Toyota builds secret Texas garage revolving around upcoming $200,000 supercar
Published on Apr 21, 2026 at 7:13 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Toyota just unveiled a secret garage in Texas where dealers train for the upcoming GR GT supercar.
The garage is a stone’s throw from the company’s North American HQ, and the reason why they built it is simple.
For the first time in about 16 years, the Japanese automaker is gearing up to sell something that definitely isn’t an ordinary car.
There’s just one thing we need to ask now.
This isn’t Toyota’s first ‘secret’ HQ
Toyota already runs another HQ – so to speak – in the US that was built in secret.
Not long ago, the manufacturer unveiled a massive complex in Arizona that the company is using to develop and test hydrogen cars.
The HQ isn’t a secret now, obviously, but no one knew much about it until they actually opened it.
Just like the Texas one, the facility in Arizona is entirely devoted to a specific product.
Actually, more accurately, the facility in Arizona is dedicated to hydrogen vehicles – of which there are many – while the Texas one is dedicated to Toyota supercars.
And there’s only one.
For now.
Toyota is essentially replacing the Lexus LFA with this one
In 2010, the Japanese manufacturer unveiled the LFA.
Built by Lexus, which was and still is part of Toyota, the LFA shocked the car world because it was a supercar and because it was expensive.
At first, everyone was like, ‘meh,’ but people get it now.
And they’re putting their money where their mouth is: a mint LFA goes for twice or three times the original ticket price.
The GR GT is the same car, spiritually.
It’s a supercar built by a brand that generally doesn’t do supercars.
It’s not electric, and it makes 641hp.
At the time of writing, over 100 dealers signed up to sell GR cars.
But these aren’t normal cars, so normal training doesn’t cut it.
The new GR Experience Center – a 36,000-square-foot space – opened around 20 miles from Plano, Texas, which is where the main HQ is located.
The idea is pretty straightforward; this’ll be a way to give dealers proper training ahead of the launch, scheduled for 2028.
And we get it: just by looking at it, it’s clear that this is no ordinary car.
Maybe it won’t be the only one, either.
This HQ, though, looks like it’s ready to accommodate more than one supercar model. Watch this space.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
