CEO of Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann, is hinting at the possibility of a third model in the supercar maker’s lineup, possibly a four-door car in the mould of the Porsche Panamera and Aston Rapide, but only if it improves sales and gives “a real leap” in deliveries.
“A third model would fit Lamborghini very well. A four-door car would be a very feasible approach,” the 45-year old CEO said at Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata base.
Remember the four-door Estoque concept? It was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and featured a 560 hp 5.2-litre direct injection naturally aspirated V10 engine producing 540 Nm of torque. That 5150 mm long “4-door 4-seater super sedan” caused many mouths to gape, but we haven’t heard much news of it making production so far.
The economy is gathering pace with most luxury brands recording good sales, which could be tempting Lambo. Sales in the US may jump 70% for the $200,000 to $400,000 category this year after falling 37% in 2009, according to researcher IHS Automotive. BMW owned Rolls-Royce this week posted record first-half sales of 970 units thanks to demand for its “baby” Ghost.
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Read in some publications/e-news few months ago, that the Lambo management has canned the Estoque.project, and will just concentrate on 2-door cars. Now it seems they are pondering again the possibility. Hopefully it will be materialized this time!
doubtful.
I was told that the Jaguar XJ, sold in Malaysia, will be pitched against the Rapide, Quattoporte and Panamera. Not against the S500, 7series or the Lexus 460.
Just because it costs almost a million ringgit (for the 5 litre model), does not mean it is as good as the Porsche, Mesarati or the Aston. The marketing people at Sisma must think Malaysian car buyers are nuts!
You forgot to include Audi A8.
In terms of luxury, Jaguar XJ sits above Merc S-Class & 7 Series, two thumbs up.
correcto!!! Jaguar Xj is the best for luxury..it stays at the middle between S class and Rolls Royce…Rolls royce too expensive, so buy XJ…
S class too common even apek yong tau foo have two units, so buy XJ…hahhah
Long… the Jaguar XJ has never been pitted against the S500, 7 series or the Lexus 460. THe Jaguar always had a niche of their own when it comes to the XJ. only reason why car magazines always put the XJ up against the s class or 7 series before was because of the lack of any other car in that particular “segment”. Now with the panamera and rapide, there is that possibility.
BTW, you do realise that the panamera, rapide and maybe even the estoque is a car that was built because of the success of the CLS right? so it is not just because it is a 5 litre… duh!
No no no!!!!! Its ugly… let Lambo just be Lambo .
3 door kaa…4 door kaaa…still can’t afford to own one. only can appreciate the beauty through photos…I will support local maker…since these are the only affordable for the masses…
All the top boy is going into 4 door market. Merc & BMW may face challenge to their S-Class & 7 series. I doubt people may give a try to a Lambo 4 doors.