Lamborghini LMA002
Lamborghini LMA002 | ||
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Curb weight 2,600 kg (5,732 lb) | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Lamborghini LM001 | |
Successor | Lamborghini LM002 |
The Lamborghini LMA002 (Lamborghini Mimran Anteriore 002; Lamborghini, Mimran, front-engined 002
Finally seeing the problems with their initial designs (the Cheetah, and the LM001), Lamborghini decided to move the engine to the front. This required a redesign of the entire chassis.[2] This was also the first time the V12 engine from the Countach was actually used in an offroad vehicle, producing 332 bhp (248 kW; 337 PS) and 314 lb⋅ft (426 N⋅m) of torque, significantly more power than its predecessors. The redesign used a tubular steel spaceframe and increased the overall weight by about 500 kg to 2,600 kg (5,732 lb).[3] Moving the engine also freed up a large amount of space in the rear, which allowed for enough room to fit 6 more passengers, for a total of 11 occupants.
The increased weight required a suspension redesign and the addition of power steering. A five-speed transmission with a
At the time, it was reported that the LMA had won a competition for a Saudi military contract for between 500 and 1000 cars, with Lamborghini increasing its staffing levels by thirty percent in anticipation.[1] This order did not materialize, and only the single LMA002 would be produced. However, after many alterations and adjustments, the design entered series production as the LM002.
Armament
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One photo exists of a LMA002 mounting a Oerlikon 25mm type KBA auto cannon, likely a mock-up.[4] This specific armament was fitted on a wide array of military vehicles such as IFVs, APCs, helicopters and naval vessels. The modes of fire are semi-automatic and fully automatic at a rate of fire of 600 rounds per minute. The weapon can fire a wide array of munitions, including APDS and APFSDS rounds.
References
- ^ a b c Perrini, Giancarlo (1982-11-17). "Tjurrusning i terrängen" [Bullrun off the road]. Teknikens Värld (in Swedish). Vol. 34, no. 22. Stockholm, Sweden: Specialtidningsförlaget AB. p. 34.
- ^ Lamborghini. "Lamborghini LM002". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- ^ Mihalascu, Dan (1 November 2017). "Lamborghini LM002: how the brand's first SUV entered history as the "Rambo Lambo"". DriveMag.
- ^ ""Rambo Lambo's"; Lamborghini's Foray into Military Vehicles - Weapons - Military Matters". Ed Nash's Military Matters. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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