Lamborghini
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Showing posts with label Lamborghini. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
First Impression: Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce
I saw the Lamborghini Murcielago SV at the December 2010 Houston Cars and Coffee event. This was the same event where Hennessey revealed its Venom GT. There were a bunch of Lambos at the event, but the Murcielago stood out from the rest of Lambos there. The SV moniker on the rear side panels and the rear wing help the Murcielago stand out. This Lambo looks very aggressive and very fast.
The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is powered by a 6.5L V12 engine, paired with a six-speed e-Gear transmission or an optional six-speed manual transmission, that produces 661 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. The Murcielago goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 213 mph with an optional small spoiler and 209 mph with the standard aeropack wing. Prices for the Murcielago SV start at $450,000. That is very expensive for a car. The Murcielago costs over $130,000 more than a Murcielago LP 640. But it is 2 mph faster and gets from 0 to 60 mph 0.2 seconds quicker than the Murcielago LP. The SV is also 220 lbs lighter than the standard Murcielago.
The Lamborghini Murcielago SV made a stop by Jay Leno's Garage. Top Gear's Richard Hammond reviewed the Murcielago SV during Series 13, Episode 2. The Murcielago SV is playable in Driver: San Francisco, Gran Turismo 5, Forza Motorsport 3, Car Town, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, and Carbon Auto Theft 2.
Final Thoughts: What a car! The Lamborghini Murcielago was already quick, fast, stunning car. The Murcielago SV is a Murcielago on steroids. The Murcielago SV is a faster, quicker, stunning, aggressive version of the Murcielago. The SV is just too expensive with a price starting at $450,000. It is not fast enough to be considered a hyper car and there are cars that can reach speeds over 220 mph and cost $50,000 less than the Murcielago SV. But the Murcielago SV looks better than those cars. If you want a fast, quick, stunning, eye-catching, aggressive supercar, go with the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, if you can afford it.
CarJunkie
Photo taken from Houston Cars and Coffee Facebook page.
First Impression: Lamborghini Murcielargo
The Murcielago is a regular at Houston Cars and Coffee events. The Murcielago is one eye-catching Lambo. It does resemble its predecessor, the Lamborghini Diablo. An interesting design feature of the Murcielago are the rear air vents. They come out when the car is traveling at high speeds to deliver more air to the engine. The Murcielago looks fast, aggressive, and is an eye-catcher.
The Lamborghini Murcielago originally came with 6.2L V12 that produced 572 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 is powered by a 6.5L V12, paired with either a six-speed manual tranmission or an optional six-speed e-gear transmission, that produces 631 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque. The Murcielago LP 640 goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 211 mph. Prices for a new Murcielago Lp 640 started at $318,800. That is quite expensive for a car, but the Murcielago is fast, quick, and just stunning.
Top Gear featured the original Murcielago during Series 1, Episode 1. The Murcielago Roadster was reviewed by Top Gear during Series 6, Episode 11. The Murcielago LP 640 was reviewed by Top Gear during Series 9, Episode 5. A 2007 Murcielago Roadster made a stop by Jay Leno's Garage. Motorweek reviewed a 2003 Murcielago. The Murcielago is playable in the Forza games, Need For Speed Games, Ridge Racer games, Gran Turismo games, ModNation Racers, Asphalt games, Project Gotham Racing 4, Midnight Club games, and many other video games.
Final Thoughts: I loved the Lamborghini Countach. I loved the Lamborghini Diablo. And I love the Lamboghini Murcielago. This car is fast, quick, and stunning. But it costs over $300,000, which is quite expensive. No modern Ferrari can compete with the Murcielago and it is cheaper than a 599 GTO.
CarJunkie
Photos taken from a camera phone and digital camera
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Pontiac Loans Heart and Body to Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Superleggera Replica
From the creators of the Murcielago LP-640 Roadster wannabe we showed you back in 2009, comes a new Lamborghini doppelganger with fresh looks but the same Pontiac Solstice underpinnings.
This time, the car is supposed to resemble a Gallardo Spyder in a Superleggera outfit. The Lambo replica is finished in the usual for this type of conversions canary yellow and while the builders ditched the scissor door solution, they did add power controlled doors and a hood, which automatically open at the touch of a button � you know, just in case some of your friends weren�t already impressed [�].
Friday, June 10, 2011
From Poland with Love: Arrinera Supercar Revealed in the Flesh [with Video]
It has been three years since we first told you about a new supercar venture from Poland (see here). Many had expressed doubts as to whether the newly formed company, then named Veno Automotive, could pull it off and create the country�s first supercar model. Fast forward to today, and the Polish company, which is now called Arrinera Automotive, presented the first real-life prototype of its yet to be named supercar model.
While to a lesser degree than what the original sketches from 2008 implied, the prototype Arrinera features an edgy styling and certain details like the shape of the headlamps and front air vents that are all very similar to Lamborghini�s Murcielago / Reventon series.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Aussie Supercar Buyers Paying More than Anyone
In today�s economy, AU$1.0 will get you US$1.06, but it seems Australia�s overseas automakers have yet to acknowledge this. A Lamborghini Aventador, for example, costs a hefty AU$754,600 � or more than twice the price you would pay for one in the U.S. of A. And its 51% pricier than a V12 powered Lamborghini Diablo was ten years ago. This was tolerable when the Aussie dollar was worth 64 U.S. cents a few years ago, but those days are over.
While TV�s, computers and mobile phones have all become more affordable, supercars have not. It�s so bad that one prospective Lamborghini buyer, businessman Ra Hazouri, has flat out refused to pay.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Gumball Racer Turns Lamborghini Murcielago into an Amphicar�
When you are driving in remote areas in foreign countries, you never know what the road ahead is going to throw at you. In the case of Jon Olsson, a Swedish skier with a knack for superfast and exotic vehicles, what lied ahead at a border crossing between Greece and Turkey during the Gumball 3000 was more like a riverbed than a road�
Despite the fact that Olsson�s Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (or SV for short) wasn�t exactly designed for these kind of road conditions, the Swede accepted the challenge and successfully passed the water crossing without any problems.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
EVO Takes Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 for a Spin Around the Track
Continuing our video finds on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, here is a film from EVO magazine�s encounter with the brawny Italian supercar at the Vallelunga race track near Rome in Italy. After jumping into the driver�s seat and onto the circuit for a few quick rounds, EVO�s Harry Metcalfe concludes that the Murcielago�s successor is a �real game changer� and possibly the �best super sports car in the world right now�.
Follow the break to see Lamborghini�s V12-powered Aventador LP700-4 on the track, and then weigh in with your own thoughts in comments section below.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Classic Car: Lamborghini Diablo
I saw a blue Diablo roadster at the September 2010 edition of Houston Cars and Coffee. It is better looking than the scale model I had growing up. The Diablo is one of the best looking cars of the 1990s. I love its sleek design. Its a beautiful car. And it is as fast as it looks.
The Diablo came with a 5.7L V12 engine and a five-speed manual transmission. The GT and VT 6.0 variants came with a 6.0L V12. Power output for the Diablo ranged from 500 hp to 600 hp and torque ranged from 428 lb-ft to 471 lb-ft. The 6.0L V12 in the GT got 583 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. It took less than 4 seconds for the Diablo to go from 0 to 60 mph. The top speed for the Diablo is 207 mph. It is one of the fastest cars to come from the 1990s.
Final Thoughts: I love this car. It is fast and I could stare at it for hours. I was glad someone brought it to Cars and Coffee. It is great to see one of my favorite cars from my childhood up close. It is one of the best cars to come out of the 90s. Lamborghini continued the trend of fast, beautiful cars with the Murcielago.
CarJunkie
Picture taken from Houston Lamborghini website
Monday, May 23, 2011
Bertone Auctions Off Some of its Most Recognizable Concepts to Avoid Insolvency
Here lies Bertone, the famed Italian automotive design house, bankrupt and on almost on the verge of death. The once legendary company was forced to sell its most prized possessions � six concept cars � to appease the bankruptcy commission and also to remain afloat. RM Auctions of London handle the sale at this past weekend�s Concorso d�Eleganza Villa d�Este 2011.
So what delectable concepts were the vultures able to get their beaks into? Well, there�s the 1967 Lamborghini Marzal that once graced the Monaco Grand Prix and is often cited as the inspiration for the Espada of the following year.
Lamborghini CEO Hints at New "Everyday" Model Fueling Rumors about the Estoque
Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini plans to add an "everyday" model to its lineup, according to a report from Reuters quoting the firm�s CEO Stephan Winkelmann. The Lamborghini executive believes the luxury super sportscar market will return to the record levels seen in 2007 by 2013-2014. In 2007, some 35,000 super sports cars were sold, compared with around 26,000 in 2010.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Oakley Design Working on Extreme Lamborghini Aventador LP760-2
With its 700 horsepower and jaw-dropping styling, the recently launched Lamborghini Aventador hardly needs a tuning job. However, that's not what the crew over at Oakley Design believe, as the UK-based aftermarket specialist recently unveiled plans for an extensively upgraded Aventador.
First Impression: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
I first saw the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera at the October 2010 edition of Houston Cars and Coffee. When I first saw this car, it was yellow and still looked cool. I saw an orange Superleggera at the April 2011 edition of Houston Cars and Coffee and it was right next to a yellow Ferrari F360. I think it looks better in orange than yellow, but that is my opinion. It looks fast and has a beautiful exhaust noise. It is a great car.
The Superleggera is powered by a 5.2L V10 engine that is paired to a six-speed manual transmission. It gets 570 hp and 398.3 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and reached a top speed of 202 mph. This is one fast car. Prices for the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera start at $244,295, that includes a $3,700 gas guzzler tax.
Final Thoughts: It is a great car. If you get into one, hold on because this is a fast car. It is also one of the better looking supercars. Modern Lamborghinis are known for power, but they are also easy to handle. Top Gear showed an old lady, a little boy, and a dog driving a Lamborghini Gallardo to show how easy it is to drive.
CarJunkie
Photos taken from a camera phone
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Lamborghini Indomable Concept to Be Built as a 2,000HP Hypercar by U.S. Company
Remember the Lamborghini Indomable concept? It was a supercar project designed by Daniel Chinchilla Ochoa and Alberto Fernandez Albilares under a Masters Program sponsored by Lamborghini. Well, guess what? The study will be built, albeit not by Lamborghini.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Watch a Lamborghini Aventador Being Assembled Piece by Piece in a Museum!
You may remember the international media launch of the Lamborghini Aventador held last month in Rome. There were so many videos coming from Italy's capital that we didn�t know where to start from. And guess what? It ain�t over yet as we have one more video, one far more interesting. Among the many events related to the Aventador launch there was also a display inside the �Chiostro del Bramante�, a contemporary art museum located in the historical center of Rome.
Entitled �La Forza del Toro� (Italian for �The Force of the Bull�), the exhibition consisted of a Lamborghini Aventador and five V12 engines from different periods of time. Nothing out of the ordinary so far, except the fact that builders of the 16th century building erected it without anticipating that a 2.03-meter wide, 4.78-meter long supercar would one day have to come inside�
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, 2010
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, 2010
The Lamborghini Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murci�lago LP640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs), the Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 design and aerodynamics
The Murci�lago 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 Murci�lago is without comparison on the sports car market.
Yet even a character like this can be further refined - the new Lamborghini Murci�lago LP 670-4 SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago LP 640, Revent�n and Gallardo LP560-4. 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce with Aeropack is strongly increased.
Bodyshell and lightweight construction
With the construction of the Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce is 30 hp more powerful than in the Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV, 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 Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce performs the grand opera for 12 cylinders, 48 valves and 8,000 revs.
The Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago reveals its strengths, thus exposing a character with no hidden surprises and behavior that can always be anticipated.
The Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV. The ceramic discs are exceptionally lightweight, fade-free and capable of extremely high operational performance.
The Interior and equipment
Even stepping into the Lamborghini Murci�lago SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago'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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago 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.
With its outstanding performance, razor-sharp precision and exceptional high-speed stability, the Lamborghini Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 design and aerodynamics
The Murci�lago 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 Murci�lago is without comparison on the sports car market.
Yet even a character like this can be further refined - the new Lamborghini Murci�lago LP 670-4 SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago LP 640, Revent�n and Gallardo LP560-4. 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce with Aeropack is strongly increased.
Bodyshell and lightweight construction
With the construction of the Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce is 30 hp more powerful than in the Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV, 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 Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce performs the grand opera for 12 cylinders, 48 valves and 8,000 revs.
The Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago reveals its strengths, thus exposing a character with no hidden surprises and behavior that can always be anticipated.
The Murci�lago 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SV. The ceramic discs are exceptionally lightweight, fade-free and capable of extremely high operational performance.
The Interior and equipment
Even stepping into the Lamborghini Murci�lago SV 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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago'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 Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 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 Murci�lago 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.
Technical data - Lamborghini Murci�lago LP670-4 SuperVeloce
* Frame: High strength tubular steel structure with carbon fiber components
* Bodywork: In carbon fiber, except roof and door external panels (steel)
* Steering
o Type: Mechanical (rack and pinion) power-assisted
o Right-hand turning circle: 12.55 m (41.17 ft)
* Wheels and tires
o Front: 245/35 ZR 18"
o Rear: 335/30 ZR 18"
* Engine
o Type: 12 cylinders at 60�
o Bore and stroke: 88mm x 89 mm (3.46 in x 3.50 in)
o Displacement: 6496 cc. (396.41 in�)
o Compression ratio: (11 � 0.2):1
o Maximum power: 670 hp (493 kW) at 8000 rpm
o Maximum torque: 660 Nm (487 lb-ft)at 6500 rpm
o Engine position in vehicle: Longitudinal central-rear
o Cylinder heads and engine block: Aluminum
o Intake system: Variable geometry with 3 operating modes
* Timing
o 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts
o Timing gear transmission: 2 chains
o Continuous timing variator (int. and ex.): Electronically controlled
* Ignition system
o Static type ignition system with individual coils (one for each spark plug).
o Firing sequence: 1-7-4-10-2-8-6-12-3-9-5-11
* Fuel system/injection
o Lamborghini LIE electronic engine control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, DRIVE BY WIRE
o Lubrication system
o Type: Dry sump
o Recovery pumps: 2 gear pumps
o Delivery pump (high pressure): 1 gear pump
* Cooling system
o Type: Liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit
* Transmission
o Type of transmission: Permanent all-wheel drive with Viscous Traction system
o Gearbox: 6-speed e-gear
o Clutch: Dry single disc
o Clutch disc diameter: 272 mm (10.7 in)
* Transmission ratios
o Traction Control System: T.C.S.
o Gearbox - E-Gear & Manual
o 1st: 1:3.091
o 2nd: 1:2.105
o 3rd: 1:1.565
o 4th: 1:1.241
o 5th: 1:1.065
o 6th: 1:0.939
o Reverse: 1:2.692
* Brakes
o 4 self-ventilated rotors with pedal control, hydraulic transmission with dual independent circuits, one for each axle with vacuum servo.
o ABS antilock device + DRP function
o Carbo ceramic brakes (CCB)
o Handbrake: Mechanical, acting on rear wheels
o Front rotor: � 380 x 38 mm (� 14.96 in x 1.5 in)
o Front caliper cylinders: n.6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in -1.42 in-1.5 in)
o Rear rotor: � 380 x 38 mm (� 14.96 in x 1.5 in)
o Rear caliper cylinders: n.6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in -1.42 in-1.5 in)
* Suspension
o 4-wheel independent articulated quadrilateral system. Hydraulic shock absorbers and coaxial coil springs. Suspension with dual front and rear struts, anti-roll, anti-dive and anti-squat bar.
* Dimensions
o Wheelbase: 2665 mm (104.92 in)
o Total length: 4705 mm (185.23 in)
o Total width: 2058 mm (81.02 in)
o Total height: 1135 mm (44.69 in)
o Dry weight: 1565 Kg (3450.2 lb)
o Front track width: 1635 mm (64.37 in)
o Rear track width: 1695 mm (66.73 in)
o Front overhang: 1090 mm (42.91 in)
o Rear overhang: 950 mm (37.40 in)
o Maximum overall width with external rear-view mirrors: 2240mm (88.19 in)
o Weight distribution front/rear: 42% - 58%
* Liquid capacities
o Fuel tank: 100 Liters (26.4 gal)
o Engine oil: 12 Liters (3.17 gal)
o Gearbox oil: 3,5 Liters (0.92 gal)
o Front differential oil: 1 Liter (0.26 gal)
o Rear differential oil: 2,5 Liters (0.66 gal)
o Cooling circuit: 15 Liters (3.96 gal)
* Performance
o Top speed with small spoiler: 342 km/h (212.5 mph)
o Top speed with big wing: 337 km/h (209,4 mph)
o Acceleration 0-100km/h: 3.2 s
* Fuel Consumption (according with DIR 1999/100/CE)
o City: 32 L/100km
o Highway: 13.7 L/100
o Combined: 20.6 L/100
o CO2 Emission: 480 g/km
* Fuel Consumption USA (according with US EPA guidelines)
o Manual
+ City cycle: 8 mpg
+ Highway cycle: 13 mpg
+ Combined: 10 mpg
o E-Gear
+ City cycle: 9 mpg
+ Highway cycle: 14 mpg
+ Combined: 11 mpg
* Frame: High strength tubular steel structure with carbon fiber components
* Bodywork: In carbon fiber, except roof and door external panels (steel)
* Steering
o Type: Mechanical (rack and pinion) power-assisted
o Right-hand turning circle: 12.55 m (41.17 ft)
* Wheels and tires
o Front: 245/35 ZR 18"
o Rear: 335/30 ZR 18"
* Engine
o Type: 12 cylinders at 60�
o Bore and stroke: 88mm x 89 mm (3.46 in x 3.50 in)
o Displacement: 6496 cc. (396.41 in�)
o Compression ratio: (11 � 0.2):1
o Maximum power: 670 hp (493 kW) at 8000 rpm
o Maximum torque: 660 Nm (487 lb-ft)at 6500 rpm
o Engine position in vehicle: Longitudinal central-rear
o Cylinder heads and engine block: Aluminum
o Intake system: Variable geometry with 3 operating modes
* Timing
o 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts
o Timing gear transmission: 2 chains
o Continuous timing variator (int. and ex.): Electronically controlled
* Ignition system
o Static type ignition system with individual coils (one for each spark plug).
o Firing sequence: 1-7-4-10-2-8-6-12-3-9-5-11
* Fuel system/injection
o Lamborghini LIE electronic engine control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, DRIVE BY WIRE
o Lubrication system
o Type: Dry sump
o Recovery pumps: 2 gear pumps
o Delivery pump (high pressure): 1 gear pump
* Cooling system
o Type: Liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit
* Transmission
o Type of transmission: Permanent all-wheel drive with Viscous Traction system
o Gearbox: 6-speed e-gear
o Clutch: Dry single disc
o Clutch disc diameter: 272 mm (10.7 in)
* Transmission ratios
o Traction Control System: T.C.S.
o Gearbox - E-Gear & Manual
o 1st: 1:3.091
o 2nd: 1:2.105
o 3rd: 1:1.565
o 4th: 1:1.241
o 5th: 1:1.065
o 6th: 1:0.939
o Reverse: 1:2.692
* Brakes
o 4 self-ventilated rotors with pedal control, hydraulic transmission with dual independent circuits, one for each axle with vacuum servo.
o ABS antilock device + DRP function
o Carbo ceramic brakes (CCB)
o Handbrake: Mechanical, acting on rear wheels
o Front rotor: � 380 x 38 mm (� 14.96 in x 1.5 in)
o Front caliper cylinders: n.6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in -1.42 in-1.5 in)
o Rear rotor: � 380 x 38 mm (� 14.96 in x 1.5 in)
o Rear caliper cylinders: n.6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in -1.42 in-1.5 in)
* Suspension
o 4-wheel independent articulated quadrilateral system. Hydraulic shock absorbers and coaxial coil springs. Suspension with dual front and rear struts, anti-roll, anti-dive and anti-squat bar.
* Dimensions
o Wheelbase: 2665 mm (104.92 in)
o Total length: 4705 mm (185.23 in)
o Total width: 2058 mm (81.02 in)
o Total height: 1135 mm (44.69 in)
o Dry weight: 1565 Kg (3450.2 lb)
o Front track width: 1635 mm (64.37 in)
o Rear track width: 1695 mm (66.73 in)
o Front overhang: 1090 mm (42.91 in)
o Rear overhang: 950 mm (37.40 in)
o Maximum overall width with external rear-view mirrors: 2240mm (88.19 in)
o Weight distribution front/rear: 42% - 58%
* Liquid capacities
o Fuel tank: 100 Liters (26.4 gal)
o Engine oil: 12 Liters (3.17 gal)
o Gearbox oil: 3,5 Liters (0.92 gal)
o Front differential oil: 1 Liter (0.26 gal)
o Rear differential oil: 2,5 Liters (0.66 gal)
o Cooling circuit: 15 Liters (3.96 gal)
* Performance
o Top speed with small spoiler: 342 km/h (212.5 mph)
o Top speed with big wing: 337 km/h (209,4 mph)
o Acceleration 0-100km/h: 3.2 s
* Fuel Consumption (according with DIR 1999/100/CE)
o City: 32 L/100km
o Highway: 13.7 L/100
o Combined: 20.6 L/100
o CO2 Emission: 480 g/km
* Fuel Consumption USA (according with US EPA guidelines)
o Manual
+ City cycle: 8 mpg
+ Highway cycle: 13 mpg
+ Combined: 10 mpg
o E-Gear
+ City cycle: 9 mpg
+ Highway cycle: 14 mpg
+ Combined: 11 mpg
Monday, May 2, 2011
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Tearing up the Vallelunga Race Track [Videos]
Good news for those of you that just can�t get enough of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, the new V12 supercar from Sant�Agata. After the media presentation of the jagged nose Raging Bull model that took place on the busy streets in and around Rome, Lamborghini gave members of the press a chance to get behind the wheel of the Aventador at the Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi racing circuit, which situated some 20 miles (32km) north of Italy�s capital city.
Hop the jump to check out all four videos of the latest Lamborghini supercar doing its thing on the racetrack and don�t forget to turn up the volume to hear the thrilling sounds of Sant�Agata�s 700-horsepower strong 6.5-liter V12 engine.
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