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Toyota 2000GT: Japan's First Supercar Revolutionizes Performance

3/30/2026

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The Toyota 2000GT is Japan's first supercar, signaling Toyota's early high-performance push.
It emerged in the mid-1960s after the Japanese Grand Prix, as demand for high-performance cars grew.
It used a 2.0-liter inline-six producing 150 horsepower, achieving 136 mph and 0–60 mph in 8.6 seconds.
Production ended in 1970 after 351 units, including two convertibles built for film use.

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Story summary

The Toyota 2000GT is Japan's first supercar, signaling Toyota's early high-performance push.
It emerged in the mid-1960s after the Japanese Grand Prix, as demand for high-performance cars grew.
It used a 2.0-liter inline-six producing 150 horsepower, achieving 136 mph and 0–60 mph in 8.6 seconds.
Production ended in 1970 after 351 units, including two convertibles built for film use.