Lambo91 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 No Fugly is more like it. i am glad murcie took over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topjay Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Thats not it, its much more like the other sketch but the lines are very angular, it has been designed by a man with a ruler, there are not many curves, its much like contach lines. The mule is what you need to look at: Not really related but i think the guy who styled this was obvously an influence on styling, not ar all smooth lines like murci. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrVertigo Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Absolutely hideous, I clapped when I read in that month's Car and Driver that Chrysler had shitcanned that abortion. Pining away for the Cala I can understand as it had its angles. But the Canto is a trainwreck compared to the Diablo that succeeded it. I think I still prefer the Diablo's look to the Murcie even today, though the LP670-SV is incredible. The Canto was supposed to be the Diablo's replacement, not the Countach's - it was Audi who canned it. Personally, I've never seen any undisguised mules of the Countach replacement from before Chrysler bought the company. I think the Canto could look pretty decent with a major overhaul, maybe better than the 6.2 Murcielago, but would anyone honestly want to wish away the LP640? I don't think there was ever any way the Canto could match that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jota1995 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 that thing looks like a wreck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_74 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 The cool thing about the Countach was always that it combined straight edges and a certain angularity WITH sexy-ass curves. Look at the curves on the front fender over the front wheels, the curves on the rear haunches, the curve of the waistline (along the bottom of the side window, etc. It was that combination of curves and angularity that made it smokin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topjay Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Just re read some of my words, which seem a bit down and to clarify I think its going to be a great car in so many ways, I doubt anything near its price will be able to touch it, just not 100% on the exterior styling. I have a great love of the murci lines though, so i may be doing it an injustice as that is probably my favorite looking car. It may grow on me, just wasn't blown away by it, thought it needs a sharper nose and SV style wing assembly to balance the rear, they are probably saving that for a later version though! Will also need to see it in a better/less random colour to be sure, others saw several so i'm waiting to hear their thoughts, dark colours i think will be best on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert-LP Report post Posted November 10, 2010 NO, you are absolutely not alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! me too! ciao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewD Report post Posted November 10, 2010 See Enzo, see Porsche GT. Kinda of moves suspensions away from where you would normally find it so you can have better weight distribution. The pushrod avoids compromises due to packaging requirements. Also, a coil/damper leaning in from the bottom wishbone suffers from built-in falling rate to some extent (ie suspension softens with load). I don't think it is about weight distribution Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted November 10, 2010 The Canto was supposed to be the Diablo's replacement, not the Countach's - it was Audi who canned it. Personally, I've never seen any undisguised mules of the Countach replacement from before Chrysler bought the company. I think the Canto could look pretty decent with a major overhaul, maybe better than the 6.2 Murcielago, but would anyone honestly want to wish away the LP640? I don't think there was ever any way the Canto could match that. Sorry, flip my order to Diablo > Murcie, late night posting after a couple drinks = mistakes. Canto was awful beyond awful, one of the worst automotive designs of all time without a doubt. Got to love those "bowling ball return machine" air intakes over the rear wheels, what a joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Canto was awful beyond awful, one of the worst automotive designs of all time without a doubt. Got to love those "bowling ball return machine" air intakes over the rear wheels, what a joke. Correct as always Mr Mako. The intakes make it look like it has back tits. The pushrod avoids compromises due to packaging requirements. Also, a coil/damper leaning in from the bottom wishbone suffers from built-in falling rate to some extent (ie suspension softens with load). I don't think it is about weight distribution How the weight distribution thing was explained to me was that the suspension components are moved away from traditional spot and could be moved to a central location meaning the wider space vacated could be used for bulky engine vitals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topjay Report post Posted November 10, 2010 From what others have said it's sounds like it looks a lot better in other colours especially black, they got to see several. Why lamborghini would pick a rubbish colour to show it in is beyond me. Roll on March to get a proper look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane00 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 It is a big leap forward. Night and day to a Murcie. Price point is still a little high but not out of site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jota1995 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 From what others have said it's sounds like it looks a lot better in other colours especially black, they got to see several. Why lamborghini would pick a rubbish colour to show it in is beyond me. Roll on March to get a proper look. Interesting. Usually Lambos look great in any colour, unless it's brown with gold wheels which is Miura only territory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewD Report post Posted November 11, 2010 How the weight distribution thing was explained to me was that the suspension components are moved away from traditional spot and could be moved to a central location meaning the wider space vacated could be used for bulky engine vitals. That sounds a bit odd, no? What engine vitals would they put between the wishbones? And they've put inboard suspension at the front too, where there is no engine componentry, and in fact this has caused them to have a smaller boot space. I don't doubt this was how it was explained to you, just not sure it makes sense? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topjay Report post Posted November 11, 2010 Interesting. Usually Lambos look great in any colour, unless it's brown with gold wheels which is Miura only territory. I really want VI but i'm just not sure it will work on it, fall back is black or pearl white. If they can do exterior vent surrounds, etc in carbon then it might be all right, have to wait & see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealmaker Report post Posted November 14, 2010 I really want VI but i'm just not sure it will work on it, fall back is black or pearl white. If they can do exterior vent surrounds, etc in carbon then it might be all right, have to wait & see. I had a lot of time with the car on Friday and got to re-visit it after a couple of coffee's! I also saw the new car in Black, in Matt white, dark grey and a new coloured called Arancio Argos. Before I actually saw the car I was thinking about Verde Ithaca with Black wheels. Now I have seen it and the other new colours I am tempted by the new Arancio Argos (a dark orange - a bit like Porsche BlutOrange) which will be the launch colour at Geneva. I think that the Black hides a lot of the styling lines and grey.....well....it's just grey. Did anyone see the bright green Countach in the Centro Stile studio? I also though car would look really good in that colour! Let's be clear the new car is totally STUNNING ! It will look like nothing else on the road!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKBULL Report post Posted November 14, 2010 I can't wait to see what Jason , Kevin, Doug etc will do to this car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew70 Report post Posted November 14, 2010 Let's be clear the new car is totally STUNNING ! It will look like nothing else on the road!! This sounds more like it !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted November 14, 2010 You can see the pushrods trhrough the 4 glass engine covers, black sucks on the car, the matte yellow is much nicer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted November 14, 2010 You can see the pushrods trhrough the 4 glass engine covers, black sucks on the car, the matte yellow is much nicer Didn't know you were going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Burgundy Report post Posted November 14, 2010 If I dont see some spy shots before Geneva in March im going to swear off this site and become the BIGGEST FERRARI FAG THIS WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted November 14, 2010 If I dont see some spy shots before Geneva in March im going to swear off this site and become the BIGGEST FAG THIS WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. Arent you already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Arent you already? ----oh that was too easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Burgundy Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Sorry boys,could you speak up a bit? I couldnt hear your over the sound of the models lip slurping on my dick! :icon_fU: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbe Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Male model? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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