Lamborghini hit by order cancellations

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SVT666

March 05, 2009, 12:44:01 PM
Lamborghini hit by order cancellations amid economic crisis

?I always said there is no immunity for luxurybrands. It was only a matter of time,? Winkelmann said in an interview at the Geneva Motor show with the Associated Press. He said the luxury market appears to be down 40 percent in the first two months of 2009. ?We?re not there, but close,? he said, referring to Lambo?s sales declines.

The good news for customers with cars currently on order is wait times have dropped significantly, from over one year to roughly six months. The company has received 100 orders for the new $450,000 Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (pictured), which is limited to a production run of 350. In a booming economy, there?s little doubt the car would already be sold out.

Winkelmann said despite the problems, the focus is simply on remaining profitable, rather than introducing cheaper models to boost sales. ?It?s about keeping the brand pure, not having it diluted,? Winkelmann said.

Lamborghini put 20 percent of its 1000-person workforce on temporary layoff for two weeks last month. It?s not known if or when further temporary or permanent cuts will come.

SVT666

#1
March 05, 2009, 12:45:25 PM
I think they should start offering rebates of $425,000 on the SuperVeloce and I'll buy one.

mojammer

#2
March 05, 2009, 04:00:36 PM
Maybe I don't get it, bu if the wait time is 6 months, should they still be at full capacity?

NomisR

#3
March 05, 2009, 04:02:45 PM
Quote from: mojammer on March 05, 2009, 04:00:36 PM
Maybe I don't get it, bu if the wait time is 6 months, should they still be at full capacity?

The wait time probably would've been at 1 month rather than 6 months if it wasn't for staff reduction.

mojammer

#4
March 05, 2009, 04:06:26 PM
They should add this to their lineup, it'll boost orders fo' sho.

http://jalopnik.com/tag/mclarenzbo/?id=5165061

SVT666

#5
March 05, 2009, 04:11:24 PM
Shamefully, I'm going to say that I actually think that's pretty cool.

the Teuton

#6
March 05, 2009, 04:28:12 PM
Good luck to Lambo.  I'm sure if they could survive pumping out just around 2,000 Diablos over the car's whole lifespan they can manage.

As for that McLambo...I really like that.
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Laconian

#7
March 05, 2009, 04:43:04 PM
Lambo, by way of the SuperFX chip.
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TBR

#8
March 05, 2009, 04:44:18 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 05, 2009, 04:11:24 PM
Shamefully, I'm going to say that I actually think that's pretty cool.

I do to.

Lamborghinis are supposed to be outrageous, that's always been my problem with the Gallardo.

NomisR

#9
March 05, 2009, 04:49:29 PM

Quote from: mojammer on March 05, 2009, 04:06:26 PM
They should add this to their lineup, it'll boost orders fo' sho.

http://jalopnik.com/tag/mclarenzbo/?id=5165061


Does it transform into a robot?

NomisR

#10
March 05, 2009, 04:51:23 PM
Quote from: TBR on March 05, 2009, 04:44:18 PM
I do to.

Lamborghinis are supposed to be outrageous, that's always been my problem with the Gallardo.

Yeah, but for some reason, it doesn't have the same Italian outrageousness like the old Lamborghinis.  It feels.. I don't know.. German.

TBR

#11
March 05, 2009, 04:52:42 PM
Quote from: NomisR on March 05, 2009, 04:51:23 PM
Yeah, but for some reason, it doesn't have the same Italian outrageousness like the old Lamborghinis.  It feels.. I don't know.. German.

Exactly. The Murcielago is the best Lamborghini ever built, it has the outrageousness of a Lamborghini with enough German engineering to be a good car. The Gallardo would make a really good Audi though.

NomisR

#12
March 05, 2009, 04:53:31 PM
Quote from: TBR on March 05, 2009, 04:52:42 PM
Exactly. The Murcielago is the best Lamborghini ever built, it has the outrageousness of a Lamborghini with enough German engineering to be a good car. The Gallardo would make a really good Audi though.

It does.. R8!

Submariner

#13
March 05, 2009, 05:54:31 PM
Quote from: Laconian on March 05, 2009, 04:43:04 PM
Lambo, by way of the SuperFX chip.

I would guess you're refering to the SuperNintendo FX chip?
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#14
March 05, 2009, 06:53:51 PM
Quote from: Submariner on March 05, 2009, 05:54:31 PM
I would guess you're refering to the SuperNintendo FX chip?
Yes. It looks like a ship from Star Fox.
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#15
March 06, 2009, 01:37:58 PM
Quote from: NomisR on March 05, 2009, 04:53:31 PM
It does.. R8!
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I see an R8 every day and I have seen a few Gallardos. The R8 is wider than an A8... a Gallardo is comically small.

That said, Lambos are all about inciting emotion and passion... in person the Gallardo is about 98% low flying saucer and 2% passione

Submariner

#16
March 06, 2009, 01:59:38 PM
Quote from: Laconian on March 05, 2009, 06:53:51 PM
Yes. It looks like a ship from Star Fox.

Eh...The front looks like ass...everything behind the front wheel looks good though. 
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NomisR

#17
March 06, 2009, 04:12:50 PM
Quote from: Submariner on March 06, 2009, 01:59:38 PM
Eh...The front looks like ass...everything behind the front wheel looks good though. 

ALso, is it just me or does that thing look small?

68_427

#18
March 06, 2009, 06:38:20 PM
That's because it's not an actual Lamborghini.  Person on my other forum took that picture.
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#19
March 07, 2009, 07:07:21 AM
they need to get someone to reopen to oc lambo shop.. its been closed for many months and was 10% of companies sales.... many people are not willing to drive to LA or SD for service...

AutobahnSHO

#20
March 07, 2009, 11:33:19 AM
Quote from: mojammer on March 05, 2009, 04:06:26 PM
They should add this to their lineup, it'll boost orders fo' sho.

http://jalopnik.com/tag/mclarenzbo/?id=5165061



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#21
March 07, 2009, 11:49:48 AM
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on March 07, 2009, 11:33:19 AM
SWEET
IF you take off the tacky crap on the sides and have TWO girls to ride "shotgun"..
What tacky crap?

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#22
March 07, 2009, 05:14:02 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 07, 2009, 11:49:48 AM
What tacky crap?

Right in front of the rear wheels.

I KNOW it's functional but at least make it look ok...
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SVT666

#23
March 07, 2009, 06:13:53 PM
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on March 07, 2009, 05:14:02 PM
Right in front of the rear wheels.

I KNOW it's functional but at least make it look ok...
It looks almost identical to what you find on the LP640.

BimmerM3

#24
March 11, 2009, 07:39:04 AM
I too like the McLambo, though I really want to know what's under all sheet metal.

And I know I'm in the minority here, but I like the styling of the Gallardo better than that of the Murcielago. The Murc is just too big, too long. I just looks weird to me.

SVT666

#25
March 11, 2009, 07:44:25 AM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on March 11, 2009, 07:39:04 AM
I too like the McLambo, though I really want to know what's under all sheet metal.

And I know I'm in the minority here, but I like the styling of the Gallardo better than that of the Murcielago. The Murc is just too big, too long. I just looks weird to me.
It is just you.  The Gallardo isn't over the top like a Lambo is supposed to be.  The Murc is even on the tame side for Lambo.

mojammer

#26
March 11, 2009, 11:32:10 AM
Maybe I'm out of touch with what a Lamborghini should be, but I think stylewise the LP640 is just shy of excellent, and the LP560 is even better as long as it doesn't have those multi-star spoke wheels, like this:


NomisR

#27
March 11, 2009, 02:51:12 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on March 11, 2009, 07:44:25 AM
It is just you.  The Gallardo isn't over the top like a Lambo is supposed to be.  The Murc is even on the tame side for Lambo.

Both are too tame for a Lamborghini.   While the Gallardo is a good looking car.. it's just doesn't have the passion.. that's why I like Paganis more than Lambos now.
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