New Lexus GS-F

The new Lexus GS-F performance vehicle has been recently spied on the track where the model was being tested.

Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus has big plans for its future models and after unveiling the brand new 2014 IS sedan, time has come to develop a performance version of the model, which will probably be named the RC F, and it will be aimed towards the new BMW M3, M4 Coupe, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Audi RS4. But besides the development of such a vehicle, Lexus is also planning a larger performance sedan, which will be aimed at models like the BMW M5, the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG or the Audi RS6 / RS7.

The model in question will be named the GS-F and it has been recently caught on camera by our spy photographers while it was being test on a track, in Germany. The new Lexus GS-F is expected to make its way onto the market over the following months and this should become the most powerful sedan currently produced by the company. Additional details on the new Lexus GS-F are limited for the moment and will be announced close to its unveil. Meanwhile, you can check out the spy photos posted below.

The new Lexus GS F performance sedan has been spied during testing in Germany - an apt location, given a production model would finally give the Toyota-owned brand a competitor to the likes of BMW’s M5, Audi’s RS6 and Mercedes-Benz’s E63 AMG.

The car is expected to be powered by the same engine as is seen in the current-generation IS F, but with extra push from its 5.0-litre V8 producing more than 340kW and 550Nm - up from 311kW/505Nm in its current state.

If those figures are correct, the Lexus would be down on power on all of its turbocharged rivals - the M5 has 423kW/680Nm, the RS6 has 412kW/700Nm, and the E63 AMG S sold here has 430kW/800Nm. The Jaguar XFR-S is also up there, with 404kW/680Nm.

But Lexus has presented a hyped-up V8 in The LS TMG Edition, which has twin turbo chargers to boost power outputs to 468kW and 765Nm.

Other obvious modifications on the GS F prototype include revised suspension, larger brakes, revised interior trim and those telltale quad exhaust pipes.

Drive has attempted to contact Lexus Australia for comment. Given the popularity of the sportier models offered by the brand locally, it would seem certain that a GS F would be offered if it were made available.