Toyota: The GR Supra GT4 hits the track
FROM GENEVA TO RACING Toyota confirms the launch of the GR Supra GT4 in racing version. This is in response to growing demand following the presentation of the GR Supra GT4 Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Toyota Gazoo Racing aims to increase its focus on customer motorsport and enable interested parties around the world to participate in races. The resulting [...]
Toyota Gazoo Racing aims to increase its focus on customer motorsport and enable interested parties around the world to participate in races. The resulting feedback will make a valuable contribution to continuous improvement and further development.
A Toyota sports car at a manageable cost
The GR Supra GT4 is a racing version of the GR Supra, Toyota Gazoo Racing's first model as launched this year. The concept car was on display at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Toyota Motorsport GmbH is responsible for development and production. The GT4 category is popular with private teams around the world due to its affordable costs and many possible uses. GT4 cars are eligible for various international racing series, including the Japanese Super Taikyu Series, European GT4 series, the VLN Endurance Championship Nürburgring and the Michelin Pilot Challenge Series in the USA.
First racing missions completed
The GR Supra has already completed an endurance run at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. A special racing version is already competing in the North American NASCAR Xfinity Series and will compete in the Japanese Super GT class (GT500) from 2020. Fans of the GR Supra should soon see the GR Supra GT4 battling for victories on race tracks around the world.
For the development of the GR Supra GT4, Toyota Gazoo Racing has teamed up with partners Akrapovič, Pirelli and Ravenol. Akrapovič is a specialist for motorsport-specific exhaust systems, Pirelli continues to develop the tires and Ravenol supplies the lubricants.
Price still open
The dimensions of the GR Supra GT4 are 4460 mm in length, 1855 in width and 1250 in height. The in-line six-cylinder engine with twin-scroll turbocharger adopted from the production model serves as the powerplant. More details about the specifications as well as the price, sales territory and launch date will be announced later this year.
