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Lexus LS track mule spy shots

By Brett Davis |
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Lexus has been spotted testing a rather interesting Lexus LS track mule on Germany’s Nurburgring. It’s unknown what the special model is exactly but it gives off a definite performance track-oriented theme.

No official word has been given as to what this high performance Lexus LS prototype actually is. Some early speculation has suggested it might be the basis for an upcoming Lexus LS F model, while others say it is a prototype race car.

Our spy photographers did say the LS gave off an incredible exhaust note however, pointing more towards the special model being a seriously-focused track car being prepared for motorsport.

Whatever it is, it features a very aggressive performance bodykit including revised front and rear bumpers with a large air intake incorporated into the front. At the rear there’s a big spoiler moulded into the boot lid, while the sides feature a heavy, low skirt matched to bolstered wheel arches.

As far as official engine details go, rumours say it could powered by a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing up to 478kW of power and 710Nm of torque. The transmission used is unconfirmed but some reports have said the special model has a very high engine redline, suggesting it could use the same transmission as seen in the Lexus LFA supercar.

These are just rumours however. Full details are expected to be announced at the car’s unveiling, which is said to be at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show in December.

What do you think we’re looking at here? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.


 

  • mrxandthexfactor

    Would it be the new Coupe they plan to build?

  • PN

    Its the new and upcoming Camry V6 with those almost similar rear tail lights

    • theillestlife

      ^ LOL clearly this “PN” guy doesnt know sh*t!

      its obviiously to match the hi-po limos such as merc’s s65amg and BMW’s 760Li…

      HAHAHA camry v6… nice joke, loser.

      • o

        you know the soon to be released Aurions front lights do look very similar the LS

        • billm

          You may think from the photos that the Aurion looks like the LS460, but in person the 2 look very different.. No way anyone would mistake an LS460 (If anyone in Australia knew what it was) to an Toyota Aurion..

  • AndyGF

    It looks the business…

    But like most things toyota these days, it will take 5 years to develop, another 5 to produce, and when its finally launched, be called a Subaru B-LS, with a normally aspirated subaru engine, because normally aspirated is what subarus are known for?

    (tongue in cheek of course…)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=815273305 Andrew Foster

    its the Toyota entry for V8 supercars next year

    • Paul

      M8 I wish lol. But seriously do you think it is?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1715760895 Charles Dean

    This is the LS..

  • Grammar Nazi

    I’m not sure why Lexus would prep this chassis for a race-car as they have lighter four-door frames capable of carrying this amount of power (ie GS/IS).

    It’s probably going to end up as a mackin’ fast limo.

  • Tommy

    Could just be someone’s modified LS..

  • cd

    Hmm – Lexus LS TMG edition, 4968cc, 478kW, 710Nm and 9000rpm rev limit -with a 2070kg kerb weight, and 345/30/R20 at the back to try and put all that power to the ground. 320kmh, 0-100kmh in 4.2sec if the talk is right.

  • jimmy

    Prrreeeetty sure I saw this doing burnouts in the McDonalds Bankstown carpark the other night.

  • GWM

    Good to see Toyota finally put driving experience in a more important position. They never put a LS in the ring before…so thats an encouraging sign. I can see Mr. Toyoda does have influence to the engineer in designing the product. As for the whole Lexus business model they surely now chasing for Mercedes…F-sport package chase for AMG package…GS chase for E class and this is just a Japan version of AMG S600…

  • Tom R

    UHHHHG wet my pants. I want one. Nothing cooler than ridiculously powerful limosines.

    • cd

      Not only that it is ridiculously powerful – but also that it is ridiculously crazy and so far away from the traditional idea of a Lexus LS.

      Kind of like the old Volvo 850T5R shocked everyone with its custard yellow paint many years ago.

      I’m wondering if the engine in this thing has any relevance to any of the new Lotus cars (Esprit) which were at one stage reported to have an engine of strikingly similar specifications to this one.

  • Dragan

    Where do i sign up for one!!!?

    Folks be afraid be very afraid!! I think if the vehicle becomes ever a reality people will have a tough decision to make……

    Your thoughts, IS-F or this ??