The liquid hydrogen-powered racing car with which Toyota seeks to change trends

In the world of motorsports, there are several races that have earned their legendary status. Due to their history, their challenges, and their prestige, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is undoubtedly among them. Considered a benchmark in the world of endurance racing, this event also provides an excellent showcase for participating brands year after year.

We're currently on the weekend of the legendary 2025 edition of the competition. In fact, if you're reading this article before 4:00 PM, we still won't know who the winning team is in this tough race. In any case, the 24 Hours of Le Mans are usually associated with parallel presentations, taking advantage of the attention they generate among fans.

This was the case for Toyota Gazoo Racing, the Japanese firm's sports division, which captured the spotlight in the days leading up to the race with a hypercar prototype unlike any other. The Japanese manufacturer celebrated the 40th anniversary of its first Le Mans participation with several new developments, but the most striking was the presentation of its revolutionary GR LH2 Racing Concept.

Anniversary in competition The presentation coincides with the 40th anniversary of Toyota's first participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Hydrogen-powered cars are no longer unknown, and Toyota is one of the few brands to mass-produce a model (the Mirai) that uses a gaseous hydrogen fuel cell. However, the revolutionary aspect of the new concept is that it's the first in its class to feature a hybrid system that relies on liquid hydrogen to operate.

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The new GR LH2 Racing Concept is based on the GR H2 Racing Concept unveiled in 2023 as a potential solution for future participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an event that plans to include a dedicated hydrogen vehicle category.

In any case, Toyota hasn't announced the LH2's technical specifications, so we'll have to wait to learn more details. Besides its appearance, one of the few things we know about the Toyota liquid hydrogen-powered racer is its proportions.

Proportions and purposes It measures 5,100 mm long and 2,050 mm wide and aims to boost the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports.

The prototype measures 5,100 mm long and 2,050 mm wide. According to the Japanese brand, the GR LH2 is a test car that could be used to "boost the development of hydrogen technology in motorsports."

To get a better understanding of the new GR LH2 Racing Concept, just take a look at the video accompanying this article.