- The supercar is believed to have a twin-turbocharged V8 complete with hybrid assistance.
- Lexus’s new flagship will rival the Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S.
- The racing version of the car will premiere at the Daytona 24 Hours in January next year.
Update: The official livestream from Goodwood has given us our first glimpse inside the roadgoing Toyota/Lexus GT prototype, which is expected to evolve into a full-fledged production supercar. The interior design leans heavily on performance-focused materials and layout, but with a refined touch. Carbon fiber seats resemble racing buckets, though they’re padded more generously than track-only versions.
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The cabin itself mixes red leather and Alcantara with aluminum accents, giving it a sharp, modern feel. A large infotainment display dominates the center console, positioned just above a row of physical buttons or switches that suggest a driver-focused setup.
The camouflaged model, which climbed the hill alongside its GT3-spec racing sibling, was introduced as the “Toyota GT prototype.” However, by the time it reaches production, it may carry the Lexus LFR badge instead. According to Toyota Gazoo Racing drivers, the project has been in development for more than four years and is nearing its debut. Original story continues below.
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While most automakers prefer to keep their prototypes tightly under wraps until they’re ready for a full debut, that’s not the route Toyota and Lexus are taking this time. At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the brand has brought out two striking prototypes, giving the public an early look at what appears to be its next flagship supercar.
Read: New Lexus LFR Supercar Reveals Interior And Confirms V8 Hybrid Powertrain
Toyota and Lexus have been developing this new model for quite some time, and while the final badging hasn’t been confirmed, signs increasingly point to it landing under the Lexus name.
Regardless of the name it wears, the car was first previewed by the GR GT3 Concept in 2022 and will spawn both a road-going model and a race car, designed to replace the Lexus RC F GT3. Prototypes of both cars are present at Goodwood, and while the marque isn’t confirming what powertrain the cars have, they’re likely packing a thumping V8.
As the festivities kicked off on Thursday, the two cars cruised up the famous hillclimb. While both are clad in camouflage, thus hiding most details, they’re shaping up to look very good. The road model will serve as a direct rival to the likes of the Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S, meaning it’ll offer up significantly more performance than the gorgeous LC500, which tops out at 471 hp.
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All signs point towards the V8 being supplemented by not only a pair of turbochargers but also an electric motor. Horsepower details remain shrouded in mystery, but it could conceivably push out upwards of 800 hp, allowing it to outperform the V10-powered LFA that had to make do with “just” 553 hp. Then again, that was 13 years ago and the bar has been raised significantly since then.
Both the road and race cars have a large front grille and an elongated hood housing the engine. The road car also rocks four tailpipes and a small lip spoiler on the rear, whereas the GT3 racer has a more aggressive aero kit, which includes a massive rear wing.
A name for the new model hasn’t been announced, but it’s currently being referred to as the LFR. Whether or not that name sticks for production remains to be seen. There’s even an outside chance it could be badged as a Toyota or a standalone Gazoo Racing model.
Current signs indicate that the car will be unveiled either late this year or in 2026. In a world where downsized hybrid performance cars are becoming increasingly common, this V8 beast will come as a welcome reprieve.
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Thanos Pappas contributed to this story