Lambo looking to expand with new Miura, LM00X and Espada
Lamborghini is beginning to show Hyundai-like aspirations, reportedly planning to grow its product line from two to five models in the next few years and compete in entirely new segments. Inside Line reports the Italian automaker is planning to introduce a new Miura based on the Audi Le Mans with an upgraded 6.5L V12 engine producing 700 horsepower. Perhaps hoping for a piece of the SUV pie before it's all gone, the company also is preparing the LM00X, a high-performance sport-ute with either a supercharged V8 or V10 producing 400 and 500 hp, respectively. Finally, a new Espada 2+2 coupe is also in the works, though whether it would be mid-engine or front-engine is still up in the air. As a bonus, Inside Line also says the next Murcielago could get a version with an all-new V12 producing 1,000hp, which would make it the first direct competitor for Bugatti's Veyron and give parent company VW two ultra-mega-super-exotic cars in its stable.
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Quills R. Optional 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Lambo and Bugatti are both owned by VW. The Veyron has been a real pain in the backside for VW. Especially the promised 1000hp.
So why would they introduce a different 1000hp car, and not use the same engine and underpinnings?
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Juanjo 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Hello
I think that perhaps the new Lambo will be named "Lagartijo".
Lambo show us yours cars with animal's name ( Murcielago, Miura, Diablo, Espada, Cheetah) and not ( Islero, Jarama, 350, 400, Countach, Lm001, LM002, Gallardo, Urraco, Silhouette, Jalpa ) and more.
Thanks and congratulations for this blog.
JuAnJo
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Yaroukh 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Although I quite like the rear parts of above shown vehicle I don't like the idea of 5 Lambos; and I think this could turn into trouble that Jaguar has recently realized (and still faces these days) - a damaged luxury-brand image. (Yes, I'm aware that Jaguar's problem was rather the X-Type than "too many models".)
Me says: if Lamborghini is(?) already making a financial profit, don't add 3(!) model-lines
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BENTON 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
did you just mention Lamborghini and Hyundai in the same sentence?
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010111 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
where did this picture come from? is it official? the last Espada concept i saw was sorta lame. this one is actually rather nice.
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motorhomes america 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
well written, the photo is very nice :) Love to have such a car.
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CXVARGAS 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
#2 Lamborghini's name their cars based on famous bulls. Of course, the 4X4 they developed in the 80s had an alphanumeric designation and that was the exception.
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Motorin' 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
A new Miura?...that sounds pretty hot. I was just fantasizing about such a concept a couple of weeks ago (Lambo episode of American Top Gear).
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jamie 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Oh, no! A Lamborghini Veyron??? What's next...an Audi Murcielago, or VW Espada 2+2? I hope not. That's what killed General Motors. Don't even think of driving down that road!
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Jim Griffin 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Reminds me a bit of a Porsche 928. Maybe they'll will add 2 more doors and compete with the upcoming Panamera?
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Liquidson 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Did you see the Lambo Utility Vehicle? 'Well paint me green and call me Shrek.'
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