1993 Lamborghini LM002 - One of 301

Lamborghini LM002- the only serial Lamborghini SUV. It was first presented to the public at the Brussels Motor Show in 1986. During the years of production (from 1986 to 1993) 301 cars were produced.

The LM002 is far from Lamborghini's first foray into the SUV market. Prior to that, in 1977, a new SUV was created for the American army - the Lamborghini Cheetah, the only prototype of which was broken during army tests. Later prototypes were created LM001, LMA002 (which served as the basis for the production model), LM003 and LM004.

The company's engineers realized that the rear engine layout, characteristic of early prototypes, adversely affected the handling of the SUV, so a completely new chassis was designed for the LMA002 prototype, where the V12 engine (used in the Countach) was placed in front, according to the classical scheme. After a series of tests, the car was put into serial production.

Civic models were equipped with air conditioning, leather trim, tinted windows, a premium stereo system installed in the roof console. Especially for the LM, Pirelli offered Pirelli tires Scorpion with two different tread options, one for mixed use and one for sand use.

For those sheikhs in Saudi Arabia who demanded even more power, the LM was custom-fitted with the L804 7.2 liter V12 engine, which was often fitted to first-class seagoing boats.

The military version of the SUV has been modernized, in particular, mounting positions have been added for attaching a machine gun. The Saudi army ordered 40 vehicles, the Libyan army - 100.

In 1988, the company, with the help of third-party specialists, began preparing the car for participation in the Paris-Dakar rally. All excesses that increased the weight of the car were removed. The car was equipped with reinforced suspension, plexiglass windows, GPS. Engine power increased to 600 hp. The car did not participate in the rally due to lack of funds, but, nevertheless, he took part in the "Rallye des Pharaons" in Egypt and the rally in Greece.

IN ART

• Lamborghini LM002 - the car of Sasha Bely in the television series "Brigada" and the movie "Brigade: The Heir". One copy for filming was provided by Alexander Inshakov; the other - donated by Umar Dzhabrailov - was blown up.
• "Crusader", driven by the owner of the car - Alexander Inshakov.
• In Fast & Furious 4, the LM002 was driven by Arturo Braga.
• "Toys".
• Music video "Traffic" Zemfira.

1993 Lamborghini LM002
5.2 l / 455 hp
Mileage - 25000 km
Collectible Lamborghini LM002 for sale. A cult car, the real fame of which in Russia was brought by the TV series Brigada. One of 301 copies produced by the factory, few of which have survived to this day. Carburetor version (with engine from Lamborghini Countach 25Anniversary), which differs from later copies in its reliability and elasticity in collectible condition, without collective farm and alterations. This car was brought to Russia from France exactly 20 years ago and after all this time it was in the same hands in the private collection of a respected person. Clean history and smooth documents, regular maintenance and accurate rare operation. BEST CAR condition in Russia (among only 10 remaining living cars in the country), and possibly in all of Eastern Europe. The best deal in the world.

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Interest in the Lamborghini LM002 SUV is associated with the recent premiere of the Lamborghini Urus hybrid crossover, with which the company will enter the premium SUV segment.

At one time, this car was undeservedly (or deservedly) forgotten and there were several reasons for this. In fact, under a more fortunate set of circumstances, the LM002 jeep could well replace the famous Hammer and would claim the title of the most brutal SUV. But alas, it was the HMMWV that became the “icon” of style for all fans of military style, and the Lamborghini SUV, produced in a small batch, can now only be found among the most ardent fans.

This is today Lamborghini – a thriving brand with a turnover of about 500 million euros per year. But there were times when the company only miraculously stayed afloat, desperately fighting for its own survival. The oil crisis of 1973, which paralyzed the global auto industry, could not but affect Lamborghini - the most severe fuel quotas were introduced in Europe, the USA and Japan, and supercars did not fall under the category of "economical" cars. Therefore, even despite the success of the Lamborghini Countach supercar, the economic situation of the company was so precarious that in 1974 it was sold.

In 1977, the US Department of Defense announced a competition for new car for the US Army. The prospects were very tempting - not only did the winner automatically receive a tender for $60 million (very big money at that time, a barrel of oil cost $12 after the rise in price), the victory meant entry into the "club" of Pentagon suppliers and promised big profits in the future, so as war machine The United States was absorbing the budget with great speed. Not surprisingly, all reserve funds were allocated for participation in the project, including a loan recently received from the Italian government, which did not allow Lamborghini to go bankrupt.

As a result, the company presented a prototype of the Lamborghini Cheetah for testing - all-wheel drive SUV weighing almost 2 tons and extremely controversial design. The development of the SUV took place with the participation of specialists from Chrysler, so he received a powerful Chrysler V8 engine with a volume of 5.9 liters and a power of 183 hp. and 4-speed automatic transmission. But the design was, as mentioned above, very controversial.

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First of all, the car was designed under the influence of past experience in the production of sports cars and the lack of this experience in the design of military Vehicle. Therefore, instead of the traditional ladder frame, a complex spatial frame was used, and carbon fiber panels were used as the material for body cladding.

Secondly, to protect the car, its engine and transmission were placed at the rear - according to engineers, this arrangement increased survival and reduced the possibility of critical damage in the frontal projection to zero. But as a result, the entire load fell on rear axle, the car turned out to be very unstable and shattered on the first test.

Attempts to bring the SUV did not bring the desired result - the commission even refused to allow the Lamborghini LM001 to be tested, despite the best efforts of lobbyists from Chrysler.

But the Arab sheikhs, who received fabulous profits from the oil trade, became interested in an SUV. Therefore, he underwent another modernization and under the name Lamborghini LM002 goes into production for $60,000, as one of the very first premium SUVs, far ahead of its time.

Exterior

The Jeep Lamborghini was produced in two body styles: a pickup truck and a five-door body. In fact, the five-door version was the same pickup truck with a slightly modified rear end covered by a hard metal roof.

In many ways, the SUV borrowed features from its predecessor, designed for military purposes. Straight angular forms of body panels, front power kit, an unusual shape of the rear, which allows, if necessary, to transport several people there - all this is from there.

But a number of elements are still borrowed from another "weight" category. This applies to body panels - they are made of composite materials, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the car to 2700 kg - for example, the mass of the modern F-150 Raptor, which has approximately the same dimensions, is approaching 3000 kg. And this despite the fact that lightweight alloys are widely used in the design of the F-150, including in the frame, while the LM002 space frame is made entirely of steel.

The radiator grille is slightly shifted inside the body and protected by a powerful metal pipe. The hood features a prominent air intake designed to improve air circulation in tight spaces. engine compartment. Due to the high ground clearance of 295 mm, reinforced bottom protection is visible, which can protect it from a collision with an obstacle.

Interior

Inside, the salon strikes the eye with a wealth of finishes - it is immediately clear that the spartan appearance of the Lamborghini LM002 is deceptive.

There are only four seats in the cabin - a significant part of the space is occupied by the transmission tunnel. The decoration uses genuine leather and precious woods.

Although the design itself will seem too archaic for a modern person, do not forget that the car was released in 1986 and for its time it was simply luxurious - like the Bentley Bentayga salon is now. It even had air conditioning and an expensive stereo system.

Specifications Lamborghini LM002

Unlike the prototype, which failed in testing, the designers took into account the shortcomings and installed the engine in the front. A real monster is installed under the hood - a modernized engine from the Lamborghini Countach supercar. The displacement of this carbureted 12-cylinder V-twin engine was increased to 5.2 liters, resulting in an increase in power to 444 hp. and up to almost 600 Nm of torque.

That's not all - some LM002 models were equipped with a V12 engine called L804, which had a volume of 7200 cm3 and was capable of developing power in excess of 550 hp. Both versions used a five-speed manual transmission with a two-speed transfer case designed to increase the cross-country ability of this all-wheel drive SUV.

But even with a “standard” engine, the dynamics of this SUV are simply amazing - an almost three-ton car accelerates up to 100 km/h in 7.8 s- this is a very high figure for that time, though maximum speed far from the speed of mass-produced supercars - "only" 188 km / h.

Since the SUV had a very high flow fuel - up to 30 liters, then fuel tank had a capacity of 290 liters. This was enough for almost 1000 km - an indispensable advantage in the desert.

Outcome

In just seven years of production, just over 300 cars, of which only 160 were made in the civilian version. Another 120 were produced in military modification. Muammar Gaddafi purchased 100 SUVs for the Libyan army, and another 40 for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense for its border service.

The brutal crossover Lamborghini Urus was introduced to the world market in 2017. For its huge functionality, original design and practicality, he received a lot positive feedback. Lamborghini recently officially introduced the new Urus in Russia. Lamborghini Urus in 2018 made a splash on Russian market. It is not surprising that in the Russian Federation the car was purchased on pre-orders. Therefore, many motorists may not have time to buy a new sports crossover.

According to the manufacturers, the SUV is one of the best creations of Lamborghini. With their description, it becomes clear that the main highlight of the car is the power of its engine. But judging by the design, everything is not so simple.

Undoubtedly, new crossover looks really brutal. His sporty style and attracts the eye of motorists. True, the narrowed taillights spoil the overall picture a little. But from the front, the 2018-2019 Lamborghini Urus is creepy. A piercing "look", a powerful bumper and daring air intakes - all this is a masterful embodiment of sports style. Although many critics argue that the Urus falls short of a truly beautiful car.

Thanks to the wedge-shaped side windows, the car looks quite menacing. The curves on the hood make the car sculptural, which is also a big plus.

Exterior

The Lamborghini Urus 2018-2019 model has a slightly lowered roofline. Along with this, the car was slightly elongated, which played important role in the formation of a pointed profile of the car. Black Urus, together with impressive wheel arches, looks as ferocious as possible. The Lamborghini SUV is also available in blue, yellow, white and gray colors.

On the Crossover, the Lamborghini Urus has quite impressive dimensions, namely, more than 5100 mm in length, almost 1640 mm in height, and a width of 2,000 mm.

If we compare all the colors of different photos of Lamborghini, then in white the Urus looks the most elegant. Most motorists prefer to change colors according to their place of residence, weather conditions and even seasons. The peculiarity of Lamborghini lies in the colors that dramatically affect the appearance of the car.

Interior

The interior of the 2018-2019 Lamborghini Urus version is dominated by various digital and touch displays. On the sides of the center console are climate control and multimedia. In the photo of the Urus salon, the multifunctional leather steering wheel immediately catches the eye. However, the entire interior is made of leather, ecological wood and expensive metals.

The Lamborghini car has heated seats, which are distinguished by their high comfort. Triple rear seats in the options can be separated by an armrest, while the height of all seats is easily adjustable. In general, comfort, practicality and versatility reign throughout the interior of the new car model.

Options and prices

For Lamborghini Urus, the minimum price with the basic configuration is about 15 million rubles. It includes climate and cruise control, a standard security system, a modern audio system and heated front seats.

"Italian" Lamborghini Urus 2018-2019 includes a number of additional options in new configuration. So, the crossover of the new Lamborghini Urus has a sunroof, tinted windows, a special bumper cover and improved wheels.

The Lamborghini Urus Concept is one of the most expensive crossovers of 2018. For an improved Urus, the price in rubles is 20 million rubles. Most likely, the price of the Lamborghini Urus in Russia by 2019 will increase rapidly, because almost all models were purchased on pre-order.

To date, we can say exactly how much this car costs. As a result, the Urus jeep can be purchased from 15 to 20 million rubles on the Russian market.

Specifications

Both rear and front suspensions on the 2018 Lamborgini Urus are independent. They are also supplied with regulators as standard. roll stability.

The engines of the Italian are distinguished by their power: the “maximum speed” of the new Lamborghini Urus will be 300 km/h. Specifications Urus are at a fairly high level. At Lamborghini, an engine with a volume of 4 liters allows you to generate about 650 hp. with. According to the type of transmission, the car has only an automatic transmission. The new model has a maximum speed of about 300 km per hour. At the same time, acceleration for a “hundredth” is already in 3-4 seconds. Lamborghini has more than 12 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The main parameters of the car motor:

gasoline fuel;
8 cylinders;
2 turbochargers;
V-shaped structure.

The Urus also features a unique power steering that contributes to an expressive ride on any type of surface.

Lamborghini made a name for itself exclusively in the production of expensive supercars, but few people know that the Italians once seriously thought about entering the SUV market and even released the LM002 model, which will be discussed below.

In the 70s, things were not going well for Lamborghini. The company lost a major deal, and the Italians were forced to consider everything possible options. Around the same time, the US Army needed a new SUV, and the Americans announced a tender for about $60 million.

Naturally, Lamborghini expressed a desire to take part in the tender. For this, a prototype of the Lamborghini Cheetah SUV (1977) was even created, which failed right during army tests ...

The tender was then won by AM General with its model (the same legendary Hummer), but the failure did not affect Lamborghini's intentions to release its first SUV. So, already in 1981, the Italians presented the prototype LM001. It was an angular, rear-engined, all-wheel drive SUV. A year later, the public was presented with his updated version- LM002, where the engine was located already in front.

Production of the first Lamborghini SUV began only in 1986. The serial LM 002 is equipped with a 12-cylinder V-shaped carbureted engine with a working volume of 5.2 liters and a power of 450 hp. Interestingly, this engine was borrowed straight from racing model sea ​​boat produced by Lamborghini at the time. A miracle unit works in tandem with a five-speed manual transmission German company ZF.

From 0 to 100 km / h, the SUV accelerates in just 9.0 seconds, while a 2.7-ton car can be accelerated to 201 km / h. Impressive, however, as well as fuel consumption, which reaches an average of 27.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

The design of the Lamborghini LM 002 is jeep, that is, its body is characterized by straight lines, sharp corners and flat edges. However, the Italians brought a bit of elegance to their offspring, so the SUV turned out to be not as clumsy as the same Hummer H1.

The patency of the LM002 is at a very high level. The Italian SUV is equally good at storming both city curbs and off-road steep slopes, while there is no shaking or extraneous noise inside the car. This was achieved thanks to the kind independent suspension and wide tires Pirelli Scorpion 345/60 VR17, which securely hold a heavy machine even on the loosest soils.

The Lamborghini LM 002 SUV is 4,790 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, and 1,850 mm high. Despite the solid dimensions, the interior of the car is not so spacious. In addition, it is conditionally divided into two parts by a cardan tunnel, which makes it difficult to move around the cabin. In civilian versions of the model, it has an air conditioning system and is trimmed with high-quality leather. But the interior of the army version is spartan simple.

In addition to the original model, Lamborghini also released several modifications of the SUV. So, in 1987, the LM American appeared with a 6.8-liter power unit, which again was taken from the boat. Up to a hundred LM American accelerates in exactly 8.0 seconds.

For particularly demanding customers (sheikhs from Saudi Arabia), the LM002 with a 7.2-liter engine was also offered, which at that time was equipped exclusively with premium class marine boats.

Production of its first and last production SUV Lamborghini to date was curtailed in 1993. In less than 8 years, 328 cars were produced. about half of this number are military versions. So, exactly 100 LM002 vehicles were purchased by the Libyan army, another 40 by the army of Saudi Arabia.

Today it is very problematic to buy a Lamborghini LM002. Sometimes SUVs are sold through auctions, while average price per car is stable in the region of 90,000 - 110,000 US dollars.

Lamborghini LM 002 photo

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Lamborghini LM002 is perhaps the only production off-road car from Lamborghini. The whole world learned about this jeep at the Brussels Motor Show in 1986. In total, in seven years (the car was produced until 1993), 301 cars were produced from the assembly line. LM002 - as it was also called, is by no means the first attempt by Lamborghini to show itself in the SUV markets. The company's engineers came to the conclusion that the location of the motor at the rear, which is typical for previous similar models, adversely affects the handling of the SUV, and for this LMA002 sample, an almost brand new chassis was developed, where the V12 power unit was located in front, according to a standard project. Following several tests, the machine was put into mass production. It was the most real SUV with a rough appearance and stunning technical specifications, which began to be produced already in 1988. Moreover, he took part in the filming of the famous Hollywood film Fast and Furious 4, where he was driven by Arturo Braga (John Ortiz). The entire range of Lamborghini.

Exterior

LM002 really has the appearance of a formidable car and the brutal features of a true SUV. However, it is worth noting that Lamborghini did not dare to try to invade the SUV market with the intention of cashing in on sales of such powerful cars. Lamborghini introduced the LM002 for the sole purpose of developing its own image, as evidenced by 301 units produced in 5 years.

That machine, which would be created for the purpose of acquiring the required considerable capital, would be produced in significantly numerous quantities. In short, you can see the standard round headlights on the front optics, which a year later became an example for most future brands of cars from other manufacturers. Excellent cross-country ability on any section of the road is really provided big wheels SUV.

Considerable ground clearance and slightly rough exterior features distinguish it from other cars and make it look like military jeeps. Lamborghini LM002 can be found in two body styles: a pickup truck and a real SUV. Its merit includes the fact that even today, decades later, its universal design would be relevant.

Looking at many photographs of the Italian jeep, we can confidently conclude that actually this car became the original personification of the paramilitary design of current SUVs. Because if we compare modern production machines, with appearance already an old jeep LM002, it’s really possible to find many similar things.

Interior

Salon jeep had a clearly non-military luxury. From the factory, all editions of cars were supplied with leather interior trim. In the basic configuration was air conditioning and a premium sound system located under the roof. On the instrument panel fit six analog devices of various sizes. The center console is practically absent due to the large central tunnel.

Those places that are allocated for the main console are used to mount the main deflectors of the climate system and its control buttons. On the most important tunnel are the gear shift knob along with the electric window drive button. The handle for switching all-wheel drive is brought out of the tunnel and placed on the driver's side.

Specifications

The unique and rare jeep Lamborghini LM002 comes with a 12-cylinder V-shaped power unit with a volume of as much as 7.2 liters (which was later often used as an engine for first-class boats), developing 455 horses and was synchronized with a mechanical 5-speed gearbox. Moreover, the Italian company has introduced an operating time to the steering with the aim of a sporty slope.

When the car took part in the Paris-Dakar, it was significantly improved. The Italian designers of Lamborghini were able to increase its power to 600-hundred Horse power, changed the gearbox and made a personal order for tire design from Pirelli.

Prices and equipment

It is possible to buy a Lamborghini LM002 car at English auctions, and the price has been stable for a long time at 60,000-70,000 pounds (about 3 million rubles). However, such cars are rarely shown for sale.

Results

Today, Lamborghini's jeep is moving into the genus of rare and rare vehicles, which justifies its current price, which varies from 3,000,000 rubles. Interestingly, when shooting the famous series "Brigada" in Russia, this car blew up, because it was necessary to do so according to the script. Today, such an SUV would cost half of the entire budget of the series.

Among its merits are powerful engine, high ground clearance and wheels that provide passage in hard-to-reach places and four-wheel drive. Of course, he eats a lot of fuel, which today will not be affordable for many drivers. In the end, it can be noted that Lamborghini turned out to be a very good SUV, especially for its release time.

Lamborghini LM002 photo