Comments on: Interview: Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann

By: Mark Elias

Mark Elias — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:53:58 +0000

JohnnyCanuck,

Am still working on deciphering what one of the models wrote on the napkin I handed her. I don’t see any sign of a phone number, but there was the phrase” tua madre” in one of the sentences….

By: hummah

hummah — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:33:48 +0000

HAHA- the guy looks like a total tool! Nice haircut there Dinkleburger or whatever your name is.

By: moparsalesman1

moparsalesman1 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:21:54 +0000

Why is this man in the auto industry with a name like winkelmann he should be a game show host!

By: scratchy

scratchy — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:08:05 +0000

So , if Lambo uses their own AWD and R8 uses Quattro , which is better ?

By: F50

F50 — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:45:04 +0000

I never knew that the current AWD system is not Audi’s system, and that they are still using the VT AWD system.

I’d like to see something like the Estoque tbh, maybe a Jalpa successor? But I still think the Estoque looks(sort of) like the ’99 Charger R/T Concept.

By: Me

Me — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:47:08 +0000

Yep, GTA that’s it. As a kid we always called them Cheetahs. It was just a question I would have asked.
As far as SomeGreeks question, that’s what they were saying about Porsche ~5 years ago. I know SUVs aren’t PC or anything, but which Lambo is? I’d just like to see a concept. Just think what a Lambo SUV with the Reventon (sp?) styling would look like.

By: Borat

Borat — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:38:30 +0000

When in Rome wear an Italian suit! He does look Italian, perhaps mother from Peninsula. Name is typical Krauts. Mark, does he nod his head “ya-ya” all the time? He looks left handed, did he hit on you Mark?

By: gta89mike

gta89mike — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:20:26 +0000

I think Me is referring to the LM002 that Lambo had in the mid to late 80′s. Way before even a civilian Hummer was available.
http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/lmoo2a.jpg

By: SomeGreek

SomeGreek — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:52:53 +0000

Emfatic side-burns, great looking suit… This guy is Italian, no matter what’s the name.
Now, how does an SUV fit in Lambo’s line, “Me”?

By: leftwingagenda

leftwingagenda — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:22:04 +0000

great interview…i’d rate ceo of lambo as one of the more badass jobs on the planet…because even on the shittiest day you get to drive home in one (probably at cost to the company, at that!)…it would be amusing if somebody got a photo of him driving home in a ford gt, though…

By: Me

Me — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:03:58 +0000

Scratchy, you asked who said it. I answered you. Leftlane News said it. Please feel free to do your own research.

By: scratchy

scratchy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:53:47 +0000

Bosley , if the F117 was the inspiration , it would have been a black car.

By: scratchy

scratchy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:51:03 +0000

@ Me , again , who said they will axe the Cayenne and the Panamera ? where is an official statement or a interview with someone from VW ?

By: Bosley

Bosley — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:50:24 +0000

The fact I’m possibly most surprised at is the Revention was designed using the F-22 as inspiration. I could’ve sworn he would’ve said the F-117 instead……..

By: Me

Me — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:06:13 +0000

For scratchy:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-vw-board-votes-to-ax-porsche-cayenne-panamera.html

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:51:16 +0000

Excellent interview Mark. However I think he kind of skirted your question on electric or power-assisted cars. If I was in his position I’d be plenty worried about the other guys and their souped-up golf carts. All he had to do was walk down to Audi’s booth and look at the e-tron. I’m still trying to get my head around that 3,000+ lb-ft torque number. I know, the purists and the enthusiasts are going to saying that nothing beats the real thing but performance is all about the numbers. Of course this ties in perfectly with your other question about the limitations of their V12. Again, well done.

So… did you happen to get the names and phone numbers of the lovely ladies at the Reventon display? Maybe you could interview them as well. Naw, forget the interview- just go straight to the photos.

By: scratchy

scratchy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:50:13 +0000

who said Porsche is getting out of the SUV market ?

By: 05Z88Path

05Z88Path — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:38:44 +0000

Ahhh…the LP-560…one of the most beautiful sports cars currently on sale! Better keep dreaming!

By: Me

Me — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:34:53 +0000

Yes, Mr. Winkelmann, will we see a return of the Cheetah? Porsche is getting out of the SUV market, Would VW let you fill that niche?