TOYOTA

GR SUPER SPORT CONCEPT
There are countless examples of technologies developed in the world of competition that in the course of time end up being transferred to the street cars. Innovation and research are the order of the day in the top categories of auto racing. And this latest creation of Gazoo Racing, the sports division of Toyota, again show the relationship between the two worlds.The new concept inspired by the company's racing models. Well, its launch was planned for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2018 and already happened. In the images you can see with all the details the new Toyota GR Super Sport Concept.This event, a kind of Japanese SEMA Show, concentrates the great innovations of the tuning sector and the competition.







The new GR Super Sport Concept has a close technical relationship with the Toyota TS050 Hybrid, as it uses a significant amount of components and mechanics similar to the one used by Toyota's racing model in the FIA ​​World Championship of Resistance ( WEC).Underneath the body of the new Toyota GR Super Sport Concept is a hybrid mechanic whose central axis is a 2.4-liter Twin-Turbo V6 direct injection engine. Combined, the system is capable of producing a maximum power of 1,000 hp (735 kW). There is not much more information on the mechanics that propels this concept car.Taking a look at the images, it can be seen that the Toyota GR Super Sport Concept does not have headlights, doors for access to the cabin or anything that resembles a traditional window.






The Japanese engineers put the aerodynamics in front of all these issues, since they worked for the car to offer a high yield.During the launch of the GR Super Sport Concept, Gazoo Racing CEO Shigeki Tomoyama confirmed the intentions of Toyota's sports division to develop new street sports cars, taking as reference and starting point competitive vehicles that are active.


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