Rambo Lambo Goes Green: Everrati to Electrify the Unthinkable
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You may wanna sit down for this one, because this news is wilder than a Countach on the Autobahn! Remember that beast of an SUV, the Lamborghini LM002, affectionately dubbed the Rambo Lambo? Well, brace for impact - it's ditching its gas-guzzling V12 for a battery and electric motors!
Everrati, by now the Gods of electrifying automotive legends, are at it again. This time, a deep-pocketed client from the UAE has commissioned them to turn this V12 dinosaur into a silent, electric predator. Now, that's what I call a plot twist that nobody saw coming!
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This electrifying endeavor isn't a solo act. Everrati has teamed up with W Motors, the masterminds behind the Lykan HyperSport. Yes - Lykan HyperSport, the same we saw Toretto and O’coner drive out the window in Fast And Furious. Together, the two companies will work their magic, with engineering taking place in the UK and the final touches potentially being added in the UAE. It's like the Avengers assembling to build the ultimate electric superhero vehicle.
While the original LM002 is a hulking beast of steel, this electrified version might get a sleek makeover. Imagine a custom carbon fiber body, sculpted by the wizards at Aria Group in California. These guys are responsible for building Everrati’s carbon fiber 911s. That would be lighter, faster, and more eye-catching than a flock of flamingos at a car show.
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The original Rambo Lambo packed a 5.2-liter V12 engine, churning out a whopping 449 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Back in 1986 these numbers were unheard of - 449 horsepower in a 4x4? You had to be mad. To match that kind of grunt, Everrati will need to conjure up some serious electric wizardry. I'm talking batteries with more juice than a fruit stand and motors that could propel a rocket to the moon.
We'll be waiting a while on the nitty-gritty details, but rest assured, this electric LM002 won't be a slouch. It'll likely accelerate faster than a cheetah chasing a gazelle, and it'll turn heads faster than a spinning disco ball.
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This one-of-a-kind creation might not be so one-of-a-kind for long. Everrati is open to building more electric Rambo Lambos if other well-heeled enthusiasts come knocking. So, if you've got a spare million or two lying around and a hankering for an electric beast, Everrati might just make your wildest dreams come true.
This wild project shows that the future of electric SUVs is even crazier than we thought. Lamborghini's own electric SUV, the Lanzador, is still years away, and the Urus SE plug-in hybrid is just a baby step. But Everrati's electromodded LM002 is proof that even the most outrageous, gas-guzzling legends can be reborn as silent, emission-free marvels.
I thought all this time that the electric revolution had started years ago - but I was wrong. It feels like it is just getting started! And if you thought the Rambo Lambo was wild before, just wait until you see it in its electric avatar. It'll be a sight to behold, a testament to human ingenuity, and a reminder that the future of driving is brighter than ever.
