Why VAG, Why??

-Chris-

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/259108/lamborghini_to_return_to_suv_market.html

The beast is back! Auto Express has learned that Lamborghini is planning a triumphant return to the off-road segment.

Industry insiders tell us that the Italian firm is currently developing a high-performance SUV, based on the same platform as the Audi Q5 and Porsche’s forthcoming Cajun, which we revealed in Issue 1,138.

The high-riding machine will be Lambo’s first 4x4 since the monstrous LM002. That car, designed for military use, was powered by the V12 engine from the Countach. The new SUV – dubbed LM00X – is more likely to get the new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that will debut in the Audi S7 next year, tuned to give in excess of 550bhp.

That will be good for a 0-62mph sprint time of less than four seconds, and means the car will easily outpace the Cayenne Turbo S. Although the Cajun’s three-door layout will be retained, the LM00X’s styling will be inspired by the brand’s supercars, making it instantly recognisable as a member of the Lamborghini family.

To keep weight down, the carbon technology seen on the Sesto Elemento concept at last month’s Paris Motor Show is expected to be used. Suspension, brakes and dampers will all be specially developed to cope with the power on tap, but not all of the focus will be on-road.

The LM002 had tyres with carbon fibre sidewalls for driving through sand, and Lambo started to develop a racer to compete in the Dakar Rally. The new car should be equally capable as it will borrow some of Porsche’s adaptive chassis systems.

The LM00X is set to cost well over £100,000 when it goes on sale in 2012. With no direct rivals from other supercar makers, it should be a hit.

Lambo are part of a larger group who have their share of 4x4s already. I realise they have had a 4x4 previously so you can't completely say it's going to dilute the brand, but I say it's going to dilute the brand.

Based on the Q5 platform and with styling inspired by their current supercars, is there really a need for this machine?

KamiKazi

Why are you asking your vagina?

Anan1

KamiKazi wrote: »

Why are you asking your vagina?

Any more nonsense and it'll be a week off.

CosmicJay

Why not?

The LM002 was awesome.

0-60 in less than 4 seconds seems ok.

EPM

Dear God no...and Q5 based too:eek:

Max_Damage

So basically it an Audi Q5 with a Lamborghini badge...

coolbeans

-Chris- wrote: »

Why VAG, why!

Because there's over 40,000 members in the Saudi royal family.

peasant

Q5 based?

I'd rather have this Lambo

bazz26

They have been making tractors for years and it hasn't harmed their image. I cannot see making a D4 spec one doing so either, hasn't done Porsche any harm either.

L1011

bazz26 wrote: »

They have been making tractors for years and it hasn't harmed their image. I cannot see making a D4 spec one doing so either, hasn't done Porsche any harm either.

Lamborghini tractors are made by an entirely different company.

squod

Max_Damage wrote: »

So basically it an Audi Q5 with a Lamborghini badge...

coolbeans

squod wrote: »

Yes. They're polishing one of the biggest and most hateful turds in motoring.

Zubeneschamali

Max_Damage wrote: »

So basically it an Audi Q5 with a Lamborghini badge...

Hopefully a V10, too!

Idiotic, but the Q5 is idiotic already.