Lamborghini: Estoque News **Production Cancelled (page 4)**
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#48
Some dude
new teaser
Lamborghini has released a second ambiguous teaser image of what appears to be an all-new model from the Italian supercar maker. Accompanied by the caption, “Not yet seen THE Italian car?,” the image shows a partial view of the car’s front end.
Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, details and pictures will be available October 1st. So far, the identity of the new car remains a mystery. Lambroghini is expected to launch its rear-wheel-drive Gallardo LP560 soon, but it should look virtually identical to the AWD LP560-4.
Could it be an all-new Murcielago? Not likely, since new variants of the existing model are still in the pipeline.
One distinct possibility is the forthcoming Murcielago SV, which was spied in April. If that’s the case, it means the prototype we saw did not have a finalized body.
But does the tagline “a new world” make sense for a lightweight, high-performance version of an existing model? We’re not so sure. A recent theory has emerged on the internet that the new model will actually be a four-door sedan, designed in the same vein as the Aston Martin Rapide. The new picture reveals a front air vent, which could signify a front-mounted engine and therefore give more credence to the four-door sedan theory. Whatever the case, we should know more on the upcoming model in just a few days.
Set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, details and pictures will be available October 1st. So far, the identity of the new car remains a mystery. Lambroghini is expected to launch its rear-wheel-drive Gallardo LP560 soon, but it should look virtually identical to the AWD LP560-4.
Could it be an all-new Murcielago? Not likely, since new variants of the existing model are still in the pipeline.
One distinct possibility is the forthcoming Murcielago SV, which was spied in April. If that’s the case, it means the prototype we saw did not have a finalized body.
But does the tagline “a new world” make sense for a lightweight, high-performance version of an existing model? We’re not so sure. A recent theory has emerged on the internet that the new model will actually be a four-door sedan, designed in the same vein as the Aston Martin Rapide. The new picture reveals a front air vent, which could signify a front-mounted engine and therefore give more credence to the four-door sedan theory. Whatever the case, we should know more on the upcoming model in just a few days.
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Senior Moderator
@ rims...
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Some dude
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Suzuka Master
Good Lord! cannot wait to see what it is
#54
The sizzle in the Steak
Could it be that this will be a smoother-rounder Lambo versus sharp angles?!?!?!?
#57
The sizzle in the Steak
Please....nothing with 4 doors.....please.
#59
Senior Moderator
Lamborghini Urus Four-Door Coupe Concept set for Paris
Your wish is denied.
From Autonews via WCF...
From Autonews via WCF...
Last week Lamborghini teased the world with a couple of small detail images of a mystery concept set to be unveiled. It is true most of us were left scratching our heads analysing what little evidence we were presented with, but the usually reliable folks over at autonews have confirmed with its inside sources that it will be a four door coupe. To top that off we can also reveal it will be called Urus (meaning large cattle) after Carspyshots user erzhik uncovered Lamborghini had registered the name with the trademark office.
The model will not only be a concept, but a preview of a production model that is in the pipeline, it represents a huge gamble for the supercar maker, diversifying their business model to compete in a formidable battle with the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera.
The Gallardo and Murcielago model lines sport a rear engine setup, but this new four-door will place its engine at the front of the vehicle, just behind the front axle. It is believed the Gallardo's 5.0-liter V10 power unit may struggle to fit into the smaller engine bay meaning we may see a new engine unit with a smaller displacement introduced.
Lamborghini apparently plans to sell 3,000 units of the four-door coupe each year, a figure which would send their annual sales figures through the roof. In the first half of 2008, Lamborghini sold just 1,309 vehicles.
The model will not only be a concept, but a preview of a production model that is in the pipeline, it represents a huge gamble for the supercar maker, diversifying their business model to compete in a formidable battle with the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera.
The Gallardo and Murcielago model lines sport a rear engine setup, but this new four-door will place its engine at the front of the vehicle, just behind the front axle. It is believed the Gallardo's 5.0-liter V10 power unit may struggle to fit into the smaller engine bay meaning we may see a new engine unit with a smaller displacement introduced.
Lamborghini apparently plans to sell 3,000 units of the four-door coupe each year, a figure which would send their annual sales figures through the roof. In the first half of 2008, Lamborghini sold just 1,309 vehicles.
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The sizzle in the Steak
^^^
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Suzuka Master
As one of my all time faves, I would have preferred that Lamborghini stuck onto making high strung exotic coupes. However, I can't help but wonder how this thing will look. I love Lamborghini's design in general so hopefully this one follows tradition...
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Some dude
I hope its AM sedan-like and not Porsche sedan-like.
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Its going to be one crazy-looking sedan, that's for sure. and possibly with TDI
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Safety Car
so lamborghini plans on more than tripling their current annual sales by adding one edition to their line-up: a sedan. good luck. sure the thing will look tits. and BTW, a +100k lambo (VW sedan) is a much better marketing idea than a 100k Phaeton. guess you have to learn the hard way, huh?
ahh, remember the old Lambo "hummer"? That thing was a beast.
oh, and if they are projecting so many additional sales, how do they plan on supporting this? there arent that many dealerships and service areas. granted its only 3,000 more cars churned out per year, but this is three times more than currently put out.
ahh, remember the old Lambo "hummer"? That thing was a beast.
oh, and if they are projecting so many additional sales, how do they plan on supporting this? there arent that many dealerships and service areas. granted its only 3,000 more cars churned out per year, but this is three times more than currently put out.
Last edited by ThermonMermon; 09-22-2008 at 08:45 PM.
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Suzuka Master
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The sizzle in the Steak
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The sizzle in the Steak
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The sizzle in the Steak
I'd bet you are wrong. The peeps reading Automotive News on AZ are enthusiasts.....there is a VERY strong chance they know about the Lambo SUV....it's not that obscure of a vehicle.
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Engineer
so instead of the name of a great Bull they name it "large cattle"
#76
What Would Don Draper Do?
#77
The sizzle in the Steak
Another teaser pic
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The sizzle in the Steak
Put the puzzle pieces together....
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Safety Car
hmm...wonder where the plates go? above the exhaust? US plates dont seem thin enough.
appears as though a thin vent line runs center tailight to center tailight with a spot above for the "Lamborghini" emblem.
appears as though a thin vent line runs center tailight to center tailight with a spot above for the "Lamborghini" emblem.