Lamborghini LMX SUV TEST MULE Spy Shots:
08-30-07, 07:03 AM
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Lamborghini LMX SUV TEST MULE Spy Shots:
Spy Shots: Lamborghini LMX SUV
Posted on Wednesday 29 August 2007
Lamborghini could have a successor to the original LM002 if the prototype in these latest spy shots turns out to be the latest test-mule from the Italian supercar manufacturer. Although the prototype is dressed in the sheetmetal of a Porsche Cayenne, the widened fenders and lowered front-end suggests that this is no ordinary SUV.
Earlier reports suggested that Porsche’s next-gen Cayenne would be smaller and sportier than the current model but this test-mule is clearly larger. Rumors that it could be a new SUV model for Bentley are also unlikely to be true given the speeds the prototype has been seen reaching around Germany’s Nurburgring.
Based on a modified version of the Cayenne platform, the new Lambo SUV will likely feature the Gallardo’s V10. This could be followed by a smaller 4.5L V8 model and possibly a diesel variant running Audi’s 5.9L V12 TDI.
Lamborghini’s immediate plans will see it launch a new Murcielago-based-supercar at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show and possibly a new V8-powered entry-level Gallardo.
Posted on Wednesday 29 August 2007
Lamborghini could have a successor to the original LM002 if the prototype in these latest spy shots turns out to be the latest test-mule from the Italian supercar manufacturer. Although the prototype is dressed in the sheetmetal of a Porsche Cayenne, the widened fenders and lowered front-end suggests that this is no ordinary SUV.
Earlier reports suggested that Porsche’s next-gen Cayenne would be smaller and sportier than the current model but this test-mule is clearly larger. Rumors that it could be a new SUV model for Bentley are also unlikely to be true given the speeds the prototype has been seen reaching around Germany’s Nurburgring.
Based on a modified version of the Cayenne platform, the new Lambo SUV will likely feature the Gallardo’s V10. This could be followed by a smaller 4.5L V8 model and possibly a diesel variant running Audi’s 5.9L V12 TDI.
Lamborghini’s immediate plans will see it launch a new Murcielago-based-supercar at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show and possibly a new V8-powered entry-level Gallardo.
08-30-07, 07:54 AM
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They have put mercedes grille on a Bentley test mule before 
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08-30-07, 10:59 AM
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I hope they can some how use voodoo magic and hide the weight required to make a large, safe SAV/SUV. The X5 and Cayenne are awesome but suffer from major handling limits and major understeer.
08-30-07, 11:16 AM
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I suppose if Minivans were as hot as SUV's we would be seeing supper fast sporty minivans huh. This whole thing is just stupid to me. I would much rather carve a mountain side with an exotic/sport car than an SUV.
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Lambo should do it only if this is as extreme as the LM002
if it can be hidden under the metal skin of a cayenne then no, dont do it!!
if it can be hidden under the metal skin of a hummer H1 then DO IT!
lol
if it can be hidden under the metal skin of a cayenne then no, dont do it!!
if it can be hidden under the metal skin of a hummer H1 then DO IT!
lol
