Toyota GT-One - Revision history

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	Following the end of the [[Group C]] era around 1994, [[Toyota]] decided to alter its plans in [[sports car racing]] by moving to the production-based GT classes for 1995. Toyota decided to approach this in two ways by using two different styles of car for competition. The first was a heavily modified [[Toyota Supra]], referred to as the Supra LM, which would use a turbocharged inline-4. The second entry was a custom built car designed specifically to be a racing car, yet required a small number of production cars for sale in order to meet homologation regulations. This car was modified heavily from the [[Toyota MR2]], and became known as the SARD MC8-R. The MC8-R would use a custom built Toyota turbocharged V8. While the Supra performed admirably in 1995, the MC8-R would appear superior for 1996. With development of high powered supercars for the GT classes at the time, Toyota decided that a car similar to the MC8-R, which was intended as a race car first, would be better suited to continuing Toyota's development of a GT car. Thus Toyota announced they would skip the [[1997 24 Hours of Le Mans]] to be able to develop their new GT car for 1998.		Following the end of the [[Group C]] era around 1994, [[Toyota]] decided to alter its plans in [[sports car racing]] by moving to the production-based GT classes for 1995. Toyota decided to approach this in two ways by using two different styles of car for competition. The first was a heavily modified [[Toyota Supra]], referred to as the Supra LM, which would use a turbocharged inline-4. The second entry was a custom built car designed specifically to be a racing car, yet required a small number of production cars for sale in order to meet homologation regulations. This car was modified heavily from the [[Toyota MR2]], and became known as the SARD MC8-R. The MC8-R would use a custom built Toyota turbocharged V8. While the Supra performed admirably in 1995, the MC8-R would appear superior for 1996. With development of high powered supercars for the GT classes at the time, Toyota decided that a car similar to the MC8-R, which was intended as a race car first, would be better suited to continuing Toyota's development of a GT car. Thus Toyota announced they would skip the [[1997 24 Hours of Le Mans]] to be able to develop their new GT car for 1998.

			Turning to Toyota's European arm based in Cologne, Germany, [[Toyota Team Europe]] (TTE) was charged with development of the new GT car. With taking the one-year hiatus, TTE was able to look at what the competition was developing for the GT class, and exploit it to their benefit. In 1997, both the [[Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR]] and the [[Porsche 911 GT1]] were dominant cars in their class that exploited loop holes in the rules in place at the time. Each car was a custom built super car of which only a small handful of production cars were built to homologate it. TTE realized that they would actually only need to build a single production car in order to meet homologation regulations, thus allowing TTE to have a car that would never truly be sold to a customer, meaning that any driver luxuries could be left out.
	~~[[Image:Toyota_GTOne_01.jpg\|left\|thumb\|A Toyota GT-One in testing.]]~~

	Turning to Toyota's European arm based in [[Cologne, Germany]], [[Toyota Team Europe]] (TTE) was charged with development of the new GT car. With taking the one-year hiatus, TTE was able to look at what the competition was developing for the GT class, and exploit it to their benefit. In 1997, both the [[Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR]] and the [[Porsche 911 GT1]] were dominant cars in their class that exploited loop holes in the rules in place at the time. Each car was a custom built super car of which only a small handful of production cars were built to homologate it. TTE realized that they would actually only need to build a single production car in order to meet homologation regulations, thus allowing TTE to have a car that would never truly be sold to a customer, meaning that any driver luxuries could be left out.

	Second, Toyota learned about a loophole which [[Mercedes-Benz]] had exploited. All GT based cars were required to have storage space, capable of holding a standard sized suitcase, in order for the car to be considered not only production based, but usable by the public. Mercedes exploited this by putting a small cubby hole into an unused area underneath the rear bodywork, although it was not as easy to access as a normal trunk. Toyota, in their interpretation of the rules, were able to convince [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest]] (ACO) officials that the car's fuel tank, normally empty when the car is scrutineered before the race, was allowable as a trunk space since it could, theoretically, hold a suitcase.		Second, Toyota learned about a loophole which [[Mercedes-Benz]] had exploited. All GT based cars were required to have storage space, capable of holding a standard sized suitcase, in order for the car to be considered not only production based, but usable by the public. Mercedes exploited this by putting a small cubby hole into an unused area underneath the rear bodywork, although it was not as easy to access as a normal trunk. Toyota, in their interpretation of the rules, were able to convince [[Automobile Club de l'Ouest]] (ACO) officials that the car's fuel tank, normally empty when the car is scrutineered before the race, was allowable as a trunk space since it could, theoretically, hold a suitcase.

	With these loopholes in place, TTE was able to set out in laying-out the GT-One. TTE designed and manufactured the car's [[carbon fiber]] chassis and bodywork in-house, while [[Toyota]] supplied an upgraded version of the engine they originally used on their Group C cars, the R36V 3.6L Turbo V8.		With these loopholes in place, TTE was able to set out in laying-out the GT-One. TTE designed and manufactured the car's carbon fiber chassis and bodywork in-house, while [[Toyota]] supplied an upgraded version of the engine they originally used on their Group C cars, the R36V 3.6L Turbo V8.

	TTE also developed the lone GT-One road car, painted red and fitted with a basic interior, and it was quickly put into a museum in Japan, having served the purpose of merely existing.		TTE also developed the lone GT-One road car, painted red and fitted with a basic interior, and it was quickly put into a museum in Japan, having served the purpose of merely existing.

	==Racing results==		==Racing results==

	~~[[Image:Toyota_GT_One,_Le_Mans_1998.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A GT-One leads the field at the [[1998 24 Hours of Le Mans]].]]~~

	Introduced in time for Le Mans in 1998, the GT-One first appeared at the official testing days for the race held in May. Three GT-Ones appeared, setting the 2nd, 5th, and 10th best times, easily beating out custom built prototypes which were meant to be the superior class. For the race week itself, all three cars performed admirably in qualifying by continuing their quick pace, qualifying 2nd, 7th, and 8th, being beaten only by their GT class competitor, [[Mercedes-Benz]].		Introduced in time for Le Mans in 1998, the GT-One first appeared at the official testing days for the race held in May. Three GT-Ones appeared, setting the 2nd, 5th, and 10th best times, easily beating out custom built prototypes which were meant to be the superior class. For the race week itself, all three cars performed admirably in qualifying by continuing their quick pace, qualifying 2nd, 7th, and 8th, being beaten only by their GT class competitor, [[Mercedes-Benz]].
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	Following the success of the GT1 class as a whole over [[Le Mans prototype]]s, the ACO and [[FIA]] moved to change the regulations for the GT classes, requiring a large amount of production vehicles for the GT classes, thus eliminating the original loopholes in the system. Thus Toyota was forced to make changes to the GT-One, as were all its competitors in the class. [[Mercedes-Benz]] opted to evolve their [[Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR\|CLK-GTR]] into the new custom built [[Mercedes-Benz CLR\|CLR]] in the closed cockpit GTP class, while [[Nissan]] and [[Panoz]] opted for open cockpit LMPs. [[Porsche]] dropped out of competition altogether. Newcomer Audi decided to build cars for both the GTP and LMP classes, while BMW continued in the LMP class as before. Toyota decided to follow the route of Mercedes and evolve the GT-One into a GTP class prototype. Although the CLK-GTR required extensive modifications to become the CLR, the GT-One was already close enough to a prototype that extensive redesign was not needed.		Following the success of the GT1 class as a whole over [[Le Mans prototype]]s, the ACO and [[FIA]] moved to change the regulations for the GT classes, requiring a large amount of production vehicles for the GT classes, thus eliminating the original loopholes in the system. Thus Toyota was forced to make changes to the GT-One, as were all its competitors in the class. [[Mercedes-Benz]] opted to evolve their [[Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR\|CLK-GTR]] into the new custom built [[Mercedes-Benz CLR\|CLR]] in the closed cockpit GTP class, while [[Nissan]] and [[Panoz]] opted for open cockpit LMPs. [[Porsche]] dropped out of competition altogether. Newcomer Audi decided to build cars for both the GTP and LMP classes, while BMW continued in the LMP class as before. Toyota decided to follow the route of Mercedes and evolve the GT-One into a GTP class prototype. Although the CLK-GTR required extensive modifications to become the CLR, the GT-One was already close enough to a prototype that extensive redesign was not needed.

	Toyota began an extensive testing program, including a long distance test at [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]] in [[Belgium]] soon after a snowfall. In the official testing session at Le Mans, the GT-Ones were again fast, taking the 1st, 3rd, and 5th fastest lap times. This pace continued in qualifying for the race, as the three GT-Ones took 1st, 2nd, and 8th positions.		Toyota began an extensive testing program, including a long distance test at [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]] in Belgium soon after a snowfall. In the official testing session at Le Mans, the GT-Ones were again fast, taking the 1st, 3rd, and 5th fastest lap times. This pace continued in qualifying for the race, as the three GT-Ones took 1st, 2nd, and 8th positions.

	~~[[Image:1999_Toyota_TS020_01.jpg\|thumb\|A GT-One on display.]]~~

	Throughout the race the GT-Ones battled for the lead, having it switch multiple times amongst the top competitors. Unfortunately the GT-One was suffering from failures of its [[Michelin]] tires throughout the race, mostly caused by sharp gravel which had been accidentally brought onto the racing surface by other cars. The design of the GT-One's wheel wells allowed for a blown tire to cause extensive damage to the mechanical linkages inside. Thus after only 90 laps the first GT-One was lost when it suffered an explosive tire puncture and was damaged beyond repair, unable to return to the pits and abandoned on the track. Halfway into the event, another GT-One was lost in a tire puncture that led to a high speed accident, destroying the car. This left the team with only car #3, which was still running at the top of the field. At this point a large amount of the competition had been eliminated, with all Mercedes out of the race due to their famous accident and withdrawal. Audi had also lost two of their four cars, and [[Nissan]] had lost their factory backed R391, although an older [[Courage Competition\|Courage]] C52 campaigned by the team was still active. BMW and Panoz were the only teams continuing without major problems.		Throughout the race the GT-Ones battled for the lead, having it switch multiple times amongst the top competitors. Unfortunately the GT-One was suffering from failures of its [[Michelin]] tires throughout the race, mostly caused by sharp gravel which had been accidentally brought onto the racing surface by other cars. The design of the GT-One's wheel wells allowed for a blown tire to cause extensive damage to the mechanical linkages inside. Thus after only 90 laps the first GT-One was lost when it suffered an explosive tire puncture and was damaged beyond repair, unable to return to the pits and abandoned on the track. Halfway into the event, another GT-One was lost in a tire puncture that led to a high speed accident, destroying the car. This left the team with only car #3, which was still running at the top of the field. At this point a large amount of the competition had been eliminated, with all Mercedes out of the race due to their famous accident and withdrawal. Audi had also lost two of their four cars, and [[Nissan]] had lost their factory backed R391, although an older [[Courage Competition\|Courage]] C52 campaigned by the team was still active. BMW and Panoz were the only teams continuing without major problems.
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	== Technical Data ==		== Technical Data ==

	~~[[Image:Goodwood2007-022 Toyota TS020 GT-One (1998).jpg\|thumb\|right\|The engine bay of a GT-One.]]~~

	;Engine: Toyota R36V, 3.6 Litre Twin-Turbo V8 (600 HP @ 6000 RPM, 479 lbf-ft @ 6000 RPM) - some sources claim the 1999 model to have had 700 HP		;Engine: Toyota R36V, 3.6 Litre Twin-Turbo V8 (600 HP @ 6000 RPM, 479 lbf-ft @ 6000 RPM) - some sources claim the 1999 model to have had 700 HP

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	\|Engine position=[[RMR layout\|mid]], [[longitudinal engine\|longitudinally mounted]]		\|Engine position=[[RMR layout\|mid]], [[longitudinal engine\|longitudinally mounted]]
	\|Transmission = 6-speed [[Toyota Team Europe\|TTE]] =[[~~sequential manual~~ transmission\|~~sequential manual~~]]		\|Transmission = 6-speed [[Toyota Team Europe\|TTE]] =[[Semi-automatic transmission\|semi-automatic]]
	\|Tyres=[[Michelin]] radial		\|Tyres=[[Michelin]] radial
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	;Engine: Toyota R36V, 3.6 Litre Twin-Turbo V8 (600 HP @ 6000 RPM, 479 lbf-ft @ 6000 RPM) - some sources claim the 1999 model to have had 700 HP		;Engine: Toyota R36V, 3.6 Litre Twin-Turbo V8 (600 HP @ 6000 RPM, 479 lbf-ft @ 6000 RPM) - some sources claim the 1999 model to have had 700 HP
	;Gearbox: TTE Six Speed ~~Unsynchronized Sequential Manual~~ transmission		;Gearbox: TTE Six Speed Semi-Automatic transmission
	;Suspension: Four-wheel independent, double wishbones front and rear		;Suspension: Four-wheel independent, double wishbones front and rear
	;Dimensions: 484 cm overall length, 200 cm overall width, 900 kg weight		;Dimensions: 484 cm overall length, 200 cm overall width, 900 kg weight

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	\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]		\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]
	\|Constructor=[[Toyota]]		\|Marque/Constructor=[[Toyota]]
	\|Designer=[[Andre de Cortanze]]		\|Designer=[[Andre de Cortanze]]
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	\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]		\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]
	\|Constructor=[[Toyota ~~Motor Corporation~~]]		\|Constructor=[[Toyota]]
	\|Designer=[[Andre de Cortanze]]		\|Designer=[[Andre de Cortanze]]
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	\|Rear Suspension=[[Independent suspension\|Independent]] [[Double wishbone suspension\|double wishbone]] pushrod system		\|Rear Suspension=[[Independent suspension\|Independent]] [[Double wishbone suspension\|double wishbone]] pushrod system
	\|Engine =3.6 litre [[Toyota]] ''[[twin-turbo]]'' 90-degree [[V8]]		\|Engine =3.6 litre [[Toyota]] ''[[twin-turbo]]'' 90-degree [[V8]]
			\|Power =599 bhp<br>66.30 kgf.m
	\|Engine position=[[RMR layout\|mid]], [[longitudinal engine\|longitudinally mounted]]		\|Engine position=[[RMR layout\|mid]], [[longitudinal engine\|longitudinally mounted]]
	\|Transmission = 6-speed [[Toyota Team Europe\|TTE]] =[[sequential manual transmission\|sequential manual]]		\|Transmission = 6-speed [[Toyota Team Europe\|TTE]] =[[sequential manual transmission\|sequential manual]]

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			\|Image = [[Image:The_1999_Toyota_GTOne_TS020_Race_Car.jpg\|300px]]
	\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]		\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]
	\|Constructor=[[Toyota Motor Corporation]]		\|Constructor=[[Toyota Motor Corporation]]

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	The '''Toyota GT-One''' (also known in Japan as the '''Toyota TS020''') was a [[racing car]] initially developed as a [[racing car]] for [[grand tourer\|grand touring]] style rules, but later adapted into a [[Le Mans prototype]]. It raced in the 1998 [[24 Hours of Le Mans\|1998]] and 1999 [[24 Hours of Le Mans]].		The '''Toyota GT-One''' (also known in Japan as the '''Toyota TS020''') was a [[racing car]] initially developed as a [[racing car]] for [[grand tourer\|grand touring]] style rules, but later adapted into a [[Le Mans prototype]]. It raced in the 1998 [[24 Hours of Le Mans\|1998]] and 1999 [[24 Hours of Le Mans]].

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	~~\|Car_name=Toyota GT-One~~
	~~\|Logo=[[Image:Toyota svg.svg\|150px\|Toyota Motor Corporation logo]]~~
	\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]		\|Category=[[Le Mans Prototype\|LMGTP]]
	\|Constructor=[[Toyota Motor Corporation]]		\|Constructor=[[Toyota Motor Corporation]]
	\|Designer=[[Andre de Cortanze]]		\|Designer=[[Andre de Cortanze]]
	\|~~Team=[[Toyota]]~~		\|Driver =
	~~\|Drivers~~=		\|Chassis =[[Carbon fiber]] and [[aluminum]] honeycomb [[monocoque]]
	\|Chassis=[[Carbon fiber]] and [[aluminum]] honeycomb [[monocoque]]		\|Front Suspension =[[Independent suspension\|Independent]] [[Double wishbone suspension\|double wishbone]] pushrod system
	\|Front ~~suspension~~=[[Independent suspension\|Independent]] [[Double wishbone suspension\|double wishbone]] pushrod system		\|Rear Suspension=[[Independent suspension\|Independent]] [[Double wishbone suspension\|double wishbone]] pushrod system
	\|Rear ~~suspension~~=[[Independent suspension\|Independent]] [[Double wishbone suspension\|double wishbone]] pushrod system		\|Engine =3.6 litre [[Toyota]] ''[[twin-turbo]]'' 90-degree [[V8]]
	\|Engine ~~name=[[Toyota]]~~
	~~\|Capacity~~=3.6 ~~liter~~
	~~\|Configuration=90-degree~~ [[V8]]
	~~\|Turbo/NA=~~[[twin-turbo]],
	\|Engine position=[[RMR layout\|mid]], [[longitudinal engine\|longitudinally mounted]]		\|Engine position=[[RMR layout\|mid]], [[longitudinal engine\|longitudinally mounted]]
	\|~~Gearbox name~~=[[Toyota Team Europe\|TTE]]		\|Transmission = 6-speed [[Toyota Team Europe\|TTE]] =[[sequential manual transmission\|sequential manual]]
	~~\|Gears=6-speed~~
	~~\|Type~~=[[sequential manual transmission\|sequential manual]]
	~~\|Differential=~~
	\|Tyres=[[Michelin]] radial		\|Tyres=[[Michelin]] radial
	\|Fuel=		\|Fuel=

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	\|Car_name=Toyota GT-One		\|Car_name=Toyota GT-One
	\|Logo=[[Image:Toyota svg.svg\|150px\|Toyota Motor Corporation logo]]		\|Logo=[[Image:Toyota svg.svg\|150px\|Toyota Motor Corporation logo]]