Tokyo, Japan — December 5, 2025: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus have officially revealed three extraordinary performance machines: GR GT, GR GT3, and the stunning Lexus LFA Concept, marking a major milestone in Toyota’s future sports-car direction.
The world premiere was held at the historic Toyota Higashi-Fuji Plant — once a press shop where the original Toyota Century was created — now reborn as the creative “Inventor’s Garage” of Woven City.
A Vision Born from Humiliation — and Reinvention
During the presentation, Toyota leaders revealed that the emotional foundation behind these cars comes from past criticisms — such as Lexus being called “boring” 14 years ago — which ignited a mission to build vehicles with passion and excitement.
Chairman Akio Toyoda also recalled racing at Nürburgring under the alias Morizo, driving an old Supra while rival brands tested advanced prototypes — a moment that fueled Toyota’s determination to create world-class sports cars.
GR GT3 — Born to Win
The GR GT3 racecar is engineered for professional and privateer racers who need one thing above all: pure speed.
Key Highlights
- 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8
- Rigid aluminum spaceframe
- Ultra-low center of gravity
- Advanced aerodynamics
- Built for optimal kaiwa — the “conversation” between driver and machine, giving confidence even at the limits.
This “kuyashisa” (humiliation) became the secret sauce behind Toyota’s new generation of performance vehicles.
GR GT — Race DNA for the Road
The GR GT is a road-legal version that shares the same V8 twin-turbo engine, enhanced with hybrid power. It is designed to be:
- Track-ready yet daily-friendly
- Wild on track days, easy around town
- Developed jointly by race drivers and production car drivers — a first for Toyota’s process.
Perfect for a weekend at Fuji Speedway followed by a dinner stop on the way home.
Lexus LFA Concept — The Future of Electric Emotion
This new LFA Concept aims to redefine what an electric sports car should sound and feel like.
Breakthrough Features
- Dramatic, ultra-low proportions: under 1,200 mm in height
- Next-gen packaging innovation
- Designed to deliver deep sensory immersion
- A bold attempt to reinvent the sound of an EV sports car
The LFA Concept represents Lexus’s push to create electrified performance that still delivers emotional driving.
Akio Toyoda: “We Use Pain to Build Ever-Better Cars”
In his speech, Akio Toyoda reinforced that Toyota’s best cars were shaped by struggle and determination.
Key messages included:
- The original LFA was the first time Toyota built a car that overtook others at Nürburgring.
- Toyota continues to use that “pain” to push innovation.
- These new cars are built by teams who share the same passion and conviction.
- Toyota is committed to keeping driving excitement alive — whether via V8 engines, hybrid power, or electric performance.
Conclusion: A New Era of Driving Emotion
The GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA Concept mark the beginning of Toyota’s next chapter:
- Race-bred engineering
- Emotional design
- Commitment to pure driving joy
- A blend of combustion, hybrid, and electric futures
These cars bring back the spirit of the original LFA while pushing the boundaries of what modern performance machines can be.
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