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Old 11-19-08, 03:39 PM
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Default The Lamborghini Diablo sucessor that ALMOST was

Thank goodness for VW!!!

Ran across this pic. It was designed by Zagato. Looks like the prototype is still around (and unfortunately not crushed).






Spy pic of when it was undergoing testing back in 1999.


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Old 11-19-08, 03:44 PM
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Kind of looks like a screwed up Ferrari
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Old 11-19-08, 04:53 PM
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I still loved this concept more than the Murcie. Why oh why can't it be produced?
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Old 11-19-08, 05:57 PM
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there was another concept called the mirage i think
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Old 11-19-08, 06:46 PM
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oh thank GOD it wasn't produced

are those speed racer style jet turbines on the rear flanks?
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LMFAO.. reminds me of mickey mouse with those huge ears
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Old 11-19-08, 06:56 PM
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Thank God that thing was stopped. Its freakn ugly as hell. The front is great, but what the hell is up with the exagerated intakes for the motor???? I think Feruccio Lamborghini would be rolling in his grave
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Old 11-19-08, 07:24 PM
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This is a joke right? A rocket car...are you kidding me. I am glad they squashed this.
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Old 11-19-08, 07:27 PM
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tone down the vents a tad and it would look pretty ba
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Old 11-19-08, 07:40 PM
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Ugghhh, that's just weird lookin'!
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