Can I install Lion on the latest iMac? (I know that it is not recommended, but anyway...)

I know that it is not recommended to install a previous OSX on an iMac that have a previous operating system... but it would be technicallky possible?
How? I've tried to install a previous Lion image on an external usb pen, and when I boot it through the pen I get a gray screen with a ban icon in the middle.
My iMac is the latest.. 2013
thanks

No, not unless it originally shipped with ML, there is really no reason to either.

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