Official Thread Toyota Gazoo Racing presents the world premiere of the GR GT and GR GT3

[Beemer B773ER]

GR spread across all their brands Lexus, Toyota, Century is a bold move.

Have they stated that? Using GR on a Lexus model?

They're not doing that with the Lexus version of this car.

 

[Merc1]

Have they stated that? Using GR on a Lexus model?

They're not doing that with the Lexus version of this car.

I think they are going to just sell it as the GR GT at Lexus dealers.

M

 

[Gor134]

I think they are going to just sell it as the GR GT at Lexus dealers.

M

Gotta satisfy the US Lexus dealer lobby lol

 

[Merc1]

Gotta satisfy the US Lexus dealer lobby lol

Reportedly they’re getting Century too. Well select dealers will.

M

 

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[SCOTT27]

A triumph. Interesting.

 

[asrapid1]

Different rumors on price
The drive
On Thursday, just outside of Fuji, Japan, at Toyota’s Woven City debut of the Toyota GR GT, a milestone was achieved: Toyota showed the world its most expensive creation since the LFA. Toyota is still about a year away from the GR GT entering production, but we know now it will cost about $225,000 when it goes on sale.

That’s not an exact price, because Toyota’s not ready to give that level of detail out. We don’t even have this car’s 0-60 mph time, final top speed, or really any set-in-stone specification other than dimensions. But GR GT Project Manager Takashi Doi told The Drive, “There’s a lot of GT3 cars on the market today, so use that as a reference,” when asked what the GR GT will cost.

The GT3 cars of which Doi is speaks include everything from the Porsche 911 GT3, which for many automakers is the benchmark, to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and even the Aston Martin Vantage S. The first two were actually called out by Doi and other engineers as competitors that were tested and benchmarked.

 

[Centurion]

We will in 2025 not 2015. $225k isn’t as “much” as you think. A well specced 911s is $190k, S580 $130, Ferrari Amalfi/roma stars at $280k, Vantage from $190k.

All of which are cars that depreciate heavily. The GR GT is a racing car derived model. If it’s as good to drive as a GR Yaris and offers a tantalising driving experience then $225k might not be too crazy. It will all depend on handling, steering feel, engine characteristics….and may I say tunability! JDM community may want to upgrade the turbos, level up to 1000hp and take it to space!

 

[Jonathan19]

Different rumors on price
The drive
On Thursday, just outside of Fuji, Japan, at Toyota’s Woven City debut of the Toyota GR GT, a milestone was achieved: Toyota showed the world its most expensive creation since the LFA. Toyota is still about a year away from the GR GT entering production, but we know now it will cost about $225,000 when it goes on sale.

That’s not an exact price, because Toyota’s not ready to give that level of detail out. We don’t even have this car’s 0-60 mph time, final top speed, or really any set-in-stone specification other than dimensions. But GR GT Project Manager Takashi Doi told The Drive, “There’s a lot of GT3 cars on the market today, so use that as a reference,” when asked what the GR GT will cost.

The GT3 cars of which Doi is speaks include everything from the Porsche 911 GT3, which for many automakers is the benchmark, to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and even the Aston Martin Vantage S. The first two were actually called out by Doi and other engineers as competitors that were tested and benchmarked.

I really think it will be on Vantage and AMG GT prices and it will be a good price.

 

[SNB]

Apparently the Genesis Magma GT will be 700hp+ and will cost about $140k in Korea, seems much more of the bargain than the GR.

 

[Jonathan19]

Top gear said in the video that will be a £100K car

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[Centurion]

I always thought they could better leverage TRD as their performance brand, but the Gazoo Racing brand instantly has more emotion, energy, cultural tie-in, and attitude than Toyota Racing Development.

Any idea why they didn’t use TRD badging? Doesn't roll off the tongue as easily?

 

[Matski]

Getting everything from LeMans/WEC to GT to Rally and to NASCAR under one brand is probably a good idea.

 

[Yaz]

Shame about missing Toyota badge and the hybrid, but they're the ones who invented it and do it best.

 

[klier]

Getting everything from LeMans/WEC to GT to Rally and to NASCAR under one brand is probably a good idea.

And F1 again with Haas right?

Any idea why they didn’t use TRD badging? Doesn't roll off the tongue as easily?

The R - TRD

 

[Matski]

And F1 again with Haas right?

Apparently so, though I think it's still a Ferrari engine they'll be using for 2-3 years.

 

[Merc1]

TRD is one of the worst names going. It sounds like something you want no part of.

M

 

[Beemer B773ER]

I think they are going to just sell it as the GR GT at Lexus dealers.

M

Hmm, so then what's the point of the Lexus variant of this? Unless you mean them offer both the GR and the Lexus models, but both will be sold through Lexus dealerships.

 

[Merc1]

Hmm, so then what's the point of the Lexus variant of this? Unless you mean them offer both the GR and the Lexus models, but both will be sold through Lexus dealerships.

The Lexus will be an EV from most indications.

M