Lamborghini: Murcielago news **LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Revealed (page 8)**
10-24-2008 | 08:34 AM
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looks the same.
@ the comments for pricing...i dont think 100k discrepancy makes ANY difference in this range. someone looking at a Murc may also be cross-shopping for a Veyron, which is 1 million dollars more.
@ the comments for pricing...i dont think 100k discrepancy makes ANY difference in this range. someone looking at a Murc may also be cross-shopping for a Veyron, which is 1 million dollars more.
10-25-2008 | 05:47 AM
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awesome specs
10-25-2008 | 10:32 PM
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gotcha.
initially, i loved the Murc, and never gave the gallardo a second look. but these days im favoring the gallardo more so. the murc just seems...too hefty. plus its not nearly as driver friendly as the gallardo.
initially, i loved the Murc, and never gave the gallardo a second look. but these days im favoring the gallardo more so. the murc just seems...too hefty. plus its not nearly as driver friendly as the gallardo.
10-25-2008 | 11:39 PM
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01-07-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Rumors: Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV in the Works?
From Worldcarfans...
Could Lamborghini be putting the finishing touches on a Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV? According to the forum FerrariChat, the all-wheel-drive Murciélago SV would be lighter and more powerful.
Early rumors have the car stripped of about 100 kg in weight compared to the LP640, and also with 30 hp more. 0-60 mph time could be in the ballpark of an astonishing 3.2 seconds. Although the picture shown is of the LP640, the LP670-4 SV would also be a bit more angular in style, with new air intakes on the hood next to the A-pillars, new side view mirrors and a larger bumper which remind the FerrariChat tipster of the Gallardo SL.
Two rear wings are available, with the smaller, standard spoiler capable of 212 mph (342 km/h). The larger wing brings the top speed down to 209 mph (337 km/h). Carbon fibre and interior revisions are cited as the main reasons for the weight reduction.
Inside, Lambo will be putting Alcantara to good use. A new steering wheel greets the driver. Outside, gazers will look upon a glossy black car with a matte-black lower edge. Big carbon/ceramic brakes should be visible through the wheel.
Expected to be introduced in March at either the Geneva Motor Show or the New York International Auto Show, the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV should cost around 25% more than the LP640. That would make the price in the arena of US$424,250, but the tipster suggests the price in Singapore could reach as high as US$1.1 million. This likely final model of the Murciélago should be delivered in June.
Early rumors have the car stripped of about 100 kg in weight compared to the LP640, and also with 30 hp more. 0-60 mph time could be in the ballpark of an astonishing 3.2 seconds. Although the picture shown is of the LP640, the LP670-4 SV would also be a bit more angular in style, with new air intakes on the hood next to the A-pillars, new side view mirrors and a larger bumper which remind the FerrariChat tipster of the Gallardo SL.
Two rear wings are available, with the smaller, standard spoiler capable of 212 mph (342 km/h). The larger wing brings the top speed down to 209 mph (337 km/h). Carbon fibre and interior revisions are cited as the main reasons for the weight reduction.
Inside, Lambo will be putting Alcantara to good use. A new steering wheel greets the driver. Outside, gazers will look upon a glossy black car with a matte-black lower edge. Big carbon/ceramic brakes should be visible through the wheel.
Expected to be introduced in March at either the Geneva Motor Show or the New York International Auto Show, the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV should cost around 25% more than the LP640. That would make the price in the arena of US$424,250, but the tipster suggests the price in Singapore could reach as high as US$1.1 million. This likely final model of the Murciélago should be delivered in June.
01-12-2009 | 12:24 AM
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Tidbit from Worldcarfans...
The Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 is decked out with full Alcantara interior while carbon fiber inlays are applied to the center console, doors and steering wheel. The exterior also receives special high-gloss black Hermera design wheels which offer a perfect contrast to the matt blue exterior.
01-12-2009 | 05:15 PM
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02-16-2009 | 10:43 AM
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the power is not enough...
The Lamborghini Murcielago is an aging beast. Since its introduction in 2001, the big Lambo has bred a seemingly endless string of variants, including fixed-roof and open-top models, the upgraded LP640, Versace special editions and, of course, the seven-figure Reventon supercar. But before Sant'Agata replaces the Murcielago, it will debut what could be range's the ultimate rendition at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Lambo's performance engineers will do their best to counteract the Murcielago's Jurassic-age steel chassis by trimming weight in order to give the behemoth the Superleggera treatment it performed on the previous Gallardo. As previously reported, carbon fiber and magnesium are expected to be employed, along with removing some extraneous trim in the interior, to cut some 220-pounds from the stock Murcielago.
The lighter Lambo is also expected to get an upgraded engine, pumping out 670 horsepower -- 30 more than the existing LP640 thanks in part to a roof-mounted induction system -- and the SV will retain the big bull's all-wheel drive system (earlier speculation suggested that the car would in fact be rear-wheel drive). A choice of rear wings will be available, E-gear shift times have reportedly been halved to just 0.2 seconds, and gloss black forged alloys will be fitted, along with carbon-ceramic brakes to trim unsprung weight and increase stopping power. We should know more about the long-named Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce as we get closer to the Geneva show, so stay tuned.
Lambo's performance engineers will do their best to counteract the Murcielago's Jurassic-age steel chassis by trimming weight in order to give the behemoth the Superleggera treatment it performed on the previous Gallardo. As previously reported, carbon fiber and magnesium are expected to be employed, along with removing some extraneous trim in the interior, to cut some 220-pounds from the stock Murcielago.
The lighter Lambo is also expected to get an upgraded engine, pumping out 670 horsepower -- 30 more than the existing LP640 thanks in part to a roof-mounted induction system -- and the SV will retain the big bull's all-wheel drive system (earlier speculation suggested that the car would in fact be rear-wheel drive). A choice of rear wings will be available, E-gear shift times have reportedly been halved to just 0.2 seconds, and gloss black forged alloys will be fitted, along with carbon-ceramic brakes to trim unsprung weight and increase stopping power. We should know more about the long-named Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce as we get closer to the Geneva show, so stay tuned.
@ LP670-4 SuperVeloce...
02-17-2009 | 12:13 AM
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LP650-4 Roadster Announced...
From Worldcarfans...
The special edition features a flamboyant Grigio Telesto exterior that combines dark grey bodywork with touches of bright orange applied to the front spoiler and sills. Elsewhere on the exterior there are LP650-4 logos applied to the front bumper and rear fender, orange brake calipers, and a transparent engine cover which shows off the beast of a V12 engine that resides behind the driver.
Speaking of the V12, little is known about the car's particular power rating but sources indicate that it should use the Reventon's 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces 650 horsepower and 660 Nm of torque. With numbers like that, we can expect the new roadster to offer similar performance figures which most likely include a 0-100 km/h time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed in the neighborhood of 212 mph.
Interior accommodations echo the car's striking exterior as it features bright orange e-gear paddles and e-gear switches. Besides the orange touches, there is an asymmetric dash design that has Alcantara Nera on the driver's side and Leather Nero Perseus on the passenger's side. That trim is reflected in the seats as they also feature a mix of alcantara and leather.
Considering the timing of the leak, look for the new Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster to possibly debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. Regardless of where the model debuts, production will be limited to 50 units and prices will start at 295,00 euros.
Speaking of the V12, little is known about the car's particular power rating but sources indicate that it should use the Reventon's 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces 650 horsepower and 660 Nm of torque. With numbers like that, we can expect the new roadster to offer similar performance figures which most likely include a 0-100 km/h time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed in the neighborhood of 212 mph.
Interior accommodations echo the car's striking exterior as it features bright orange e-gear paddles and e-gear switches. Besides the orange touches, there is an asymmetric dash design that has Alcantara Nera on the driver's side and Leather Nero Perseus on the passenger's side. That trim is reflected in the seats as they also feature a mix of alcantara and leather.
Considering the timing of the leak, look for the new Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster to possibly debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. Regardless of where the model debuts, production will be limited to 50 units and prices will start at 295,00 euros.
03-02-2009 | 03:02 PM
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Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 revealed
Lamborghini on Monday took the wraps off its LP 670-4 SuperVeloce — the most fastest and most powerful model the company has ever made, and lightest Murcielago to date. Power comes from a 6.5 liter V12 delivering a whopping 670 horsepower. With a weight reduction of 220 lbs over the standard car, the LP 670-4 has a weight-to-power ratio of 5.1 pounds per horsepower. All of this means a zero to 62 mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 212 mph.
Lambo says it had to rework virtually every component of the car — from chassis to interior — in order to achieve the substantial weight savings. 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.
The Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is “more extreme and uncompromising than virtually any other automobile,” said 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.”
When prototypes of the car were first spied, it was rumored Lamborghini would ditch the Murcielago’s all-wheel-drive system for a lighter rear-wheel-drive setup. As it turns out, that is not the case. Equipped with permanent AWD, the LP 670-4 can send up to 35 percent of driving force to the front wheels. The front and rear limited-slip differentials are set at 25 and 45 percent. This provides the car with the necessary traction for its massive output.
Engineers recalculated the framework and selected a new high-strength sectional steel for much of the structure. This achieves reduced weight (44 lbs) and improved torsional stiffness. The front fenders, rear fenders are made from carbon fiber. Lastly, the deployable spoiler has been replaced with a stationary wing. This brings a further weight reduction of 29 lbs.
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.
The Carbon Ceramic (CCB) brakes are fanned by air channeled through enlarged intakes in the bodyshell, while openings in the front fenders provide additional ventilation for the SuperVeloce. The ceramic discs are lightweight and fade-free, according to the automaker.
The car has a relatively extreme front-to-rear weight distribution. The rear axle bears 58 percent of its overall weight — a distribution ratio that Lamborghini says is highly beneficial to traction.
The interior has been simplified in order to save weight — 75 lbs to be exact. The dominating materials are Alcantara and carbon fiber. Not only the seats are upholstered in black Alcantara micro-fiber material, the cockpit and the roof lining are also finished in this lightweight material. If the bare-bones seats aren’t your thing, the Murciélago’s standard seats are also available on the SuperVeloce as an option free of charge.
Lambo says it had to rework virtually every component of the car — from chassis to interior — in order to achieve the substantial weight savings. 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.
The Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is “more extreme and uncompromising than virtually any other automobile,” said 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.”
When prototypes of the car were first spied, it was rumored Lamborghini would ditch the Murcielago’s all-wheel-drive system for a lighter rear-wheel-drive setup. As it turns out, that is not the case. Equipped with permanent AWD, the LP 670-4 can send up to 35 percent of driving force to the front wheels. The front and rear limited-slip differentials are set at 25 and 45 percent. This provides the car with the necessary traction for its massive output.
Engineers recalculated the framework and selected a new high-strength sectional steel for much of the structure. This achieves reduced weight (44 lbs) and improved torsional stiffness. The front fenders, rear fenders are made from carbon fiber. Lastly, the deployable spoiler has been replaced with a stationary wing. This brings a further weight reduction of 29 lbs.
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.
The Carbon Ceramic (CCB) brakes are fanned by air channeled through enlarged intakes in the bodyshell, while openings in the front fenders provide additional ventilation for the SuperVeloce. The ceramic discs are lightweight and fade-free, according to the automaker.
The car has a relatively extreme front-to-rear weight distribution. The rear axle bears 58 percent of its overall weight — a distribution ratio that Lamborghini says is highly beneficial to traction.
The interior has been simplified in order to save weight — 75 lbs to be exact. The dominating materials are Alcantara and carbon fiber. Not only the seats are upholstered in black Alcantara micro-fiber material, the cockpit and the roof lining are also finished in this lightweight material. If the bare-bones seats aren’t your thing, the Murciélago’s standard seats are also available on the SuperVeloce as an option free of charge.
03-03-2009 | 01:16 AM
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