It’s been 25 years since Lamborghini stopped
producing the insane LM002, with the company gearing up for the launch of the
new Urus on December 4. Now it appears to be a good time for Lamborghini to
remind us of their craziest moments, letting the hype train begin its trip to
early December, leading to the new Urus reveal.
Nicknamed the “Rambo Lambo”, the LM002 was a whole
new beast for the Italian company, created out of a failed military project and
powered by the 450 hp 5.2-liter V12 out of a Countach, becoming the first
Lamborghini with four-wheel drive.
The Lamborghini LM002 came with a full leather
interior, air-conditioning, a high-end audio system mounted on a roof console
and bespoke Pirelli Scorpion tires, designed to help this behemoth tackle
‘soft’ surfaces like sand. It's a go-anywhere beast with a mythical appetite
for gasoline, that's why it also comes with a fuel tank that can hold 169 liters.
Lamborghini took their own LM 002 out of their
Museum, chassis no.12231 which was entirely restored by the Polo Storico
division, reminding us that they were the first to offer a “super SUV”.
This legacy will continue with the new Urus, but we
doubt that the world will meet again a vehicle as crazy as the original LM002.
