Toyota’s GT3 Endurance Campaign: A Sound Worth Listening To
Toyota’s GT3 Endurance Campaign: A Sound Worth Listening To
Can you imagine the thrill of driving a high-performance Lexus sports car powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine?
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has unveiled its GR GT3 concept, a race car designed for endurance racing. With a partnership between Toyota and Lexus, the car not only sounds great on the track but also brings the potential for a road-going model with a Lexus badge.
Toyota’s GR GT3 concept has made waves in the endurance racing world. Sporting a long bonnet, rear wing, front splitter, bonnet vents, side-exit exhaust, and centre-lock wheels, it certainly looks like a race car. But now, a new testing video has revealed that it sounds just as impressive on the track. Developed in partnership with Lexus, this car not only brings a powerful V8 soundtrack but also hints at the potential for a road-going version under the Lexus brand.
To prove its capabilities, the Toyota/Lexus GR GT3 was recently seen testing at Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit. This testing phase is crucial for Toyota as it aims to make a strong entry into the LMGT3 category of the World Endurance Championship in 2026. The car seen in the video is believed to be the next generation of Lexus’ GT3 race car, a successor to the current Lexus RC F GT3.
The current Lexus RC F GT3 has been competing since 2017, powered by a 5.4-litre V8 engine that produces over 367kW of power. It is equipped with a six-speed sequential transmission. With its impressive performance on the track, the GR GT3 concept is expected to build upon this legacy and further enhance Toyota’s success in endurance racing.
In addition to its racing aspirations, this collaboration with Lexus may also lead to an exciting road-going model. Rumors suggest that Lexus could introduce a hybrid successor to the iconic LFA next year. This new performance car, often referred to as a ‘catalog model’, could feature a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine with an electric motor, potentially delivering a combined power output of 662kW. Unlike the limited-edition LFA, this new model might be produced in larger numbers, offering enthusiasts a chance to own a high-performance Lexus sports car.
Toyota has a successful track record in the World Endurance Championship, having won the top-flight championship every year since 2018. With the upcoming GT3 endurance campaign, Toyota is poised to continue its winning streak and make a lasting impact in the world of endurance racing.
- Toyota’s GR GT3 concept is gearing up for its endurance campaign.
- The car features classic race car elements and a powerful V8 engine.
- Toyota/Lexus GR GT3 has been spotted testing at Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
- The next generation of Lexus’ GT3 race car is expected to compete in the LMGT3 class in the World Endurance Championship.
- A hybrid successor to the LFA is rumored to be introduced by Lexus next year.
Toyota’s GT3 endurance campaign is gaining momentum with the unveiling of the GR GT3 concept. With its impressive design and powerful V8 engine, this car is poised to make waves in the racing world. Whether it’s dominating the track or potentially hitting the roads as a road-going model, it’s clear that Toyota and Lexus have something exciting in store for enthusiasts.
