Toyota GR GT Debuts With 640 Horsepower

 We cover local cars mostly aimed at the masses. But ever so often our car guy itch needs to be scratched. Toyota just launched its first halo super cars in decades with a high revving V8, here is everything you need to know about it.

A Toyota first All Aluminum Supercar

The GR GT’s exterior feels like Toyota poured its heart into every curve and crease. It’s a sleek, low slung coupe that stretches 4,820 mm long and 2,000 mm wide, standing just 1,195 mm tall. That athletic stance helps keep the weight below 1,750 kg, thanks to an all-aluminum body structure that’s a first for Toyota.

The car uses large cast and extruded sections bonded together with advanced techniques to stay rigid without getting heavy. Panels such as the fenders and doors are crafted from aluminum, while the hood, roof, and rear deck switch to carbon fiber reinforced plastic to shave off even more kilos, mimicking Porsche like obsession over weigh savings

Everything about the exterior is shaped by airflow rather than styling trends. Massive front intakes feed cool air to the engine and brakes, with extra heat vented through NACA ducts on the hood. Side vents behind the wheels help manage brake temperatures, and the rear carries a deployable ducktail spoiler that adds downforce without creating unnecessary drag.

Even the quad exhausts are positioned to support the car’s thermal management while adding character to its sound. With a carefully tuned 45:55 weight distribution and wide Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, grip and stability come naturally. 

Interior Is A Throwback 

Inside, the GR GT feels like a space built around the driver rather than just another cabin. It’s a tight, focused two-seater that pulls you into the experience without clutter or gimmicks. You sit low in supportive seats that looks like they are glued to the chassis, I am not sure but regardless they look comfortable in the photos above

The dashboard follows a clean, Lexus inspired layout, and the digital cluster puts shift lights, gear position, and key info right where your eyes naturally fall. The flat bottom wheel with magnesium paddles keeps everything within comfortable reach, and the use of physical switches avoids the hassle of digging through menus.

It Is Likely The Best Sounding V8 Ever

There is no Yamaha tuned madness in the GR GT , but I think benefit of doubt is all we can give at this point. Th V8 may not sing like the one on LFA but it just might be the best sounding V8 ever.

Powering the GR GT is a newly developed 4.0 liter twin turbo V8 in a hot V configuration, where the turbos nestle between the cylinder banks for rapid response and minimal lag. With a bore and stroke of 87.5 mm x 83.1 mm, it employs direct and port fuel injection for efficient combustion, paired with a dry sump oiling system that lowers the center of gravity.

The standout feature is the rear mounted electric motor integrated into the transmission, forming a hybrid system that delivers seamless torque fill during shifts and regenerative braking. Combined output exceeds 650 PS (approximately 641 hp) and 850 Nm of torque, propelling the car from 0 to 100 km/h in under 4 seconds and onto a top speed beyond 320 km/h.

An eight speed automatic transmission, featuring a wet multi plate clutch instead of a traditional torque converter, ensures crisp shifts, while a carbon fiber reinforced plastic torque tube and mechanical limited slip differential direct power rearward. 

The suspension employs double wishbone geometry with forged aluminum arms and adaptive coilovers, tuned for compliance on public roads and precision on circuits. 

Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, with six piston front calipers and large rotors, provide fade resistant stopping power.

As of its fresh unveiling today at Fuji Speedway on December 5, 2025, Toyota hasn't dropped official numbers on production volume or exact pricing for the GR GT key details like final power tweaks, acceleration stats, and costs are slated for reveal in January 2026. 

Toyota GR GT Image Gallery

Source- Toyota Global