The Lamborghini Estoque (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈtoke]) is a one-off concept car built by Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini. Unlike Lamborghini models as of 2008, which were mid-engine, two-seater sports cars, the Estoque is a four-door sedan.
| Lamborghini Estoque | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. |
| Production | 2008 |
| Designer | Filippo Perini |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) Concept car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, all wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.2 L FSI V10 |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Dual-clutch transmission[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,010 mm (118.5 in)[2] |
| Length | 5,150 mm (202.8 in)[2] |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in)[2] |
| Height | 1,350 mm (53.1 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 1,665 kg (3,670.7 lb)[3] |
Introduction
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The Estoque was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.[4][5][6] The Estoque is the first front-engine vehicle to be introduced by Lamborghini since the LM002 utility vehicle. It was described as a "concept for a $230,000 four-door sedan".[7] It had a 5.2 litre V10 engine shared with the Gallardo, although there had been speculation that this would be replaced by a V12, V8, or possibly even a hybrid or a turbo-diesel engine, as suggested by the then Lamborghini Brand Director, Manfred Fitzgerald.[5]
Nomenclature
editAs with majority of the Lamborghini models, the Estoque derives its name from the sport and tradition of bullfighting: An estoque is a type of sword traditionally used by matadors.[7]
Speculation regarding production
editIt was reported on 22 March 2009 that production plans for the Lamborghini Estoque were cancelled. Lamborghini executives responded to this by stating that the Estoque had not reached the production planning stage and that the decision whether to produce the Estoque or not has been delayed due to sales and marketing considerations.[8][9] Stephan Winkelmann, the Lamborghini chairman, has since indicated that a four-door Lamborghini is likely, stating that response to the Estoque showed opportunities for Lamborghini outside the sports car market. The release of the Lamborghini Urus in 2018 indicates that the 4-door market is one in which Lamborghini is interested in competing.[10] However, Winkelmann also stated that Lamborghini does not have any plans to manufacture the Estoque and that it was only a concept vehicle.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Lamborghini Estoque: full details". Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d "2009 Lamborghini Estoque Concept - Specifications". conceptcarz. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ^ "Lamborghini Estoque Review, Features and Specifications - Tech World". 11 March 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ "Lamborghini Estoque Is The Lamborghini Urus?". Jalopnik.com. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Secret new Lambo revealed". Top Gear. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ "Estoque Concept". Dieselstation.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ a b Stahl, Andreas (30 September 2008). "Lamborghini Estoque Concept First Look". Edmunds.com. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- ^ Davis, Matt (23 March 2009). "IL Exclusive: No Green Light - Yet - for Lamborghini Estoque Concept". Edmunds Inside Line. Edmunds. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
In conversation here with Fitzgerald and communications director Dominik Hoberg, both men stressed that the reports were off-base. "We had only just started any sort of feasibility study for the Estoque," said Fitzgerald
- ^ "Estoque: dead or alive?". Top Gear.com. BBC Worldwide. 25 March 2009. Archived from the original on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
...following unscrupulous reports circulating round the interweb last week that Lambo had canned the Estoque in the face of the current financial downturn (seriously, someone should invent a computer shortcut for that phrase), the Italian supercar maker has released a statement confirming that it hasn't made any decision at all on its four-door's future.
- ^ McIlroy, John (3 December 2010). "Lambo 4dr saloon is back on". Autocar. Hammersmith, London, UK: Haymarket Consumer Media. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
Winkelmann said a four-door in the mould of the Estoque could attract new buyers to Lamborghini by offering a more practical proposition than the company's two-seaters. "There are more opportunities in the segment of four-doors", he said. "If we are going to offer a third model, it could be a 'first' car, bringing people to our brand".
- ^ "Winding Road Magazine | Issue 63". WindingRoad.com. December 2010. Archived from the original on 13 December 2010. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
Winding Road: "What is the current status of the Estoque project?" Stephan Winkelmann: "We do not have any plans to develop the Estoque concept into a production vehicle. Estoque was always considered to be a concept car."
External links
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- Photo gallery of the Estoque - hosted by Autoblog
- conceptcarz.com