Toyota unveils its Liquid Hydrogen Hypercar

Toyota GAZOO Racing has unveiled the GR LH2 Racing Concept, a race car powered by liquid hydrogen.

First presented to the public at the Circuit de la Sarthe, it is exhibited in the H2 Village organized by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest during the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025.

This prototype embodies Toyota’s commitment to using motorsport as a laboratory for technological development in the pursuit of a carbon-neutral society. Since 2021, the company has been involved in the Super Taikyu series in Japan with a hydrogen-powered Corolla (first using gaseous hydrogen, then liquid starting in 2023), and continues its research by collaborating with industrial and institutional partners to advance the entire hydrogen sector.

After a successful demonstration at the Ypres Rally in 2022 with the GR Yaris H2, Toyota has intensified its efforts. In 2023, the hydrogen Corolla performed a demonstration lap at Le Mans, while the GR H2 concept was unveiled to envision future hydrogen regulations in the race. This new milestone with the GR LH2 Racing Concept marks a significant advancement.

The concept is based on the GR010 HYBRID, currently competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The internal combustion engine is now powered by hydrogen, and the car retains the hybrid technology of its cousin. It will serve as a basis for future track testing to refine the technology and strengthen the hydrogen ecosystem.

This presentation also marks the 40th anniversary of Toyota’s first participation in Le Mans. On this occasion, two GR010 HYBRIDs display special liveries: the #7 (Conway, Kobayashi, de Vries) showcases the red and white colors of the legendary TS020 prototype from 1998, while the #8 (Buemi, Hartley, Hirakawa) adopts a matte black livery.

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