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These photos, taken just recently at Germany's famous Nürburgring racetrack, have caught a prototype Lexus LS sedan as it undergoes high-speed testing. At first glance the car appears to be a current production model, but looking closer one can note a modification to the hood on either side of the grille. Also note the large wheels, low-profile tires, and fender bulges front and rear to cover the extra-large tires.

All this indicates a future LS sedan with more performance than the current model. A look at the rear, however, shows rather small dual exhaust pipes and not two or even four giant pipes as would be likely in a turbo model or a real high-performance car. So what is this prototype? An educated guess would be a hybrid powerplant coupling a standard-size LS V-8 engine with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive electric motors to give the LS improved performance while also improving fuel economy.

Honda and Toyota go through extensive lengths to hide their new cars, even placing the shell of the old car onto the new platform. The reason for the wierd fender bulges and bad cuts is because the platform does not fit the shell, indicating that this is a mule for the Totally redesigned LS

- the LS600L will be around 460-470hp (around 350kWs)
- Will hava new 7-speed transmission
- Upcoming Tokyo Auto Show is where Lexus LS prototype should be shown (i think thats what the guy meant)

more added infos given above.

great find. S55 and 760 has competition.

oh yes, serious competition !!

the 7 speed transmission is sth to look upto!! :imgoingtoeatyou:

it was also said by carconnection.com that the lexus LS600 will have 480bhp. I think that would be the hybrid model.

Great info.Lexus is becoming more and more serious.A TRUE S CLASS RIVAL.I like that.Maybe the car would be more than 500 hp
I hope that lexus will set a I DRIVE.

I was reading on the net that it could be the LS460 and not the LS600

now that is a hot ride! how much wud it cost in bd?

i have the LS430.....n it cost my dad around 80 Lakhs (yes brand new)......thts coz i imported it through motorworld......but i herd navana offers it for around 1 cr 30 lacs......correct me if im wrong...

saif_182 wrote:i have the LS430.....n it cost my dad around 80 Lakhs (yes brand new)......thts coz i imported it through motorworld......but i herd navana offers it for around 1 cr 30 lacs......correct me if im wrong...

great, why dont you post pics of the LS as well here, in the gallery

saif_182 wrote:i have the LS430.....n it cost my dad around 80 Lakhs (yes brand new)......thts coz i imported it through motorworld......but i herd navana offers it for around 1 cr 30 lacs......correct me if im wrong...

saif i know ur dad's rides and also ur rx-8. are you from baridhara's dutabash road ??

yea man....but who r u n how do u knw me?

saif_182 wrote:yea man....but who are u n how do u knw me?

He's the Last Don from Death Valley :blue_lol;