Lamborghini Goes Four!

As it turns out, Lamborghini and Porsche have more in common than just their teaser methods—both have issued closely cropped photos of upcoming cars—with the Italians now having unveiled their all-new four-door “coupe” concept vehicle, the Estoque, at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.
While we were hoping this was to be the long-rumored four-seat Espada, we must admit it’s an interesting translation of the four-door coupe theme. Although the Estoque is decidedly more exotic-looking than the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Panamera, some here are unsure how well the styling language that works so well for Lamborghini’s supercars translates to a sedan, while others like it.
In what is the first sedan to come out of the Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy-based automaker, the Estoque borrows many of its styling cues directly from the two existing Lamborghini models, but the transition to sedan doesn’t flow as well as one would hope. Sporting a front bumper that almost could have been lifted directly from the Gallardo LP560-4, Reventón-esque taillights, and various other Lambo traits throughout, the Estoque is tied together with two more doors than we’re used to seeing on cars wearing the snorting-bull badge, and they unfortunately don’t open vertically.

Future is looking good for Porsche

Remember growing up in the 90's and having girlfriends with car names like Porsche and Mercedes? Well I do! This car is a lot easier on my eyes! Porsche has confirmed that it will build a four-door sedan, called the Panamera. It will be the fourth full model line from Zuffenhausen-joining the 911, the Boxster/Cayman, and the Cayenne. Porsche is referring to it as a four-door coupe, as Mercedes-Benz does with its CLS. This will be a hot item. All you'll have to do is drive it off the dealer lot, throw some 22's on it and it's complete. Great move by Porsche.

P.S. Have you seen that Lambo Sedan?