The Toyota GR010 Hybrid has been at the centre of top-level prototype endurance racing since the FIA Le Mans Hypercar regulations were introduced in 2021. IXO Models captures the specific No. 8 entry fielded by Toyota Gazoo Racing at the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans, held on 14–15 June 2025, in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale — a format that gives the Hypercar's long, low silhouette proper presence on any collector's shelf.
Toyota's LMH Weapon: the GR010 Hybrid
Developed to comply with the FIA LMH power cap of 500 kW (approximately 680 bhp), the GR010 Hybrid combines a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine with a front-axle hybrid motor system. The architecture places electrical drive on the front axle and combustion drive at the rear, giving the car effective all-wheel drive under power recovery phases. Toyota introduced the platform for the 2021 WEC season, and it has remained the team's sole Hypercar entry through 2025, running as both No. 7 and No. 8.
Buemi, Hartley and Hirakawa — One of Endurance Racing's Most Established Trios
Since 2022 Sébastien Buemi (Switzerland), Brendon Hartley (New Zealand) and Ryo Hirakawa (Japan) have shared the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid in WEC competition, forming one of the longest-standing driver line-ups in contemporary top-level endurance racing. Buemi brings Formula E and multiple WEC campaign experience; Hartley adds a Formula 1 career and prior Le Mans class victories; Hirakawa joined Toyota's factory programme after winning the 2021 Super Formula championship. The 2025 Le Mans entry is the continuation of a partnership now spanning several WEC seasons.
IXO Models at 1:18: Die-Cast Precision on the GR010
IXO Models, a French-owned manufacturer with an extensive catalogue of officially licensed motorsport replicas at 1:43 and 1:18, produces this replica in die-cast metal. The model replicates the Toyota Gazoo Racing white, red and black livery worn by the No. 8 car throughout the 2021–2025 LMH campaign. At 1:18, IXO die-cast editions of Le Mans Hypercar entries are a relatively rare format, distinguishing this piece within the manufacturer's motorsport range.
In the Display Cabinet
The No. 8 GR010 sits naturally alongside other Toyota Gazoo Racing prototypes: earlier No. 8 GR010 Hybrid editions from the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Le Mans races document the lineage of the Buemi–Hartley–Hirakawa crew across seasons, while the Toyota TS050 Hybrid predecessor in 1:18 extends the narrative back through the LMP1 era. Rival 2025 Hypercar entries — Ferrari 499P, Porsche 963 — provide competitive context for a broader WEC Hypercar generation display.
Frequently asked questions
Who drove the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans?
Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa, a driver trio that has shared the No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid in WEC since 2022.
What engine does the Toyota GR010 Hybrid use?
A 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine combined with a front-axle hybrid electric motor system, giving a total regulated output of 500 kW (approximately 680 bhp) under FIA LMH rules.
What material is the IXO Models replica made from?
Die-cast metal, produced by IXO Models under an official licence for the Toyota Gazoo Racing livery at 1:18 scale.
Which other models pair well with this piece?
Earlier No. 8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Le Mans editions (2022–2024), the Toyota TS050 Hybrid LMP1 predecessor, and 2025 rival Hypercar entries such as the Ferrari 499P and Porsche 963 all complement this model.
