Prius GR tribute car

This is my 2025 Prius Prime after completing the modifications I had planned except for possibly painting the brake calipers red. I decided to go with the GR look.

The aerodynamics are produced by Kuhl Racing and I ordered them from My Japan Direct out of California.

Kuhl Racing Kruise 3P Aero Set (FRP) for Toyota Prius (ZVW60) 2023+ | Miami FL Japan Parts, JDM and Japan Body Kit

Kuhl Racing Kruise Rear Wing (FRP) for Toyota Prius (ZVW60) 2023+ | Miami FL Japan Parts, JDM and Japan Body Kit

The graphics are a partial vinyl wrap from a local shop. I got the idea from the Toyota Prius GR displayed at Le Mans and the Prius racing series taking place in Korea.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44106491/toyota-prius-gr-modified-24-hours-of-le-mans/

Toyota Prius One-Make Racing Might Be Our New Favourite Motorsport | News | CarThrottle

The front tires are stock but I replaced the two rear tires with Toyo Proxes Sport A/S 225/45. I did this so I would have spare tires and the factory tires were unavailable for several months. They are 1-8/10” wider and 3/10” taller. The look is very subtle and after over 5k miles on them, I have not noticed any difference in performance.

I also didn’t like the blank front tag mount so ordered a 4" half sized license plate blank and a Gazoo Racing sticker on Ebay to make my own tag that fits the factory tag mount.

 

I haven't noticed a change in economy. High 30s on ev and 40 mpg at 80 mph on road trips. I don't drive slow enough to find the peak milage.

This is the GR prototype from Le Mans.

 

This is where I drew my calculations from:

The Prime comes with:
Toyo Extensa A/S IIA 195/50 R19 88H
Tire Weight: 20 lbs., Rim Width Range 5.5-7”, Tread Width 5.4”, Tire Height 26.7”

Toyo Proxes Sport A/S 225/45 R19 96W
Tire Weight 23 lbs. Rim Width Range 7-8.5”, Tread Width 7.2”, Tire Height 27”


Yes, this was a mockup built by Toyota for display at Le Mans. It has not been developed into a competition car that I know of.

My car looks more like the Prius GR racing series car. A much more subtle look.



You can watch one race here: