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Back in 1986, Lamborghini built its first SUV, the LM002. A rugged and functional 4x4 that resembled nothing else in the Lamborghini lineup, the LM002 was a somewhat obscure model that in most markets was completely overshadowed by contemporary sports cars like the Countach, though they were popular among wealthy clients in the Middle East. Production ended in 1993 after 328 of them were built. The Urus SUV is stylistically quite different from the LM002, a much sportier vehicle that is more recognizably a Lamborghini, though it also shares some design cues with Audi, the division of the Volkswagen Group that controls Lamborghini. Where the LM002 used a naturally aspirated V12 sourced from the Countach, the Urus utilizes a 4 liter V8 with twin turbochargers putting out 650 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. The Urus has a curb weight of less than 4850 lbs, which is quite impressive given the SUV body type, the AWD system, and all that power. 0-62 mph is achieved in a mere 3.6 seconds, and a top speed of 190 mph is achievable. The 4WD allows for active torque vectoring through a rear differential, with power distributed to each individual wheel as need for maximum traction and control. This is combined with rear wheel steering for improved agility and stability at high speeds. Price in the United States will be $200,000. Image Credits Lamborghini.
The new Lamborghini Urus: The world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle
Design, performance, driving dynamics and driving emotion – pure Lamborghini DNA
Suitable for everyday driving in a range of environments
4.0 liter V8 twin-turbo engine with 650 hp and 850 Nm of torque for maximum performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and top speed 305 km/h
4WD system with active torque vectoring and four-wheel steering for perfect handling
Carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive air suspension and active roll stabilization for maximum safety and comfort
Up to six different driving modes + EGO mode available via ‘Tamburo’ driving dynamics selector
Sant'Agata Bolognese, 4 December 2017 –Automobili
Lamborghini launches its third model the Lamborghini Urus, the first
Super Sport Utility Vehicle, and creates a new niche in the luxury
segment with benchmarking power, performance and driving dynamics,
unparalleled design, luxury and daily usability.
"The Lamborghini Urus is a visionary approach based
on the infusion of Lamborghini DNA into the most versatile vehicle, the
SUV. The Urus elevates the SUV to a level not previously possible, the
Super SUV. It is a true Lamborghini in terms of design, performance,
driving dynamics and emotion as well as drivable every day in a range of
environments," says Stefano Domenicali, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer. "The Urus fits perfectly within the
Lamborghini family as a high performance car. It is the culmination of
intensive development and passionate skill to create a new breed of
bull: a Super SUV that transcends the boundaries of expectations and
opens the door to new possibilities, for both our brand and our
customers."
The Urus features a 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbo engine
delivering 650 hp (478 kW) at 6,000 rpm, maximum 6,800 rpm, and 850 Nm
of maximum torque already at 2,250 rpm. With 162.7 hp/l the Urus claims
one of the highest specific power outputs in its class and the best
weight-to-power ratio at 3,38 kg/hp.
The Urus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds,
0-200 km/h in 12,8 seconds and with a top speed of 305 km/h it is the
fastest SUV available.
