Earlier this year, a new Lexus LS 500 made its debut, complete with a new 415-hp twin-turbo V6. Lexus might have something a bit hotter in store for its big sedan, though. An image that appears to show a high-performance LS F appeared on Instagram, and was spotted by Lexus Enthusiast. The image appears to have originated from a Japanese magazine, and it raises more questions than answers.

Updated at 9/21/17 at 9:06 am to reflect comment from a Lexus spokesperson.



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The car pictured certainly looks different than the LS 500 F Sport we saw this past spring, and features some details seen on the RC F and GS F. The big wheels and vents behind the front fenders are the most notable.



It's worth noting that the Lexus RC F leaked in a very similar manner before its debut at the Detroit Auto Show in 2014. Does that prove that the LS F is real? Not necessarily, but the similarities are striking.

We've also heard, via our colleagues at Car and Driver, that Lexus is working on a new, 4.0-liter 600-hp twin-turbo V8 to install in its flagship LC coupe. Fitting that engine to the LS would certainly make it a real competitor to cars like the Mercedes-AMG S63, BMW M760i and the Audi S8 Plus, all big luxury sedans that offer more than 600 hp.

A Lexus spokesperson told us over email that he "can't confirm" an LS F and that the company is "launching the all-new 2018 LS LS 500 F-Sport, LS 500h (Hybrid) and LS 500 trims." That doesn't necessarily mean that the LS F isn't happening—it might be a 2019 model year car. Lexus Enthusiast says that the LS F could be on track for a debut next month in Tokyo, or Detroit in January.

via r/Cars

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