TOP 5 LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE DETAILS

Named after a 35-inch long bull-fighting sword, the Lamborghini Estoque aims to take the fight to the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide, presumably at a higher price. 

Leaked pictures were displayed earlier - now the real deal has been released along with details. Here's what you need to know.

#5 - The Estoque is 53.1" high, 78.3" wide, with a very long wheelbase of 118.5". 

#4 - Lambo describes their Paris show car like this: "As a pure concept car, the Lamborghini Estoque is a design exercise and a further indication of the innovative power of the Lamborghini brand. Yet, it is based on a feasible technical concept that offers a whole range of fascinating alternatives for the body shell and driveline."

#3 -While you might chucke at Lamborghini's assertion that the driveline is not located in front of the rear axle but behind the front axle (in theory; the same thing), the Lamborgini Estoque is front-engined, unlike the Gallardo, Murcielago, Diablo, Countach, and Miura. For weight distribution purposes, the advantage of placing the engine behind the front axle is significant. In essence, the Estoque is mid-engined like other current Lambos.

#2 - As mentioned earlier, Lamborghini confirms the obvious engine for the Estoque is the Gallardo's LP560-4 powerplant but also suggests the possibility of a turbocharged V8. 

#1 - Lamborghini even brings up the notion of a V6 hybrid or "extremely high-performance TDI". You know diesel has evolved when Lamborghini's Volkswagen/Audi bosses trickle it up to a supercar manufacturer.