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Lamborghini Estoque |
Yesterday Lamborghini has released the fourth (and possibly final) teaser image of its Estoque four-door concept car, which is expected to debut this week at the Paris Motor Show. Pictures now available! The new Lambo will be a four-door sedan, much in the same vein as the upcoming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide. Like those aforementioned cars, the new model will have a heavy emphasis on performance while still being able to carry four in luxurious style.
Automotive News recently reported the new sedan — which will debut as a pre-production prototype — will be called the Estoque, keeping in line with Lamborghini’s bull-fighting naming style. Estoque is a special sword used by bullfighters.
Unlike Lamborghini’s current offerings, the Estoque is slated to use a front-engine layout. However, Lamborghini’s signature all-wheel drive will be a part of the sedan’s package.
According to inside sources, the Estoque will likely ditch Lamborghini’s current gas-guzzling engine offerings. While even Lamborghini’s smallest V10 offering is probably off the table, an Audi-sourced direct-injection, twin-turbocharged powerplant should ensure the new sedan is up to Lamborghini performance standards.
Lamborghini will also lean heavily on parent Audi for the underpinnings of its new model. While the Panamera will do with a steel platform, the Lamborghini sedan will ride on the upcoming Audi A8’s all-aluminum space frame, allowing for a lower curb weight and improved performance and fuel economy numbers.
Lamborghini expects the Estoque to more than double the company’s current sales, with the sedan earmarked for 3,000 annual sales. Through the first six months of the year, Lamborghini sold just over 1,300 units.
No word on pricing but the new model is said to be debuting in near-production form, which means sales could begin as early as 2009.
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Lamborghini Estoque in pictures |
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