AI Recently Deceived Toyota Enthusiasts Into Believing That the GR GT Supercar Had Been Leaked | Carscoops

      The persuasive images circulated on social media a day before the official launch of the GR-branded supercar.

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      by Thanos Pappas

      Viral “leaked” images of the GR GT have been revealed as AI-generated renderings.

      Styling elements contradict Toyota's teasers, exposing the images as false.

      The source was a YouTube video inspired by Toyota’s official teaser.

      As Toyota prepares to unveil the Gazoo Racing GT supercar along with its Lexus equivalent this week, the internet has attempted to preempt the reveal. A collection of images claiming to showcase the car in its entirety emerged on social media but were found to be created by artificial intelligence.

      The photos, seemingly captured from a screen, stirred considerable discussion online, spreading quickly across various forums and feeds. Some viewers accepted them as genuine, believing they were seeing the actual GR GT.

      To be fair, the rear view, in particular, might be mistaken for the real deal, though the front bumper's air intakes do not align with Toyota's official teasers.

      It turns out the alleged “leak” originated from a video uploaded on the Evren Ozgun Spy Sketch YouTube channel. Although the clip is clearly labeled as unofficial, its convincing nature led to someone taking screenshots, presenting them as real, and briefly captivating the online audience.

      The video draws inspiration from a recent Toyota Gazoo Racing advertisement that aired on Japanese television, teasing the upcoming model. In this AI-rendered interpretation, the car is depicted under bright skies, with its proportions and reflections rendered with remarkable precision.

      However, there are indicators of its inauthenticity: the door handles are incorrect, the side intakes differ from the teasers, and the rear badge inappropriately displays “Toyota” instead of the GR logo.

      Toyota has positioned the GR GT as a spiritual successor to both the iconic 2000 GT and the recent Lexus LFA. It is expected to become the brand's new performance flagship, featuring a hybrid powertrain that combines electric support with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. This setup promises to be both technically impressive and historically significant.

      The official reveal is set for December 4, when Toyota will present the GR GT alongside a Lexus sports coupe. Both road and race variants are anticipated, with the latter featuring track-ready aerodynamics, side-exit exhausts, and a notably lower profile.

      In the meantime, you can enjoy the unofficial videos making the rounds online—a fun preview of a car that, in the near future, will no longer need digital facsimiles to grab attention.