The New Lamborghini Suv - LB 736
Jan 28, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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The New Lamborghini Suv - LB 736 The New Lamborghini Suv - LB 736
From the latest issue of Italian mag Quattroruote
Short summary:
After long discussions at lambo HQ, the decision was that the third lambo model will be the Suv and not the Estoque.
On the market: 2015
In the article is written that a concept will be shown at the Beijing Auto show in April 2012 (initially the concept was for Geneva 2012). Maybe in the last weeks at lambo were able to prepare it for Geneva as rumors said.
LB 736 projectname
Engine: V10 but maybe also a V8 with 1 or 2 electric engines for a combined overall power of 700hp
Platform shared with future generation Audi Q7. Aluminum and also carbon fiber
Weight under 2000kg
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Jan 28, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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Completely the wrong idea for such a marque in my view. If they were going to create a new car, then they should be targeting the price between what ever will replace the Gallardo with say a top of the range Porsche Turbo "s".
With the Gallardo now costing circa £190k well spec'ed(in uk) and with the new model sure to be say 15% to 20% more, then that leave more than enough room for say a car starting at around £125k to say £160k with decent sporting abilities ove between the current gallardo and say an audi r8 v10.
Creating a suv, is just downgrading the brand.
With the Gallardo now costing circa £190k well spec'ed(in uk) and with the new model sure to be say 15% to 20% more, then that leave more than enough room for say a car starting at around £125k to say £160k with decent sporting abilities ove between the current gallardo and say an audi r8 v10.
Creating a suv, is just downgrading the brand.
Jan 28, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Predictable. Every manufacturer has sold out for the sake of surviving in today's marketplace. SUV's/family haulers are the moneymakers. There are more soccer mom's needing to keep up with the Jones's than men with a midlife crisis looking to spend more than a quarter of million $ for a car that will get driven twice a month.
Just look at the Cayenne. And Ferrari made a station-wagon for fvck sake.
If they don't price themselves out, they're gonna make a killing with this.
Just look at the Cayenne. And Ferrari made a station-wagon for fvck sake.
If they don't price themselves out, they're gonna make a killing with this.
Jan 28, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Lambo introduced the LM002 in the 80s, creating another SUV does not go against past sales attempts. The SUV market was obviously not as strong 25 years ago but that's a different story today. Personally I would not mind hopping out of a 700 HP Lambo truck, but that's just me.