Toyota GR GT, GR GT3 & Lexus LFA Concept Unveiled
The performance world just witnessed one of its biggest moments of 2025. Toyota Gazoo Racing and Lexus have officially revealed three new flagship models, the Toyota GR GT, Toyota GR GT3, and the Lexus LFA Concept. All three made their global debut in Japan, and each one signals a major step forward in next-generation sports-car engineering.
A Fresh Philosophy Behind the Cars
The trio of new flagships was developed under the philosophy of “Toyota’s Shikinen Sengu,” the Japanese tradition of rebuilding shrines to preserve craftsmanship across generations.
Toyota is applying that same idea to performance cars: keep the heritage alive while bringing bold new innovation to the future.
Toyota GR GT: The New Halo Sports Car
The GR GT takes the lead as Toyota’s new top-tier performance machine.
It was developed with direct involvement from Toyota Chairman and master driver Akio Toyoda (Morizo), which already tells you how serious this car is.
Key highlights:
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car
- Toyota’s first all-aluminium body frame for lower weight and higher rigidity
- Hybrid powertrain with a newly developed 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 + electric motor
- Over 650 PS and 850 Nm combined output
- Rear transaxle with 8-speed automatic
- Mechanical LSD for sharper track performance
- Aerodynamics and driver feel designed with Toyota’s racing DNA
This is the most advanced performance car Toyota has built for the road, a true heir to the brand’s motorsport heritage.
Toyota GR GT3: Born for Global Racing
If the GR GT is the flagship road car, the GR GT3 is Toyota’s weapon for international motorsport.
Built to FIA GT3 regulations, this machine is designed for professional racers and customer race teams competing worldwide.
Key features:
- Lightweight aluminium space-frame chassis
- Low-mounted double-wishbone suspension
- 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
- Track-focused driver ergonomics
- Supported by Toyota Gazoo Racing for global GT3 competition
Expect to see this car on some of the world’s biggest racing grids soon.
Lexus LFA Concept: The Electric Supercar Future
The surprise of the event was the Lexus LFA Concept, a full BEV supercar created to carry the legacy of the legendary V10 LFA into the electric era.
Lexus is aiming to prove that electric performance can be emotional, engaging, and worthy of a halo badge.
The LFA Concept focuses on:
- Lightweight structure
- Advanced aerodynamics
- Precision craftsmanship
- High-performance electric engineering inspired by the original LFA
It represents Lexus’ boldest step yet into the world of high-performance electric sports cars.
A Powerful Blend of Heritage and Innovation
These three new flagships, GR GT, GR GT3, and LFA Concept, showcase a new vision for both Toyota and Lexus.
The brands are combining the spirit of icons like the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA with hybrid and electric technology that reflects the future of performance engineering.
For enthusiasts in the UAE, this marks an exciting preview of the next generation of Japanese performance cars, built with craftsmanship, racing passion, and cutting-edge innovation.
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