Lamborghini Asterion

BMW269 · 09-28-2014, 04:39 PM

Steeler · 09-28-2014, 05:02 PM

IMHO I think Lambo lost the plot after they did the original Miura.
Arguably the most beautiful car ever built

ShocknAwe · 09-28-2014, 05:19 PM

This one could be the first Lambo in a long time of which I have not immediately hated the looks.

KingOfJericho · 09-29-2014, 06:48 AM

My first question is why? They have two sports cars already. I think they're due for an LM002 revival which would probably be very profitable for the brand.

Vigilante375 · 09-29-2014, 12:58 PM

It looks like a GT-R and C7 Vette from the side.

Year's_End · 09-29-2014, 01:45 PM

Lots of Ford GT in profile view, at least in the silhouette from the mid-section up. Rakish A-pillar, forward peak, super long fast roofline.

solstice · 09-29-2014, 01:50 PM

Could this be a 2+2 ?

Vigilante375 · 09-30-2014, 12:40 PM

I will say no.

F1Venom · 09-30-2014, 05:42 PM

F12 fighter?

MikeyV · 10-01-2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solstice

Could this be a 2+2 ?

That's what I was thinking.

yousefnjr · 10-01-2014, 02:20 PM

http://m.autoblog.com/2014/10/01/lam..._river_article

Looks like a huracan, gtr, and c7 IMO

adobeee · 10-01-2014, 02:28 PM

Turns out it's a hybrid..?!

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/l...show-2014-10-1

TSM330i · 10-01-2014, 08:06 PM

Real photos:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/its-its...brid-supercar/

TheBingoBalls · 10-01-2014, 09:08 PM

I'm actually loving all these hybrid super/hyper cars for the simple fact that it helps BMW with their BMW i program. BMW knows even if they were to build something of that calibre, it'll fail to shine in the group of Ferrari, Lambourghini, Porsche & McLaren. Instead, they build something similar that's a lot more accessible to a lot more people.

It's exciting to know BMW had this vision years ago where people mocked them, now BMW i is in the front with this type of car and technology. Sure Mercedes and Audi have their SLS's and R8's which are fine cars but the current trend aren't pointing at them, it's about carbon fibre and hybrid technology.

BMW269 · 10-02-2014, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

I'm actually loving all these hybrid super/hyper cars for the simple fact that it helps BMW with their BMW i program. BMW knows even if they were to build something of that calibre, it'll fail to shine in the group of Ferrari, Lambourghini, Porsche & McLaren. Instead, they build something similar that's a lot more accessible to a lot more people.

It's exciting to know BMW had this vision years ago where people mocked them, now BMW i is in the front with this type of car and technology. Sure Mercedes and Audi have their SLS's and R8's which are fine cars but the current trend aren't pointing at them, it's about carbon fibre and hybrid technology.

Hum, actually not. That was Toyota with the FT-HS (Hybrid Supra) and Honda with the HSX, and now NSX II. The NSX II will run circles around the i8, and not cost more.

KingOfJericho · 10-02-2014, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Levi

Hum, actually not. That was Toyota with the FT-HS (Hybrid Supra) and Honda with the HSX, and now NSX II. The NSX II will run circles around the i8, and not cost more.

Actually not. The i8 is for sale and on the road currently. The same can not be said for the two you claim beat BMW to the party. Try again.

BMW269 · 10-02-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Actually not. The i8 is for sale and on the road currently. The same can not be said for the two you claim beat BMW to the party. Try again.

i8, because BMW just cannot allow itself to bring an SLS or R8 rival so late. Would be "me too", and BMW is way too arrogant.

TheBingoBalls · 10-02-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Levi

Hum, actually not. That was Toyota with the FT-HS (Hybrid Supra) and Honda with the HSX, and now NSX II. The NSX II will run circles around the i8, and not cost more.

What Jericho said. While the i8 isn't the last word in hybrid sports cars in this price range, they're the only one currently available to buy now (albeit via a waiting list) while the hybrids from Acura and Toyota aren't expected until 2015 where depending on their release, the i8 program would be already one-year old. While Toyota and Acura will be in the stages of where they really want to take these cars, BMW is already moving on to perhaps the next-gen of BMW i cars.

I'm not saying the i8 is the greatest hybrid sports car for $100k, but being the first to have a product available is significant and BMW will have a clear advantage.

BMW269 · 10-02-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

What Jericho said. While the i8 isn't the last word in hybrid sports cars in this price range, they're the only one currently available to buy now (albeit via a waiting list) while the hybrids from Acura and Toyota aren't expected until 2015 where depending on their release, the i8 program would be already one-year old. While Toyota and Acura will be in the stages of where they really want to take these cars, BMW is already moving on to perhaps the next-gen of BMW i cars.

I'm not saying the i8 is the greatest hybrid sports car for $100k, but being the first to have a product available is significant and BMW will have a clear advantage.

Have to decide one thing, being first to market or being best in market?

Alfa Romeo 4C, first CF car for under 60.000 €, before i3 was on sale. Toyota Prius, first hybrid on market, but yet leader? Soon Toyota with first fuel-cell vehicle on the market? But any future for such tech? (IMO yes). What about BMW's AMG GT and R8 answer? The i8 is not an answer, just an excuse, and a really good one.

KingOfJericho · 10-02-2014, 09:53 AM

Why do they have to have an answer to the AMG GT and R8? Those are fairly old school on the tech side while the i8 is a glimpse of the future. If I were you, I would be scratching my head wondering why Mercedes and Audi aren't coming up with an answer for the i8.

yousefnjr · 10-02-2014, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

Hum, actually not. That was Toyota with the FT-HS (Hybrid Supra) and Honda with the HSX, and now NSX II. The NSX II will run circles around the i8, and not cost more.

Nsx? You mean the same nsx that's been vapor ware for 10+ years?

I'm not sure it matters if any car is faster than the i8, the goal for that car isn't outright performance.

BMW269 · 10-02-2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Why do they have to have an answer to the AMG GT and R8? Those are fairly old school on the tech side while the i8 is a glimpse of the future. If I were you, I would be scratching my head wondering why Mercedes and Audi aren't coming up with an answer for the i8.

I wonder why BMW is going to build an M2, so old school...

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