If a Fiero-based Ferrari replica is a “Fierrari”, then I figure its Lamborghini equivalent must be a “Lambieroghini”. Here’s one such monstrosity for sale on eBay, though on closer inspection there’s a lot to like about it.
For one, though it’s incomplete, much of the grunt work has already been done. The unpainted fibreglass body that replicates the Diablo VT 6.0's styling has been mated to the tubular steel frame and the gas door struts, power window motors and headlights have all been installed.
Also, the brake rotors are from a Corvette and the wheels are genuine 2004 Lamborghini Murciélago 18-inch stock clad in Pirelli P-Zero rubber.
There are also stainless steel exhaust tips, an aluminium gauge panel and all the required interior fibreglass components and switchgear graphics included with the car though not fitted. Same goes for the OEM taillights and door glass.
Better still is what’s under the hood: a BMW M70 5.0 L V12, the same one used in the E32 7-Series and E31 8-Series, mated to an Audi Getrag 016 5spd manual tranny - though the supplied clutch and flywheel have yet to be installed. The same goes for the engine wiring, sensors and the ECU.
The bad news? Well, there’s no windshield or three-quarter-glass and you’d have to live with the fact that underneath it’s a 1988 Pontiac Fiero. Though the price is currently at a reasonable US$11,100, the seller is quick to point out:
“This is not a complete working car. It is being sold as a project car. It cannot be driven, it will need to be towed. It is highly recommended that you come see the car before purchasing if possible.”
So what’s the verdict? Would you or wouldn’t you? Be sure to check out our fully gallery of image below and leave a comment with your decision.
By Tristan Hankins
7 Comments:
Perfect candidate for the next Death Race sequel. High marks for the eBay seller's decently written ad for such a Death Race vehicle.
I wonder how much has been spent on this project and how much more it will take to make it a legal, half-decent driver. Not to mention the purchase price of the vehicle. You may have something unique, or you may have spent enough money that could have been used to buy a nice, pre-loved BMW with a V-12.
this setup was originally seen in an ultima gtr kit car that was completely documented on its build. it makes massive power and very reliable once you get over the electronic quirks.
^ for that money, I'd rather get an modified evo...
Yep. Looks like it was made in the back yard.
looks good to me. Just needs to finish it.
Looks GOOD and the motor swap is a great choice too!
Anyone who would talk 'smack' about this car is just jealous, because they have no skills of their own and probably couldn't affor the $10k.
Whoever started this build was ambitious and skilled and the purchaser will be saving a lot of money because the remainder of the work is not too difficult at all.
As for finding fault with the use of a Fiero frame, that is ignorance at best and stupidity at worst, because the Fiero frame is very strong, as well as versatile and was built using some very innovative for the time and today, manufacturing techniques.
Let's see, $300k or $10k plus a few thousand more to finish this 'bad boy' exotic?
Hmmm, cachet or cash?
What are ya? - New!
It's NO Contest - Replica all the way and buy a house with the money saved to park it in!
I personally know 2 Countach owners, who also both happen to own Fiero based replicas of their Lamborghini cars and both of them said they preferred the replicas, over their real Lambos. The reasons were, the Fieros were more reliable, plus better to drive fast because they were lighter weight and certainly far less expensive to maintain and thus they were able to fully enjoy their replicas; unlike their real Lamborghini cars.
Furthermore, there was a TV show called KIT in the USA that featured replica car construction and on one episode they had a V6 Fiero based replica Lamborghini Diablo race on a 3 mile road course, against a real V12 Diablo. Well, the real Lambo Diablo could never really run far away from the Fiero and going into the final turn, the Lambo owner missed a shift and the V6 Fiero based replica, with the little 2.8 ltr. H.O. motor, WON!
Case closed!
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