Concept of the Week

After the muscular, four-door sports car concept's debut at the Paris Motor Show, high-end luxury performance sedans may have a new rival

Lamborghini Estoque

By Stuart Schwartzapfel

After tantalizing fans with teaser shots released online over the last several weeks, Lamborghini officially unveiled its Estoque concept at the Paris Motor Show (Oct. 4-19). The Estoque, a four-door sports sedan named after a matador's sword, most noticeably resembles its sibling sports cars, the Gallardo and Murcielago, with its aggressive, gaping maw. A long hood and short rear trunk characterize the muscular Italian physique, and the concept's rear doors are seamlessly integrated into the body. Executives released no official details on engine specifications, but a derivation of the Gallardo's roaring V10 is likely. And although the company has not committed to building it, the Estoque would make sense considering the new upper-crust crop of sedans soon to be introduced by the likes of Aston Martin, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce.

The Verdict: Exotic looks that seat four.

Stuart Schwartzapfel is a regular contributor to BusinessWeek.com. He has studied the automotive marketplace and works as an advertising and marketing strategist for major manufacturers. He does not write about any car brands for which he currently works.

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