Monday, October 25, 2010

Lamborgini Truck

Did you Know Laborghini made a Truck ?
The Lamborghini LM002 is a SUV that was built by Lamborghini from 1986 -1993. It was unofficially known as the Rambo Lambo.The LM002 was an unusual departure for Lamborghini who, at the time, was primarily known for high-performance sports cars.
Lamborghini built its first Military vehicle, a prototype vehicle codenamed the "cheetah", in 1977 Lamborghini had designed the vehicle with hopes of selling it to the US military. (100 were ordered for the Libyan military & 40 went to the Saudi Arabian Army) The RAMBO-LAMBO had a V12 from the Lamborghini Countach its aggressive styling and powerful engine made it a success. Civilian models were outfitted with a full luxury package. Pirelli was commissioned to create custom run-flat Scorpion tires made specifically for the LM. supplying the fuel was (Hoover Dam) A 76 gallon fuel tank.

In July 2004 The US military used a LM002 that had belonged to Uday Hussein to simulate the effects of a car bomb The LM002 was destroyed during the test.

GOOGLE A PICTURE - it looks Awesome 

1 comment:

  1. Awesome looks like a Hummer I never new Lamborghini had a truck

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