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The '''Lamborghini LM002''' is an [[SUV]] that was built by the [[Lamborghini]] automobile company between 1986 and 1993. Approximately 300 vehicles are thought to have been built. This was an unusual departure for Lamborghini who, until that point was primarily known for high-performance [[grand tourer]]s and [[supercar]]s. | The '''Lamborghini LM002''' is an [[SUV]] that was built by the [[Lamborghini]] automobile company between 1986 and 1993. Approximately 300 vehicles are thought to have been built. This was an unusual departure for Lamborghini who, until that point was primarily known for high-performance [[grand tourer]]s and [[supercar]]s. | ||
Revision as of 08:16, 23 May 2006
The Lamborghini LM002 is an SUV that was built by the Lamborghini automobile company between 1986 and 1993. Approximately 300 vehicles are thought to have been built. This was an unusual departure for Lamborghini who, until that point was primarily known for high-performance grand tourers and supercars.
The project originally began in 1977 with a prototype vehicle codenamed the "Cheetah" which Lamborghini had designed in hopes of selling it to the US military. The original Cheetah prototype had a Chrysler V8 engine but was destroyed during testing by the US military. The LM002 was an updated version of the original Cheetah fitted with the same V12 engine seen in the Lamborghini Countach. Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi reportedly ordered 100 of them for the use of Libya's military.
The LM002 has been used for rallying with some modifications.
Lamborghini reportedly intends to introduce a successor, the LM00X for 2008.