Aston Martin’s DB12 and the Ferrari Amalfi could face an unexpected rival from Lamborghini in the years to come, with the Raging Bull’s CEO recently hinting that a 2+2 Grand Tourer was “missing” from the Italian brand’s line-up. If realized, it would mark the first time a dedicated, production-ready 'four-seater' GT joined Lamborghini’s range in nearly half a century. Why Lamborghini Could Introduce A 2+2 GT Instead Of Another SUV LamborghiniSpeaking with Road & Track at this past weekend’s 12 Hours of Sebring, CEO Stephan Winkelmann emphasized that, should Lamborghini extend its line-up, key decision makers had already “ruled out a sedan and small SUV.” The heavily-delayed Lanzador, which will now be a hybrid instead of a full EV, is eventually set to become the brand’s fourth production model. Should the original 2029 launch date be realized, the ‘Ultra-GT’ would sit alongside the hybrid Temerario and V12-powered Revuelto supercars, and the best-selling Urus SUV.Despite revealing the four-door Estoque concept back in 2008, and then the two-door Asterion in 2014, Lamborghini has never built a production sedan, and is unlikely to do so anytime soon. The idea of a 2+2 GT joining the fleet, however, may have legs:“What is missing is a grand touring car. A 2-door 2+2.”-Stephan Winkelmann, via Road & TrackWere such a model to be greenlit, it would mark the first time since the Espada in 1978 that a dedicated grand tourer had joined Lamborghini’s ranks. Said model would likely go head-to-head with Ferrari’s 631-horsepower Amalfi (a convertible version of which was launched earlier this month), Bentley’s 657 hp Continental Supersports, and Aston Martin’s flagship 671 hp DB12.No official plans for such a project have been confirmed. CarBuzz.com has reached out for further comment, but it should be noted that the Espada was once Lamborghini’s best-selling model. It clocked over 1,200 sales during its 10-year production run from 1968 through 1978, and was eventually beaten by the Countach as it stretched through the 1980s. Why Lamborghini Hasn’t Given Up On EVs Just Yet LamborghiniAlongside the possibility of a 2+2 GT, Winkelmann also re-emphasized Lamborghini’s commitment to all-electric vehicles, despite last month’s cancellation of an all-electric Lanzador and recent comments by the man himself calling EVs “an expensive hobby." Indeed, in his R&T interview, the CEO confirmed that Lamborghini is “continuing to work on the EV idea,” and, while a full-electric model won’t be launched before 2030, the Italian brand wishes to “be ready when the time comes.”Like Porsche, which last year refocused development on internal combustion engines, Lamborghini has opted to delay the launch of its planned EV range, both in response to slow demand for the division and to further cater the technology to its traditional customers. The post-2030 timeframe now gives Lamborghini time to “make electric cars emotional,” Winkelmann recently explained to Autocar.LamborghiniAmong the priorities is an authentic soundtrack, with Lamborghini believed to be unhappy with the synthesized tones used by even performance-focused models like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. It's a notable concern, given that the twin-turbo V8-powered Temerario and Urus, and particularly the V12-engined Revuelto, are marketed heavily around their distinctive engine notes.
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