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Spy Shots: Lamborghini LMX SUV

Spy Shots: Lamborghini LMX SUV

James Martinez August 29th, 2007 James Martinez By James Martinez Author August 29th, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 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.
Spy Shots: Lamborghini LMX SUV

Spy Shots: Lamborghini LMX SUV

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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.

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  1. By surok #1, Posted: 8/29/2007

    Whatever that car turns out to be, I want one.

  2. By Gus #2, Posted: 8/30/2007

    Whatever happened to the term "FOCUS"... :(

  3. By Ryanza #3, Posted: 8/30/2007

    WHY DON'T THEY JUST CALL EVERYTHING THEY MAKE A VW? THATS WHAT IT IS? Lambo is the last of the brands to be VWnised into clones of the VW brand, very sad.

  4. By Rauno #4, Posted: 8/30/2007

    That's not the Lambo, it's Porsche. You can tell it by the badge or the shape of the badge to be honest. They are similar, but this car is a face-lifted Cayenne.

  5. By Rauno #5, Posted: 8/30/2007

    sorry, didnīt read the text through. Quickly looked for numbers, unfortunately...

  6. By MARIO #6, Posted: 8/30/2007

    Lamborghini SUV with diesel engine, shit, that sounds sad. Very sad

  7. By SuperSkyline89 #7, Posted: 8/30/2007

    Is that really so bad? If it lets Lamborghini make more money and come out with better cars then thats good, isn't it. The Cayenne brought Porsche piles of money, this could do the same for Lamborghini.

  8. By monnie #8, Posted: 8/31/2007

    sad is the correct word....redo the LM002!!! why rebadge the cayenne/toureg!! a sad vehicle for sure...bummer!

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