Toyota showcased its next-generation GT3 race automobile, dubbed the GR GT3 Idea, final 12 months on the Tokyo Auto Salon. Now, the carmaker has confirmed {that a} highway model can also be within the works.
Toyota WEC group director Rob Leupen revealed this to the media. “All people is aware of we’re creating a automobile, and this automobile will come to race in Europe in 2026,” he stated and went on to state, “The date is in alignment with the highway automobile aspect, which is following the philosophy of Toyota to have a motorsport-bred automobile on the highway. That is shifting ahead in the meanwhile.”
Leupen additionally stated that the brand new sports activities automobile based mostly on the Toyota GR GT3 Idea is prone to sport a Lexus badge. That being stated, he didn’t disclose particulars of timeline for the launch of the GR GT3-based avenue automobile.
The event of the GR GT3 is in full swing. The automobile was noticed testing on the Fuji Speedway in Japan in March this 12 months.
Supply: Motorsport