Toyota set to unveil “bZ Time Attack” AWD Concept at SEMA 2025

MANILA: Toyota will be debuting the “bZ Time Attack AWD (all-wheel-drive) Concept” at the upcoming Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show 2025. 

According to the carmaker, the bZ Time Attack AWD Concept is a demonstration of how it could push electric vehicles to their limits in terms of performance. On that note, it boasts special components such as motorsports-grade aerodynamic bits, suspension, and a significantly more powerful motor, at least compared to the regular Toyota bZ AWD. 

“This year at SEMA, we wanted to push ourselves into unexplored territory. It’s a chance to explore, learn, and create something that shows just how much potential exists within Toyota’s BEV (battery electric vehicle) platforms,” Lead Builder and Director of Operations for Toyota Motorsports Technical Center Marty Schwerter said. 

“The goal wasn’t to simply create a showpiece - it was to see how far the new bZ platform could be pushed in a motorsport setting, and that meant we had to tackle the two biggest hurdles for any electric competition car: battery performance and aerodynamic integration,” Schwerter added. 

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For reference, the standard Toyota bZ, which is due to arrive in certain markets next year, can already produce up to 338 horsepower (hp). It also has a zero to 100 kilometers per hour time of 4.9 seconds. No power figures for the bZ Time Attack AWD were provided, but it is said to be capable of producing more than 400 hp. 

As hinted at by its name, it also uses two motors, creating an all-wheel-drive system for enhanced power delivery and grip. The aforementioned likewise complements the concept’s bespoke electric control units (ECU), Tein coilovers and springs, a FIA-spec chromoly cage, OMP HTE-R racing seats, BBS Unlimited Wheels wrapped in Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 tires, and an Alcon braking system similar to the ones found on the Toyota GR Corolla TC race car. 

Moreover, the model’s exterior was enhanced with the following: 

• Rear wing
• Side skirts
• Front splitter
• Rear diffuser

Completing the exterior look of the car is a custom PPG pearl/metallic white, metallic black, and red tri-color livery. 

For those interested, the 2025 SEMA Show is set to happen from November 4-8, 2025. It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. 

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