Lamborghini To Start SUV Production
The Italian supercar company has confirmed that its Urus concept will be a reality by 2017.
Specific details about the production version of the Urus are very thin on the ground but what is certain is that, unlike its flagship supercars, this vehicle will not have a V12 engine.
European emissions laws will be so tight by 2017 that the V12 will have been consigned to history by pretty much every motor manufacturer – even Ferrari – by that time. Most likely is a de-tuned V10 like the one in the existing Gallardo supercar or a twin turbo V8 to ensure maximum torque and power even at low speeds. That said, one thing that is clear is that Lamborghini is hoping that the final engine produces 600bph – i.e., more than a Ferrari Enzo.
The news follows a similar announcement from Bentley. The German-owned, British-built luxury carmaker has also signaled its intent to build a car to compete with the Range Rover, and as both Bentley and Lamborghini have the same parent company Volkswagen don’t be surprised if both SUVs happen to be the same width, length and height.
Specific details about the production version of the Urus are very thin on the ground but what is certain is that, unlike its flagship supercars, this vehicle will not have a V12 engine.
European emissions laws will be so tight by 2017 that the V12 will have been consigned to history by pretty much every motor manufacturer – even Ferrari – by that time. Most likely is a de-tuned V10 like the one in the existing Gallardo supercar or a twin turbo V8 to ensure maximum torque and power even at low speeds. That said, one thing that is clear is that Lamborghini is hoping that the final engine produces 600bph – i.e., more than a Ferrari Enzo.
The news follows a similar announcement from Bentley. The German-owned, British-built luxury carmaker has also signaled its intent to build a car to compete with the Range Rover, and as both Bentley and Lamborghini have the same parent company Volkswagen don’t be surprised if both SUVs happen to be the same width, length and height.
Lamborghini To Start SUV Production
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