Name | Lamborghini Estoque |
What it is | 4-door Super Saloon based on the spaceframe of the Audi A8 |
Public Reveal Date | October 2008 @ the Paris Auto Show |
Termination Date | March 2009 |
Termination Reason | According to reports, the Volkswagen Board was unconvinced about the profitability of the project and instead preferred to put its weight behind the Porsche Panamera. |
Engine | Naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 (from the Lamborghini Gallardo) |
Power | 556 bhp and 398 lb-ft of torque |
Performance | Top speed ‘approaching 200 mph’ |
Highlights | The Estoque combined the features of a sports car and a practical Grand Tourer in one frame. Thanks to the Audi A8 frame, the Estoque had a long wheelbase and was able to comfortably seat four adults The Estoque may be dead for now. However, who says it can be brought back to life again? After all, Lamborghini plans to introduce a fourth all-new model into its lineup by 2025. |
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