Toyota’s US allocation for the new GR GT flagship supercar has already sold out, with the automaker planning to limit the first allocation to between 200 and 250 cars. Toyota says the limited supply is intentional, with the goal of putting the cars in the hands of owners who will actually drive them rather than flippers.
Toyota Allocates 200 to 250 GR GTs for the US
The GR GT carries a price tag of more than $225,000, but Toyota says having enough money to purchase one does not guarantee access to the car. The automaker is taking a selective approach to its initial US allocation as it seeks owners who intend to drive the supercar.
The Drive reports that Toyota Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Andrew Gilleland said between 200 and 250 GR GTs have been earmarked for the US market. That figure applies only to the United States and does not represent the model’s total global production.
Toyota has not yet disclosed the worldwide number planned for the first production run.
“We’re not going to have enough to meet demand, and that’s by design,” Gilleland told The Drive. He said Toyota does not want the cars to go to flippers and instead wants owners who will actually drive them.
Demand Has Already Surged
The limited US allocation has already been met with strong interest. At The Quail during Monterey Car Week, more than 150 prospective buyers met with Toyota to spec out their desired GR GTs, despite the automaker not officially taking orders at the time.
“The interest is huge,” Gilleland said.
For prospective buyers who have not already heard from Toyota or one of its selected dealers, securing an early GR GT is already looking increasingly difficult.
Toyota GR GT Produces 641 Horsepower
The GR GT combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor to produce a preliminary 641 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. Toyota says those figures could increase before production begins.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transaxle mounted at the rear. Toyota has also focused on reducing weight, increasing chassis stiffness, improving aerodynamic performance and maintaining a low center of gravity.
The road car draws heavily from the GR GT3 race car, carrying over elements of its performance-focused approach.
Possible RS Version Could Expand the GR GT Lineup
A rumored higher-performance version could also be in development, potentially carrying an RS badge. Prototypes have reportedly been spotted with larger wings and more aggressive front-end components, suggesting the GR GT lineup could eventually expand beyond a single version.
For now, Toyota’s first US allocation has already been exhausted. With demand exceeding the planned supply before production begins, the GR GT has become a highly limited supercar even before the first examples reach the road.
