The Lamborghini LM002

[DUSTIN WORLES]

My buddy Deepak is going on the Gumball 3000 next year. The entry fee is about $70,000. He wants to buy a really crazy vehicle to take on the Gumball. He decided on a Lamborghini LM002. Almost as big as a Hummer H1and almost as ugly, the LM is a badass truck! He found a red one in NC and we flew down there yesterday to check it out. It's a '98 with 14,000 miles on it. Here's a quick background on the LM:

"The LM002 was pretty much the final version of the Cheetah program to ever be sold to the public. The LM003 and LM004 being experiments with various engines that were eventually abandoned.

Only 301 of these LM002 monster machines were built. The last 60 of the series were called LM/American and was introduced at the 1992 Detroit Auto Show. The LM/American had special baging, stripes, upgraded interior, group effects, chrome front and rear bumpers and MSW / OZ Racing alloy wheels."

One of the techs from Lamborghini Carolinas picked us up from the airport in the LM. I've seen LMs before. Seeing it in person, this thing is just so...bulky. It's really hard to describe. It's unlike anything else on the road today.


THE DEALERSHIP USED THE LM FOR TOWING
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/88LamLMred-blkfrt.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMrear.jpg


Deepak drove the LM from the airport to the dealership. It's a manual and it's not exactly easy to drive smoothly. I rode in the back and it wasn't very comfortable. There's no bench seat in the back. There's only 2 seperate seats just like in the H1. The inside was covered in black leather and had wood trim and the radio was built into the ceiling. It had buttons everywhere and luckily they all worked except for the door locks.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMsteering.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMint.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMexhaust.jpg


We popped the hood to see the motor. It's powered by a Countach motor.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMengine3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMengine2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMengine.jpg


ENGINE
Type
60° V12 L503
Longitudinal, Front-Mounted
DOHC per bank
Capacity
5167cc
Caburation
6 Weber 2V
Compression
9.5:1
Max power
444bhp @ 6,800rpm
Max Torque
368bhp @ 6,800rpm

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
ZF S5-24/3 5-speed
2-speed Transfer Case
Manual Locking Hubs
Clutch
Single dry plate
hydraulically operated


There's a tailgate in the back of the truck that leads to a little cargo area. There's 2 small bench cushions on each sides and an optional tool box/trunk in the middle. We joked about putting a fake machine gun back there.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMrearopen.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMtoolbox.jpg


There's only one company who makes tires for it now and it's Pirelli. They cost about $400 each.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMwheel.jpg


Deepak wanted to look under the LM to see if there were any leaks but the lifts at the dealership couldn't lift it. We had to drive to an old repair shop down the street to look under it. The LM is very solid underneath with skid plates covering most of the undercarriage. We found a brake leak. Unfortunately the dealership couldn't fix it without ordering special parts. We ended up leaving the truck and renting a car and driving home. As soon as it's fixed, we will fly down and drive it back. Hopefully it will survive the drive home!


FRONT SKID
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMskid2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMskid.jpg


REAR SKID
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/LMskid3.jpg

Here's more specs on the truck:


CONSTRUCTION
Chassis
Tubular
Body
Aluminum and Fibreglass
Builder
Lamborghini
Suspension
Independent, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes
Countach ventilated discs
Wheels
Steel 16" x 9"
Tires
Pirelli Scorpion
325/65 VR 17
325/75 VR 17
345/60 VR 17
Fuel Tank
290 L / 76 gal

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length
4790mm / 186.8 in
Overall Width
2000mm / 78 in
Overall Height
1850mm / 72 in
Wheelbase
2950mm / 115 in
Front Track
1615mm / 63 in
Rear Track
1615mm / 63 in
Weight
2700kg / 5720 lbs

PERFORMANCE
Top speed
188 kph / 116.6 mph


While at the dealership, a brand new Gallardo SE arrived off a truck. This thing is my new dream car. Only 250 of these special models will be made. I love the two-tone paint scheme and the orange trimmed interior.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/SEfront.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/SE-int.jpg


NEW FOR 2006 IS A REAR CAMERA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Teckademics/Teck%201%20pics/SEcamera.jpg


As soon as we picked the truck up, I'll post pics of our adventure from NC to DC.

[Sephy]

Sweet. I've seen one of those before but never new what it was. Where in NC is it? Also, that is one hot Gallardo. I love those cars... *drool*

[DUSTIN WORLES]

Summerfield, NC

[Sephy]

I don't know where that is lol.

[Ryan]

Crazy... never seen the LM up close!

[sleestack]

dude when i was little i wanted one of those sooo bad how was it uncomfortable to drive? i got to see one at a toyota dealer over here a long time ago it was silver looked crazy.

[dave00]

kinda ugly but really original, can't see many of those driving around

[The Godfather]

This is ridiculous!! I love it!!! Nice to see that it comes not with one, but TWO popcorn machines lol.

[Nexus]

Looks like a big shoes box on wheels activated with a Lambo engine. That's original, and it looks like in a good estate.
The Gallardo is nice. Does anyone have already seen the Gallardo O.Z. edition? I've heard of it but never seen any pictures anywhere.

[MDe36]

off road in style

[zapata2119]

never seen that before crazy looking truck

[BoostnRHD]

damn that can tow all the teck cars lol.

[Tonk]

Those tires are freakin wide! :wow:

[chunky]

fucking badass

LM002 Vs. H1

[Fallout]

Eeegad that thing is ugly. But a countach motor makes everything better.

[Casse]

I always liked the LM, I never knew it was powered by a countach engine..

[micah]

70K to ENTER? wtffffff

[NOLUQ]

:werd: that's alot!

[Opus X]

That thing is hideous....and I love it!!!!!!!

[Kaiyin]

70K to ENTER? wtffffff
yeah, my hopes are dashed for ever doing a rally with you guys. :( And I got some bad-ass cars coming out next year.

Kick ass Urban Assault Vehicle though. :D

[Fallout]

Those are possibly some of the hugest tires I have ever seen. Except the venom package viper I worked on a while back. THose were like oil drums....

[micah]

yeah, my hopes are dashed for ever doing a rally with you guys. :( And I got some bad-ass cars coming out next year.

Kick ass Urban Assault Vehicle though. :D

ya maybe when the price drops, i have to scrape up another 10K for this one..aww well

[prova4re]

Sweet truck, but that thing will break down on the first day!
Good luck finding parts for it.

[AMGgirl]

Sweet truck, but that thing will break down on the first day!
Good luck finding parts for it.


Don't hate!

[Teck Mafia]

How much did he wind up paying for that thing, lol?

[llegos]

those things are beast, and im sure they are waaaay easy to work on too....lol

[ADHD-Denali]

only 116 top speed :( its rare but ugly.
Should have went with that bitchin gallardo, that thing is badass.
And the H1 vs. LM002 thing that was metioned earlier would be awsome.

[CLKcadet]

omg that thing is out of this world, must have one hell of an exhaust note, but ill stick to the gallardo...

[captain caprice]

What part of NC, Dustin?


Interesting looking vehicle.

[Maddog]

Differant :) i like it though, how does it actually do through the woods and stuff?

[Roush05]

Is he going to do anything to it before he takes in on the ralley? I thought the ralley was like $14k? Did they up it or something?

[Slaby]

I'd offroad the shit out of that thing. Fuckin coil spring spacers and like 37" x 16.5" tires are that would be nuts off road.

[Import Junky]

that things fugly, murci looks good tho :-)

[llegos]

wow, were talkin $140 to fill up that thing...

[CLKcadet]

yeah, my hopes are dashed for ever doing a rally with you guys. :( And I got some bad-ass cars coming out next year.

Kick ass Urban Assault Vehicle though. :D

maybe you can get sponsored if the ride is really off the hook

[Interlinker]

I didn't think those things really existed!!!

[DUSTIN WORLES]

We picked it up right before Christmas. This thing really isn't that uncomfortable. We drove it 5 hours to DC and got it up to 110. Rides really smooth but doesn't handle too well.

[llegos]

it may be a lambo, but its a truck, what do you expect?

[boosted523]

can it really be ugly with a countach engine? lambo should bring back a revised version of that to compete with the Cayenne S!

[shy_slider]

sum ppl have waaaay too much money :P

[Tnorris]

Yea think Ive seen a clip of you guys goin down I think to actually pick it up...I would feel kinda uneasy drivin that tank back ha...pretty unique tho

[DUSTIN WORLES]

The LM just sits in Deepak's garage. I don't think it's been driven this year.

[8speed]

Didn't you guys stop for a burger at Wendy's?

He probably doesn't drive it because you can't get tires for it:loki:

[Spiritual Leader]

Ahem.

I drove it like 50 miles yesterday. Purrs like a kitten and smooth as silk.

I've got the last set of the original-spec Pirelli Scorpions in existence. $7500 for 5. I'm looking for a winch for it.

Booyah!

Deepak

[WildHareMS]

Ahem.

I drove it like 50 miles yesterday. Purrs like a kitten and smooth as silk.

I've got the last set of the original-spec Pirelli Scorpions in existence. $7500 for 5. I'm looking for a winch for it.

Booyah!

Deepak

LOL!!! He lives!!! Wish I'd gotten a chance to speak with our spiritual leader this weekend. Looked like you had a good time though.

Would've loved to see you roll in that thing to/from the premiere. lol

[Spiritual Leader]

LOL!!! He lives!!! Wish I'd gotten a chance to speak with our spiritual leader this weekend. Looked like you had a good time though.

Would've loved to see you roll in that thing to/from the premiere. lol

LOL. Would have been fun to meet you.

I took the limo to/from all the Mischief festivities this weekend. Had to make sure I kept an eye on Jerry -- my gf & I brought a cute blonde to keep him entertained & kept feeding him drinks.

:loki:

Deepak

[prova4re]

LOL. Would have been fun to meet you.

I took the limo to/from all the Mischief festivities this weekend. Had to make sure I kept an eye on Jerry -- my gf & I brought a cute blonde to keep him entertained & kept feeding him drinks.

:loki:

Deepak

WHAT......No love for the Canadian? :dunno:

[Spiritual Leader]

WHAT......No love for the Canadian? :dunno:

Well, there is that resonant smell of Bacon... ;)

lol!!

Looks like you survived two flights in/out from Detroit!