Toyota to Enter 1000 Miglia Gran Turismo Experience with Five Historic Vehicles
Toyota will field five historic models in the 1000 Miglia Gran Turismo Experience, a special program of the iconic Italian rally, marking the first time a Japanese manufacturer participates in a 1000 Miglia-related even…
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What Happened
Toyota will participate in the 1000 Miglia Gran Turismo Experience 2026, a special program of the historic Italian rally 1000 Miglia, taking place in Brescia, Italy from June 9 to 13, 2026. This marks the first time a Japanese manufacturer has entered vehicles in a 1000 Miglia-related event. The team aims to complete the 1,000-mile course with a first-generation Crown in the lead.
- First-generation Crown Model RS
- Toyota Sports 800 Model UP15
- Toyota 2000GT Model MF10L
- Supra Model JZA80
- Lexus LFA
The 1000 Miglia originated as a public road race from 1927 to 1957, demonstrating the technological value of production vehicles. Today, it is a historic rally limited to cars from 1927 to 1957, celebrating automotive art. The Gran Turismo Experience is a new event organized by Polyphony Digital Inc., developer of the Gran Turismo series, in collaboration with the 1000 Miglia, allowing a wider range of classic cars to participate.
Why this matters
Participation allows Toyota to learn from European automotive culture and promote Japanese carmaking heritage, while continuing its tradition of using motorsports to improve vehicle engineering.
Terms in This Story
- 1000 Miglia
- Historic Italian road race from 1927 to 1957, now a rally for classic cars.
- Gran Turismo
- Series of racing simulation video games developed by Polyphony Digital.
- Ever-better carmaking
- Toyota's philosophy of continuous improvement through motorsports.
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