Lamborghini CEO says no to SUV and coupe.

Yannis · 06-27-2006, 11:07 AM

Supercar firm Lamborghini has sensationally axed plans to add two new models to its supercar line-up.

The news comes as its owner, the VW Group, angrily denied claims it was planning to sell the luxury brand, along with stablemates Bentley and Bugatti. The German giant also poured cold water on claims that it will cease production of its own luxury flagship, the Phaeton, although it is looking into reducing the number of trim levels available with the car.

Lambo bosses had been investigating making an SUV to rival the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and built a concept car, revealed by Auto Express in Issue 894 (below). There were plans, too, for a supersaloon successor to its legendary Espada from the Seventies. However, talking exclusively to Auto Express, company president Stephan Winkelmann said: “I’m a fan of SUVs, but making one isn’t on the radar for this decade. We’re such a small company, we couldn’t do one on our own. Still, it would make more sense for us to do one of those than a four-seater.”

Instead, Lamborghini will concentrate on producing at least one new derivative of its current Murciélago and Gallardo per year. “We will look at lowering weight, and maybe two-wheel drive,” he said. “I believe the future of this firm lies in increasing our cars’ power-to-weight ratio rather than outright strength.

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Alfie · 06-27-2006, 11:41 AM

I like the way Lambo are thinking. No Lambo SUV!

drronh · 06-27-2006, 08:33 PM

Thank God.

donau · 06-27-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zonda

I like the way Lambo are thinking. No Lambo SUV!

Same here...the picture above looks comically robotic.

sunnyman12 · 06-27-2006, 10:04 PM

yes 2 wheel drive....sure they make all there cars on there own

Michael · 06-27-2006, 10:09 PM

At one time they had a lambo SUV, or at least it was a prototype. Not sure.

Good decision nevertheless.

siko · 06-28-2006, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by drronh

Thank God.

Amen!

Hypersonic · 06-28-2006, 01:33 AM

I'm very happy about this ....now I only hope VAG come to their senses about the proposed Bentley SUV as well.

Deutsch · 06-28-2006, 01:39 AM

Great news!!!

Lamborghini is going to stay true to itself and not indulge in the corporate SUV platform, as well as automotive politics and trends.

Top Secret · 06-28-2006, 02:03 AM

Dang, I really wished Lamborghini would produce a modern Espada.

06-27-2006, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,231 Times in 703 Posts	Lamborghini CEO says no to SUV and coupe. Supercar firm Lamborghini has sensationally axed plans to add two new models to its supercar line-up. The news comes as its owner, the VW Group, angrily denied claims it was planning to sell the luxury brand, along with stablemates Bentley and Bugatti. The German giant also poured cold water on claims that it will cease production of its own luxury flagship, the Phaeton, although it is looking into reducing the number of trim levels available with the car. Lambo bosses had been investigating making an SUV to rival the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and built a concept car, revealed by Auto Express in Issue 894 (below). There were plans, too, for a supersaloon successor to its legendary Espada from the Seventies. However, talking exclusively to Auto Express, company president Stephan Winkelmann said: “I’m a fan of SUVs, but making one isn’t on the radar for this decade. We’re such a small company, we couldn’t do one on our own. Still, it would make more sense for us to do one of those than a four-seater.” Instead, Lamborghini will concentrate on producing at least one new derivative of its current Murciélago and Gallardo per year. “We will look at lowering weight, and maybe two-wheel drive,” he said. “I believe the future of this firm lies in increasing our cars’ power-to-weight ratio rather than outright strength. Source

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