Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) and Lexus today revealed the world premieres of the TGR GR GT, GR GT3, and the Lexus LFA Concept, showcasing the next generation of high-performance sports cars.
The trio—GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept—reflects the vision of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, also known as Master Driver Morizo, who believes that essential car-making skills must be preserved and passed to future generations. Together, these models embody the concept of “Toyota’s Shikinen Sengu.”
Shikinen Sengu is a centuries-old Japanese ritual in which a Shinto shrine’s main structures and interior elements are rebuilt every few decades. The process not only reconstructs the building but also allows artisans across disciplines—architecture, metalwork, textiles, and more—to pass down their craft. Toyota draws inspiration from this philosophy, aiming to preserve core car-making expertise while integrating modern technology.
As the latest flagships in Toyota and Lexus’ sports car lineage—following in the footsteps of the Toyota 2000GT and the original Lexus LFA—the GR GT, GR GT3, and LFA Concept focus on three fundamental principles: a low center of gravity, lightweight construction with high rigidity, and superior aerodynamic performance.
GR GT: Pushing the Limits of Performance
The GR GT is a new flagship sports car designed to elevate TGR’s motorsports-inspired philosophy. Its development involved professional and in-house drivers, including Morizo himself, as well as gentleman driver Daisuke Toyoda.
From concept to testing, the car was refined through continuous cycles of evaluation, failure analysis, and improvement—all with a driver-focused approach.
Master Driver Morizo challenged the team to go “all out” and push boundaries further than ever, inspiring engineers to overcome numerous technical and manufacturing challenges while integrating Toyota’s latest innovations.
Built as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car, the GR GT features Toyota’s first all-aluminum body frame, optimizing weight and rigidity while ensuring a low center of gravity. Aerodynamic efficiency guided its design, and its new 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with dry-sump lubrication is paired with a carbon-fiber torque tube, transaxle layout, and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The drivetrain also incorporates a single electric motor and a mechanical limited-slip differential, resulting in a car that is both engaging and manageable for drivers of all skill levels.
GR GT3: A Race-Ready, Driver-Oriented Machine
Derived from the GR GT, the GR GT3 is built for international FIA GT3 racing. Designed to be accessible for both professional and gentleman drivers, it combines a lightweight aluminum space-frame chassis, low-mounted double wishbone suspension, and the same 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine from the GR GT.
Beyond performance, TGR is developing a comprehensive support system for customers competing in GT3 series around the world, ensuring a complete racing experience.
Lexus LFA Concept: BEV Sports Car of the Future
The Lexus LFA Concept represents Lexus’ vision for a next-generation battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car. Developed collaboratively under Master Driver Morizo, it inherits the spirit of the original LFA, balancing driving dynamics with striking design.
By blending traditional car-making expertise with cutting-edge technology, Lexus aims to redefine expectations for BEV sports cars and demonstrate that electric performance vehicles are ready for the next stage of automotive innovation.
Further details on the GR GT and GR GT3 will be shared in a dedicated TGR press release, while Lexus will provide more information on the LFA Concept separately. Both brands plan to release additional updates on these models as they become available.
