Toyota GR Corolla (Super Street)
The Toyota GR Corolla is Toyota’s hot-hatch homologation special, built by the Gazoo Racing team to turn the humble Corolla into a rally-bred street weapon. Powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder and paired with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system, it brings a playful but serious performance character to the sim.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 1.6L turbocharged G16E-GTS inline-3, front-mounted, longitudinal, with intercooler
Total Output: 300 hp (224 kW)
Redline: ~7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: ~1,470 kg
Dimensions: ~4,410 mm long × 1,850 mm wide × 1,460 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,640 mm
Tires: Performance summer tires on 18-inch alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The GR Corolla feels like a compact, punchy AWD performance car with a very approachable limit. It’s stable under power, eager to rotate on lift or trail braking, and easy to place precisely thanks to its short wheelbase and confident chassis tuning. Compared with bigger, heavier sports cars, it feels nimble and responsive, but it still has enough grip to inspire confidence for newer drivers.
Engine & Sound: The 1.6L turbo triple gives the car a distinctive, raspy three-cylinder note with plenty of turbo whoosh and a lively midrange surge. It doesn’t rev like a naturally aspirated sports car, but the torque arrives early and hard, making it feel quick in the real world and especially punchy out of slower corners in the sim.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Agile front-end response with predictable rotation. It can push into understeer if you enter too hot, but it’s easy to correct.
Traction: Excellent AWD grip off the line and on corner exit, with strong stability even on imperfect inputs.
Braking: Strong road-car braking performance with good pedal feel, though not race-car sharp.
Top Speed: Respectable for a hot hatch, but the GR Corolla is more about acceleration and corner speed than outright V-max.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and use the AWD to your advantage. It rewards carrying momentum, getting early on throttle, and using small steering corrections rather than aggressive sawing at the wheel. It’s especially fun on technical tracks and tighter club layouts where its rotation and traction shine.
Livery & Aesthetics: The GR Corolla has an aggressive, rally-inspired stance with flared arches, functional vents, a large rear wing, and Toyota Gazoo Racing styling cues. In sim form it looks compact but muscular, with a purposeful “factory tuner” vibe that fits perfectly into street and time-attack style events.
Whether you’re running hot laps or just looking for a fun all-wheel-drive chassis to attack Westfield’s simulation lineup, the Toyota GR Corolla delivers a lively, confidence-building experience with real personality.