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Toyota pulls the curtain back — almost
A short teaser post from @toyota_pr on X (formerly Twitter) has set the car world buzzing: a signboard at Fuji Speedway includes three icons — the 2000GT, the Lexus LFA and a third silhouette clearly implying a brand-new supercar. The big surprise? The newcomer carries a GR badge, suggesting Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division will launch the model as a Toyota GR rather than as a Lexus LFR successor.
When and where the reveal will happen
Toyota has scheduled a live reveal for Monday, October 13, 2025 at 13:00 local time (October 12, 00:00 EST / 06:00 CET). The unveiling will be livestreamed, and a wider public showing is expected at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show (October 30–November 9). Fans who have followed the spy shots of the car over recent months should finally get the full picture next week.
What the teaser and test mules tell us
For months photographers have captured multiple prototypes wearing different aero packages. Sources indicate the model line will launch in three variants, from a standard road-going car up to a track-focused, aero-enhanced halo with a large rear wing. The test cars reveal aggressive cooling ducts, big brakes and a low, wide stance that echoes the original LFA but with modern GT-level aerodynamics.
Highlights:
- Likely three configurations: road, performance, and track-honed flagship
- Gazoo Racing (GR) badging instead of Lexus branding
- Prototype features include heavy aero and a substantial rear wing
"The right one is the 2000GT, next to it is the LFA, and next to that is…?" Toyota’s teaser copy makes the lineage explicit — this is the spiritual heir to the LFA, albeit wearing Toyota GR colors.
Powertrain and performance expectations
The LFA famously used a high-revving V10; the new GR supercar appears to take a different technical route. Industry insiders expect a twin-turbocharged V8 — likely around 4.0 liters — married to hybrid assistance for instant torque and improved lap times. While Toyota has not confirmed outputs, unofficial estimates place combined power near the 900 hp mark, positioning the car to challenge the fiercest V12 and hybrid hypercars on the market.
Performance target (rumored):
- Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with hybrid boost
- Power: ~900 hp (combined)
- Top configurations include track-focused aero and reduced weight
Market positioning and rivals
Slotting the successor under the Toyota GR umbrella is a notable strategic move. Gazoo Racing is Toyota’s performance halo; marketing the car as a GR model could broaden appeal among track enthusiasts and hardcore Toyota fans while keeping Lexus for luxury performance. Competitors will include high-performance offerings from Ferrari, McLaren and potentially bespoke hybrid hypercars.
A direct target could be Ferrari’s 12Cilindri flagship, a 6.5-liter V12 producing around 818 hp and sprinting to 62 mph in about 2.9 seconds. If the rumored 900-hp figure proves accurate, Toyota’s newcomer would offer serious firepower and a compelling value proposition for buyers looking for cutting-edge tech and track prowess.
Final thoughts
Next week’s livestream should clear up questions about the name, exact specs and pricing. For now, the move to GR, the trio of expected variants and the likely V8-hybrid powertrain make this one of the most intriguing supercar debuts of 2025. Would you pick the new Toyota GR supercar over a V12 rival? That’s the debate enthusiasts are already starting.
Source: autoevolution
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