A bigger Boxer...
 

Of course, it'd have to go in the middle of the car...bah, I never use my back seats anyway...

...who am I kidding? I don't even DRIVE the car any more...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1821045430

mmmm...Ferrari powered Subaru :p

can't think of a way to keep it AWD though :(

Right, but as long as we're dreaming of converting the SVX into a mid-engine car with a flat 12, we dont have to think of a way.

We can just assume that we'll pay for a way. :D

want to pay for me too :)

So why don't we see your bid Mr. Pockets? :) Actually we could just stretch the front of your car a little bit down at the limo shop and voila! A redheaded SVX! Shoot, it ain't nuttin' a few sacks of bucks won't fix.

wondering how many horsepowers and torque does the f-12 has....???:rolleyes: :D :D

http://www.ferrari.it/cgi-bin/fworld..._ID=TESTAROSSA

But this one is the only Ferrari for me:

http://www.ferrari.it/cgi-bin/fworld...=GT&CAR_ID=GTO

Mmm...a rally-built Ferrari...:D

you know ferrari built a suv at one point :rolleyes:

I've never seen it.

Oh, wait, you're not talking about the LaForza, are you? If so, it's no Ferrari, that's for sure...

I found this while doing a quick search:

Pics:
http://www.4wdonline.com/Misc/PiCs37/Laforza1f.jpg
http://www.4wdonline.com/Misc/PiCs37/Laforza1s.jpg

If you would like a nice used one: http://www.laforza.com/used.html <----It's ONLY $56k ;)

:D B.C. :D <bored out of his mind>

hmmm, the name laforza sounds right, but the pic i saw was a little different. I'll try and scan it in sometime soon.

lambroghinieiley built an SUV at one point too, right? I think it was more of a UV than an SUV though..

-a

hmm.. I know a guy with a 288GTO... he won't let me drive it though :)

Also have a friend with a laforza, http://www.xtype.org/lfza/ ... typical italian reliability though...

Lamborghini's SUV was the LM002. Countach engine in an SUV, I like that idea :)

Lambo LM002
 

Geez I'm bored.............

LM002 pics and stats:

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http://media4.motorcities.com/99HHL483217052D.jpg
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Specifications :

Type : Lamborghini LM002

Years built : January 1986 - 1992
Production : 301 ( including 60 LM/American special equipment vehicles)
Chassisnr. : 12.302 was the last LM ever made, now in the UK
Presentation : March 1982 Geneva Auto Show (in LMA-002 form) January 1986 Brussels Auto Show in final production form, the LM American was presented on the 1992 Detroit Motor Show
Type of car : Four-door, four+six seater, off road vehicle
Designed by : Lamborghini
Built by : Lamborghini

Dimensions :

Wheelbase : 3000 mm
Overall length : 4900 mm
Overall width : 2000 mm
Overall height : 1850 mm
Track front : 1615 mm Rear : 1615 mm
Ground clear. : 300 mm
Overhang,front : n.a. Rear : n.a.
Weight : 2700 kg
Distribution : 50 % / 50 % Front/Rear

Chassis :

Structure : Multi-tubular steel spaceframe
Body : Riveted aluminium and fiberglass panels
Suspension : Independent, front and rear oscillating arms, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes Front : Self ventilated disc brakes with two four-pot calipers per disc
Rear : Drums : 12 inch / 3 inch servo-assisted Dual hydraulic circuit split front/rear with load compensating valve
Steering type : Assisted recirculating ball, 3.75 turns lock to lock
Turning circle : 12.2 m
Tyres : 325/65 VR 17 Pirelli Scorpion
Rims : 11x17 inch pressed steel

Engine :

Type : V-12 60 degree light alloy block with pressed-in liners front mounted, four wheel drive with front disconnecting axle
Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main bearings : 7
Cyl. Capacity : 5167 cc
Bore & stroke : 85.5 x 75 mm
Compr. ratio : 9.5:1
Max. power : 450 bhp at 6800 rpm
Max. torque : 369 lbs.ft. at 4500 rpm
Cooling system : Oversized radiator with two high-speed electric fans
Ignition : Electronic with distributors
Plugs : n.a.
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : 80 A
Fuel system : Dual electric pumps, 6 side-draught Weber 44 DCNF twin-choke carburetors
Fuel type : n.a.
Fuel cons. : 30 Lt./100 Km
Lubrication : Wet sump

Drive train :

Type : ZF S5-24/3,5 speeds + reverse, with reduction gear, all synchromesh
Limited slip front (25 %) and rear (75 %) differential, 75 % limited slip central differential with 100 % lock facility
Clutch : Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Gear ratio's 1st : 2.99:1 2nd : 1.90:1 3rd : 1.33:1
4th : 1.00:1 5th : 0.89:1 Rev.: 2.7:1
Final drive : 4.125:1

Capacities :

Fuel : 290 Lt. Engine oil : 17.5 Lt.
Luggage : n.a. Cooling system : 17 Lt.

Performance :

Top speed : 210 Km/h with 120 % maximum climbing angle
0 - 100 Km/h : 7.8 sec Standing km. : 31.2 sec

Price : US $ 99.000 (MSRP in 1987) or Lire 169.000.000
Price : US $ 134.500 (MSRP 1990 LM002 Americana)

Current value : $ 55,000 (1986 model) - $ 70,000 (1989 model)
Current value : $ 70,000 (1990 LM Americana model) (based on sales in 1999)


Two years ago their was one for sale at one of our car shows in Carlisle. It looked better in person than in the pics.

:D B.C. :D

I don't have any first-hand experience with Laforza vehicles, but the only reason I can see spending that much money on one is so you can tell your friends all about it (as if they're total idiots for not knowing what it is). Other than that, I see no qualities in the Laforza to justifiy the cost. It's not styled well, it's not appointed well and the running gear is hardly exotic.

My main beef with the Laforza is really with its importers. If you look at http://www.laforza.com/specs.html, they show 'accident photos' at the bottom. Those two cars may have been involved in the same accident, but they did not come together the way the page's authors describe. The MB might have hit the Laforza, but it did not receive the vast majority of its damage from it. There is simply no way that the Benz simply rear-ended the Laforza. It's a flat-out lie.

And the claim that the Laforza 'crashed through the barrier' during an impact test is absurd. These tests are photographed. If the Laforza really crashed right through the test barrier, where's the proof?