Toyota Racing is the motorsport division of the Toyota Motor Corporation. It is responsible for the company’s motorsport activities, including participation in various international racing events such as the World Endurance Championship (WEC), the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
One of the most notable achievements of Toyota Racing is its success in endurance racing, particularly in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). In 2018, the team won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and secured the World Endurance Championship (WEC) title with the Toyota TS050 Hybrid LMP1 race car. The Toyota TS050 Hybrid uses advanced hybrid powertrain technology, combining a gasoline engine with electric motors to deliver exceptional performance and efficiency.
In addition to endurance racing, Toyota Racing also participates in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with its Yaris WRC rally car. The Toyota Yaris WRC has achieved impressive results in the WRC, with several podium finishes and stage wins.
Aside from motorsport competition, Toyota Racing is also involved in various motorsport-related technological development programs. The division is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology through motorsport, and its success on the track serves to demonstrate the capabilities of Toyota vehicles and advanced technologies.
Toyota Racing is a division of the Toyota Motor Corporation dedicated to motorsport activities, including international racing events such as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The division is committed to advancing automotive technology through motorsport and has achieved notable success in endurance racing and rally competitions.
Toyota Dakar
Toyota has a long history of involvement in the Dakar Rally, one of the world’s most challenging and grueling off-road races. The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid race that covers thousands of miles of rough terrain in South America, from the Pacific coast of Peru to the Atlantic coast of Argentina.
Toyota first entered the Dakar Rally in the late 1980s and has since become one of the top competitors in the race, consistently achieving top finishes and podium positions. Toyota’s Dakar vehicles are based on its production models, including the Land Cruiser, and are modified and reinforced to handle the extreme conditions of the race.
In recent years, Toyota has achieved significant success in the Dakar Rally, winning several stages and securing top-five overall finishes. In 2020, Toyota won the Dakar Rally with its Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team and its Hilux race vehicle.
Toyota’s involvement in the Dakar Rally is part of its commitment to motorsport and its dedication to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology. By competing in the Dakar Rally, Toyota is able to showcase the capabilities of its vehicles and advanced technologies in one of the world’s toughest off-road races.
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