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Toyota MR-S GT300 (JGTC) '06-08

GT300Toyota
300 hp
Horsepower
1100 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2006
Year

Toyota MR-S GT300 (JGTC) '06-08 (GT300)

The Toyota MR-S GT300 is a lightweight, mid-engined Japanese GT machine built for the fiercely competitive GT300 class in the JGTC/early Super GT era. Based on the Toyota MR-S road car, this purpose-built racer turns the humble mid-engine chassis into a sharp, low-drag sprint weapon with serious agility and a huge amount of character.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cylinder racing engine, mid-mounted, longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~300 hp (BoP-dependent)

  • Redline: ~8,000–9,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,100 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: Based on the compact MR-S chassis; race aero and GT300 bodywork add width and downforce

  • Tires: Racing slicks on lightweight forged wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The MR-S GT300 is a nimble, momentum-focused GT car that rewards smooth hands and a committed rhythm. Compared with heavier GT machinery, it feels compact and eager, with excellent rotation on turn-in and a playful chassis that can be balanced right on the edge. It may not have the brute force of larger GT entries, but it makes up for that with corner speed, low mass, and a lively mid-engine attitude that keeps every lap engaging.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated four-cylinder delivers a crisp, mechanical, high-revving note that suits the car’s lightweight personality. Power builds progressively rather than violently, and the engine rewards staying in the sweet spot. In sim form, the sound is often raw and energetic, with plenty of intake and exhaust character as it climbs toward the top of the rev range.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Very sharp front end and excellent rotation, especially in medium-speed direction changes.

  • Traction: Good mechanical grip, but the mid-engine layout can bite if you pick up throttle too aggressively.

  • Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring for a car of this size, with manageable pedal feel.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, but its real strength is how much speed it carries through corners rather than straight-line punch.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with flow. Keep the car rotating smoothly, avoid big corrections, and prioritize exit speed over late hero-braking. It shines on technical circuits where agility matters more than horsepower.

Livery & Aesthetics: The MR-S GT300 wears classic JGTC-era aero with a compact, aggressive silhouette, oversized rear wing, flared arches, and low-slung stance. It has that unmistakable early Super GT look: functional, colorful, and full of race-day personality.

If you enjoy lightweight GT racing with a mid-engine balance and old-school Japanese motorsport flavor, the Toyota MR-S GT300 is a standout choice — quick, nimble, and endlessly fun to hustle.