The idea of a multi-purpose Lamborghini was taken one step further with the enormous LM-004. The car was built around the same chassis as the LMA-002, but went much further, the engine wasn't the 'normal' 4754 cc unit (factory designation number L 503), but an all new 7.0-Litre one.

This new engine was designed by Alfrieri and used very little from the 5-Litre propulsor, this 7-Litre unit was actually destined for marine purposes and can be distinguished from the smaller V-12's by the larger exterior dimensions and the design of the cam cover. Several other parts around the engine were changed too, the gearbox became mechanical instead of the automatic ones in the first designs, a special design by ZF was used, taken from the LMA-002.

The suspension was also taken from the LMA, as was the power-assisted steering, but a big difference was the use of drum brakes on the rear axle. Lamborghini aimed the LM-004 at another category of customers, this was clearly visible on the inside of this car, the seats were changed for body-hugging types like those in the Countach, upholstered in leather, with nice carpets on the floor, a complete dashboard with radio-telephone, VHF radio, stereo system, air-conditioning, refrigerator and a cold-water tap between the back seats.

All this made the LM-004 appear like a giant, upright Countach, and this large, 3000 Kg heavy beast could even reach 200 Km/h. Only one LM-004 was built, the new 7-Litre engine didn't perform well enough to allow the increase of weight against a 5-Litre unit. Therefore, further testing was done with this 5-Litre unit, resulting in the LM-002, which would be commercialised from 1986 on, in almost the same form as the LM-004. It became however possible to install the 7.0-Litre Lamborghini marine engine into the LM-002 if the customer specified it.

Specifications :

Years built : 1984
Production : 1
Chassisnr. : n.a.
Presentation : January 1984
Type of car : Four-door, four+six seater, off road vehicle
Designed by : Lamborghini
Built by : Lamborghini

Dimensions :
Wheelbase : 3000 mm
Overall length : 4900 mm
Overall width : 2000 mm
Overall height : 1850 mm
Track front : 1615 mm Rear : 1615 mm
Ground clear. : 300 mm
Overhang,front : n.a. Rear : n.a.
Weight : 2700 kg
Distribution : n.a.

Chassis :
Structure : Multi-tubular steel spaceframe
Body : Riveted aluminium and fiberglass panels
Suspension : Independent, front and rear oscillating arms, torsion bars and telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes Front : Self ventilated servo-assisted disc brakes
Rear : Drums : 12 inch / 3 inch servo-assisted
Steering type : Assisted recirculating ball, 3.75 turns lock to lock
Turning circle : 12.2 m
Tyres : 325/65 VR 17
Rims : 11x17 inch pressed steel

Engine :
Type : V-12 60 degree light alloy block front mounted, four wheel drive
Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts, chain drive
Main bearings : 7
Cyl. Capacity : 7257 cc
Bore & stroke : n.a.
Compr. ratio : 9.2:1
Max. power : 420 bhp at 5400 rpm
Max. torque : 435 lbs.ft. at 3500 rpm
Cooling system : n.a.
Ignition : Coil and distributor
Plugs : n.a.
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : 80 A
Fuel system : Single electric pump, 6 twin-barrel Weber carburetors
Fuel type : n.a.
Fuel cons. : n.a.
Lubrication : Wet sump

Drive train :
Type : ZF S5-24/3 PKW
Clutch : Dry-single plate, hydraulically operated
Gear ratio's 1st : 2.99:1 2nd : 1.9:1 3rd : 1.33:1
4th : 1.00:1 5th : 0.89:1 Rev.: 2.7:1
Final drive : 4.125:1

Capacities :
Fuel : 318 Lt. Engine oil : n.a.
Luggage : n.a. Cooling system : n.a.

Performance :
Top speed : 206 Km/h
0 - 100 Km/h : 8.5 sec Standing km. : n.a.