At the end of the 1987 season, the 87C was phased out as Toyota developed the all-new V8-powered for the following year.
: It utilized a 2.1-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (designated 3S-GTM), based on a production block but featuring a bespoke 16-valve aluminium head. ALAN JONES 1987 TOYOTA 87C LAUNCH
: The highlight of the season for Jones was a victory at the Fuji 1000 km in May. Alongside Lees and Masanori Sekiya, Jones won in torrential rain—a race he later recalled as "surviving the chaos" on a track that didn't drain properly. At the end of the 1987 season, the
The launch of the in 1987 marked a significant step in Toyota's increased commitment to international sports car racing, headlined by the high-profile signing of former Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones . The Machine: Toyota 87C Alongside Lees and Masanori Sekiya, Jones won in