Autoblog: Paris Preview: Lamborghini teases new mystery car

ahpadt · September 16th, 2008, 5:35 PM

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UPDATE: 2/10 - THE REAL THING!

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You've seen the whole Estoque shebang in Lamborghini's words, pictures, and videos. Let us add our own word to it: hmmm. It's a Lamborghini, so it's hard not to like it. And we hate to tread out the refrain, but it's much nicer in person. It feels, though, like they wanted to get this thing done in time for the show, and it needs a couple more drafts. The front aspect is spot on -- not a tough feat since it's Lamborghini's language. From the side, the it looks a little too stretched forward of the A-pillar, and there's more than one personality fighting for attention if you follow the car from snout to rear. And the back, while beautiful, is... yes... Challenger-esque... But don't take our words for it -- have a look at the high-res gallery below and give us yours.

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After several weeks of teaser shots from Lamborghini we finally got a full view of the Lamborghini Estoque concept this morning ahead of its official debut tomorrow morning. However, the photos were relatively small and details were scarce, but we are now able to bring you high resolution photos and full details via a press release from Lamborghini. The Estoque, named for the sword use by the Matador in a bull fight, is actually listed as mid-engined with the motor placed behind the front axle. The car sits extremely low at just 4.43 feet high, but still provides plenty of interior space for all four passengers due to the long wheelbase of over three meters. As we expected, Lamborghini states that no official decision has been made regarding production, but did hint that the Estoque could lead to a third model in the lineup with numerous engine possibilities including the V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4, a turbocharged V8, a V8 with a hybrid mode, or even a high-performance TDI. We'll be sure to bring you any additional information we can get tomorrow at the Paris Motor Show as well as many more photos. Until then, read up on the details of the Estoque in the press release after the jump and check out the new gallery of high resolution photos below.

vikiradTG2007 · September 16th, 2008, 5:41 PM

Looks mental.

And that means that it looks the way a Lambo MUST look like.

Audi have got the point of how to own Lambo and keep it succesful while keeping it traditional... sort of.

IceBone · September 16th, 2008, 5:41 PM

I don't like the direction they're going... images/smilies/sad.gif

Too many angles and straight lines. Where are the curves, damn it?

Elvis313 · September 16th, 2008, 5:42 PM

well, looks edgy...

just like a Lambo should images/smilies/smile.gif

Night_Hawk · September 16th, 2008, 5:43 PM

I can't see shit because my monitor is too dark but This is good news no matter what.

nothing wrong with a new lamborghini in my eyes.

fluke667 · September 16th, 2008, 5:50 PM

Straight lines and angles good mkay images/smilies/tongue.gif

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/09/16/Lamborghini_Countach_Prototype_Thum.jpg

Posmo · September 16th, 2008, 5:50 PM

Center exhaust= the v12 engine= a new super lambo = Approval.

Redliner · September 16th, 2008, 6:12 PM

I hope that "A new world" does not means a 7-seat SUV or something like that...

Night_Hawk · September 16th, 2008, 6:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Redliner

I hope that "A new world" does not means a 7-seat SUV or something like that...

If this was BMW then maybe. The people at Lamborghini seem to have testicles so I can't see it happening any time soon.

my only worry is what those stupid pedestrian safety laws will do to the front end...

Elvis313 · September 16th, 2008, 6:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Night_Hawk

my only worry is what those stupid pedestrian safety laws will do to the front end...

that's no problem, they will just make the car low enough to hop over it

IceBone · September 16th, 2008, 6:51 PM

Last time Lambo were told to adhere to the pedestrian safety laws, they brought out the Reventon, so I don't think we have much to worry. images/smilies/blink.gif

Dins · September 16th, 2008, 6:59 PM

Sweet, a new Lambo. Finally something to be really excited about. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

CrazyRussian540 · September 16th, 2008, 8:00 PM

Can't wait for this.

I'm not so much a fan of the Reventon's looks.. but the LP640 and the LP560-4 are pure sex.

Buktu · September 16th, 2008, 8:22 PM

Wow.. That will be awesome.

Can't wait to see the rest. Lambo is just making some absolutely beautifully awesome cars.

Blayde · September 16th, 2008, 8:34 PM

If that's a new age Miura or some other reincarnation, bodies will drop!

MattD1zzl3 · September 16th, 2008, 8:41 PM

I'll bet its just the murcialago SV, not some brad-new-lambo.

bartboy9891 · September 16th, 2008, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

I'll bet its just the murcialago SV, not some brad-new-lambo.

The Reventon is more or less a LP640 with a few tweaks and different front/rear end. And that got a shitload of attention when it was unveiled. Lamborghini tends to make extremely striking cars, even if they're just modified versions of their current cars. Nowadays, Audi can make a better looking supercar than the entire Ferrari range combined. Hopefully Lamborghini stick to what they know.

klankymen · September 16th, 2008, 9:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IceBone

I don't like the direction they're going... images/smilies/sad.gif

Too many angles and straight lines. Where are the curves, damn it?

On all of chris Bangle's BMWs. Sorry, there are no more curves left in the world thanks to him.

Pedrocas · September 16th, 2008, 10:16 PM

Could this be the new Lambo-SUV?

fbc · September 16th, 2008, 10:18 PM

It's certainly more appealing than the Panamera teaser that's for sure.

September 16th, 2008, 5:41 PM	#2
vikiradTG2007 Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania Age: 18 Posts: 6,604 Car: Ford Focus MkI 1.8D Rep Power: 98	Looks mental. And that means that it looks the way a Lambo MUST look like. Audi have got the point of how to own Lambo and keep it succesful while keeping it traditional... sort of. __________________ "There's no damage to the car, except to the car itself." (Murray Walker, 1991 British GP) 1980s-1990s F1, Group C and Supertouring nostalgic. And I'm proud of that.

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IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:21 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,302 Rep Power: 186	I don't like the direction they're going... Too many angles and straight lines. Where are the curves, damn it? __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

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Night_Hawk Joined: Oct 5th, 2006 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Gander Newfoundland Age: 19 Posts: 751 Car: 1996 Ford Thunderbird - 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Rep Power: 16	I can't see shit because my monitor is too dark but This is good news no matter what. nothing wrong with a new lamborghini in my eyes. __________________ Something new coming soon.

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fluke667 Joined: Nov 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Stuttgart - Germany Age: 35 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 62	Straight lines and angles good mkay __________________

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Posmo Joined: Oct 5th, 2007 Last Online: 1:09 AM Location: Finland Age: 19 Posts: 2,560 Car: 1986 Ford Sierra iS Rep Power: 78	Center exhaust= the v12 engine= a new super lambo = Approval. __________________

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Elvis313 Joined: Jul 13th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Braunschweig, Germany Age: 22 Posts: 748 Car: Ford Fiesta Mk6 Rep Power: 46	well, looks edgy... just like a Lambo should

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Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 3:09 AM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,288 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	I hope that "A new world" does not means a 7-seat SUV or something like that... __________________ God told me to give you candy.

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IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:21 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,302 Rep Power: 186	Last time Lambo were told to adhere to the pedestrian safety laws, they brought out the Reventon, so I don't think we have much to worry. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

September 16th, 2008, 6:59 PM	#12
Dins Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: 4:38 AM Location: Duesseldorf, Germany Age: 24 Posts: 855 Car: 325i Rep Power: 28	Sweet, a new Lambo. Finally something to be really excited about. __________________ "[...] Front wheel drive is the work of satan." - James May "Yes." - Mika Hakkinen

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CrazyRussian540 Joined: Mar 6th, 2005 Last Online: 4:06 AM Location: Pittsburgh, PA/Shrewsbury, MA Age: 19 Posts: 3,006 Car: Nothing anymore Rep Power: 138	Can't wait for this. I'm not so much a fan of the Reventon's looks.. but the LP640 and the LP560-4 are pure sex. __________________ Koenigsaab!

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Buktu Joined: Nov 14th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 20 Posts: 800 Car: Suzuki Swift 1.3 2006 Rep Power: 21	Wow.. That will be awesome. Can't wait to see the rest. Lambo is just making some absolutely beautifully awesome cars.

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,377 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 85	If that's a new age Miura or some other reincarnation, bodies will drop! __________________ Crayon'd in MS Paint Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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Pedrocas Joined: Feb 6th, 2008 Last Online: 2:13 AM Location: Setúbal, Portugal Posts: 719 Car: Citroen ZX 1.4i Tonic Rep Power: 26	Could this be the new Lambo-SUV? __________________

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fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	It's certainly more appealing than the Panamera teaser that's for sure. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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