Photos: Toyota reveals all-aluminium road-legal supercar with 641 hp V8 hybrid engine

Toyota has unveiled the GR GT, an all-aluminum, road-legal supercar designed to replace the outgoing GR Supra as the brand’s flagship performance model. Conceptualized as a race car compliant with road regulations, the GR GT emphasizes a driver-centric experience, focusing on dynamic capability and continuous driver-vehicle interaction. It features a hybrid powertrain combining a newly developed 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with a single electric motor, delivering a targeted system output of at least 641 hp and 850 Nm of torque. The car’s design prioritizes a low center of gravity, achieved through minimizing vehicle height and strategically placing heavy components like the dry-sump V8 engine and rear transaxle. The GR GT employs Toyota’s first all-aluminum body frame complemented by carbon fiber reinforced plastic panels, resulting in a lightweight yet rigid structure. Aerodynamics played a key role in shaping the exterior, with engineers and designers collaborating to meet stringent airflow and cooling requirements. Inside, the