Toyota just revealed its upcoming GR line of sports cars in an anime series?

A still from the Toyota anime series GRIP allegedly hints at the automaker’s future sports cars.

Over the past few years, there have been rumors that Toyota is planning a line of sports cars, and there are rumors of a possible revival of once popular models such as the Celica and MR2. Now adding even more fuel to the fire is a teaser that seems to be hidden in the official Toyota anime series.

An Easter egg appears in the background of a scene from Season 2, Episode 1 of the anime series Toyota GRIP. Around the 0:47 mark, during a brief pause in the racing, one of the characters stands next to a board with a list of model names scribbled on it. The board looks like a wish list for Toyota fans:

• Supra MK6
• Celica MK8
• MP2 MK4
• GR 86 MK3
• GR GT3

The animated clip was uploaded to YouTube over a month ago by Toyota USA. This little blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment might have gone unnoticed if not for an eagle-eyed fan on Supra MKV Forums. User Supra93 noticed the names on the board, took a screenshot and immediately shared it with the rest of the Toyota enthusiast community.

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This list could provide an early look at the future lineup Gazoo Racingwhich is completely consistent with previous rumors. The real headline here is the long-awaited return of the Celica and MR2, which will debut in their eighth and fourth generations, respectively.

The Celica is expected to return as a front-engined coupe, while the MR2 could return as a mid-engine sports car, potentially inspired by (or even based on) the FT-Se concept. According to the latest reports, both models will be offered with Toyota’s new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing around 400 hp. (298 kW / 406 hp) in combination with an all-wheel drive system. Moreover, MR2 can also be available in all-electric formwith a power of more than 500 hp (373 kW / 507 hp).

These two additions will join the GR Supra and GR 86, which will survive into the next generation. Finally, the flagship could be the production version of the wild 2022 Toyota GR GT3 concept. The V8-powered supercar could be a twin to the rumored Lexus LFR. spy debut with a production body recently took place.

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The list does not mention the GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatchbacks or a full-fledged version of the rumored Toyota GR SUV. Again, these models are refined versions of regular five-door cars, while the animators seem to have focused on actual sports coupes. Another interesting point is the sketch of the fourth generation Celica liftback in the upper right corner next to the disassembled view of the transmission.

Are you excited about the future of Toyota Gazoo Racing, or is a lineup of six two-door models too much for one automaker to handle?

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