Toyota Camry Gets Wild With Dual Engines and 700 HP for Super Taikyu Race

Toyota‘s Gazoo Racing division has unveiled a pair of radical Camry concepts at the Super Taikyu endurance race, including a jaw-dropping all-wheel-drive sedan powered by two separate engines. While these creations are purely for show, they highlight the performance division’s imaginative spirit and hint at future powertrain developments.

Gazoo Racing’s Twin-Engine Camry: A Technical Marvel

Toyota’s performance arm, Gazoo Racing, has taken the midsize Camry and transformed it into an unlikely powerhouse. The stock engine has been removed and replaced with the G16E-GTS three-cylinder engine from the GR Yaris and GR Corolla, producing a stout 300 horsepower and driving the front wheels. This setup alone makes it the most potent version of the current Camry generation.

A Second Heartbeat for the Rear Axle

The true spectacle lies in the rear. Gazoo Racing has installed a newly developed, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, codenamed « G20E. » This potent unit is expected to deliver around 400 horsepower and is exclusively dedicated to powering the rear axle. Combined, these two powertrains create an all-wheel-drive Camry with an estimated 700 horsepower, complete with a side-exit exhaust system.

Not the First Dual-Engine Experiment

While Toyota’s twin-engine Camry is a unique spectacle, it’s not the first time an automaker has experimented with such a configuration. Similar concepts, like the Volkswagen Scirocco Bi-Motor and Mercedes A38 AMG, have explored this path. However, the Camry with the highest cylinder count remains the NASCAR-spec version, which features a V8 engine.

A Bōsōzoku-Style Camry Steals the Show

Alongside the dual-engine creation, Toyota Racing also presented a strikingly modified Camry with a Bōsōzoku-inspired aesthetic. This version showcases the new four-cylinder engine under the hood and boasts an outrageous interior. Features include a fur-covered dashboard, a glass shift knob, cigars, and even a chandelier, turning the cabin into a statement piece.

Production Prospects and Future Hints

Both of these Camry projects are built purely as showpieces and are highly unlikely to enter production. Reports from Japan suggest the black, Bōsōzoku-style Camry has been converted to rear-wheel drive and features a manual gearbox. While these wild Camrys won’t be hitting dealerships, the new 400-horsepower four-cylinder engine is anticipated to debut in future GR models, potentially including a return of the Celica, a new MR2, and the next-generation Supra.

Toyota Gazoo Racing created a dual-engine Camry for the Super Taikyu race.
The front wheels are powered by the GR Yaris/Corolla’s 300-hp three-cylinder engine.
A new 400-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine powers the rear axle.
The combined output is an estimated 700 horsepower in an all-wheel-drive configuration.
A second, Bōsōzoku-styled Camry featured the new four-cylinder engine and an extreme interior.
These are showpieces, but the new four-cylinder engine is expected in future GR performance cars.