JetBlack5OC

I came across this article about spy photos of a Lambo Gallardo with the Audi RS4 V8 in it. Not sure what the pricing will be. An affordable Lambo, interesting. Kind of goes against their heritage.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/19/spy-sho...nning-the-ring/

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...prototype-spied

Centurion

Ferrari is doing the same thing. I've heard it referred to as the 'baby ferarri'.
The only reason I could think of building these cars is to generate more income. I didn't think either manufacturer had issues with income.

JetBlack5OC

Didn't know that, interesting. Searched around the net found an article about it. It may carry the "Dino" badge.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ferrari-logojpg.html

Its like the release of the R8 has created a new car segment. Rumors of Lambo, Benz, Ferrari to make entry level mid engine cars. Whos next BMW?

xexyus

I doubt BMW will make an mid range supercar being that their cars are priced modest compared to MB. M6 is their biggest performance car so far and thats priced within CLS/E63 range.

I think the V8 Gallardo is a horrible idea and it will put alot more Lambos on the road. Good for their sales but bad for owners who spent 300k on a murcie and thought they werent going to have a billion cars of their brand around town.

Gallardo was a big waste, they should have made a mid range v12 model and priced it right at 200, something similar to the Countach.

JetBlack5OC

I am not sure I like the idea about a V8 lambo either. I don't know why someone wouldn't just buy a used V10 gallardo instead of a new V8 gallardo.

xexyus maybe bmw will make one, just saw this post in the "other bmw models" forum.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=40626

Eugene134

I dont think Ferrari nor Lamborghini should make an economy car. The whole image of these cars are elite supercars, so putting out a more economical versus will tarnish the image, in my opinion.

swajames

I agree with you on the V8 but got to say I don't on the point about the Gallardo being a waste. It's an awesome car - I'd take one over the F430 in a heartbeat. I agree there is clearly room for something between the Gallardo and the Murcielago but that doesn't devalue the Gallardo.

LowOrbit

I agree. I thought Audi really addressed this market with the current Audi R8, which seems to be a great alternative to stretching the wallet for a Gallardo, with the added benefit of a stronger dealer network.

xexyus

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No point in a v8 lambo. In my opinion, no point in a v10 lambo either.

silver bullet

I have had the pleasure of driving both of those under extreme conditions, and would have to say that anyone who would make a statement like that has not had that same pleasure. I know these things are subjective, but there is nothing in either this proposed or current Galladro that puts it in the same total sports car realm as the F430.