D.O.A. - Lamborghini reportedly won't build four-door Estoque
Lamborghini Estoque Concept – Click above for high-res gallery
The worldwide collapse of car sales has hit everyone in the past six months, and super-expensive high-end cars are no exception. With no immediate signs of either a general economic recovery or an auto sales boost on the horizon, now hardly seems like the time to develop an all-new exotic sedan. With that in mind, Lamborghini reportedly has shelved plans to build the Estoque, which debuted as a concept at last fall's Paris Motor Show. Given the positive response it received, Lamborghini had started feasibility studies aimed at producing the new four-door. Instead, the company will focus on new versions of both the Gallardo and Murcielago, with a particular focus on weight reduction.
R&D boss Maurizio Reggiani is also apparently rejecting calls for a dual clutch gearbox to replace the current e-gear automated manual. Reggiani calls the DCT "too smooth" and lacking in the drama Lambo owners want. Based on our experience with that gearbox in an Audi R8, we would describe it as being more embarrassing than dramatic. Since we don't have the budget for a Lambo, Reggiani likely doesn't give much credence to our opinion, though.
[Source: Autocar]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Nick 3:45PM (3/21/2009)
I absolutely LOVE the Estoque, it's a shame it won't get built..................this makes the Panamera look even worse!
This is an A++ car in terms interior/exterior styling.
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2004m3driver 3:38PM (3/21/2009)
Typo in title. But on topic, I don' blame em. Its not that nice and that market is a bit more flooded.
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superman211 8:22PM (3/21/2009)
And it also corrupts the purity of one of the best Super car companies in the world.
They should just make faster more cool looking cars that handle well and sound amazing.
James 11:38AM (3/23/2009)
"Lamborghini reportedly has shelved plans to build the Estoque..."
Whatta Estoque of bad luck...
artandcolour 3:41PM (3/21/2009)
as a true anarchist at heart, i've been enjoying the downfall of the world's economy.... but now i'm pissed at the recession. i'm sure i would never have even seen an Estoque in person, but just knowing they were out there would have been good enough for me. RIP to the world's most beautiful 4 door sedan.
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Farmboy 4:16PM (3/21/2009)
that beginning made me laugh a little. my friend is also a true anachrist. you reminded me of him. lol
Al Terego 4:22PM (3/21/2009)
What exactly is a "true anarchist"? From what I know anarchy means the lack of law&order. How is possible for someone who apparently embraces anarchy to sit there and enjoy the freedom provided by law&order to express paradoxical phrases? Please enlighten me.
EU_reader 5:24PM (3/21/2009)
Oh, respect to the very 'principal anarchist'. Only holding on to your life motto when it suits you, but unwilling to accept the consequences when they're putting the lid on some 'dumb' car you want to see built.
You're ridiculous...
Yaroukh 6:08PM (3/21/2009)
> What exactly is a "true anarchist"?
Plain infantility.
Justin 6:18PM (3/22/2009)
as a true freedom loving capitalist, I am also enjoying this economic down fall. It is giving me superb opportunity to exploit, take advantage of everyone and competition.
hahahaha just typing this makes me feel good.
Toy Yoda 3:40AM (3/23/2009)
How can you be an anarchist and NOT be happy that Lamborghini is feeling the pinch of the economic downturn. Afterall, Lmaborghini is an organized corporation and organization is the the villain of all "true anarchists".
Preus 3:42PM (3/21/2009)
Who cares, as long as we get the Aston Martin Rapide.
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Pengwin 3:59PM (3/21/2009)
+1
Mazda FTW! 4:51PM (3/21/2009)
Huh? I'd take the edgy Estoque over the Rapide ANYDAY. Thanks.
MixiM 10:40AM (3/22/2009)
The Rapide is simply an elongated DB9, whilst the Estoque is just something else. Amazingly agressive and ferrocious!
styleguy 3:43PM (3/21/2009)
I was kinda looking forward to this one. It's a shame.
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Taglane 6:27PM (3/21/2009)
I agree. I was on the fence at first, but this is a great looking car. The Rapide has begun to look bloated in the spy shots. A shams, because the concept was hawt. The Panamera is ok, but I don't even classify it in the AM/Lambo group. The Porsche IMO is in the same class as the A7, which- if it looks anything like the Concept, will be a winner, and probably the best looker in it's class.
P.V. 3:44PM (3/21/2009)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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the_MVP_X 4:14PM (3/21/2009)
Yep the ugly Painamera will be the only 4 door coupe from the VW group until the A7 arives.
Jvijil 1:13AM (3/22/2009)
you forgot the vw cc....