Toyota Debuts All‑Electric “bZ Time Attack” AWD Concept at 2025 SEMA

Toyota Debuts All‑Electric “bZ Time Attack” AWD Concept at 2025 SEMA

• Date/Source: October 31, 2025 — Toyota Pressroom
• Purpose: First battery‑electric SEMA concept from Toyota, engineered for time‑attack circuits and hill climbs to showcase the performance potential of Toyota BEV platforms.

Highlights and specs

• Base platform: 2026 Toyota bZ AWD (showroom: 338 hp, 0–60 mph in 4.9s).
• Powertrain: Toyota R&D‑tuned dual motors delivering 300+ kW (400+ hp) with bespoke ECU calibration; AWD.
• Chassis/suspension/brakes: TEIN coilovers and springs; Alcon brakes with Hawk pads (influenced by 86 Cup and Corolla TC programs).
• Safety/interior: FIA‑spec 4130 chromoly cage; OMP HTE‑R seats; OMP harnesses.
• Wheels/tires: 19×11 BBS Unlimited wheels; 305/30ZR19 XL Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires.
• Aero/body: ~6 inches lower ride height; ~6‑inch track increase; full aero suite (rear wing, side skirts, front splitter, rear diffuser).
• Fabrication: Laser scanning, CAD, and large‑scale 3D printing via Toyota’s Add Lab (Georgetown, KY), enabling rapid prototyping; finished in custom PPG pearl/metallic white, metallic black, and red tri‑color.
• Vision: Demonstrates Toyota’s willingness to rethink EV aerodynamics, cooling, and packaging for motorsport.

Show details and roadmap

• Display: 2025 SEMA Show, Nov 4–7, Las Vegas Convention Center, Toyota booth (Central Hall, Booth 22200), under the “Powered by Possibility” theme (ICE, BEV, HEV, PHEV, FCEV).
• BEV lineup note: New bZ model coming for MY2026 (improved range/power/charging), plus bZ Woodland and C‑HR BEVs in 2026.

Disclaimer

• Prototype with modified parts not available from Toyota; may void warranty, affect performance/safety, and may not be street legal.

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