The announcement comes in response to growing customer expectations worldwide following the unveiling of the GR Supra GT4 Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, and the participation of the GR Supra at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in June.
The Toyota motorsport team said it plans to strengthen its focus on customer motorsports in order to enable motorsports-lovers around the world to freely participate in races, and to develop ever-better cars using the feedback gained through race participation.
The GR Supra GT4 is based on the GR Supra, Toyota Gazoo Racing's first-ever global model released earlier this year?and it is developed and produced by Toyota Motorsport GmbH based here.
The GT4 category is popular with private race teams around the world due to its low cost and ease of entry. GT4 cars are eligible to participate in a variety of races across the globe, including the Super Taikyu Series in Japan, the GT4 European Series and the VLN Endurance Championship Nürburgring in Europe, and the Michelin Pilot Challenge Series in the United States.
The GR Supra already participates in the Nascar Xfinity Series in North America and, from 2020, is scheduled to compete in the Super GT GT500 Class in Japan. The arrival of the GR Supra GT4 would allow motorsports fans to watcg the GR Supra compete in circuits around the world.
In order to develop the GR Supra GT4, Toyota Gazoo Racing has joined forces with three technical partners: Ravenol, Pirelli and Akrapovic. Ravenol will provide lubricants, while Pirelli will collaborate on tyre development and Akrapovic will cooperate on developing motorsport-specific exhaust systems.
Specifications of the GR Supra GT4, including its selling price, sales area and release date, are scheduled to be announced later this year.
