Spied: Return Of The Rambo Lambo!!
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Spied: Return Of The Rambo Lambo!!
No, this isn’t yet another prototype of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne—not if spy shooter extraordinaire Hans Lehmann has anything to say about it. The muscled mule is actually the early forerunner to the Lamborghini SUV depicted in the artist’s rendering above.
According to Lehmann and his Hidden Image sources, Porsche is developing the Italian 4×4 because they’ve proven themselves with their work on the Audi Q7 and the Volkswagen Touareg before it.
It is believed that the Rambo Lambo redux (see the LM002 for pace notes) will be powered by the V-10 mill currently seeing use in the Audi S6 and S8. A smaller 4.5-liter V-8 could see production, and there is the very real possibility that this Lamborghini will be the first raging bull with a diesel engine under the hood— think Audi’s 5.9-liter V-12 TDI.
LAMBORGHINI SUV
The Audi owned Italian sports car maker Lamborghini is building an SUV again. This strange looking Porsche Cayenne is actually a mule for the upcoming SUV by Lamborghini. Because Porsche did most of the work when developing the VW Touareg and the recent Audi Q7, they also got the responsibility to do the development of the Lamborghini SUV.
Engine will probably be a version of the V10 known from the Gallardo and Audis S6 and S8, but also a 4.5 liter V8 known from the Cayenne could be available. A diesel version is also in the plans, with the 5.9 litre Audi V12 TDI. This engine is a real masterpiece and has an enormous power output of 500 bhp and a torque of 1000 Nm. This sounds like an SUV more for the tracks and the cities, but with these engine alternatives it will have to be yet a four wheel drive, else there will be problems getting the power on the ground.
Between 1982 and 1993 Lamborghini built approximately 300 SUVs with the name LM 002, a monster powered by the V12 from the Lamborghini Countach with first 375 bhp and later on 455 bhp. At that time it was a very unusual decision from a sports car maker that was primarily known for high-performance grand tourers and super cars. But with the success that Porsche has had with the Cayenne, plans for a Lamborghini SUV are growing again.
Based on a modified Cayenne platform, the development costs will be kept low and with that raging bull on the hood Lamborghini is able to take good money for a car that is in fact a Porsche Cayenne. Of course the design will stand out, and the sound of that V10 will get their owners the status in the asphalt jungle that they want.
The photos are showing four photos of the Cayenne mule plus one computer image giving an artist’s impression of how a futuristic Lamborghini SUV could look like.
Credit line: Hans G. Lehmann/ Hidden Images
Article from http://news.windingroad.com/auto-new...e-rambo-lambo/
The Audi owned Italian sports car maker Lamborghini is building an SUV again. This strange looking Porsche Cayenne is actually a mule for the upcoming SUV by Lamborghini. Because Porsche did most of the work when developing the VW Touareg and the recent Audi Q7, they also got the responsibility to do the development of the Lamborghini SUV.
Engine will probably be a version of the V10 known from the Gallardo and Audis S6 and S8, but also a 4.5 liter V8 known from the Cayenne could be available. A diesel version is also in the plans, with the 5.9 litre Audi V12 TDI. This engine is a real masterpiece and has an enormous power output of 500 bhp and a torque of 1000 Nm. This sounds like an SUV more for the tracks and the cities, but with these engine alternatives it will have to be yet a four wheel drive, else there will be problems getting the power on the ground.
Between 1982 and 1993 Lamborghini built approximately 300 SUVs with the name LM 002, a monster powered by the V12 from the Lamborghini Countach with first 375 bhp and later on 455 bhp. At that time it was a very unusual decision from a sports car maker that was primarily known for high-performance grand tourers and super cars. But with the success that Porsche has had with the Cayenne, plans for a Lamborghini SUV are growing again.
Based on a modified Cayenne platform, the development costs will be kept low and with that raging bull on the hood Lamborghini is able to take good money for a car that is in fact a Porsche Cayenne. Of course the design will stand out, and the sound of that V10 will get their owners the status in the asphalt jungle that they want.
The photos are showing four photos of the Cayenne mule plus one computer image giving an artist’s impression of how a futuristic Lamborghini SUV could look like.
Credit line: Hans G. Lehmann/ Hidden Images
Article from http://news.windingroad.com/auto-new...e-rambo-lambo/
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Lamborghini has finally cast its new plans in stone, after much heated debate. And the plan is to replace the core supercars, before adding an SUV to the range.
Although the Bologna-based sports car maker is now writing its balance sheets in black ink, the modest funds still don't suffice to generate a new standalone model like the proposed Espada - at least not for the time being. That's why company boss Stephan Winkelmann is concentrating on replacing his core products.
First out is an all-new Murcielago. It will feature the Gallardo's spaceframe chassis, it will again be offered in two bodystyles (coupé and spyder), it will of course be four-wheel drive, and it will once more be powered by a twelve-cylinder engine. Not surprisingly, the next Murci will be twinned with the Gallardo replacement. This approach should help to cut costs dramatically, and it is bound to smoothe the production process.
The third project the chief has up the sleeve of his immaculate Zegna suit is dubbed LMX. This code depicts a powerful crossover derived from the upcoming Audi Q5. Equipped with a V10 engine, air suspension and a dramatic door concept, the Lambo guys want the LMX to beat the Cayenne turbo S in all disciplines. An ambition which won't go down at all well with VW's big shareholder, Porsche.
Article from http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/news.php?sid=309&page=1
Lamborghini has finally cast its new plans in stone, after much heated debate. And the plan is to replace the core supercars, before adding an SUV to the range.
Although the Bologna-based sports car maker is now writing its balance sheets in black ink, the modest funds still don't suffice to generate a new standalone model like the proposed Espada - at least not for the time being. That's why company boss Stephan Winkelmann is concentrating on replacing his core products.
First out is an all-new Murcielago. It will feature the Gallardo's spaceframe chassis, it will again be offered in two bodystyles (coupé and spyder), it will of course be four-wheel drive, and it will once more be powered by a twelve-cylinder engine. Not surprisingly, the next Murci will be twinned with the Gallardo replacement. This approach should help to cut costs dramatically, and it is bound to smoothe the production process.
The third project the chief has up the sleeve of his immaculate Zegna suit is dubbed LMX. This code depicts a powerful crossover derived from the upcoming Audi Q5. Equipped with a V10 engine, air suspension and a dramatic door concept, the Lambo guys want the LMX to beat the Cayenne turbo S in all disciplines. An ambition which won't go down at all well with VW's big shareholder, Porsche.
Article from http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/news.php?sid=309&page=1
#6
11-29-2006, 04:05 PM
Originally Posted by Simba
LM002 looks cooler. That thing looks like someone just shot a Gallardo full of 'roids.
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11-29-2006, 04:26 PM
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#10
11-30-2006, 05:30 PM
Why are you guys even commenting on the first pic?
It's obviously a photoshopped Gallardo, done by somebody who is in no way affiliated with Lamborghini and has nothing to do with a possible final product.
It's obviously a photoshopped Gallardo, done by somebody who is in no way affiliated with Lamborghini and has nothing to do with a possible final product.
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12-02-2006, 02:32 AM
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I dont think it will look that bad in Black, there were some great pictures of a yellow Lamborghini gallardo Suv.
