Lamborghini Toro LA690-4 Design Concept for a Lexus LFA Style Supercar

The Lamborghini Toro LA690-4 is a conceptual study penned by independent designer Amadou Ndiaye. Envisioned as a modern interpretation of the 1960's Lamborghini Espada, the Toro LA690-4 is a front-engined Raging Bull supercar created to compete against other exotics of the same sort like the Aston Martin One 77 and the Lexus LFA.

The designer states that the car's LA 690-4 designation stands for "Longitudinale anteriore" which translates to "Front Longitudinal" in English, while "690" refers to the V12 engine's fictional output and '4' to the car's all-wheel drive system.

Aside from the front-mid mounted V12 engine coupled to a 7 speed double clutch transmission, Ndiaye says that the chassis, body panels and other parts of the car should be made from carbon fiber and magnesium to save weight.

To our eye, while the execution looks professional, the design itself is less aspiring and unique as the first thought that came to mind is a Lamborghini-ized LFA speckled with repackaged styling cues from the Italian firm's current production and concept models.

Design: Amadou Ndiaye , Via: Seriouswheels

Tuning the Unknown: Toyota FT-86 RWD Coupe Customized by Japanese Magazine

We're pretty much used to seeing sketches and computer generated images of future models in magazines, but a decked out version of a car that has yet to be revealed in production form is a rarity, to say the least. The customized Toyota FT-86 coupe is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Japan's Option car magazine . Aside from the two-tone paint scheme, the artist's proposal also includes a bodykit and deep-dish alloy wheels.

Via: Noriyaro , Source: Option

2012 Jaguar XJR High-Performance Sports Saloon Rendered

We still don't know if Jaguar's future plans include the introduction of a high-performance 'R' model for its new XJ limousine, but the folks over at Autogespot took the liberty to create a speculative rendering that shows us what the XJR might look like. Evidently inspired from the 510HP Jaguar XFR, the artist gave the XJ a more aggressive look by redesigning the hood and front bumper, adding chunky alloy wheels and side air vents, reshaping the rear bumper and well, that's about it.

If Jaguar decides to add an XJR model to its range, we assume that it will most likely be fitted with an even more powerful version of the 2011 XJ Supersport's 5.0-liter supercharged V8 (same as in the XFR) that makes 510 ponies.

Photos: Autogespot

Munich University Students Dream Up Future Lamborghini Models

In cooperation with the Munich University of Applied Sciences, Lamborghini sponsored the 'Raw Material' project tasking students from the German institution to create a series of design concepts for a future 'Raging Bull' supercar. The five students that answered to the call displayed their conceptual proposals at the Munich University's annual college degree show.

Source: Carbodydesign

Lamborghini RatÛn by Niels Steinhoff

The Lamborghini RatÛn is an aggressively styled concept for a flagship supercar designed to compete against the Bugatti Veyron. Like the Reventon, Steinhoff's project is inspired by modern stealth fighters such as the F22 Raptor.

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Lamborghini Ankonian by Slavche Tanevski

The mid-engined Ankonian is a proposal for a more compact sized Lamborghini supercar employing both 'soft' and angular surfaces in the design. Needless to say, it could also form the basis for a future Batmobile.

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Lamborghini Timador by Johannes Brandsch

The main objective of this design was to create a lighter supercar through the use of overlapping shells, the biggest one of which forms the shoulders of the car separating the air inlets from the passenger compartment.

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Lamborghini Muleta by Dalibor Vidojkovic

Design student Vidojkovic took a different approach with the Muleta ditching the stealth-fighter inspired styling of most modern Lamborghinis for more fluent lines that span across larger surfaces.

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Lamborghini New Espada by Fabian Weinert

Said to have been conceived before the Estoque sport sedan concept car, the Fabia Weinert's New Espada is a study for a modern four-door Lamborghini saloon designed to challenge cars like the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera. As its name suggests, the sports saloon's styling was inspired by the original Espada.