New Toyota GR GT Supercar: The Soul Of 2000GT And LFA Is Coming Back

It has been almost 4 years since Toyota first rolled out the GR GT3 concept at the Tokyo Auto Show. Ever since that debut, enthusiasts have been watching and waiting, wondering when that sleek concept would turn into a real production car. Now, the wait is almost over. Toyota has started the final countdown, targeting a December 5 reveal for its new GR GT supercar.

In the latest 30 second teaser video, Toyota sets the stage in a very emotional way. The film places the upcoming GR GT on track alongside two legends: the original 2000GT from the 1960s and the Lexus LFA. The footage is dark and moody, but that is part of the charm. Even in the shadows, you can recognize the low, purposeful silhouette that clearly connects this car to the GR GT3 concept. It feels like Toyota is telling fans, “Yes, this is the one you have been waiting for.”

A closer look at the video reveals a few key design details. The license plate reads “GR GT,” confirming the name and linking it directly to the earlier concept car shown in 2022. High mounted side intakes feed air into the powertrain, a vented hood suggests serious cooling needs, and a very low stance underlines the car’s track ready focus. At the front, the narrow grille and slim lights appear to borrow some attitude from the Toyota GR86, while at the rear, slim LED tail lights are integrated into large outlets that echo the concept car from nearly 4 years ago. A fixed rear wing finishes the look and hints at a dedicated racing variant.

Interestingly, the teaser does not clearly show any exhaust outlets. That does not mean this is an electric vehicle. All signs still point to a traditional but electrified supercar. The most likely setup is a twin turbocharged V8 paired with a hybrid system, very different from the naturally aspirated V10 that powered the Lexus LFA. Rumors suggest a combined output of around 800 horsepower, putting the GR GT in serious company among modern supercars.

We have already seen a glimpse of the interior during the Goodwood Festival of Speed last summer. Red leather and Alcantara, carbon fiber bucket seats, and aluminum accents come together to create a cockpit that looks focused but still special. It feels like Toyota wants this car to carry the spirit of its earlier icons into a new era, combining heritage with modern technology. The repeated message, “The soul lives on,” is not just a slogan; it is a promise that the character of the 2000GT and the LFA will live inside the GR GT.

Toyota has also used quiet, almost hidden messages to build the story around this car. An image of the 2000GT, LFA, and GR GT together appeared at Fuji Speedway in Japan during an event in October. The same line, “The soul lives on,” was printed on a billboard there, underlining the idea of passing the torch from one generation to the next. In the teaser video, the GR GT is shown overtaking the 2000GT on an oval track, almost like a visual way of saying that the new car will lead Toyota into its next performance chapter.

For now, there are still more questions than answers. We do not yet have official performance figures, pricing, or full technical details. But the countdown has started, and the energy around this car feels different from a normal product launch. It feels like Toyota is finally ready to put its badge on a modern halo supercar again.