Lamborghini likely to reveal four-door Urus concept in Paris
by John Neff on Sep 22nd 2008 at 11:28AM 
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Lamborghini has already released two official teaser shots of the concept it will debut early next month at the Paris Motor Show. InsideLine originally speculated that it would be a four-door sedan along the likes of the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide, but Lambo told us the website was just guessing and that no company execs had leaked the concept's layout. Nevertheless, Automotive News is now reporting that its own inside sources confirm the bullish concept will indeed be one of them new fangled four-door "coupes", while a carspyshots.net forum member found some copyright evidence that Lamborghini may called it the Urus. Wikipedia tells us that the Urus was a type of large, horned cattle in Europe that went extinct in 1627.
Though what we're calling the Urus will debut as a concept in Paris, AN reports the model will be near production ready when it takes the stage next month. While lots of speculation is still swirling, most agree it will feature a front-mounted engine located behind the front axle and that the Urus' motor will be smaller than the Gallardo's V10. The most likely choice is an engine sourced from Audi, probably turbocharged, though concepts often feature exotic engines not destined for production.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req'd, carspyshots.net]
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CORVETTE ZR1 11:36AM (9/22/2008)
Whatever it is i hope it looks Badass... Just like The Murcielago and Diablo.
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No Welfare for GM 11:42AM (9/22/2008)
So when is the truck coming?
I mentioned this before on another topic, but Porsche Cayanne--the SUV is the most popular Porsche in terms of units sold. So do not be surprised if a 4 door is followed by a big SUV.
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Torrent 11:45AM (9/22/2008)
I might get low ranked, but...
Although I love Lambos, I've noticed that from the side, they look a little wedgy. Kinda like a Prius. I hope the 4 door isn't anywhere close to the Prius shape like the coupes, although I can't say I won't expect it.......imho....
Either way it will still look good.
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Quattroporte 12:04PM (9/22/2008)
"I hope the 4 door isn't anywhere close to the Prius shape..."
I don't think anyone can give you a Low Rank for that comment.
But as for, "...I've noticed that from the side, they look a little wedgy. Kinda like a Prius", I'll let everyone decide for themselves.
Toyota Prius
http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2004-prius/1600x1200/wallpaper_0c.htm
Lamborghinis
http://www.netcarshow.com/lamborghini/2006-murcielago_lp640/1600x1200/wallpaper_12.htm
http://www.netcarshow.com/lamborghini/2003-gallardo/1600x1200/wallpaper_37.htm
DKB_SATX 1:07PM (9/22/2008)
....errr.... wow. First off, Lamborghinis were shaped like wedges long before the first Echo-shaped Prius was ever imagined, way back when Toyota was still selling a Cressida in the US.
Second, the highest point of the roof of a Murcielago is about 14" lower than a Prius... that puts it somewhere around the top of the Prius' outside mirror, and the Lambo is 6" longer overall, further altering its proportions toward the "long low" end of the scale. I don't think that mushroom tea is good for your spatial perception.
Torrent 1:15PM (9/22/2008)
but I like mushroom tea....
rsfourever 11:45AM (9/22/2008)
I wonder if it'll be based on one of Audi's sedan platforms? it could be interesting - if they make the entire car out of carbonfiber, they might be able to pull something crazy off!
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JayP 12:10PM (9/22/2008)
That hood looks pretty low for anything that ever came from an Audi (except the R8 and those little rear-engined 2 strokers).
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Dasupersprint 11:52AM (9/22/2008)
It's funny how we saw Panamera spy shots for 3 years and then Lambo come up with a similar car which looks like production-ready and nobody never heard or saw it before. Bang!
Looks like it will have some Reventon styling. nice!
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NT 4:59PM (9/22/2008)
Does the name sound like Uranus to anyone?
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hydrogenvodka 3:20AM (9/23/2008)
like your whaT?