predicated on an aluminium spaceframe chassis and options light-weight physique panels made out of carbon fibre strengthened plastic (CFRP). It is going to be powered by a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 engine.
Supply: MagX