It was reported over the weekend that Lamborghini has put a halt on the Estoque four-door supercar project. Lamborghini says today that it has not killed the four-door Lamborghini; however, the Italian automaker said that it has yet to be approved for preoduction.

“No decision has been made to produce the Estoque,” Lamborghini said in a statement. A Lamborghini spokesman clarified that the statement means that the project is not dead.

At the launch of the Estqoue at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that if the four-door Lamoborghini is approved for production, the company will produce 2,000 to 3,000 units annually.

Powertrain choices for the Estoque include the 5.2L V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4, a V8 diesel or a V8 gasoline mated to a hybrid system.

Lamborghini Estoque:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: AutoWeek

As Porsche gets ready to bring its four-door Panamera to the market, Italian automaker, Lamborghini, has shelved plans to build the Estoque four-door supercar that was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in Oct.

According to Lamoborghini’s head of r&d, Maurizio Reggiani, development on the Estoque has been halted since “the timing and market conditions are just not right for an additional model line.”

Lamborghini had originally planned to put the Estoque into production by 2011. Lamborghini was considering sharing platforms with Porsche’s Panamera and Audi’s A7. Powertrain choices were to include the 5.2L V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4, a V8 diesel or a V8 gasoline mated to a hybrid system.

Reggiani said that Lamborghini had only committed limited funding to the Estoque so killing the project in the early stage didn’t hurt the company’s financial situation.

He said that Lamborghini will continue to focus on weight-saving technologies and transmission upgrades. Sources say that a Superleggera version of the Gallardo LP560-4 is also in the works.

Lamborghini Estqoue:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: AutoCar

When the Lamborghini Estoque arrived on the scene about 2 months ago, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said that the Italian automaker hadn’t even decided whether to put the four-door Lamborghini into production. However, with the amount technical information given during its debut on the “possible” production version of the Estoque, one would be naive to think that Lamborghini just invested their time and money into a concept that would never see the light of day.

According to CARandDRIVER, the production Estoque four-door is set to arrive in 2011 or 2012 and while Lamborghini executives are saying that the car is still only under consideration, insiders say that the car is being prepared for production. The only obstacle that Winkelmann and his team face is the strategic review of the entire VW Group’s vehicle portfolio by future majority stakeholder Porsche.

Sources say that Lamborghini is planning on selling just 1,500 to 2,000 units a year – but that doesn’t seem so bad considering its a ultra-luxury brand when compared to Porsche who is planning to sell 20,000 units of the recently launched four-door Panamera.

What do we know about the Estoque so far? For one, it’ll be built on the upcoming A7’s platform. Expect to see the 5.2L V10 from the new Gallardo LP560-4, a V8 diesel, and V8 gasoline engine mated to a hybrid system. We’re guessing that Lamborghini may use the same hybrid system that Porsche will use in the Panamera Hybrid that is due out in 2010.

Lamborghini Estoque:

Source: CARandDRIVER

Both Aston Martin and Porsche will come to the market next year with production versions of their four-door-coupes; Lamborghini, on the other hand, will be taking a little longer. According to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini will not decide on whether to proceed with the production version of the Estoque until next year. After that it should take about four years to develop the four-door car.

Winkelmann said that he expects the car to be greenlighted for production, but confirms that Lamborghini does not yet have a platform. As far as teaming up with sister companies, Porsche (using the Panamera platform, Audi (using the A7 architecture) or Bentley, Winkelmann says: “that a platform will be sought ‘within the group.’”

Lamborghini has already said that it is considering the 5.2L V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4. Also under consideration are a V8 diesel or a V8 petrol mated to a hybrid system. Unlike other Lamborghini models, Winkelmann said that with Estoque the company has “to think about torque, drivability, and comfort, not just top-speed.” According to Wolfgang Hatz, head of the Audi’s powertrain development, the 500-hp, 738-lb-ft V12 from the Audi R8 V12 TDI concept fits perfectly into the Estoque engine bay.

Winkelmann said when the Estoque is first launched it will build only 2,000 to 3,000 units a year. At launch the Lamborghini sedan will only be available with one powertrain. When demand increases, the company will add other options.

Unfortunately, for those hoping to catch the Estoque at the LA Auto Show or the Detroit Auto Show next year – you will be very disappointed. Lamborghini is only gauging reaction from Paris right now.

Live from Paris 2008: Lamborghini Estoque:

Lamborghini Estoque:

Source: CARandDRIVER

Lamborghini has released images of the cockpit of its new Estoque concept that we saw at the 2008 Paris Motor Show last week. Lamborghini says that the Estoque offers a ’surprisingly generous feeling of spaciousness,’ – while we haven’t sat in one we’ll have to take Lambo’s word on that one.

What we do notice is the luxurious feel that the interior of the Estoque has rather than extremely sporty interior of the Reventon, Gallardo or Murcielago. The interior material is made of the highest-quality Nappa leather with each seat having electrical positioning options.

The cockpit has a large LCD-screen that displays audio, vehicle and navigation information. We also see controls reminiscent of BMW’s iDrive along with a steering-wheel that seems to be inspired by sister-brand Audi’s high-performance vehicles.

Lamborghini says that the trunk of the Estoque has plenty of room for ’several golf bags and pieces of luggage.

Check out more high-res images from the 2008 Paris Motor show after the jump.

Live from Paris 2008: Lamborghini Estoque:

Lamborghini Estoque Concept: