The Toyota GR Supra is set for a significant transformation: the addition of a V8 engine.This shift from the current German-sourced straight-six to a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 for the Supercars Championship in Australia will place the GR Supra in direct competition with the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in 2026.

Toyota is a Japanese automaker founded in 1937 that has developed a reputation for reliability across a multitude of segments, from sports cars and family sedans to pickup trucks and off-roaders. Famous models from the brand include the Hilux,

Under the bonnet of the Supra will be a 5.0-litre V8 engine, known by its internal code as 2UR-GSE. This engine has not only powered the Lexus IS F, GS F and LC 500 road cars, but also Toyota’s Dakar-winning HiLux.

Toyota is putting the V8 from the Lexus IS 500 into the GR Supra, but not quite the way you were hoping. This Toyota GR Supra is officially a Supercar, and the V8-powered beast will go to battle against the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro at iconic races like the Bathurst 1000.