Toyota Confirms Mid-Engine GR Sports Car With New 2.0-Liter Turbo, Years From Production

Overview

• Gazoo Racing chief Tomoya Takahashi says the program is in the first of four stages that typically take four to five years to complete.
• The planned production model will use a non-hybrid, mid-mounted turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that drives all four wheels.
• Toyota says the new engine will exceed the output of its 2.4-liter turbo, be about 10% shorter, and comply with Euro 7 without electrification.
• A GR Yaris M Concept test mule has competed in Japan’s Super Taikyu series, placing third in its only race with Akio Toyoda among the drivers.
• The model’s name is unconfirmed, with reports noting a “GR MR2” trademark filing and separate media speculation about a Celica badge.