Once again, Toyota dedicated a day to its most performance vehicles and its most passionate customers. He Toyota GR Day It is already an important date on the calendar of motor enthusiasts, as it has four editions behind it and never disappoints. In the latter, held again in Madrid Jarama Circuitall expectations were exceeded in terms of attendance and emotions. With the spirit of Gazoo Racing omnipresent in every corner of the track, it left us with some very surprising figures.
On GR Day 2024 1,450 were registeredparticipantssome as mere assistants and others with their private vehicles, even entering the track to do runs. In fact, not only was the previous year surpassed in attendees, but also in number of cars. They were nothing less than 339 units of Toyota GR those who registered to participate in the event. The Jarama parking lot was flooded with Japanese sports cars to the delight of those present, while 85 of them passed through the track at some point.
What is the Toyota GR Day like?
Toyota GR Day is a day of celebration that wants honor the brand’s sports division. So, it’s all about gathering your fans, mounts included, and having a day full of activities and entertainment. In the Jarama Circuit parking lot there is an open showroom to display all types of Toyota Gazoo Racing models. Of the more than 300 customer vehicles registered, there were no less than 262 sports cars between the GR Yaris, GR Supra, GR 86, MR2, and Celica; in addition to 77 models with GR Sport finish.
Besides, the activities were not lacking and they entertained all attendees. In the pit area there were professional simulators set up in which you could virtually race on the Jarama track. A batak tournament was also organized to see who had the fastest reflexes, as well as a scalextric. who would like could sign up for karts and Those who didn’t could always wander among the cars and the racing atmosphere, with the option of shopping at the boutique with GR products.
The cars of the Toyota GR Day 2024
Although there were hundreds of cars from the Japanese brand, currently GR representation is focused on three modelswhich are what we were able to enjoy on the Jarama route. Each one with a personality and qualities, but all with that characteristic touch of Gazoo Racing and with the aim of bringing a smile to your face in every second of driving.
Toyota GR Yaris
He Toyota GR Yaris was once again the leading model of the day. No less than 44 units rolled on the circuit and we were able to put the new automatic variant of this street WRC to the test. The small Japanese rocket stands out for its 280 HP and 390 Nm of torque extracted from the 1.6-liter turbo three-cylinder engine. Now with the eight-speed Gazoo Racing Direct automatic transmission, it surprises with its speed and precision. In addition, the GR-Four all-wheel drive and the differentials make it have exemplary behavior.
Toyota GR 86
He Toyota GR 86 It’s probably the perfect school car. Purist and fun as can be, thanks to the propulsion and that 2.4-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated boxer engine. Now with that power level of 234 HP and 250 Nm of torqueit is more capable when exiting corners and more entertaining. The highlight of this model is probably the feel of the manual transmission, direct and precise, while the weight remains at a not inconsiderable 1,345 kg.
Toyota GR Supra
On the other hand, the Toyota GR Supra It is positioned as the pinnacle of the range, as it is the most powerful and also the most expensive of those available. In this case, sharing a platform with BMW, a sports car is developed with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbo engine that has no less than 340 HP and 500 Nm ofpair. Although its weight is higher, it also has a balanced behavior thanks to a 50:50 distribution. It is offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission or a manual gearbox.
