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Toyota CEO is the owner of this one-off Century GRMN

Toyota CEO is the owner of this one-off Century GRMN

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blogentry-133713-0-16892800-1538040697_thumb.jpgSpotted a couple of weeks ago online, a photo of a dressed-up Toyota Century surfaced online, sparking rumors that Toyota's racing arm has developed a GRMN variant of the Century.

 

blogentry-133713-0-27892800-1538040700_thumb.jpgFor those who have not heard about the Century, it is Toyota's flagship and is only sold in Japan. Usually bought by high-ranking officials or the extremely well-off, the sedan has just been refreshed earlier this year. It uses a 5.0-litre V8 engine that produces 376bhp and 510 Nm of torque. Paired with an electric motor, luxury sedan outputs a total 425bhp.

 

So what about this white GRMN-blessed Century? Apparently, it is Toyota CEO's latest toy and it spots a custom bodykit with black trimmings from GRMN, new wheels wrapped with Yokohama Advan tyres and a small carbon fibre rear spoiler at the rear.

 

blogentry-133713-0-28200300-1538040869_thumb.jpgAccording to Carscoops, Akio San was quoted telling journalists who had spotted him going into the car "not to drift" the Century as it has been fitted with a load of expensive development parts that remains unknown till date.

 

Is this a PR stunt by Toyota? We have no idea but it does at least prove that Toyota's leader can be a fun-loving person at times...




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