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| The LM003 Borneo off-road design study by SZ Design (Zagato). (Photo: Lamborghini Cars - www.lambocars.com) |
The question remains whether Lamborghini will consider building a replacement. It seems a natural, being that the Italian automaker is owned by Volkswagen who just recently co-developed their Touareg SUV along with Porsche's Cayenne. What fabulous architecture to develop the next generation LM. Would it be the LM005, or better yet, bring back the Cheetah name for old time's sake.
With arch-nemesis Ferrari putting the finishing touches on a new Maserati SUV, shown as the Kubang in Detroit, a V10 powered Lamborghini would not only give Lamborghini a profitability boost, but some great visibility. And unlike Maserati and Porsche, Lamborghini actually has a proud heritage pioneering the luxury SUV market. Some things just make sense.
Specifications:
- Price Range*: $113,000 - $140,500 ($79,000 - $97,500)
- Body Type: 4-door SUV, tubular chassis, aluminum and fiberglass body
- Layout: front-engine, 4WD
- Engine: 444-450 hp, 369 lb-ft of torque, 48-valve, DOHC V12
- Transmission: 5-spd manual
- Acceleration (0 - 96.6 km/h or 60 mph): 7.7 seconds
- Top Speed: 209 km/h (130 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc
- Curb Weight (min-max): 2,700 - 3,085 kg (5,720 - 6,800 lb)
- Direct Competitors: Hummer H1
- Web Site: www.lamborghini.ca or www.lamborghiniregistry.com or www.lambocars.com
- *Prices taken from actual vehicles for sale at www.lamborghiniregistry.com
