Lamborghini LM001
The Lamborghini LM001 was a prototype offroad vehicle designed and built by Lamborghini. It was first revealed at the 1981 Geneva Auto Show alongside the new Jalpa.[1]
| Lamborghini LM001 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
| Production | 1981 1 built |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Layout | Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.9 L (360 ci) AMC V8 |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Cheetah |
| Successor | Lamborghini LMA002 |
Despite the failure of the Cheetah project, the idea of a Lamborghini off-road vehicle was still very much alive, and with new capital from investors, the Cheetah concept was redesigned into the LM001. Unlike the Cheetah's Chrysler engine, the LM001 prototype had a 180 hp (134 kW) 5.9 L (360 ci) AMC-built V8, with the intention of offering the V12 from the Countach for production models.[2]
The LM001 was found to have unfavorable handling characteristics when accelerating. This problem was traced to the placement of the engine in the rear.[3] As a result, the LM001 was discontinued after one prototype was made.
References
- Petrány, Máté. "Ever Wondered Why Lamborghini Called Their SUV The LM002?". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- Limited, Last Gear Publishing & Mobiventura. "Lamborghini LM002: how the brand's first SUV entered history as the "Rambo Lambo"". Drive Mag. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- Lamborghini. "Lamborghini LM002". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-01-04.