For years, Lamborghini has focused on a trident lineup with a maximum of three key models simultaneously. Alongside the Urus, the Huracan and Aventador once dominated before being replaced by the Temerario and Revuelto. Currently, as the global market shifts towards electric vehicles, the brand has decided to add a fourth model to its roster: the grand tourer Lanzador.
However, an interesting factor surrounding the decision to choose the fourth model is the company’s previous consideration of a sedan. Not wanting half of its global lineup to be SUVs, Lamborghini needed to choose a vehicle from a different segment, and the idea of a sedan came to mind first. According to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, they once contemplated reviving the Estoque concept from 2008.
The 2008 Estoque concept marked several unusual ideas for Lamborghini, including a sedan body style and a front-mounted engine. Image source: Lamborghini
“We considered past ideas for a GT car, along with the idea of an SUV (which was immediately rejected) and the 2008 Estoque sedan. It was a concept car that needed further development to be realized. It had a large wheelbase, which isn’t always advantageous as it’s not easy to translate into a production-ready beautiful car,” shared the CEO.
Lamborghini highly values the design of its vehicles, and the Estoque, in fact, made a good impression when it debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It was Lamborghini’s first front-engined car since the LM002 SUV from the previous century. The four-door limousine-like structure was well-received, although the vehicle was mostly just an external reference frame at the time.
The Estoque’s long wheelbase made it challenging to turn into a production car, especially since it was just a concept with an external body frame. Image source: Lamborghini
The lack of technical details about the Estoque was likely why Lamborghini abandoned the idea of reviving this model. At the time, vehicle specifications were barely disclosed, with Lamborghini only mentioning potential engine options ranging from a V8 diesel to a V10 gasoline or hybrid powertrain.
Despite being a GT car, the all-electric Lamborghini Lanzador still bears a resemblance to an SUV. Image source: Lamborghini
As for the Lanzador, Lamborghini’s first all-electric model, it is set to debut at the end of this decade. Positioned as a two-door GT car, it boasts an impressive 1,341 horsepower. Initially announced for a 2028 launch, the Italian brand has indicated that the car’s introduction could be delayed to allow for meticulous refinement, ensuring it embodies the true “Lamborghini essence.”
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