Toyota has officially confirmed its entry into the Supercars championship with the Supra model. The Supra will debut in the 2025 Supercars season.
Toyota will partner with Triple Eight Race Engineering for this venture. The Supra will be powered by a 5.4-liter V8 engine, developed specifically for racing. This marks Toyota's return to top-level touring car racing in Australia after a long absence.
The Supra will compete against the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in the Gen3 era of Supercars. Toyota's entry is seen as a significant boost for the Supercars championship, adding a third manufacturer to the series.
The Supercars Championship, officially known as the Repco Supercars Championship, is the premier touring car racing series in Australia. Currently, the series features two manufacturers: Ford (Mustang) and Chevrolet (Camaro).The series uses a "Gen3" ruleset, introduced in 2023, which aims for increased road relevance and improved racing.The championship uses a points system to determine the drivers' and teams' champions over the course of the season.
Supercars feature highly modified, production-based sedan cars designed for intense competition on various tracks and street circuits. Supercars are generally faster and more powerful than regular sports cars, but not as quick as Formula 1 cars.
The move to have entry on Supercars aligns with Toyota's global motorsport strategy, which includes participation in various racing series. This move marks Toyota's return to top-level Australian touring car racing and is expected to significantly boost the Supercars series. Development of the Supra Supercar will begin immediately, with on-track testing expected this year.
