Toyota Is Developing a 1000PS Monster!

We’re sure there’s a mad party on at Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division. They’ve finally broken the jinx and secured their maiden Le Mans trophy after nearly three decades. Adding to the festive spirit is the GR Super Sport concept that’s visiting the 24 Hours Of Le Mans. The best bit is that Toyota has confirmed that the concept will morph into a fully road-legal production spec model in a couple of years.

While there are no concrete details, Toyota have shared specifications of the concept. The GR Super Sport is powered by a 2.4-litre hybrid petrol engine that develops a whopping 1000PS of power. We won’t be surprised if the motor makes its way to the production car as is. Does Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren have something to worry about? Maybe!

Press Release

First revealed at the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon in January, this next-generation hyper car incorporates hybrid electric technology honed through Toyota's participation in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

Meanwhile, the development of Toyota's next generation of super sports car has started. It takes the cutting-edge hybrid electric systems and fuel economy technology that the TGR WEC team has tested and refined during the past six years in WEC, and showcases them in one superb package.

The GR Super Sport Concept is powered by a V6 twin turbocharger and the Toyota Hybrid System-Racing (THS-R), delivering a combined output of 1,000 DIN hp, which it shares with the TS050 Hybrid LMP1 race car.

Shigeki Tomoyama, President of GAZOO Racing Company, said: "Competing in the World Endurance Championship -one of the most demanding motorsports series- and racing at Le Mans -one of the most iconic races- helps us to advance the development of our world-leading hybrid electric technology and enables us to transfer the knowledge we gain into our production cars.

As the automotive industry is approaching an era of big changes, we will continue our passion for making cars that are truly exciting. No matter how electronics and digital technology will continue to transform vehicles, we will make sure that our cars will not become just another commodity.

We started this project because we believe that creating a super sports car that delivers the same appeal as the TS050 Hybrid greatly adds to Toyota's involvement in WEC. And at some point in the near future, customers will have a chance to get behind the wheel of this incredible machine and experience its astonishing power and driving performance", concludes Tomoyama.