Performance Review: Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 - [1986]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini LM002 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.This particular Lamborghini LM002 has a 5167cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12

The LM002 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the LM002's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2692 kgs (5934 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 in the same weight category as the 2017 Mercedes G Class 65 AMG 6.0 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini LM002 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 5167cc 24V V12 engine produces 420 bhp (313 kW) @ 6800 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 369 lb-ft (500.2 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini LM002 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (181.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini LM002.

The Lamborghini LM002 has a Power to weight ratio of 156.0 bhp per ton and 137.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 LM002 competing with the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (181.0 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Nissan 350Z Coupe (180.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini LM002 generating around 137.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1993 Peugeot 405 T16 2.0 Turbo (161.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Mini Cooper SD Paceman (161.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.4 secs, this made the Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 as fast as the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 (8.10 secs) the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (8.10 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (8.10 secs) the or the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI (8.10 secs). This Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 is also faster than the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the and the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the LM002 and the 2017 BMW 5 Series 540d xDrive G30

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini LM002 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.52 secs @ 94.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 BMW 5 Series 540d xDrive G30 (14.46 secs), the 2006 BMW 3 Series 335i M-Sport 2d E90 (14.47 secs), and the 1993 BMW 3 Series M3 E36 (14.47 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1986 version of the Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 has a maximum speed of 125mph.

Top Speed of the 1986 LM002 equals the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (136 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 then how about the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (136 mph), the 2011 Alfa-Romeo Mito 170 Quadrifoglio Verde (136 mph), or the 1992 Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo (136 mph).

Related Links:

1986 LM002 Rivals List.

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