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]

Lamborghini LM001
1981 Lamborghino LM001 prototipo.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerLamborghini
Production1981 (1 built)
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
LayoutRear-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine5.9-litre AMC V8
Dimensions
Curb weight2,100 kg
Chronology
PredecessorLamborghini Cheetah
SuccessorLamborghini LMA002

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

  1. Petrány, Máté. "Ever Wondered Why Lamborghini Called Their SUV The LM002?". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  2. Lamborghini. "Lamborghini LM002". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  3. 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.