[11] The TS030 uses a naturally aspirated gasoline 3.4-litre (210 cu in) V8 power unit,[12] mounted at a 90-degree cylinder bank angle,[13] and produces 530 horsepower (400 kW; 540 PS).

[13] The TS030 Hybrid featured a Kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) regenerative braking device produced by Toyota Racing Development (the Le Mans organisers, Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), use the alternate name ERS) to charge a super capacitor.

[15] The extra power is directed to the rear wheels, giving an automatic horsepower increase of 300 bhp (220 kW; 300 PS).

[13] The result allows for faster lap times when the driver exits track turns and saves fuel by reducing engine usage leaving a corner.

Toyota installed two systems featuring knock control to detect vibration and real-time combustion pressure sensors to tune the spark timing among other engine components during a race for reliability purposes.