Gallardo V8??

[RazaBlade]

Wow, its been quite a while since I last came on here, hope everyone's cool.

Came across news of a rumoured Gallardo V8 lapping the 'Ring.

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What did you all think? It could be a RS8 in a Gallardo shell, but that wouldnt justify the changes to front and rear.
Would sound like a good idea, but what was the point of the current R8 then? Does that open the floor for a RS8 (is that what they would call it?) with a V10?? Although Im all for more cool cars, its getting pretty crowded up there. Are companies starting to play Porsche's game of creating multiple varieties of what is essentially the same mix?

[The_Canuck]

It would be a R8-RS, and Lamborghini could be planning a cheaper car...

[Street_Dreamer]

Lamborghini could be planning a cheaper car...

That's what i think, i don't think it'll be a Gallardo, but a rival to the forthcoming Ferrari Dino

[Ferrer]

That's what i think, i don't think it'll be a Gallardo, but a rival to the forthcoming Ferrari Dino

If they end up making a Dino it'll be a replacement for the F430, since it seems that the theoretical F430 replacement will be moving a lot more upmarket. Since the F430 is as fast as a Gallardo making a car slower than it to compete with the Dino would be a bit stupid, if all that is rumoured is true.

[chony]

Maybe a new Miura test mule?

[NSXType-R]

That is very true. The Audi R8 already occupies the space and if the Gallardo gets a V-8, it would cheapen the brand a lot, which could hurt it in the long run.

This move leaves me scratching my head.

[Ferrer]

Maybe a new Miura test mule?

I hope not.

They said they weren't going to make it anyway.

[F1_Master]

Maybe a new Miura test mule?

Nope. Lamborghini announced they will not built the Miura again. The company stated they want to preserve the name.

This Gallardo, is just a bunch of poo news. Think about it fellas. Why would Lamborghini just now start developing next to the RS4? The RS4 isn't going to be around very much longer. However, the idea that Audi wants to transplant a V10 into the R8 and to do so, needs Lamborghini to bump up it's Gallardo power, seem more likely. This Gallardo appears to be more like that, esp. since it's about time it got a power increase again. Otherwise, VAG will lose Gallardo sales if they plant a V10 R8 next to it.

Besides, a V8 and V10 R8 next to a V8 and V10 Gallardo? C'mon guy. VAG's not that stupid. The R8 will easily lose sales next to a V8 Lamborghini, something that'd be a bad ordeal with the R8 being so new. And Lamborghini, can easily continue to rely on Gallardo V10 sales to keep themselves up. Putting a V8 on the market means dumping money into a waste that could potentially lose sales against a V10 R8.

[Waugh-terfall]

Perhaps something to compete more with the lesser of the 911 range? Something to rake in more money for the raging bull.

[BMW325]

A V8 Gallardo would only be forgiveable if it was a stripped-down RWD GT3-RS competitor.

[RazaBlade]

But thats my point, isnt Audi-Lambo stepping on each others toes here? The R8 was supposed to be not only a fast Audi, but upmarket too. My belief was that a v10 was not put in because 1. the RS4 engine was superb and 2. it would directly compete with its cousin the gallardo.

Surely, with a V10 R8 and a V8 Gallardo, we will have have four cars competing with their direct relative, with only look and price to differentiate? Obviously each will have their own characteristics in power delivery etc, but this just seems a slightly absurd step from Lambo to me. They seem to be doing just fine with the models they have at the moment. But who am I to argue with an 'affordable' Lamborghini!!

[Dino Scuderia]

I'm looking forward to the economy 4 cyl. version.

[NSXType-R]

I know V-8s have different sounds from V-10s, but how would they know for sure if they didn't look at the car?

Anyway, their products are already clashing, since Porsche owns Volkwagen now. It's really unnecessary to compete amongst themselves.

An R8 RS would be great, but who needs it? By confusing the consumer, they might hurt themselves in the process. It's like the Maybach. An answer to a question no one asked.

[Waugh-terfall]

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[RazaBlade]

AFAIK, Porsche does not OWN VW, they have around 30% share in them. And yes, Porsche has been rumoured to be shutting down projects in the early stages that competed with their products - supposedly Audi was going for a mid-size mid-engined sports car, but this was too close to the Cayman for Porsche to allow it, I believe (car mags and internet are my only source).

There is obviously plenty of overlap between brands from the same overall companies, and even within brands. The reason I brought this topic up because it seemed to be going against the grain a bit too much. The R8 has JUST been concieved, so for Lamborghini to venture into the 'mass' market with a V8 seems a bit random.

But after a bit of thought, maybe its not such a bad idea. Maybe Lambo will turn the Gallardo into their '911' - they already have the V10, and the top spec Superleggera. The V8 could round it off I suppose.

I dont envy the decision-making someone with around £90K in their pocket has to make - there are just so many cars to pick from!! Brand loyalty will count for a lot!