Diesel Lambo

ajmat · 1st April 2004, 16:59

4Car's spy photographers have captured on camera a sensational diesel-powered variant of the Lamborghini Gallardo supercar. The diesel Gallardo, pictured here under advanced testing at the Nurburgring late last month (note the faint trail of sooty smoke), will be powered by a highly modified version of the V10 diesel used by fellow Volkswagen Group brand in the Touareg off-roader. Insiders say that the new engine has been dyno-tested to 590bhp and an incredible 960lb ft of torque, which is generated at just 1800rpm.

Principal modifications to the V10 include the use of a supercharger as well as twin turbochargers, the former to give instant response at low revs, the latter to develop superior power as the revs rise and the turbos spool up. Insiders claim 0-60mph performance in the low threes, with fuel consumption topping 35mpg overall. The rumours have been denied by Lamborghini, but a spokesman did point out that the company used to make tractors. What's more, whispers suggest that the company may also be working on an off-roader, a modern-day successor to the LM-Series. This would share its platform with the upcoming Audi Pike's Peak 4x4, and feature the V10 oil-burning engine as well.

Dippy · 1st April 2004, 18:41

A diesel Lambo now thats some news there 590 bhp is quite some power... Are there any spy pictures which we could have access to?

Cheers

ajmat · 1st April 2004, 18:44

Ha ! Gotcha - April Fool !!!!!!!

Dippy · 1st April 2004, 18:54

Hahahaha ... Nw that was a cool one

Happy April Fools Day!!!

Cheers

rgowani · 1st April 2004, 19:10

Dude LAMBO wont make Diesel Engines at alll............Nice Prank

manticore · 1st April 2004, 21:01

lol. have a nice day guys.

Dippy · 1st April 2004, 21:25

Guess I was the bakra to fall for it

Cheers

v12 · 1st April 2004, 23:40

whats the mileage .....lol....lol......

GTO · 2nd April 2004, 01:13

LOL Dippy...A diesel Lambo!!

GTO

Dippy · 2nd April 2004, 02:32

Hehehehe I know GTO I became the fool after all .. but you never know these Italians

Cheers

Revvmaster · 2nd April 2004, 03:15

Jab denewaala deta hai, deta hai chappad phaad ke.

Hope u've heard that somewhere before dippy pal...

Revvmaster

Rehaan · 2nd April 2004, 05:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (v12 @ April 01 2004,22:10)]whats the mileage .....lol....lol......

"fuel consumption topping 35mpg overall"

;-]

Dippy · 2nd April 2004, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Jab denewaala deta hai, deta hai chappad phaad ke.

I most certainly have pal

Cheers

1st April 2004, 16:59	#1
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,946 Times View My Garage	4Car's spy photographers have captured on camera a sensational diesel-powered variant of the Lamborghini Gallardo supercar. The diesel Gallardo, pictured here under advanced testing at the Nurburgring late last month (note the faint trail of sooty smoke), will be powered by a highly modified version of the V10 diesel used by fellow Volkswagen Group brand in the Touareg off-roader. Insiders say that the new engine has been dyno-tested to 590bhp and an incredible 960lb ft of torque, which is generated at just 1800rpm. Principal modifications to the V10 include the use of a supercharger as well as twin turbochargers, the former to give instant response at low revs, the latter to develop superior power as the revs rise and the turbos spool up. Insiders claim 0-60mph performance in the low threes, with fuel consumption topping 35mpg overall. The rumours have been denied by Lamborghini, but a spokesman did point out that the company used to make tractors. What's more, whispers suggest that the company may also be working on an off-roader, a modern-day successor to the LM-Series. This would share its platform with the upcoming Audi Pike's Peak 4x4, and feature the V10 oil-burning engine as well.
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1st April 2004, 18:41	#2
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	A diesel Lambo now thats some news there 590 bhp is quite some power... Are there any spy pictures which we could have access to? Cheers
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1st April 2004, 18:44	#3
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,946 Times View My Garage	Ha ! Gotcha - April Fool !!!!!!!
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1st April 2004, 18:54	#4
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Hahahaha ... Nw that was a cool one Happy April Fools Day!!! Cheers
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1st April 2004, 19:10	#5
rgowani BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 246 Thanked: 6 Times	Dude LAMBO wont make Diesel Engines at alll............Nice Prank
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manticore BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cochin/New Delhi Posts: 298 Thanked: 8 Times	lol. have a nice day guys.
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1st April 2004, 21:25	#7
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Guess I was the bakra to fall for it Cheers
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1st April 2004, 23:40	#8
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	whats the mileage .....lol....lol......
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2nd April 2004, 01:13	#9
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,517 Thanked: 300,584 Times View My Garage	LOL Dippy...A diesel Lambo!! GTO
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2nd April 2004, 02:32	#10
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Hehehehe I know GTO I became the fool after all .. but you never know these Italians Cheers
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Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,190 Thanked: 95 Times	Jab denewaala deta hai, deta hai chappad phaad ke. Hope u've heard that somewhere before dippy pal... Revvmaster
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