LFA-replacing 2026 Toyota GR GT makes world debut

The 2026 Toyota GR GT has finally made its global debut, packing a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre eight-cylinder hybrid system good for at least 478kW/850Nm.

While it might sound like an AMG engine, the GR GT’s 4.0-litre power unit has been developed in-house by Toyota and paired with an electric motor integrated into the rear transaxle.

The system drives the rear wheels via a bespoke eight-speed automatic transmission and limited-slip differential, with a claimed top speed of 320km/h on a long enough straight – no other performance claims have been made in addition to the targeted outputs provided.

Aluminium has been used for the entirety of the body frame in the name of weight-saving and strength while a combination of “carbon fibre reinforced plastic, plastic, and other materials” have been used for the panels.

The double wishbone suspension also fittingly features forged aluminium arms, with the whole package rolling on forged 20-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.

A carbon ceramic Brembo braking package counteracts the inevitably savage shove of the Porsche-hunting powertrain.

Despite being pitched as a “road-legal race car”, the GR GT’s cabin is Lexus levels of flash with red leather and Alcantara dominating the seats, dash and centre console, contrasting with the black steering wheel, dash top, widescreen infotainment screen, and centre stack trim.

A fully digital instrument cluster awaits the driver behind the busy and 12-o’clock-marked D-shaped steering wheel.

Development of the GR GT – as well as the non-hybrid GR GT3 racer – is still ongoing, so we’re yet to know when the halo coupe will be in Aussie showrooms, what it will cost, or just what it’s capable of.

Ditto for the standard equipment and optional extras, but we do know the racer will make its competition debut in the GT3 class of the World Endurance Championship next season.

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