The GR GT and LFA Concept are set to shape future performance models and EV strategies for Toyota and Lexus.
On the Dash:
- Toyota GR GT combines a twin-turbo V8 and electric motor on a new aluminum frame for 641 horsepower.
- Lexus LFA Concept is a next-gen EV potentially using solid-state batteries for faster charging and longer range.
- Both models signal a strategic focus on performance, racing heritage, and advanced technology across Toyota and Lexus.
Toyota and its Lexus brand revealed two ultra-high-performance vehicles this week, aiming to blend speed, innovation, and next-generation electric technology. Toyota introduced the GR GT, a twin-turbo V8 supercar, while Lexus showcased the LFA Concept, a next-generation electric supercar that may feature advanced solid-state batteries. Both cars are designed to elevate each brand’s performance image and will arrive within the next few years.
The Toyota GR GT is built around a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with an electric motor, producing an estimated 641 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. The rear-wheel-drive supercar rides on Toyota’s first all-aluminum body frame and features a mechanical limited-slip differential. Aerodynamics shaped the car’s design, with deep vents and a low driving position, and the interior offers Recaro racing seats and a central touchscreen above large toggle switches. Toyota plans to launch the GR brand, which will include the GR GT and other high-performance GR models, around 2027.
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Lexus’ LFA Concept builds on a similar aluminum architecture but is an electric vehicle, potentially using the company’s long-in-development solid-state battery technology. The car is low and wide with deep venting and a fastback profile, and the interior is designed with a cockpit-style driver position and a yoke-style steering wheel. The LFA Concept’s battery placement suggests a smaller, lighter design, promising faster charging, longer range, and reduced reliance on rare earth metals. Lexus may use the LFA to refine solid-state battery production before rolling out technology to higher-volume models.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, a professional race car driver, has pushed both brands to embrace motorsports and performance vehicles, inspired in part by feedback that Lexus had previously been considered “boring.” These supercars represent a strategic move to combine extreme performance, racing heritage, and emerging electric technologies. The GR GT and LFA Concept will likely influence future high-performance models and electrification strategies across both brands.
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