Utilizing learnings from the Cheetah and LM001 concepts, Lamborghini has set to create an SUV like no other. Tired of borrowing lazy V8 engines from competitors, the LM002 used a 5.2-liter V12 from a Euro-spec 1984 Countach Quattrovalvole, according to Motor Trend, pumping out a healthy 455 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque. With its newfound prowess, the 6,700-pound LM002 could scoot from zero to 60 mph in a decent 7.7 seconds.
If you asked nicely (with dollars in hand, of course), Lamborghini would shoehorn a more potent 7.2-liter V12 engine from the brand’s offshore racing boats. It was typically a civilian-spec Hummer with a supercar’s engine. It also had a five-speed dogleg manual transmission that sent power to an all-wheel drivetrain, while the interior was resplendent in posh leather, glossy wood trim, and rubber-sealed buttons. The LM002 had bespoke Pirelli run-flat tires that could handle the weight, heat, and performance credentials of the SUV.
Lamborghini unveiled the production-spec LM002 at the 1986 Brussels Auto Show, where it immediately got the nickname “Rambo Lambo” for its rugged countenance. With base prices starting at about $120,000, the LM002 attracted wealthy clientele like Mike Tyson, Eddie Van Halen, and Sylvester Stallone. Even Tina Turner bought one, but she had a custom shop remove the Countach V12 and manual transmission in favor of a Mercedes V8 (from the E500) and an automatic transmission. In addition, the first production LM002 went to the King of Morocco.
Lamborghini ended production of the LM002 in 1993. Only 328 units left the factory, making it one of the rarest, most desirable, and most outrageous vintage Lambo in the automaker’s history.
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