# Toyota GR GT3 racing debut and deployment

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toyota-gr-gt3-racing-debut-and-deployment
> Updated: 2026-11-05T02:26:24.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The Toyota GR GT3 racing car is scheduled to make its official competitive debut during the Super GT season finale at Mobility Resort Motegi on November 7–8, 2026. The vehicle will compete in the GT300 class as an unclassified entry. The car features a four-litre V8 twin-turbo engine and is intended to succeed the Lexus RC F GT3. Unlike the road-going GR GT, which utilizes a hybrid system, the racing prototype relies on the twin-turbo V8.

Reports indicate that Rookie Racing, the team associated with Akio Toyoda, will handle the premier entry in the GT300 class on November 8. Development of the vehicle has involved extensive testing, including work conducted by KCMG on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Following its debut, Toyota plans to deploy the vehicle across various racing series starting in the 2027 season. Planned participation includes the KCMG team at the Nürburgring and the ASP team entering two cars in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). 

While the car is already FIA homologated, its entry into the DTM is not expected until 2028 at the earliest, according to ADAC motorsport boss Thomas Voss. Due to limited initial production, participation in 2027 may be restricted to a small number of factory-supported teams, with customer deliveries not expected until at least 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Toyota GR GT3 to make competitive racing debut

Toyota's new GR GT3 racer will make its competitive debut this weekend at the Motegi circuit in Japan's Super GT series.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyota-gr-gt3-to-make-competitive-racing-debut

### 2026-10-29: Toyota GR GT3 racing car to debut in Super GT series

Toyota's new GR GT3, powered by a V8 twin-turbo engine, will debut in the Super GT series this November, with WEC and Nürburgring appearances planned for 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyota-gr-gt3-racing-car-to-debut-in-super-gt-series

### 2026-10-26: Toyota GR GT3 to make racing debut at Motegi Super GT finale

The Toyota GR GT3 will make its official racing debut as an unclassified GT300 entry at the Super GT finale in Motegi this November.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyota-gr-gt3-to-make-racing-debut-at-motegi-super-gt-finale

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