Lamborghini LM001
The Lamborghini LM001 is an off-road vehicle made by Lamborghini in 1981. It was first revealed at the 1981 Geneva Auto Show along with the new-at-the-time Lamborghini Jalpa.[1]
| 1981 Lamborghino LM001 prototipo.jpg | |
| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981 (1 built) |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Cheetah |
| Successor | Lamborghini LMA002 |
| Class | Concept car |
| Layout | Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engine(s) | 5.9-litre AMC V8 |
| Curb weight | 2,100 kg |
The LM001 was made for military use, but only one prototype was ever made. This was because the rear-engine design made the car handle poorly.[2]
History
Even though the previously made Lamborghini Cheetah was a failure, Lamborghini still wanted to make an off-road military vehicle. The Cheetah concept was redesigned into the LM001. Unlike the Cheetah's Chrysler engine, the LM001 prototype had a 134 kW 5.9-litre AMC-built V8. The V12 from the Countach was supposed to be used for production models.[3]
References
- ↑ Petrány, Máté. "Ever Wondered Why Lamborghini Called Their SUV The LM002?". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- ↑ Lamborghini. "Lamborghini LM002". Motor1.com. 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.
