The Toyota GR GT with a 641 HP V8 and hybrid support, and the electric successor to the Lexus LFA, share their structure but deliver entirely different experiences. The GT3 race version signals Toyota's return to top-tier motorsport competition.
The Toyota GR GT delivers 641 HP from a V8 with hybrid support and driver-focused tuning. The Lexus, an electric LFA successor, shares its structure with the GR GT. The GT3 race version signals Toyota's return to the highest class of competition.
After a long wait, a new Toyota GR GT has arrived. The Lexus LFA is also making a comeback, though not in the way we expected. One thing is certain: although they are linked, they will have entirely different personalities. These electric cars play a key role in this transformation.
A video feature shows how Toyota and Lexus made these cars stand out from the rest.
The V8 with hybrid support produces 641 HP, making the GR GT a truer successor to the LFA. But this is not about stealing the LFA's spotlight – it is a different level of detail. Top Gear conducts an in-depth review of both cars. The GR GT focuses on the driver. Functional aerodynamics and design recall rally-starting machines.
The GT3 race version is a beast stripped of civilized comforts, but loaded with carbon fiber and switches. The rear wing is as wide as the car itself.
The LFA, with soft lines and electric drive, moves away from the V10 in favor of EV elegance. The exterior design and interior focus on elegance and refinement. The cabin shares the space, and subtle controls underscore the calm character of this model.
These two models, while sharing their DNA, offer entirely different experiences. Even at rest, the differences are clear.
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