Toyota's most senior powertrain engineer has suggested Lexus may offer a unique version of the petrol-electric V8 hybrid powertrain set to be introduced in the 2026 Toyota GR GT sports car when it launches the production version of the Lexus Sport Concept .

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Speaking to Australian media at this week's Tokyo motor show (Japan Mobility Show), Takashi Uehara – powertrain president at Lexus parent company, Toyota – revealed the premium auto brand is developing a twin-turbo V8 hybrid version of the Japanese giant's new range of modular internal combustion petrol engines.

They start with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine – slated fo

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