Modern car enthusiasts will not be shocked by the idea of Lamborghini building an SUV; after all, the Urus has been around for years, and the line between performance car and SUV is increasingly blurred in today’s automotive world. Nearly five decades ago, however, things were very different. The Italian brand’s very first foray into the world of off-roading was primarily driven by financial desperation, and resulted in a curious prototype that was equally fascinating and riddled with issues.
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