The vehicle was presented alongside another heavily modified Camry and forms part of a series of experimental projects displayed by Japanese manufacturers during the event. Unlike some of Subaru’s reveals, which hinted at future production models, Toyota’s Camry concepts were created as demonstrations and are not intended for sale.
The most striking of the two vehicles is a white Camry fitted with widened bodywork and an aggressive aerodynamic package. Beneath the exterior, Toyota engineers radically altered the car’s powertrain layout, transforming the midsize sedan into a highly unconventional performance machine.
A GR Corolla-Derived Engine Powers the Front Axle
Gazoo Racing removed the Camry’s standard four-cylinder engine and installed the G16E-GTS, a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder unit used in the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and Lexus LBX Morizo RR.
The engine produces 300 horsepower and drives the front wheels. This figure alone would make the car the most powerful version of the current-generation Camry.
While replacing a four-cylinder engine with a three-cylinder unit might appear unusual, the G16E-GTS is one of Toyota’s best-known performance engines. In this application, it serves as only half of the vehicle’s powertrain.
A New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Sits Where the Rear Seats Should Be
The second power unit is mounted behind the front seats, occupying the area normally reserved for rear passengers. According to Motor1, the engine is Gazoo Racing’s new turbocharged four-cylinder known internally as the G20E.
The 2.0-liter engine develops approximately 400 horsepower and sends its output to the rear axle. Combined with the front-mounted three-cylinder engine, the setup gives the Camry all-wheel-drive capability and a total output in the region of 700 horsepower.
The vehicle also features a side-exit exhaust system. Toyota has not released detailed technical specifications, though the project was engineered by Gazoo Racing’s skunkworks team as a one-off concept.
A Second Camry Adopts a Radically Different Style
Toyota Racing also displayed another modified Camry during the event. Unlike the white dual-engine model, this black version relies solely on the new G20E turbocharged four-cylinder engine installed under the hood.
According to reports from Japan, the car has been converted to rear-wheel drive and channels its power through a manual gearbox. Toyota has not disclosed further technical details.
The vehicle attracted attention for its Bōsōzoku-inspired presentation and highly customized cabin. Among the interior features were a fur-covered dashboard, a glass shift knob, cigars, and a chandelier.
Neither of the two Camry projects is planned for production. Both vehicles were created as showpieces, offering a glimpse of the experimental ideas being explored within Toyota’s performance divisions during the Super Taikyu race weekend.
