Toyota & Lexus Confirm New Twin-Turbo V8 For Upcoming Halo Cars — Here’s Why Enthusiasts Should Care

Toyota & Lexus Confirm New Twin-Turbo V8 For Upcoming Halo Cars — Here’s Why Enthusiasts Should Care

Toyota & Lexus Confirm New Twin-Turbo V8 For Upcoming Halo Cars (What It Means For Enthusiasts)

By RapidVehicles · Updated Nov 3, 2025

Lexus high-performance sport concept front three-quarter view, likely V8-powered

One of this week’s biggest high-performance searches centers on Toyota and Lexus confirming a new twin-turbo V8 that will underpin future GR and Lexus halo models. Below, we break down what’s been confirmed publicly, what’s still rumor, and what it means for enthusiasts — from sound and character to tuning potential and collector value.

TL;DR: A new Toyota/Lexus twin-turbo V8 is in active development for upcoming halo cars (think: GR GT-inspired road car and a Lexus flagship). Expect forced-induction punch, potential hybrid assistance, and a renewed focus on high-performance ICE in a carbon-constrained era.
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