Less component-sharing for Lamborghini
Apparently there has been some criticism on how modern Lamborghinis have become no more than Audis on steroids (especially with the introduction of the Audi R8), so president Stephen Winkelmann has announced a new policy that future common parts with the rest of the Volkswagen/Audi bin will not exceed more than 20%.
The 20% will include things like electrics, hoses, filters, and other more “hidden” components which will not affect Lamborghini’s “DNA” as perceived by enthusiasts.
In the same interview Winkelmann also confirmed two more versions of the Lamborghini Gallardo - a rear-wheel drive version and another track-focused barebones lightweight version like the Superleggera (shown above). The current Gallardo uses a rear-biased all-wheel drive system.
May 5, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
Super nice car.. ^.^
May 5, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
just dream to have this
May 5, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
While it’s true that some purists say that component-sharing dilutes the “DNA” of the car, it’s actually a good form of cost-cutting and reduction in parts, as in “why change a thing that works?”. But on the other hand, something that expensive should very well have it’s exclusivity :p
May 5, 2008 @ 7:36 pm
Why this topic always drag the R8 down with this? I thought Lambo use the platform first, if they insist on the exclusivity of the car then why Audi wan’t to repeat it in R8 it’s confusing you know.
May 5, 2008 @ 7:58 pm
i think if its good…it shud b ok..hey..lambo still an exclusive supercar eventho it is under vw group…
May 5, 2008 @ 8:02 pm
The only reason why people are getting worried is Lambo looks tame now. If keep making cars that look like Rebenton, people will not care if it has 50% Audi components. Better have Audi reliability than Lambo insanity
May 5, 2008 @ 8:14 pm
sharing internal parts/hidden parts should be ok. As long as it works, then ok for me.
May 5, 2008 @ 8:47 pm
so how bout LP560 anyone ?
May 5, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
IMHO, components sharing is okay for mass produced day-to-day, run-of-the-mill, point-a-to-point-b cars for the average Joes.
A car like the Lambo should not be subjected to too much components sharing. It should retain its exclusivity.
May 6, 2008 @ 1:17 am
yeah i agree with kf.
day to day cars share platform and parts is ok. cheaper too. makes it better for us buyers.
but supercars and such should try to keep sharing low, retain their exclusivity and continue to be limited. no point buying a supercar when everyone has one, or has one that looks like another one which also looks like another one and so on.
May 6, 2008 @ 8:07 am
There is nothing wrong with platform or parts sharing…as long as the character of the marque is left intact.
But as of late, newer Lambos have been on the rather tame and civilized and have moved away from being the “other” italian marque thumbing thier noses at Ferrari.
However, part of the character of these italian throughbreds are its unpredictable temperament and reliability…some how might not be a bad thing for the germans to engineer these out…loss of character? I dont know….
The world is still awaiting the next Miura.
May 6, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Audis on steroids? hmm…. I won’t agree with that……
some parts or techs may be the same inside Gallardo and R8, but the ’soul’ is very different….
well, unless u are a fan of Alfa 8C or Aston DB9, the Gallardo is the best looking supercar……
May 6, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
my say..dont even share nothin..come up wit ur own shit..tats wat i call xclusive..
May 6, 2008 @ 9:42 pm
i think the gallardo is a stonking success. looks as good as the f430 and drives well.