The Lamborghini Estoque concept may enter production and could even be seen in Lamborghini show rooms as early as 2011. The news comes from Maurizio Reggiani, head of the company, who has even revealed the price could be around 190,000 euros.

The series car will be limited to a maximum speed of 300 km/hr, with a platform that borrows some components from the Gallardo and even Audi. Reassurance has come, though, that the Estoque won’t have much in common with the next generation A8, saying that it’s an exercise in cost cutting to borrow components, but that the platform will be entirely new.

Neither should the Lamborghini Estoque compete with the Porsche Panamera, which has lower entry level to the market. The new Lamborghini should still prove to be a less costly car than Aston Martin Rapide, although concepts of “economic vehicles” at this point, are entirely abstract.

The engine used will likely be the V10 seen on the LP560-4, although new twin clutch transmission with seven speeds should appear. Other options include a turbo-charged V8, and even diesel and hybrid options could emerge as manufacturers are under pressure to cut CO2 emissions.

Reggiani has assured Lamborghini fans though, that Lamborghini supercars will never be made with turbo-charged technology. The Gallardo LP 560-4 and the Murcielago LP 640 will continue along their current ways, while the Estoque offers the opportunity to develop alternative options.

Source | Autocar

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