1986 LAMBORGHINI LM 002 5.2L V12 5MT (450 HP

Vehicle Overview

Designed as an army vehicle, the LM002 ended up as a high-end off-roader, and the most unusual Lamborghini ever made.

The Italian automaker struggled in the 80s to find the money for its production and creating a vehicle for the military was a good idea. The problem was that the end result didn’t meet any army in the world’s needs. Thus, the carmaker shifted the production to civilian life, and in 1986, the LM002 came to life as a luxurious Super SUV. However, this term didn’t exist yet.

The Rambo-Lambo, as it was also called due to its muscular appearance, featured a wedged shape with flat panels and windows. In addition, it featured three bulges on the hood, one in the middle and two on the sides, to make room for the engine underneath. Also, the round headlights didn’t look very impressive by any means. From its profile, the car’s shape was unique, featuring a slightly tilted flat windshield and flat doors. At the back, the manufacturer created a pickup styling with an open short bed.

Despite the car’s massive size, the interior was cramped due to the high center console and transmission tunnel. Thus, there were only four seats inside, just like in the Humvee, albeit the Hummer H1 didn’t exist until 1992. However, the LM002 boasted a leather-clad interior with wood trims on the dashboard and center console. In addition, Lamborghini installed a ceiling-mounted stereo for the sound system. At the same time, anyone else used the center stack for that. But there was not enough room for that since there were many buttons for various car functions, including the power windows and the HVAC controls.

Underneath the hood, Lamborghini placed a V12 engine carried over from Countach. It sent its power to a five-speed manual that sent the torque to the rear or all four wheels via a two-speed transfer case.