Toyota/Lexus new GR GT3 vehicle Camouflage pattern racing car sighted Commercial release around 2026

Toyota’s TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveiled its racing vehicle “GR GT3 Concept” for the first time in the world at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022. This vehicle is scheduled to be commercially available in 2026, and is likely to attract attention as a new sports car. It was recently tested at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, and some spy shots were also taken.

table of contents

Toyota/Lexus new GT3 vehicle camouflage pattern racing car
1. Appearance of commercial model and WEC debut
A successor machine to the “RC F GT3” will be launched. Will the GR GT3 be launched?
1. Comments from WEC team director
Is the commercially available model “GR GT” from the Lexus brand?

Toyota/Lexus new GT3 vehicle camouflage pattern racing car

Toyota’s new GT3 vehicle appears as a camouflage-patterned racing car, which you can see in the video below.

Appearance of commercial model and WEC debut

Although there has been a delay in the release of the commercial model, Toyota plans to make its debut at the 2026 WEC (World Endurance Championship). According to reports, the vehicle based on the GR GT3 Concept will be branded with a Lexus badge, and is likely to be the successor to the RC F GT3.

A successor machine to the “RC F GT3” will be launched. Will the GR GT3 be launched?

Comments from WEC team director

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WEC team director Rob Leupen told Motorsport.com : “It’s no secret that we are developing a GT3 car, which will make its racing debut in Europe in 2026.” I did. He also said, “This plan is in line with Toyota’s philosophy and is progressing on the same schedule as production cars.”

Is the commercially available model “GR GT” from the Lexus brand?

The commercial model is expected to be released under the Lexus brand, not the Toyota brand. This is said to be likely to be the successor to the current Lexus RC. The current “Lexus RC” began sales on October 23, 2014, and 10 years will have passed soon, so the timing is also suitable.

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Toyota/Lexus new GT3 vehicle, camouflage patterned racing car

Toyota’s new GT3 vehicle will appear as a camouflage-patterned racing car, which you can see in the video below.

Launch of production model and WEC debut

Despite delays to the production model’s launch, Toyota plans to debut the car at the World Endurance Championship in 2026. Reports suggest that the GR GT3 Concept-based vehicle will be badged as a Lexus and is likely to be a successor to the RC F GT3.

Successor to the “RC F GT3” to be introduced: GR GT3?

Comment from WEC Team Director

Rob Leupen, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WEC Team Director , told Motorsport.com , “It’s no secret that we are developing a GT3 car, which will make its race debut in Europe in 2026. This plan is in line with Toyota’s philosophy and is proceeding on the same schedule as our production cars.”

Will the commercial model “GR GT” be from the Lexus brand?

The commercial model is expected to be released under the Lexus brand, not the Toyota brand. It is highly likely to be the successor to the current Lexus “RC”. The current “Lexus RC” went on sale on October 23, 2014, and it will soon be 10 years old, so the timing is perfect.

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