- A V8-powered version of the GR Supra was built for Australia’s Supercars Championship series.
- It features a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8, aggressive aero kit, and racing chassis upgrades.
- The race car will compete in 2026 against Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang V8 rivals.
The Toyota GR Supra is heading into its final production year, but it isn’t going quietly. While the roadgoing version prepares for retirement, a track-only variant is making plenty of noise – literally – with a naturally aspirated V8 and a race-ready redesign. Unfortunately, this new setup isn’t something you’ll find on a dealer lot, as it’s built specifically for Australia’s Supercars Championship.
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Though the project was first teased last year, Toyota recently posted a short clip on Instagram to showcase what really sets this version apart: its sound.
Under the hood is a reworked 5.0-liter V8 (2UR-GSE), the same all-aluminium quad-cam engine used in the Lexus LC 500, RC F, and the 2019 Dakar-winning HiLux rally truck. For the Supra, the powerplant has been specially modified for competition use with support from UK-based Walkinshaw Andretti United and Australian tuner Craig Hasted.
A V8 That Speaks Volumes
Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia Vice President for Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, commented: “What a sound. We knew the 2UR-GSE would sound great, but hearing it at full noise? Absolutely spine-tingling. This isn’t just an engine roar, it’s the sound of passion, precision, and progress.”
Hanley also touched on how quickly the team decided on the V8 layout. According to him, a six-cylinder configuration was only considered for about a minute. It’s a notable shift from the production GR Supra, which has always used BMW-sourced engines, including a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder.
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Besides the new heart, the GR Supra rocks a custom bodykit designed by Toyota Australia in Altona, which sets its apart from other racing versions. This includes a more prominent splitter, wider fenders, and a large rear wing. This is combined with a set of 18-inch alloy wheels shod in slick tires, and beefier AP Racing brakes, while other chassis and modifications remain under wraps for now.
A Limited Run for a Competitive Field
Only six examples of the GR Supra GEN3 are slated for production. Two will be fielded by Walkinshaw Andretti United, while the remaining four go to Brad Jones Racing. These cars will compete against V8-powered versions of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in the Supercars Championship.
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Toyota has already shown a full-scale clay model of the GR Supra GEN3, but the first prototype is set to appear in Sydney on September 1st, ahead of its dynamic debut at the Bathurst 1000 race in October 9-12. Development continues for the 2026 season of the Supercars Championship which is set to kick of next February in Sydney.
A next-generation GR Supra is already in the works, though Toyota has yet to confirm a launch timeline.
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