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Dave is the Netherlands today for a birthday party: the Toyota Corolla is turning 60. He’ll also be getting behind the wheel of the 60th Anniversary Irish Edition that has been announced this morning along with some of the previous generations of the Corolla.
Toyota Racing will supply the hydrogen-combustion engine for the MissionH24 H24EVO endurance-racing prototype. The 3.5-litre V6, developed specifically for motorsport, will run on liquid hydrogen and work with the car’s hybrid system to produce over 880hp. MissionH24 says that should bring performance close to European Le Mans Series prototype levels. Engineering work is already under way to integrate the engine, chassis, gearbox, electronics and software ahead of the H24EVO’s first tests.
The Toyota Corolla is celebrating its 60th anniversary, having recorded more than 57 million sales worldwide since its introduction in 1966. To mark the milestone, Toyota is launching limited-run 60th Anniversary versions of the Corolla hatchback, Touring Sports estate and saloon, featuring unique paint finishes, 17-inch alloy wheels, additional exterior detailing and commemorative badging. Irish-market availability has yet to be confirmed but is expected later in the year. An all-new Corolla will be launched in 2027.
Toyota has updated the GR86: "For the manual transmission model, the chamfer on the shift interlock is now 0.5 mm broader for enhanced operability when downshifting from fifth to fourth gear, ensuring smoother, stress-free, at-the-limit corner entry. The result is a seamless transition from deceleration to turn-in that delivers the GR86's signature responsive driving performance."
