AutoCar revealed today the first details on the production version Estoque. Right now the car is in final stages of approval, but current plans have the bull's sedan entering development at Sant'Agata early next year with sales to begin at the end of 2011 for under £150,000. The Gallardo, which sell for a similar price in the U.K., sells for about $200,000 here. The production Estoque will run the same all-wheel drive system as the Gallardo as well as utilize its 5.2-liter direct injection (...)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Next Lamborghini supercar spied again
The next Lamborghini supercar has been spotted testing near the Nurburgring, again. Car Magazine has pegged the the Murcielago's replacement to ditch the LP640's steel chassis in favour of a carbon fiber tub with front and rear steel subframes. This will make the car lighter than the current flagship, and the rumored 700 hp 6.0-liter V12 engine should make it faster as well. The new car is rumored to be called the Jota. While it's connection to bulls could not be found yet (Lamborghini's car (...)
Paris 2008: Lamborghini Estoque Concept
It is a Lamborghini like no other before it: a four-door sports car that sticks resolutely to its creed. The Lamborghini Estoque concept has everything that defines a Lamborghini: extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian, it brings a whole new versatility to the brand’s DNA.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder
The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder made official debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The new LP 560-4 Spyder combines the Coupé's design, performance and handling characteristics with the open-air pleasure only a soft top super sports car can deliver. The Gallardo Spyder will be powered by a the same 5.2 liter V10 engine that is in the coupe version. It delivers 560 hp and over 380 lb ft. of torque to all four wheels. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4 seconds and can go up to 201 mph. (...)
Lamborghini Reventon for sale
You have the money to buy the Reventon but you don't know where from?The answer is Romania.You can buy it at a price of 1,6 millions euros with VTA from the luxury cars dealer Carlex.You don't believe is true?Check it for yourself: http://www.carlex.ro/index.php/automobil/lamborghini-reventon-editie-limitata-editie-limitata-134
Diamond-crusted Lamborghini key
Some people just need to make sure everything they own says that they have more money then they know what to do with. Why else would a select few decide to get the their Lamborghini key fob studded with over two carats worth of diamonds? Amosu Luxury, a British company who is very famous for adding diamonds on the most unusual things, is willing to transform key fobs for not only Lambos, but it will also cover fobs from a Bentley, Mercedes-Benz or Ferrari as well. The key in this picture (...)
Lamborghini Super Trofeo
Lamborghini is going racing with its own Lambo-only race series. To help kick start some interest, its come up with the track-only Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo based on the Gallardo LP560-4. Lamborghini will make a run of 30 of these cars so that the ultra-rich of the world can settle any issues (like why a flat tax is better or who finished the Grey Poupon) out on the track. Lamborghini says it will have a factory-backed for the racer series with celebrity guest drivers. (...)
Lamborghini Estoque goes rummaging in Audi's parts
We know Audi will have a big hand in the Lamborghini Estoque. Lamborghini is Audi's responsibility in the Volkswagen Group, and Audi has a lot more experience at performance sedans than Lambo (which has none.) The only real question is how much German will this Italian car speak? According to Car and Driver, that answer may be quite a lot. It's rumored that the Estoque will be built on Audi's modular-longitudinal platform, which is the base of a number of new models, including the current (...)
Street Legal Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT
Reiter Engineering has created an absolutely scorching masterpiece with the new street-legal version of the Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT Racecar and the entire package already looks too good to take a pass on. The firm was responsible for the original racing version of the car and their new one-off street-legal car on display at Essen might soon see a few more following their way to production. The street version of the car comes with carbon-fiber spoiler up front and a new diffuser and spoiler at the rear, as well as a distinctive high-mounted dual exhaust outlet that’s in line with the taillights. The car will be powered most likely by the roaring Murcielago V12 engine and two-wheel drive and for now Reiter is only promising a few add-ons. Now if only Santa dropped in with this down the garage pipes
Christian Audigier - edo Lamborghini LP710
Based on a completely disassembled then Modified Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.
• 700-hp with a maximum torque of 461 lb-ft.
• 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 secs; Top speed of 224 mph.
• Limited Edition - 5 Units Uniquely Customized.
Modifications Include: engine, aerodynamics, wheels, tires, exhaust system. The interior is designed to each customers spec at edo competition in under 3 months.
Those 5 lucky customers will get the opportunity to pilot their edo Lamborghini Murcielago LP710 near the maximum speed limit of 360 km/h (224 mph); at the high speed oval in Papenburg, Germany OR Nardo, Italy.
Checkout: Ed Hardy Smart ForTwo at SEMA 2008
Edo Competition Presents Fastest Lamborghini Ever
Those wacky Germans that love to build super-super cars of off super cars, created what they think it’s the fastest Lamborghini ever. Based on a Murciélago LP 640, the Limited Edition edo Lamborghini LP 710 gets to a max speed of 224 mph (360 kph). With help from Christian Audigier the car got a air brush black matte paint job, some exquisite fabrics and materials and much of the interior. Only five of these will be built so better stay in line with some millions if you want to get your hands on it.
Shaun White Lamborghini LP640 Pictures
I was watching some recaps from the best of the WINTER X-GAMES, and i found myself in awe of Shaun Whites snowboarding skills…I know I’m not alone in this mind frame. That was neither here nor there when it came to a comment one of the sport announcers made about him owning a LAMBORGHINI !!!
I did a quick GOOGLE search and quickly found out he owns a 2007 “Balloon White” Murcielago LP640. I then went on a hunt to find images and found some of a photo shoot he did with acclaimed Celeb Photog Kevin Ou. Shaun White has such a cool and off the chart personality that it makes perfect sense for him owning one of the most OUTRAGEOUS cars out there!
Lamborghini Murcielago Streetversion Pictures
Lamborghini Murcielago Streetversion by Reiter Engineering. This is the same company that introduced you to their unique engineered central mounted exhaust system on their beautiful Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT and their recent Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 Strada. This Murcielago Streetversion reminds me of the Lamborghini Diablo from the side profile shot!
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What The Heck: Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
Okay, so now I get it!!! Lamborghini cars model number will continue to rise indefinitely to match the infinite increase in horsepower… so technically they could have 4 more Murcielagos just this year leading up to our post on the LP710 Audigier Edition. It’s all about horsepower right and weight savings right? An all-out horsepower war it seems.
Speculation over the internet waves is now surfacing yet another Lamborghini Murcielago dubbed the LP670-4 SV. I remember when Lamborghini had a Diablo SV and I could not stop drooling. Not many cars look this good standing still. As you guessed it, this one will have 670hp from the same V12 and AWD system, hence the LP670-4 SV name tag. Also, to make it special in “SV” form it has been shaved a whole 220 pounds and will be able to match a 3.2 second sprint to 60mph and top out at 213 mph. The matte black color scheme reminiscent of the Reventon will be covering the lower body while including an abundance of carbon fiber body parts for weight savings.
Lamborghini Reventon
It is rumored that 350 units will be produced but others will argue and say it will be only 100. So I guess if you were not “lucky” enough to get a Reventon then you may settle for the LP670-4 SV.
Rumored Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 SV
The most interesting thing about Lambos is that they look so hot and they’re so fast. But what happens when you’re already top notch? Well it looks like Lamborghini has been secretly working on a Murcielago LP640-4 SVversion that should be lighter and more powerful, going from 0 to 60mph in an amazing 3.2 seconds. Though there aren’t any big styling changes, the new Murcielago SV should pack some new air vents, a larger bumper and a lavish interior built in Alcantra leather. Expected to be showcased in Geneva or in New York this year, the amazing supercar should cost some 25% more than the original LP640. We’re not worried though, the sheiks will definitely afford it. [via ferrarichat]
Lamborghini presents highly individualized super sports cars at the Detroit Auto Show
| | Alongside the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, Lamborghini will present two exclusive, highly individualized super sports cars at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. With a unique, matt-luster paint finish in matt blue and all available special equipment options, this Murciélago LP 640 and Gallardo LP 560-4 demonstrate the virtually limitless possibilities and expert craftsmanship presented [...] |
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 & Murcielago LP 640 Ad Personam
Why let have all the aftermarket customizers have all the fun? We've seen plenty of matte finish cars: matte black on Ferraris, Porsches and Rolls-Royces; even a matte gold Nissan GT-R and a matte grey Lamborghini Gallardo. Now Lamborghini is doing the dull-finish cars on its own straight from the factory. Lamborghini unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show what it calls Ad Personam editions for the Gallardo LP 560-4 and the Murcielago LP 640. These editions are showcased in an very cool (...)
Lamborghini Murcielago 4×4 ATV
Practicality need not apply here. These pics were taken at the Tokyo Auto Salon where Liberty Walk & LB Performance showed off an accessory for the smaller baller. These Lamborghini Murcielago-inspired ATVs may have more in common with the real Murcielagos then at first glance. They both have four-wheel drive, and the low profile tires ensure these ATVs will never go off road, just like the big Lambos. So we doubt we'll see any gun racks on this one, but it's defiantly an option for (...)
VIDEO: FIFTH GEAR REVIEW - LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP560-4
In this unusual Lamborghini review, Fifth Gear takes the Lambo to the Italian Apps for some snow driving. The car handles great for a sports car due to the all wheel drive system. The headlights look very nice also.
Rare Lamborghini Reventon Selling
For just a few moments we’re going to assume that you’re loaded with cash (financial crisis, says who?) and you’re looking for a car to ride at a first date. Wouldn’t you think of buying a rare Lamborghini Reventon? The Silicon Valley Auto Group in Los Gatos, California, have put one up for sale. Kinda brand new, the 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon has only 73 miles on board, used to be owned by a guy in Missouri and goes for an undisclosed price. And just to see if the girl would be impressed, the little beast has a 6.5-liter V12 dual overhead cam 48V engine under the hood, outputs 650 horsepower, 487 ft-lb of torque, tops at 340 km/h and goes from naught to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds.
Dream is over … back to our wheels. [via cars.com]
Embrace your inner child with a Lambo ATV
Click above for gallery of the Liberty Walk Lambo ATV
The 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon was loaded with the usual assortment of wild and wacky tuner fare - same as always. But tucked among the cars are hidden treasures like the wee beastie shown above. Liberty Walk/LB Performance are Japanese Lamborghini tuners, and in addition to showcasing a selection of the supercars they've worked on, they also showed off a couple of ATVs they re-bodied to look like super deformed little Murcielagos. Miniaturized dimensions, big alloys, low-profile tires - this is what Power Wheels would look like if they made 'em for grown-ups and cost $20,000. Dad, can we have one? Pleeeeeeeeeeease?
Gallery: Liberty Walk Lambo ATV
Lamborghini Reventon up for sale in Silicon Valley
Click above to view more of the Lamborghini Reventon up for sale
Even with a limited run of 20, a seven-figure price tag and ten making to the United States, you can bet there were more people who wanted to get their hands on a Lamborghini Reventon than there were examples on the market. However, one man's loss will be another man's gain, and a Reventon has just popped up for sale in California.
For those who've forgotten already, the Reventon was a special rebodied version of Lamborghini's flagship Murcielago supercar. It was named after a famous matador-killing fighting bull, painted any color the customer wanted (as long as it was grey - Grigio Reventon to be specific), treated to the very best the company had to offer and slapped with such a mark-up it'd leave a handprint on your face. But even with such a gargantuan sticker price, buyers knew it was bound to become an instant collectors' item. Case in point: this example, originally purchased eight months ago in St. Louis, has only 73 miles on the odometer, which we think is criminal. Let's hope someone buys it and drives it like it's meant to be driven.
Gallery: Reventon for Sale
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder - Video
It's the top-down version of Lambo's improved Gallardo. It looks good, and there isn't much more to say.
Keep Reading: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder - Video
Lamborghini Reventon for sale in Silicon Valley
It's hard to sell a used car these days, even if it's only gone 73 miles. It probably doesn't help that this Lamborghini Reventon cost about $1.5 million when new. So how should a Silicon Valley area dealer try to move its off the used car lot? Why not make it sound more rare. For staters the car is described as one of ten imported to the U.S., but production numbers are double that. Also the is listed as having its power increased to 660 hp, but all Reventons have 660 hp. The increase (...)
Lamborghini Gallardo on fire
A café boss in the Belgian city of Sint Truiden was given a horrible surprise when vandals set fire to his Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. Lucky for Lamborghini fans out there, the vandals had kicked a few parts off the car before setting the Italian beauty on fire. The police were able to match the footprints from those parts, and now the two heinous criminals are in custody. It's unlikely their hands have as much grip as the all-wheel drive Gallardo, so hopefully they drop the soap plenty (...)
Murcielago LP640 "Dracula Edition"
Just because the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 has little "wings" that deploy from the side rear doesn't make it Dracula...or does it? This Murcielago was spotted recently, after tit completerd a rally called "the Challenge" across Europe. For you Lambo lovers out there, this isn't as offensive as it seems. The graffiti-like paint job isn't a paint job at all; it's a wrap . (...)
Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster leaked before Geneva debut
An image of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster has been leaked prior to the car’s Geneva Motor Show debut. This exclusive Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster will limited to a production run of just 50 units featuring a gray/black and orange color combination called Grigio Telesto.
Other standard equipment includes Hermera Sports black wheels, a LP650-4 logo on the front bumpers and on the rear fender, orange brake callipers, huge wind deflectors, Alcantara Nera driver’s seat, a navigation system and a transparent engine bonnet. Little is known about the technical specs but we can expect the 6.5L V12 making 650-hp under the hood.
Pricing is expected to start at around 500,000 Euros ($639,550 USD).
Source: autoblog.nl
Lamborghini to halt production for two weeks in Feb/March
In a response to decreasing demand, Lamborghini has announced that it will halt production for two weeks between February and March affecting around 300 employees of its total 1,000-plus workforce. The Italian supercar manufacturer said that the union has agreed with its moves.
“We have established a decade of sales and profit increases, including another record year for deliveries in 2008, but we cannot maintain the previous levels of production during the downturn,” CEO Stephan Winkelmann said in a statement.
Winkelmann confirmed that Lamborghini has no plans on cutting back on r&d and remains committed to introducing one new product to market every year.
In December 2008, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A announced record year results in 2008 saying that it will not announce any layoffs.
Source: AutoCar
200MPH Club: The Benchmark Has Been Set - Can You Keep Up?
Supercars are now part of a new club in my opinion. Whether you agree with me or not, a new benchmark as has been set for performance cars to be called a “supercar”. The 200mph mark seems almost like a standard if a car wants to be in the once-sacred “supercar status”. I realize many supercars only reach speeds just shy of 200mph but when you consider the over-all performance of some vehicles and the astonishing capabilities, you might as-well welcome them to the 200mph club. With a few (pricy) bolt-ons or ECU programming you may be able to add another 10 to 20 mph to the top speed of many supercars anyway.
Our good friend, Chris Grosser, set out to Ochopee, Florida at a rented 2 mile long aviation runway just recently. The goal was to achieve top speed (in a supercar) during a series of runs in a controlled environment. I am not sure of anything that is more fun other than blasting down flat-out on a runway in a supercar. Below is the excerpt from Chris’s new blog. I encourage you to check out some of his professional photography shots if you have the time.
Image Gallery and excerpt from Chris Grosser’s site below…
Location: Ochopee, Florida – at a rented 2 mile long aviation runway
Date: 2/23/2009
Time: 7am-7pm
Goal: Super car top speed runs in a controlled environment
The sounds of cars flying by like rocket jets in excess of 200mph was nothing short of astonishing at yesterday’s 2 mile open runway event located at Ochopee, Florida.
The super car lineup consisted of cars that most people can only dream of, me included. Twin turbo Lamborghini Murcielagos and Gallardos filled the arena early in the morning when being unloaded from trailers at the venue.
A Saleen S7 brought massive amounts of attention from the fans. It’s not an everyday occurrence to view such cars in the wild, much less out on an endlessly long runway being pushed to its limits. It’s a thing of sheer beauty to view a car like the S7 being run to its full potential and not just sitting behind a glass showcase or velvet ropes like a coveted piece of art.
Two Robinson R44 helicopters even made brief appearances. Other visits from curious planes in the area made fly- bys to view the tens of millions of dollars in super cars from around the country.
Having been fortunate enough to take a quick ride in my good friend’s Bentley Continental GT and quickly surpassing the 175mph mark - the 200mph barrier in cars such as the Saleen S7, Twin turbo Murcielago, 1300 horsepower, LP640, Ford GT, or Twin Turbo “Underground Racing” Gallardo seem shockingly feasible.
Feasible is merely an understatement as new speed records were approached and surpassed throughout the day. 200 miles per hour quickly became the new standard for the super cars to strive for and many did just that.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 (SV) SuperVeloce
The Geneva Motor Show is one that will not disappoint despite the many pull-outs of various auto manufacturers from being in this week’s Geneva Motor Show. One car that will be a big hit is the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV (SuperVeloce) or (translation: Super Fast). With an obvious 670hp from the naming of this Bull and all-wheel-drive hence the -4, this Murcielago has no mercy on the competition.
Some of the stunning stats pulled out of the press release below is the notable 0-60mph time of 3.2 seconds and top speed of 212mph. While that is still not Bugatti Veyron territory you would be hard pressed to find many cars that can make that type of marking.
Press Release below after the jump…
Press Release:
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce - the new king of the bulls is even more powerful, lighter and faster
The Lamborghini Murciélago is one of the most extraordinary super sports cars of all time. Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range with a new, exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model - the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp. This catapults it from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a breathtaking 3.2 seconds and powers it on to a top speed of around 342 km/h (212 mph). Distinctive design refinements ensure that each of this 350-unit limited edition series conveys its full potential from the very first glance.
With its outstanding performance, razor-sharp precision and exceptional high-speed stability, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the ultimate performance car for advanced sports car drivers. The super sports car has been extensively redesigned with a new front and rear, an innovative engine bonnet and a choice of two aerodynamic set-ups featuring either a small or large rear spoiler. The interior in Alcantara and carbon fiber provides a purist and minimalist approach.
In order to achieve the substantial weight reduction of 100 kilograms (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce was extensively reworked and redeveloped in virtually every aspect - from chassis to engine and transmission, right through to the interior. The increase in engine output from 640 to 670 hp is the result of optimized valve timing and a reworked intake system. The significantly modified aerodynamics with substantially increased downforce brings considerable improvement to vehicle stability at very high speeds. With the small standard-fit rear spoiler, top speed stands at 342 km/h (212 mph), while the large “Aeropack Wing” and its added downforce gives a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph).
“The new Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the systematic continuation of our brand philosophy. It is more extreme and uncompromising than virtually any other automobile,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “As the new top model of the highly successful Murciélago range, the SuperVeloce displays not only outstanding driving dynamics, it is also further evidence of our company’s technological expertise. Customers can look forward to an utterly unparalleled driving experience.”
Design and aerodynamics
The Murciélago is an icon of the Lamborghini brand - a sports machine of menacing character and brutal power. Its unique design radiates a supreme form of highly concentrated sensuality. Wide, low, with its glass area pushed way forward and a long, taut back - the interplay between the soft contours of the basic form and razor sharp edges is the perfect expression of the Lamborghini design language. In the totality of its character, the Murciélago is without comparison on the sports car market.
Yet even a character like this can be further refined - the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the more extreme, even more purist pinnacle of the model range. This is clearly evident from the very first glimpse of its completely redesigned front end - pulled way forward and finished in matt black paint, the carbon fiber front spoiler is connected to the front end via two vertical elements. The large air intakes for the front brakes are more powerfully emphasized. The new front fenders feature additional air intakes for brake ventilation. The air vent for the oil cooler located in the driver-side sill area is painted matt black to match the sills.
The modifications are even more apparent around the mighty engine bay of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The twelve-cylinder engine is presented as an engineering masterpiece under a transparent engine bonnet that boasts a completely new architecture. Hexagonal polymer plates made from transparent polycarbonate are set on three levels within a carbon fiber framework. The layers are open towards the rear, playing a key role in the thermodynamics of the high-performance engine.
The impressive rear end of the SuperVeloce is dominated by a veritably noble, flat and extremely wide exhaust tailpipe and, on the underside, by a two-level diffuser system finished entirely in carbon fiber. The rear light clusters display their signals in that distinctive Y-shape that has been a fixed element of Lamborghini design since the Murciélago LP 640, Reventón and Gallardo LP 560-4. The panel between the lights is made from carbon fiber, while the large intake mesh below expands across the full width of the rear end. Made from thick-walled aluminum, the hexagonal pattern is laser-cut and a Teflon coating provides the necessary heat protection.
The aerodynamics of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce have been completely redeveloped. Alongside the enlarged front spoiler and the twin rear diffuser, the new fixed rear spoiler also plays an important role. Customers can choose between two versions, with the small rear spoiler providing improved downforce at high speeds. As an option, the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce can be supplied with the “Aeropack Wing” - a large, fixed, carbon-fiber wing mounted on two carbon-fiber brackets. The new aerodynamic set-up provides a significant boost to directional stability at the very highest speeds. The top-speed downforce on the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce with Aeropack is strongly increased.
Bodyshell and lightweight construction
With the construction of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, Lamborghini proves its expertise in the manufacture of lightweight materials and in working with hi-tech carbon fiber. The structure of the super sports car is a composite construction of extremely stiff carbon components and a tubular steel frame - as in a race car. The transmission tunnel and the floor are made of carbon fiber, attached to the steel frame using rivets and high-strength adhesives. The roof and the exterior door panels are formed in sheet steel, while the remainder of the outer skin is made from carbon composite material.
For the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese recalculated the framework and selected a new, super high-strength sectional steel. This achieved two objectives - on the one hand, they increased the torsional stiffness of the chassis by 12 percent to provide improved handling precision and, on the other, they were able to reduce weight by 20 kg (44 lbs), making a significant contribution to the reduction of overall vehicle weight. And the systematic approach to lightweight design continues throughout the entire bodyshell. The front fenders, the rear side panels/fenders and the casing for the third brake light are made of a modified carbon-fiber material. Combined with the removal of the drive for the moveable spoiler, this brings a further weight reduction of 13 kg (28.6 lbs).
Added to the 33 kg (72.6 lbs) of weight reduction from the chassis and exterior, are 34 kg (74.8 lbs) from the interior, as well as over 33 kg (72.6 lbs) removed from the engine and drive train.
Power unit and transmission
The longitudinally mounted 6.5 liter V12 delivers the infernal power for an unparalleled driving experience. With 670 hp (493 kW), the engine in the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is 30 hp more powerful than in the Murciélago LP 640. The twelve-cylinder sends its mighty 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft at 6,500 rpm; maximum power is reached at 8,000 rpm, with an average piston speed of 23.7 meters per second - a figure almost comparable to race engines.
The V12 is eager to deliver its performance - it brings its menacing power with immediacy and precision to guarantee breathtaking performance - after only 3.2 seconds the SuperVeloce has already reached 100 km/h (62 mph).
The engine block and heads of the V12, positioned at the ideal cylinder angle of 60 degrees, are made from aluminum. The four chain-driven camshafts are variably controlled, while the intake manifold operates in three stages - both technologies add even greater thrust to the merciless pushing power. To increase the performance of the SuperVeloce, the intake system was modified, the valve train optimized and, most importantly, valve travel was increased.
The control electronics for the V12 were developed internally by Lamborghini - each cylinder bank has its own high-performance processor. If the engine needs more cooling air, intake funnels emerge from the rear pillars: when not in operation, they lie flush with the bodyshell. Dry sump lubrication enables the V12 to be mounted extremely low down, benefiting the handling dynamics: this also guarantees oil supply under extremely dynamic driving conditions. With 12 liters of lubricating oil in circulation, the oil cooler is located on the left side of the vehicle and cooled by air flowing through the aperture in the sill.
The weight reduction of more than 26 kg (57 lbs) in the engine area was derived primarily from the completely new exhaust system. The muffler has been redesigned and even the mighty tailpipe of the SuperVeloce manufactured from new materials is lighter than on the Murciélago LP 640. But most of all, the new exhaust system makes for an acoustic experience that is surely equal to the driving performance - from the heavy rumble of a stormy night, through the trumpeting of mighty elephants to the roar of a raging lion, the SuperVeloce performs the grand opera for 12 cylinders, 48 valves and 8,000 revs.
The SuperVeloce is equipped as standard with the sequential, automated manual transmission e.gear, which uses electro-hydraulics to shift gear extremely quickly and smoothly. A cockpit display informs the driver of the gear currently engaged. In addition a special “Corsa” mode and a “Low adherence” mode are available.
As a no-premium option, the SuperVeloce is available with a six-speed manual transmission. Its short metal shift stick runs in an open gate of classic Italian elegance. In both variants, the new lightweight clutch makes its own contribution to the weight loss program.
All-wheel drive and chassis
The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce delivers its extreme power to the road with great reliability - assured by its permanent all-wheel drive. Before the rear wheels spin, the viscous coupling sends up to 35 percent of driving force via its additional shaft to the front wheels. The front and rear limited-slip differentials are set at 25 and 45 percent. With its four driven wheels and traction, the Murciélago delivers a decisive advantage over rear-wheel drive sports cars when it comes to accelerating out of a corner - and always with maximum stability. The rear axle bears 58 percent of its overall weight - a distribution ratio that is highly beneficial to traction.
Explosive dynamics, tenacious cornering and extreme speeds - the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is a super sports car packed with aggressive power, but by no means a mean-spirited car. Its steering requires very little power support, giving full control of the car to the driver. Those prepared to tackle the beast head on are quickly rewarded with intimate contact and trust - as speed increases, so the Murciélago reveals its strengths, thus exposing a character with no hidden surprises and behavior that can always be anticipated.
The Murciélago is fitted with double wishbone suspension all round. Spring struts - two on each of the rear wheels and one on each of the front - control the loads transferred from the road. The standard-fit lifting system enables the front end of the vehicle to be raised by 45 mm (1.8 inches) to avoid obstacles such as garage entryways. The SuperVeloce is equipped with exclusive “Ares” alloy-forged wheels, bearing the exclusive five twin-spoke design. The front wheels are clad in 245/35 ZR 18 rubber, while the rears sport 335/30 ZR 18. High-grip Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires come as standard.
Four brakes controlled by a hi-tech ABS system are capable of mighty stopping power when required. The Carbon Ceramic (CCB) brakes are fanned by cooling air flowing through enlarged channels in the bodyshell, while openings in the front fenders provide additional ventilation for the SuperVeloce. The ceramic discs are exceptionally lightweight, fade-free and capable of extremely high operational performance.
Interior and equipment
Even stepping into the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is an experience as individual as the vehicle itself. The upward-opening doors - a solution developed by Lamborghini in the early seventies for the Countach - are released via small latches, then swing wide open to reveal a panorama of the exclusive interior of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The dominating materials are Alcantara and carbon fiber, which make for an ambience that is as high-quality as it is sporty.
The sports bucket seats come as standard and provide exceptionally firm support around the hip and shoulder areas. The bucket seats are made from lightweight and highly robust carbon fiber and guarantee the driver perfect support, even in the most extreme driving situations. The Murciélago’s standard seats are also available on the SuperVeloce as an option free of charge.
Not only the seats are upholstered in black Alcantara micro-fiber; the cockpit and the roof lining are also finished in this high-quality, lightweight material. The Y-shaped perforations on the seats and roof lining bring additional finesse, with an inlaid backing material in the same color as the exterior paintwork. The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce can be delivered with the paint finishes Giallo Orion, Arancio Atlas, Bianco Isis, Grigio Telesto and Nero Aldebaran, as well as Bianco Canopus (white matt) and Nero Nemesis (black matt) as an option.
Naturally, the interior also makes its contribution to weight reduction. The door panels are clad in carbon fiber, as is the wide center tunnel. The application of Alcantara instead of leather is another weight-saver, just like the selection of sports bucket seats and the omission of the radio-navigation system (if requested, this is available as an option). At the end of the day, the music in a Murciélago comes from the engine compartment. Overall, modifications to the interior contribute over 34 kg (75 lbs) to the SuperVeloce weight loss program.
But absolutely no corners have been cut when it comes to one characteristic that is a feature of all Lamborghini super sports cars - the exceptionally high quality of the workmanship. The craftsmen in Sant’Agata Bolognese are all masters of their respective trades; the three-year warranty bears testimony to absolute faith in product quality.
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