To celebrate the 50th birthday of the exotic carmaker, Lamborghini unveiled a one-of-a-kind concept vehicle called the Egoista powered by a 600 hp V10 engine.. That name translates to selfish. Why called the car selfish? The reason for the name is because only one person can drive in the car. Having something as cool as the Egoista, only making one of them, and then only allowing one person to enjoy it at the time is selfish indeed.

The car reminds me of something that would turn into a robot in the Transformers or Robotech universe. Lamborghini says that the car is designed to resemble the look of the Apache attack helicopter. I can see some of that resemblance in the angles and planes of the vehicle body.

The single person cockpit certainly looks like something straight out of the helicopter. The concept vehicle was designed Walter De Silva. One look at the car and it doesn’t appear to be something that could ever be driven on the roads legally in most countries. All the protuberances on the front of the vehicle look as if they were intended to be used in a rehash of Death Race 2000.

The cockpit is so tight that the vehicle uses a removable steering wheel along the lines of a racing car. The vehicle even has a choreographed routine that is required to get into the car and strap in. Anyone rich enough to afford a one-of-a-kind Lamborghini will be sad to hear that Lamborghini has no intentions of actually building this car or selling the one that they did construct.

SOURCE: Yahoo

The order asked for a car that was “new, original, and impossible to confuse with any other car’s shapes.” The car concept was the “last and ultimate special coachwork ever built on a Lamborghini base”, before the company was taken over by Audi. Lamborghini was going through a tough transitional phase during this period. Back in 1994, it was sold by Chrysler to the Megatech Group, and then purchased by Tommy Suharto, son of the former Indonesian president, before finally ending up in the hands of Audi.

The Lamborghini Pregunta features carbon fiber construction, rear-ward facing cameras (in place of mirrors), a 530hp V12 engine capable of a claimed top speed of 207mph. However, while it is based on the Diablo, it lacks the all-wheel drive of the Diablo and opts for a lighter, extreme rear-wheel drive design instead.

The Pregunta was inspired by both the Formula One, as well as the Aerospace industry. It features Dassault stealth external paintwork like the Dassault Rafale jet fighter, dynamic air intakes, fully electronic F-1 type Marelli instruments, 4 points Schrott safety belt harness, internal optical fiber lighting, a CDI Cristine GPS system, and combat jet-derived cockpit ergonomy. If you happen to have $2.1 million to spare, you can purchase it from Autodrome here. Also, be sure to check out our Cars Hub for the latest news in the car industry.

[via Autoblog]

The Lamborghini Aventador is a 700 horsepower, 8,250rpm beast capable of speeds over 200mph, featuring a carbon fiber and aluminium frame and a 0 to 62mph speed of 2.9 seconds. Such power will be used to pull over drivers who speed on the highway, with police figures in Dubai showing that 15-percent of drivers there are ticketed for driving over 130mph.

Still, such an extravagant purchase cannot be merely for utilitarian purposes, something evidenced by a statement by Dubai’s police force director that the Lamborghini displays the class of the city, illustrating the nature of the location with beautiful aesthetic appeal and the statement unspoken but immediately implied by such an expensive vehicle.

The Aventador has had some tweaks added for the patrol purposes, and sports a license plate with the number “8″ on it. Other sports cars will allegedly be added to the police department’s patrol line over time. Reactions to the news have been mixed, with many decrying it for various reasons ranging from cost to showboating, while others have praised the addition and a few have asked, tongue-in-cheek, to be arrested so they can go for a joy ride. You can check out the responses on Twitter via the hashtag #OnlyinDubai.

[via TIME]

The typical Aventador, if you can call a snarling Lamborghini typical, has a pair of doors that lift into the air and those doors are a Lamborghini trademark. The stretch Lamborghini has two of those doors on each side. The images you see here show a conceptual design for the stretch limousine, whether or not the Lamborghini limo will actually be built remains to be seen.

Considering that the Aventador has a massive engine producing 690 hp, I don’t think the stretch the version of the exotic sports car will require any additional power to get those lucky enough to ride inside around town. Cars for Stars is seeking a sponsor to help them bring the stretch Lamborghini from a concept to the real world.

The company is offering 12 months of free advertising for anyone who sponsors the project and will name the car to incorporate the name of the company. I think the car needs a better name than Aventador Limo, I vote for Limotador. If the vehicle should actually come to the real world the company promises that it will have heated seats, rear plasma screens, surround sound, iPod docks, a wet bar, and lots more. Check out the rendered video showing more details of the concept car below.

[via Cars for Stars]

The Lamborghini Veneno has a price tag of about $4,600,000 or around 3.5 million euros, which is unfortunately way over our budgets (or anyone’s budget who isn’t in the top 1%). But that’s alright, because Lamborghini only made three of these cars and all three have already been sold. Each car will feature one of the colors from the Italian flag (green, white or red) to show off their uniqueness. The Veneno being shown off at the Geneva Motor Show, however, will display all three colors on its door.

The Lamborghini Veneno’s design was based off of the Lamborghini Aventador. It sports a 740 horsepower 6.5 liter V12 with a seven-speed single-clutch ISR transmission and all-wheel-drive. The Lamborghini Veneno is reported to have a top speed of 220 miles per hour and will be able to go from 0-62 time in under 3 seconds. The Veneno will also feature a beautiful, all carbon fiber body.

The Veneno is truly a beauty and a beast and will spark envy amongst all of those attending the Geneva Motor Show. The owners of the Lamborghini Veneno, with two of them being located in the United States, will revel in the fact that they will possess a car that’s one of a kind. With the Veneno, the Ferrari Enzo, and the McLaren P1 being shown off tonight, the Geneva Motor Show looks like it will be incredible.

[via Road and Track]

The removable roof of the car is made from two pieces of material and is constructed entirely from carbon fiber. Lamborghini teamed with RTM and Forged Composite to produce the roof for the Roadster. The technology used to build the roof guarantees aesthetic performance and stiffness while being easy to handle and extremely light.

The roof of the Roadster weighs under 6 kg. The roof sections are designed to be easy to handle and simple to attach with storage in the front luggage compartment of the car. The rear pillar of the Roadster also has an automatic protection system for passengers and provides ventilation for the rear engine compartment.

The Roadster has a power rear windshield that helps reduce the amount of air getting into the vehicle, and blocks sound from the massive 12-cylinder engine. The car has a removable wind deflector that can also be taken often stored in the luggage compartment. The car maintains incredible performance with acceleration from 0 to 100 km an hour in 3 seconds. The car sells for €300,000 plus tax.

There are now six different models in the Gallardo family that Lamborghini says are all clearly differentiated and aimed at different types of drivers. The new Gallardo models will be available in Lamborghini dealership starting this November. The LP 560-4 gets a revised front end using triangular and trapezoidal forms, and in Lamborghini design. The new car has larger air intakes ahead of the front wheels and 19-inch “Apollo Polished” alloy wheels painted matte black with precision-machine spokes and polished silver.

The car also has a redesigned rear end to match the front. The LP 570-4 Edizion Technica (pictured) is a lighter-weight design for the Gallardo as is the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante. These two cars are the pinnacle of the Gallardo family according to Lamborghini.

These two lightweight models boast a power to weight ratio of 2.35 according to Lamborghini, which presumably means 2.35 pounds per horsepower. Both those cars are also four-wheel drive models. Lamborghini purists wanting rear-wheel drive only will still be able to get the Gallardo LP 550-2 in Coupe or Spyder forms.

Actual powerplants haven’t been settled upon – after all, the road-going version of the Urus concept isn’t expected until around 2015 – but Lamborghini apparently intends to do the near-impossible and balance huge amounts of grunt with eco-credentials. The company claims it will be an “everyday” vehicle, complete with lower CO2 emissions than rivals and space for not only four people in the carbon-fiber lavished interior, but their luggage too.

Measuring 4955 mm long, 1996 mm wide and 1660 mm high, the Urus will have a permanent all-wheel-drive system and a height-adjustable front spoiler that can be retracted for improving ground clearance but lowered when you want increased stability at speed. A further adjustable spoiler at the back helps with the latter, too, while the whole thing sits on 24-inch wheels.

The interior, in typical concept style, is a touchscreen madhouse where carbon-fiber and LCD TFT displays come together to make adult music. Four bucket seats, a few splashes of leather and an emphasis on keeping down the weight: Lamborghini claim the Urus is significantly lighter than its premium SUV competition, despite being longer and wider (though lower, too) than BMW’s X6.

Like engines, pricing hasn’t been decided. Still, Lamborghini aims to slot the production Urus in-between the Gallardo and Aventador models in its range, so figure on around $200,000 to $250,000.

The dash is a chunk mass of carbon-fiber and touchscreen controls, with squinting vents and a bright red gear shifter. Meanwhile the seats are oddly sectional, a little like the shells of beetles. It’s a four-seater, like Range Rover’s Evoque, and we imagine rear headroom is going to be just as low as in the rival fashion-4×4.

Under the hood is expected to be a 5.2-liter V10 engine, capable of around 584 hp. Sizable figures, but then you’d expect little less from Lamborghini. However, the Urus is also expected to considerably undercut its rivals in curb weight, despite sharing the same underlying platform as the upcoming Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 refresh, which should hopefully help keep it light on its toes.

No word on what we can expect in terms of pricing, but let’s be honest with ourselves: this is going to be an expensive, rare beast. Lamborghini should announce it officially imminently, and we’ll know more details then.

Lamborghini has had an SUV in the past called the LM002 (pictured above), and it was suitably ugly. The only time I can remember seeing it on TV was an 80s cop show where the police raided drug dealers and were allowed to keep whatever they seized. The name of that show escapes me now. The new SUV concept images that have been floating around make it look a lot like a squished Gallardo on 4×4 suspension.

Whether or not the actual SUV will look the same as those images floating around is unknown. It seems strange for a company known for exotic sports cars be making an SUV, but SUVs are selling very well. Other sports carmakers such as Porsche and Audi produce SUVs, which are some of their best-selling models. Today Lamborghini released a new teaser video, which you can see below. It reminds me of a commercial for Wrath of the Titans more than the teaser for an exotic SUV.

Underneath the hood of the Aventador J you’ll find a 6.5 litre V12 engine capable of 690 brake horse power. There’s also a seven speed gearbox and pushrod suspension. In terms of chassis, the Aventador J keeps the vertically opening doors, but loses a classic windshield and roof, instead opting for a split cockpit. The body is comprised entirely of carbon fibre to keep the weight down, with alloy wheels that have carbon inserts to provide additional cooling to the brakes.

The car is lighter than the original Aventado, and designed to handle better at high speeds. While the car is road legal, Lamborghini are only making one, and it will cost you a pretty penny indeed: a cool £1.75 million, which is around $2.75 million. The regular version of the Aventador is already shipping, for a more modest $379,700.

The Aventador J features the same 700hp 6.5 liter 12 cylinder engine as the Aventador LP700-4 coupe, but has eliminated almost everything unnecessary for boosting speed, such as climate control and a navigation system. The company has also decreased the weight of the vehicle through the use of a new carbon fiber fabric called “Carbonskin.” The supercar can reach speeds over 300kph or 186mph.

Lamborghini is haling the vehicle as the most radically designed open super sportscar in the company’s history and says the model is a one-off, meaning it’s a one-of-a-kind art piece. However, it will be available for sale following the Geneva Motor Show and it will truly be the one and only masterpiece, not even the Lamborghini Museum will have a copy.

[via AutoBlog]

You can see the video to get the teams full reaction. It boils down to “we are on fire and it’s pretty big, should we stop,” from the driver. The navigator says “nah, let’s go on and put it out at the top.” That is just what they did as they flew around the course with the entire rear end of the Lambo in flames.

Not only did the team power on to the finish before worrying about the flames, they actually won the race. The driver noted that they didn’t know what made the new car catch on fire. He also says at one point they could actually feel the heat from the flames.

[via Jalopnik]

The vehicle this fellow won was the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster, the contest one titled “Joe Schmo to Lambo” and hosted by a chain of gas stations by the name of Maverik. Having a peek at this winning photo showing Dopp next to his new auto holding the gigantic YOU WON sign makes us all the more depressed that he likely hit some black ice with it very soon after. Dopp reported to the police that though he was only driving 40-50 miles per hour, he lost control of the vehicle on a section of road with a 35 mile per hour speed limit.

That’s fast, but not fast enough to warrant any “OH MY GOD WHY” warnings, mind you, and Dopp says he lost control when he hit either some black ice or gravel. Luckily Dopp had full insurance on the vehicle and both he and his passenger weren’t hurt at all. Have a peek at a video of Dopp speaking about his vehicle here — unfortunately no awesome video of the crash is available at this time.

[via AutoBlog]

These three devices are all powerhouses in their own right, and you’ve got to note that the newest ASUS doesn’t yet have a final build on it. That said, below you’ll find just a couple of benchmarks while the rest are sitting on NetBookLive where they originated from. Have a peek at what it means to be running the newest bit of automotive inspired computer design:

What you’ll see is first PC Mark 05, which is a CPU-based test, then 3DMark 06, which tests graphics. This Asus Lamborghini VX6 will cost you anywhere between $500 and $700 and the EEE PC 1215B rights right around the $300 range. The newest Lamborghini model is set to cost $500 USD+ and will be released SOON. While you wait, click the thumbnail in the gallery below for a sweet wallpaper coming straight from ASUS official.

[via NetBookLive]

The car has a long name, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale and it is intended and designed solely to bring racing tech and excitement to the road for a few very lucky drivers. The car shares the same V10 engine that the pure race Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo uses in the single make racing series with no changes. The new Lambo gets the same rear spoiler as the race car for more aerodynamic load. The car is also made to be lightweight at 1340 kilograms.

That weight and the big V10 gives the new Lambo a power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per HP. The car can run 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 320 Km/h. There will be only 150 of these cars made and the default color will mix black accents with Rosso Mars paint and on request, it will also be offered in Grigio Telesto (grey) or Bianco Monocerus (white) colors. The car has full time all-wheel drive and an e-gear transmission. The price is unknown, but if you have to ask.

On the outside, the new Lamborghini VX6S looks almost identical to its predecessor. The case and design still have the same style keyboard and trackpad. The only things noticeably different was that the VX6S on display was sporting a bright orange glossy hood and the palm rest was covered in leather.

The real changes are on the inside, where ASUS has now upgraded the processor and switched the graphics card from the NVIDIA ION to the AMD Radeon HD 6470M. The specs listed also mentions AMD’s HD3D capabilities of the graphic chip, which could mean a 3D display for the VX6S.

However, the display model was only a prototype, and the ASUS reps deliberated a bit when asked about possible 3D support before answering “no.” A lot of the specs could still be up in the air and even misprinted. The spec list had the words “New Intel Atom Processor NM10″ when NM10 is actually the Express Chipset used for Atom D510.

Nonetheless, the other specs are fairly standard with a 12.1-inch display, Bluetooth, Wireless N, 500 GB hard-drive, card-reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium. Pricing and release date are not yet available.

[via NetbookLive]

These accessories are made not just for your already branded Lamborghini wares, but for the rest of your electronics as well. There are reportedly four different models of bags coming out including the handy sleeve (cover), sports bag for 12-inch notebooks, classic bag for notebooks up to 17-inches, and a large backpack with multiple compartments – all of these made in fabulous Sant’Agata Bolognese.

Then there’s the really sharp, super suave looking Lamborghini WX-wireless mouse with laser precision. It’s got a range of 10-meters (why on earth would you be that far away?) and has a scroll wheel that looks and feels like a tire. Cute! Finally, a set of external harddrives (not pictured) that’ll be in one size: 640GB and will be available in black or white, both with a fine gloss scratch-resistant coating. Sassy!

[Via Notebook Italia]

Video demo after the cut

There’s also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and 10/100 ethernet, along with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, VGA, a multi-format memory card reader and audio in/out.  ASUS squeeze in a 1.3-megapixel webcam and a 6-cell battery apparently good for up to 6hrs of runtime, too.

The ASUS Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 is available in the UK from today, priced at £499 ($799).

Press Release:

ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6: Stylishly Fast by Name and Stylishly Fast by Nature

ASUS launch ASUS-Lamborghini VX6 ultraportable with Dual Core Intel Atom D525 processor, NVIDIA Optimus graphics and audio designed by Bang & Olufsen ICEPower

ASUS have today started the engines on their latest must-have gadget – the ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 ultraportable 12.1” notebook, co- designed by Lamborghini and inspired by the superstar Murcielago LP640 Roadster.

With the brand new, high performance dual core Intel Atom D525 processor, next generation NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics and NVIDIA Optimus technology it delivers breathtaking graphics and audio at incredible speeds.
The desirable combination of style and performance plus a multitude of connectivity features including USB 3.0 and Express Gate, make this miniature machine the perfect accessory for travelling in style.

Priced £499 inc VAT (SRP) and available from a range of retailers including www.pcworld.co.uk, Micro Anvika, www.ebuyer.com and www.laptopsdirect.co.uk.
Add a touch of style to your travel from car to computer with the Lamborghini-inspired design:
Co-branded with Lamborghini, the stunning Eee PC VX6 ultraportable takes inspiration from the Murcielago LP640 Roadster and epitomises the magnificence and power of the automotive star through a combination of sleek lines, an elegant glossy exterior in black or white and the Lamborghini badge adorning the lid. With a high-end design inside and out, the Eee PC VX6 commands attention and is a covetable accessory for enthusiasts of the iconic supercar who want to turn heads both on and off the road.
Satisfy the need for speed with the latest generation Dual Core Intel Atom D525 processor:
The ASUS-Lamborghini Eee PC VX6 boasts a Dual Core Intel Atom D525 processor – two 1.8 Ghz cores each with Hyper-Threading Technology that will be sure to leave rivals at the starting line. The four parallel processing threads deliver a boosted performance within multi-threaded software and lightening fast response times within more demanding applications.
Drive graphics and games into the smoothest dimension with next generation NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics:
Next generation NVIDIA Ion 2 brings eye-popping graphics to the Eee PC VX6’s 12.1” high definition screen, with performance up to 60% faster than that of previous-generation NVIDIA Ion graphics. The result is super- smooth gaming that will keep pace with even the fastest player once the heat is on.
What’s more – onboard hardware decoding promises silky smooth 1080p HD video playback for staggeringly crystal clear visuals, making this ultraportable a true winner for relishing good movies on the move.
Enjoy sound as impactful as the real Lamborghini with audio by Bang & Olufsen Icepower:
Every motoring fan can appreciate the ferocious sound of a revving Lamborghini – and the ASUS-Lamborghini VX6 has equally outstanding audio to boast about. With stereo speakers by Bang & Olufsen ICEPower and SRS Premium surround sound, the tiny machine unleashes a mind- blowing resonance which will blow your ears away whether you are enjoying music, movies or games.
Keep on the road with up to 6 hours of battery life thanks to the energy efficient NVIDIA Optimus technology:
The ASUS-Lamborghini wields NVIDIA Optimus – a highly intelligent technology which automatically optimises graphics performance to suit the applications being used – creating a balance which improves energy efficiency and maximises battery life to delivery up to 6 hours of uninterrupted computing.
Super-fast transfers, charging and boot-up with a host of software and connectivity:
The ASUS-Lamborghini VX6 is packed full of software and features to make computing life effortless. With USB 3.0, data transfer speeds via USB are up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and allow it to re-charge mobile devices in almost half the previous times – even when the netbook is switched off.
Bluetooth 3.0 support facilitates low power wireless data transfers from compatible devices at speeds up to 24Mbit/s — perfect for speedy music, video and photo synchronisation with mobile devices.
For users who live life on the go, the dual-operating system Express Gate offers the perfect way to boot up in record time to access a range of applications including the Internet, email, music and instant messaging.

The mouse is of the wireless laser mouse variety, and as you can see from the image, it sports a very unique and distinctive look. There’s lots of sharp edges and a definite angular appeal to it. Just from looking at it, it doesn’t look all that comfortable, but when you’re travelling at high speeds, clicking repeatedly, who wants to be comfortable, right? Well, probably everyone, but it has the Lamborghini emblem on it, so that should make everything all better.

It will have a nano USB receiver, to make sure that your connection doesn’t waver. The mouse itself will be powered by a single AA battery, so hopefully the lifespan on this guy isn’t too bad. There’s no word quite yet on when the WX-Lamborghini wireless mouse will be ready for retail shelves, or for how much.

[via WirelessGoodness]

Before you get too critical of its slab-sided lines and slightly rustic finish, it’s worth remembering that Chen did it all by hand in his spare time.  While it probably wouldn’t make it through road safety checks in the US or Europe, some enthusiasm and elbow-grease look to be enough to get the car onto the roads of Chenzhou city in the Hunan province of China.

[via Autoblog]

The handset is housed in 316L stainless steel covered in black titanium carbide. The device is built with design cues from the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 super car. Each phone is engraved on the back with its limited edition number and the keyboard has the Lamborghini trademark bull logo.

The crystal of the device is made from 60.5 carats of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Battery life is promised to be seven hours of talk time and 28 days on standby. Other features include a backlit stainless steel keypad, 2MP camera, audio playback capability, and dual LCD screens. The top screen is an OLED with a resolution of 96 x 16 and the front screen is 1.9-inches with a 240 x 320 resolution. The device supports MMS, SMS, WAP browsing, PC sync, and worldwide GSM/GPRS networks. Pricing is unknown, but you know what they say about if you have to ask. It will be sold through select Lamborghini and TAG Heuer retailers.

Speaking to German-language car magazine Automobilewoche, Winkelmann revealed that rather than a 100-percent electric sportscar in the mold of the Tesla, the hybrid Gallardo will use a small electric motor for urban traffic.  When the road opens up, however, the full petrol engine will kick in; Lamborghini haven’t decided on a 10- or 12-cylinder engine, but either way we doubt the car will lack urgency.

If it proves a commercial and engineering success, the company are considering applying the hybrid technology to their Murcielago.  No word on how much you should set aside for your new, earth-friendly Lambo come 2015, but considering the “entry level” Gallardo comes in at over $201,000 we’d suggest the biggest piggy-bank you can find.

[via Gear Live]

Italians – who may be more blasé about Lamborghinis racing through their streets – will be able to pick up the ASUS VX5 before the end of June.  There’s no word on when it might cross the Atlantic and hit US soil. 

Unfortunately they’re also keeping quiet on pricing, perhaps because they know that many of us will have a small heart attack upon hearing the final sticker tag.  A combination of Lamborghini’s branding tithe and the high-spec components – a 16-inch 1080p capable LCD display, NVIDIA GeForce GT130M graphics and 4GB of DDR3 RAM don’t come cheap – should push this up to relatively stratospheric levels.

In netbooks, ASUS slipped in a few new models at both the low and high-end of the market, with the Eee PC 900HA and 904HA offering bargain 160GB storage while the S101 corners the more-fashionable (and expensive) end.  That’s a niche the ASUS N10 already occupies; that netbook ran the review gauntlet this week, proving “technologically clever” but simply too expensive.  ASUS – and MSI, whose Wind U90 was panned too – must be looking enviably at Gigabyte’s M912M convertible touchscreen netbook, which was good enough to pull a credit card from the wallet of one reviewer.

Moving from small screens to large, Panasonic wheeled out their 150-inch plasma prototype and promptly gave every child within a forty mile radius square eyes.  At $140,000 it’s even more expensive than the new Lamborghini Estoque concept – the company’s first four-door saloon, and a 170mph one at that – I know which I’d prefer.

On smaller wheels, but then with a smaller price-tag, WowWee’s Rovio WiFi robot came out shining in reviews this week, and could just be the toy to beat come the holidays. 

In cellphones, Nokia finally debuted their S60 Touch OS in the shape of the 5800 XpressMusic.  A touchscreen multimedia device with HSDPA and, from next year, Comes With Music – offering unlimited audio downloads for 12 months – it’s not going to challenge the iPhone but the consensus is that it’s a sign of good things to come from the Finns.

Speaking of good things to come, how about Denon’s flagship SACD player?  It looks to be hewn almost from solid aluminum and should have equally reliable audio performance.  Less convincing is the recently-leaked Amazon Kindle 2 ebook; has the retail giant taken a step backward with ergonomics, in mistakenly chasing aesthetics?

SlashGear also brought you an interview with the Sleek Audio guys, on the eve of their lossless wireless system; we’ll have the full review of their SA6 earphones this coming week.  We also featured a hands-on report of ShopSavvy, the award winning Android app running live on the T-Mobile G1.  Finally, because it’s always fun to see expensive things falling great heights, check out this Samsung SSD drop-test demo.  A three-story fall and yet it still works?  I’m not sure we could say the same about anything else from this week.

Videos and more photos of the Lamborghini Estoque after the cut

A common observation is that the rear three-quarters looks more than a little bit like the Dodge Challenger, and that from the side it can appear more stretched than it should be.  Nonetheless, there’s plenty of time before the Estoque is tipped to turn up in showrooms in 2011 for Lamborghini to fettle the design.

The proof of the pudding will probably be in the driving and the interior.  Shots inside the car are quite rare, but considering some people looking at the Estoque will be riding in the back, with a chauffeur up front, that could make a big difference.  Lamborghini themselves have said that, despite the low height, the rear seats are still relatively commodious, but it’ll take some hands-on time (sadly not by us here at SlashGear, I fear) to decide whether that’s true.  As for the driving, Lamborghini’s existing petrol engines are unlikely to disappoint, but it’ll be interesting to see whether the eventual turbodiesel or hybrid petrol-electric engine can balance the company’s sports ethos with some degree of environmental concern.

Lamborghini Estoque announced:

Edmunds overview:

The concept may use a V8, but Lamborghini are being upfront about their aspiring eco credentials.  The production model will likely be offered with the storming V10 from the Gallardo, but they’re also considering a choice of turbodiesel or possibly hybrid petrol electric engines so as to hit a target CO2 emissions figure of 300g/km.  Not exactly a Prius, but then Lamborghini buyers will be expecting superlative performance along with their rear seats.

They’ll get it, too: 0-60mph in under 5s, with a top speed of 170mph.  A dual-clutch sequential manual transmission, 22-inch wheels on the front and 23-inch on the back are also tipped to cross over from the concept to the production Estoque; it’s uncertain whether the same can be said for the low height, with the car being a mere 1.35m tall (though with enough room for a couple of golf bags in the boot, if you want to be really blasphemous).

Lamborghini hope to sell 2500-3000 of the Estoque every year, basically doubling their current total sales figures.  A large percentage of these sales are expected to be in growth markets such as Russia and the far east.

Update: More photos and video of the Estoque here