The worldwide collapse of car sales has hit everyone in the past six months, and super-expensive high-end cars are no exception. With no immediate signs of either a general economic recovery or an auto sales boost on the horizon, now hardly seems like the time to develop an all-new exotic sedan. With that in mind, Lamborghini reportedly has shelved plans to build the Estoque, which debuted as a concept at last fall's Paris Motor Show. Given the positive response it received, Lamborghini had started feasibility studies aimed at producing the new four-door. Instead, the company will focus on new versions of both the Gallardo and Murcielago, with a particular focus on weight reduction.

R&D boss Maurizio Reggiani is also apparently rejecting calls for a dual clutch gearbox to replace the current e-gear automated manual. Reggiani calls the DCT "too smooth" and lacking in the drama Lambo owners want. Based on our experience with that gearbox in an Audi R8, we would describe it as being more embarrassing than dramatic

 

If they aren't going to use them, could they give those design plans to Porsche to use on the Panamera?

 

I would think the panamera is too far in to use anything new from lambo. i bet lambo will build this car or one similar within a couple years

 

^^^^^^^^
I know, I just think the Panamera is butt-ugly and I am surprised that every luxury car maker except for Porsche seems to be able to come up with an attractive design for a 4-door sports sedan....

 

Really a shame that it's not going to be built.

 

I'm glad it's not going to be built. I don't think it would have sold.

 

Good.
Keep your focus.