Monday 10th October 2005

New Miura on the way?

Lambo plans old cars on new chassis

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Miura to be resurrected?

Rumours suggest that Lamborghini is to produce a new, Enzo-baiting Miura, derived from Audi's mid-engined Le Mans car with a 6.5-litre V12, a bigger displacement than the racing car's motor, and delivering 700bhp. It could even be here next year.

And could Lamborghini be planning an SUV? Porsche has done it, and Lambo started with tractors so it would hardly be a new departure. According the same report, an SUV, code-named LM00X, will be an all-new, high-performance version of the upcoming Audi Q5. It will get two engines: a supercharged, 4.2-litre with 400bhp and a punchier, supercharged 5.0-litre V10 pushing out 500bhp. Expect the car in 2008. Why do they do this...?

There's also confirmation for the future Espada, as reported on PistonHeads in June (see link below).

Links

• New Lamborghini GT on the way?
• Lamborghini to Resurrect Miura, Espada

[klassiekerrally]

Audi goes Fisker.
Great cars, poor Lambo's.