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I'm not disagreeing with the specific issues raised about dilution...

By: ThomasM : April 23rd, 2012-09:43

which has residual effects of diluting resources and focus.

On the other hand, as per BDLJ's comments, if Cayenne's and Panamera's profitability (and they ARE profitable - not just contributing mightily to revenue, but also to PROFITS) can help development of the next 911 (or Aventador)

AND

the product development strategists don't lose sight of the "core DNA" (whatever that is) - one could argue $100,000 base Porsche's have already strayed from a reliable sports car "for the people..."

Then I will keep my grumbling to myself.

But that said, the LM-002 was one hell of a Mo-Fo badass all terrain vehicle (SUV wasn't coined then) and the Espada was a big comfy four passenger conveyance, so it wasn't always ultra extreme bleeding edge hyper cars like the Miura, Countach, and Diablo. In fact, Lamborghini started out as GT car maker...and before that, a tractor maker.

So how far back does "DNA" remain vital and relevant? and how narrowly is the genome defined? (answer: usually as far back as the person discussing it finds it convenient to support their POV...)

Interestingly, the CEO of McLaren has been quoted as saying, "we are a racing and sports car company..."

Cheers,

TM

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Level and Quality of Infrastructure...

By: SALMANPK : April 23rd, 2012-21:22

around the world varies aswell as the level of maintenance local councils and governments provide, I can argue in many countries around the world people who can afford exotics have no place to really enjoy them, I've smashed exotics in potholes which bent and broke USD 10k rims, you can imagine what a gut wrenching feeling that is or scrapped the bottom as if someone performed seppuku on you.

I welcome high performance cars that allow you to enjoy their performance no matter what the terrain is, I just wish the design was more brutal and bad a$$ like the LM002 was when it came out. There is room for the Pagani of SUVs which the LM002 was when it came out, this new iteration is too tame, they're playing it safe.

S

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