Thursday, December 31, 2009

Lamborghini Sounds In Singapore

Lamborghini Sounds In Singapore: Start up, revs, downshifts, accelerations.

Celebrity Accidents: Soccer Star's Lamborghini Gallardo

LA RÉUNION — Another celebrity car crash makes headlines. Fortunately, this one did damage only to the expensive vehicle, a Lamborghini Gallardo belonging to soccer star Karim Benzema of the Real Madrid team. The car went off the road, sustaining considerable damage, on the Indian Ocean island of La RĂ©union last week.



What's not in dispute is that the player and his friend, French rapper Rohff, had left the Villa Club discotheque on the island late at night after celebrating Benzema's 22nd birthday. Some sources say Rohff was at the wheel and Benzema was a passenger. Others say the soccer star was not in the car at all but in a Porsche.

A video posted on YouTube with French narration shows the car at the roadside being tended to by a tow truck. "The Lamborghini finished its drive on three wheels," says the narrator. A spokesman says Benzema was not in the Lambo but a passenger in a Porsche that traveled in front of the yellow sports car. The German car, according to this description, braked suddenly, causing the Lamborghini to leave the roadway.

The tow truck operator is shown in the video seated behind the wheel, smiling broadly and saying, "I don't know who was at the wheel [when the accident happened], but for the moment, I'm the one at the wheel...and I'm proud."

Back to the real world, Benzema rejoined his Real Madrid teammates on Monday and was quoted by the soccer Web site Goal.com as saying he is "ready for the great challenges that await in 2010."

Source: insideline.com

Monday, December 28, 2009

Acura RSX Fun to Drive


Acura RSX is a car fun to drive for everyday transportation. They're lightweight, good handling, reliable, fuel efficient and performance model (Type-S) has a 200hp high-revving 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder with 6 speed manual. acura RSX that really impressed me.

Ford GT Sports Car



Ford GT sports car. is a legendary car that has inhabited the American highways for decades. they are recognized by almost everyone. For motor sports fans or who are familiar with Ford's racing heritage, however, there is less known but equally icon "halo" model represents the best technological capabilities marque: the exotic, limited production of the Ford GT sports car.

Acura NSX The Sports Car



Acura NSX produced in Japan. The NSX is a car model two-door coupe with a mid-engine layout. This vehicle also offers a variety of engines for sports cars such as C30A V6 that generates power to watts and 201 pounds from 280 pounds of torque ft, C32B V6 that produces 216 pound-watt power and torque of 304 pounds ft. Both engines attached to a standard four-speed automatic transmission. Optional transmission offered by the machine include five and six-speed manual transmission.

New Acura ZDX The Luxurious Car



New Acura ZDX VTEC V-6 engine develops 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, six-speed automatic transmission. Front wheel / rear torque distribution of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system ranged from 90/100 to 30/70, happens automatically. Left / right torque distribution extends all the way from 100 / 0-0 / 100:

Rumor: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SV coming to Geneva in March

Rumor has it that Lamborghini is planning a hardcore version of the Gallardo LP560-4 called the Gallardo LP570-4 SV (SuperVeloce). Insiders say that the model will be stripped down but will only push out 10 more horsepower than the base model. The front suspension will also see some work and carbon ceramic brakes are aslo expected. You can also look forward to seeing some aggressive body design cues.



Lamborghini will show dealers and VIPs the car sometime next month with a public unveiling at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Deliveries should begin around May.

The folks over at TeamSpeed say that the Gallardo LP570-4 SV won’t be the last version of the supercar before it goes under a redesign in 2012. A hardcore rear-wheel-drive version is also expected to debut sometime in early 2011.

Source: egmcartech.com

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Rumours: Lamborghini LP570-4 SV – Hardcore LP560-4

According to rumours at TeamSpeed a hardcore version of LP560-4 is planned soon. The name of the 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera successor will be LP570-4 SV and it packs less weight, only 10hp more and a stripped-down interior. Reworked front suspension and CC brakes are expected also.



The brand new supercar will feature a new front spoiler with similar style as the LP670-4 SV and a large rear wing like the Supertrofeo G. That is really it, nothing revolutionary.

Dealers and VIP customers will be able to see the hardcore version of the current Gallardo at a presentation event next January. The public unveiling is expected for the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Deliveries to customers start from May 2010.

But this isn’t the complete story! This SV-version will not be the last version in the Gallardo LP560-4 series, a fifth and final hardcore rearwheel drive version will come later next year or early 2011 to keep production running until 2012 when the Gallardo successor is expected.

So prepare yourself for a LP570-4 SV in 2010 and a LP590-2 SV in 2011!

Source: gtspirit.com

Thursday, December 24, 2009

BMW 740i and BMW 740Li as Luxurious and Powerful Cars


BMW 740i and BMW 740Li features internationally acclaimed twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine with up-rated output of 315 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque 1600-4500 rpm. All-aluminum construction, High Precision direct fuel injection, double-VANOS camshaft control technology, variable camshaft, and Brake Energy Regeneration is a technology used in the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy put 740i and 740Li, including the most powerful six-cylinder luxury saloon in the world. Giving power to the rear wheels is BMW 6-speed automatic transmission, the famous fast, smooth gearshifts and the ability to intelligently adapt to the driver's style.

BMW Z4 sDrive35is latest


model BMW Z4 sDrive35is latest been marked with an instant response on the gas pedal, fantastic sound, and freedom-revving spirit. Machine features BMW Z4 sDrive35is increase intake air flow and increasing pressure to deliver more power with the same standards of efficiency. BMW Z4 is a combination sDrive35is twin low-mass turbochargers and high precision direct injection offering performance levels of naturally-aspirated engine will only be able to provide greater utilization of the cylinder and a larger displacement.

Developed turbocharger system for the engines BMW Z4 sDrive35is maintain high output in the entire rev range. Nominal peak torque increases to 332 pounds-ft of available from1, 500 rpm to 4500 rpm. The maximum output of 335 hp delivered 5900 rpm.

BMW 3 Series with a Unique Color


BMW 3 Series, codenamed F30 to display the unique colors and designs are quite interesting. With batik color display never before seen on previous cars, car bmw 3 series has been a few times a test drive and was in filmed. You can see it on youtube
We do not know much about the details of technology is BMW 3 series, but this car will share a chassis with the next 1 Series

Performance Using a BMW 1 Series Convertible



BMW 1 Series range is the perfect showcase for BMW's EfficientDynamics technology and a new convertible on the theme. Blending the famous BMW driving dynamics and performance with class leading economy and emissions, BMW 1 Series Convertible drivers provide pleasure and low operational costs in the same amount.

The range is initially available as the BMW 120i and 125i Convertible models, but will join a few weeks later by three other engine derivatives, the 118i, 120d and 135i. Ham Hall revealed two four-cylinder powerplants (118i and 120i) offers an affordable way into the BMW 1 Series Convertible ownership, while the four-cylinder 120d diesel engine the most economical in the range. Two six-cylinder engines, powering the 125i and 135i, balance of performance and improvement to offer the best in the open air driving dynamics. The 218hp engine in the 125i Convertible is the first for the 1 Series model range. The 306hp engine in the 135i is the current International Engine of the Year and holder of power flagship range.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Viar VIX R150


Just a few days ago, PT Triangle Motorindo, principal non-Japanese motorcycle brand (see China or Taiwan), Viar, has just launched a new type of sport. Motor designs that are not much different from the Honda CBR 150 was given the name Viar and carrying VIX R 150cc engine.

In fact some non-Japanese motorcycle brand was first launched a similar motor sport. Minerva's first instance with Minerva 150R or Juve also recently launched a motor sports-style design, Honda CBR 150.

. This testing is done behind their own assembly plant in Terboyo Viar Industrial Park, Semarang. Track conditions used no more than 300 meters and no longer turn to feel the stability.

Sport City character

The first impression when sitting on this seat R VIX was high enough. Maybe for riders whose height is less than 165cm would be difficult menapakan both legs. Like characters berfairing motor sport handlebar position was also lower when compared with the type of motor sport in general like Yamaha Vixion or Honda Megapro .

Friday, December 18, 2009

Lamborghini Madura Design Study

Earlier this week we showed you the Ankonian Design Study a design by Slavche Tanevsky, a student at the university of Munich. Next to the Ankonian he also designed this hybrid Lamborghini and called it the Madura.



Again, Tanevsky carefully chose the name. Madura is an Indonesian island famous for bull races. Because this design study was created together with Lamborghini and Audi designers, we believe it may hold the key to future designs. So does Tanevsky:

"The Madura is a proposal for the first hybrid Lamborghini scheduled for 2016. Doing a car more efficient and more nature-friendly, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be exciting, good-looking and fast. (But) in my opinion this new propulsion system should be represented on the looks of the car."

In our opinion the design of the Madura doesn’t look too bad, although perhaps Lamborghini should start giving the Miura Concept further consideration. Let us know what you think.

Source: gtspirit.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Lamborghini Opens A New Dealership in Sevenoaks



Lamborghini has added a sixth dealership to the UK network, with the opening of Lamborghini Sevenoaks.

Source: carpages.co.uk

Monday, December 14, 2009

Lamborghini Ankonian concept



Designer Slavche Tanevsky must be really in love with supercars as well as all the curves they offer, hence coming up with the Lamborghini Ankonian concept which boasts an extremely aggressive design, making us wonder whether it has stealth features and is undetectable by radars. Apart from that, the Lamborghini Ankonian concept could certainly give the Batmobile a run for its money, boasting a narrow and complex-looking body couple with a pinch of GT proportions. Would the Italian supercar maker be inspired by this for their next, actual creation? Only time will tell.

Source: ubergizmo.com

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Lamborghini Toro LA690-4 Design Concept

The Lamborghini Toro LA690-4 – you are now looking at – is a conceptual study penned by independent designer Amadou Ndiaye. The Toro LA690-4 is a front-engined supercar created to compete against other exotics like the Aston Martin One 77 and the Lexus LFA.



The designer’s words express that the car’s LA 690-4 designation stands for ‘Longitudinale Anteriore’ or ‘Front Longitudinal’ in English, while “690″ refers to the V12 engine’s fictional output and ‘4′ to the car’s all-wheel drive system. The V12 engine is coupled to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. Ndiaye envisions that the chassis, body panels and other parts of the car should be made from carbon fiber and magnesium to save weight.

We must say the looks aren’t a true Lamborghini-styled design. The long nose with its negative angle and short back aren’t really design influences we see in current Lamborghini designs. The pictures show a LF-A look-a-like with some decent Lamborghini influences from current production and concept models. What are your thoughts on the design?

Source: gtspirit.com

Friday, December 11, 2009

Edo Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-4

600 - 340 - 3.5... These are the three most prominent figures of the new edo Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4. 600 stands for its power output, 340 for its top speed and 3.5 seconds is how long it takes to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from a dead stop. edo competition has managed to improve performance by increasing power output to 600 horsepower at 7,970 rpm and the torque output to 572 Nm (422 ft-lb) at 6,845 rpm.



Another priority was to upgrade the suspension in order to improve drivability, driving dynamics and precision. edo competition achieved this by employing a newly developed sport suspension system, which is adjustable in compression and rebound damping. This technology allows for custom suspension setups that are ideally matched to a wide range of needs. The low friction shock absorbers and new spring rates were tested extensively on race tracks and high speed ovals, as well as on the road, because handling is not an area for compromise. The result has to be experienced to be believed...



Rounding off the sporty concept are 19 in. three-piece racing wheels with artificially-aged cast center-sections, hand-polished outer rims and 39 stainless steel screws. For the front axle the customer can specify stock tire dimensions or 235/35 ZR 19, while the rear wheels are shod with 305/30 ZR 19 Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber. With this solution edo competition enables its customers to reuse the factory tires on their new wheels.



Another, ever-intriguing topic at edo competition: „The voice".

The new stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with butterfly valves is an attractive proposition. Not only is the sound level adjustable via remote, the exhaust also frees up 15 horsepower and lets the driver enjoy a whole new aural experience. As a welcome side effect, the edo exhaust system weighs 12 kg (26 lb) less than the original piece.

As a result of years of experience with high speed tests, edo competition has reinforced the front end of the edo Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4 with a new front spoiler lip, making 340 km/h (211 mph) runs into a relaxing affair.

Source: netcarshow.com

Lamborghini Toro LA690-4 Concept

Designed by Montreal student Amadou Ndiaye, the Lamborghini Toro LA690-4 was envisioned as a modern reinvention of the Lamborghini Espada from the late 1960’s. It also bears resemblance to the sharp, jet-fighter-inspired lines of the Reventon. The designer envisions drawing power from a front-mounted V12, which can be seen underneath the window panel on the hood. Keeping things light, the Toro uses heaps of carbon fiber and magnesium with an intended weight of around 3,300 lbs.







Source: motorcrave.com

Thursday, December 10, 2009

2009 Edo Competition Murcielago LP710 Audigier Edition

The Edo LP710 is produced in higher engineering standards along with Christian Audigier’s remarkable themes and unmatched colors. The design of the Edo LP710 is all set to make a change in the automotive design world.



The skin and the interiors of the car have been completely restyled. The center console and door panels have also been upgraded. In addition, several modifications are done to engine, wheels, aerodynamics and exhaust system. The interiors would be designed at the Edo Competition within a span of three months.



The car is available in a limited version where five units would be manufactured. The purchased customers would get an opportunity to test drive the EDO LP710 at a high speed of 224 mph at the high speed oval Papenburg, Germany or at Nardo, Italy. This machine will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 secs and it cost around $690,000.



Source: thesupercars.org

2010 Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Gallardo LP 620 Yarrow

A spectacular vehicle from Germany, the 2010 Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Gallardo LP 620 Yarrow is the best choice for the rugged, powerful and sexy driver. A dead calm hushes the entire neighborhood since their jaws just dropped at the magnificent sight that is passing them by.



Who would not faint in disbelief the moment the monstrosity known as the 2010 Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Gallardo LP 620 Yarrow rips the engine and releases that ever sexy purr every Lamborghini is so much known for?
For a vehicle made in this speed and power needs a much power brake system that is strong enough to put it into a sudden stop. That is why the makers of the 2010 Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Gallardo LP 620 Yarrow created an 8-piston caliper, 14.96 inch brake discs in the front and a 6-piston caliper and 14.17 inch discs in the rear. Both discs have special high-end brake pads.



Source: thesupercars.org

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Video: SW’s Underground Racing Twin Turbo Lamborghini

We have told you before about the Twin Turbo kit by Underground Racing being implemented into a Lamborghini Gallardo. Just to set things straight the guys went to the Texas Mile Roll Race Event and became winner of the event.

Check out the video below for the runs they did and times & speed they achieved.



Source: gtspirit.com

eBay Find of the Day: 1972 Lamborghini Espada is tanfastic

If you were shocked when Lamborghini unveiled a four-door in the form of the Estoque concept at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, then you know how enthusiasts must have felt when the Raging Bull took the wraps off the Espada in 1968. A four-seat Lambo? Shocking! But that's what they did, and the Espada entered into the history books.



Powered by Lambo's trusty 3.9-liter V12 that already appeared in the 350GT, 400GT and Miura, the Espada was the first Lambo to be offered with an automatic. In fact, it was the first automatic transmission – all two speeds of it – capable of handling that much power, and came on offer with the 1974 model. This model, however, was made in '72 – making it one of the last Series II models made before the Series III came along – and is equipped with a five-speed manual, along with four-wheel disc brakes and a fully independent suspension: cutting edge stuff for its time.

It's tan, it's had one owner, and from the looks of things, it's been kept in meticulous condition. The car's up for grabs on eBay by Lamborghini Houston. Bidding at the time of writing is up to a modest $20,200 and the reserve price hasn't been met yet, so if this is your idea of automotive heaven, stop on by and check it out.

Source: autoblog.com

Monday, December 7, 2009

Lamborghini sales exceed expectations in the UAE

Abu Dhabi: Italy's luxury carmaker Lamborghini is expecting a marginal decline in its UAE sales this year, although they have been more or less steady in the second half of 2009, Martin Andrews, area sales manager for Lamborghini Middle East, told Gulf News on Sunday.



"We sold 60 vehicles in the UAE last year and this year we expect to sell more than 50," Andrews said in a telephone interview.

"In this region we have seen less impact of the global financial crisis compared with some other markets around the world. We have seen our sales recover in the UAE during the second half this year... we are ahead of our expectations," he added.

Offerings

Lamborghini sells gasoline-powered cars in a price range of Dh800,000 to Dh1.55 million in the UAE. Lamborghinis can generate from 560 to 670 horsepower and are capable of reaching speeds of up to 325 km/h.

Lamborghini sells two variants — Gallardo and Murcielago. Its dealership here has been operating for 25 years.

In 2008, Lamborghini sold 2,546 vehicles worldwide. Comparable half-year sales volumes for the Middle East region were 84 cars in 2008 versus 60 units in 2009.

In the UAE, half-year volumes were 31 cars in 2008 versus 23 in 2009, the company said in an e-mailed statement.

"We sold this year about 45 cars in the UAE until November. Things are now more or less normal," Andrews said.

Source: gulfnews.com

Friday, December 4, 2009

LAMBORGHINI DEBUTS LOS ANGELES FASHION BOUTIQUE

LOS ANGELES, December 3, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., today welcomed customers, VIPs and Lamborghini executives to the exclusive grand opening celebration of the newest Automobili Lamborghini Boutique, located in a luxury shopping center outside of Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles fashion boutique will be the second Automobili Lamborghini boutique to open in 2009, after the Beijing, China store in November. Beijing and Los Angeles were strategically chosen for their locations -- Beijing as one of the world’s fastest growing markets and Southern California, traditionally one of the brand’s strongest regions.

“Opening an Automobili Lamborghini Boutique in Los Angeles further demonstrates our brand extension strategy towards high-end products consistent with the spirit of luxury sports cars,” stated Winkelmann. “The philosophy behind the Collezione Automobili Lamborghini fashion line is synonymous with the traits of each Lamborghini super sports car: Extreme, Uncompromising and unmistakably Italian. The Automobili Lamborghini Boutique embodies this culture to offer customers access to a more glamorous and exclusive world.”

In celebration of the opening, nearly 30 Lamborghini owners and their super sports cars gathered in Santa Monica, Calif. for an exclusive drive event. They were joined by Lamborghini executives, including Winkelmann, who led a convoy in a scenic drive to the grand opening of the Automobili Lamborghini Boutique. A Collezione runway fashion show introduced guests to new products from the Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection.

Positioned inside the high-end Westfield Topanga shopping center’s luxury wing, the Automobili Lamborghini Boutique will sell items from the Collezione fashion line, comprised of men's, women's and junior's collections for all four seasons. These collections include beautifully tailored Italian fashion and fine Italian leather accessories including hats, shoes, briefcases, and more; as well as Lamborghini crested t-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories. The collection is tailored not only to Lamborghini buyers, but to the luxury consumer who values quality, style and elegance.

The Automobili Lamborghini Boutique will be owned and operated through Westfield Topanga by Tony Schwartz and Harrison Gray of The Auto Gallery. Collezione Automobili Lamborghini is also available at authorized Lamborghini dealers and www.lamborghinistore.com.

About Lamborghini

Founded in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini is headquartered in Sant’ Agata Bolognese, in Northeastern Italy and manufactures some of the world’s most sought-after super sports cars. With 29 dealerships in North America and 123 worldwide, Automobili Lamborghini has created a succession of dynamic and elegant super sports cars including the Miura, Islero, Urraco, 350GT, Espada, Countach, Diablo, MurciĂ©lago LP 640, MurciĂ©lago LP 640 Roadster, Gallardo SE, Gallardo Superleggera, ReventĂ³n Coupe, Gallardo LP 560-4 CoupĂ© and Spyder, MurciĂ©lago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni and the recently introduced ReventĂ³n Roadster. For more information on Automobili Lamborghini, please visit the Web site at www.lamborghini.com.


Source: multivu.prnewswire.com

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Italian Police TOTAL Lamborghini Gallardo

Exotic police car ruined after traffic accident



Italian police have long been proud of their exotic cars but their collective ego took a hit this week when a crash put their Lamborghini Gallardo out of commission for good. A traffic accident ended with a SUV parked on top of the Lamborghini's roof. The $220,000 vehicle is now about a useful as a high-end paperweight.

Source: fox43.com

Asus 16″ Lamborghini laptop now available for $3,000

Back in March we told you about the ASUS 16″ Lamborghini Laptop. Now its finally available to folks who have some extra dough. By extra dough, I mean a cool $3,000 and by folks, I mean those who shop at Saks Fifth Avenue.

It features bespoke speakers, a sewn leather palm-rest, a webcam with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens cover, lamborghini mouse, and a matching laptop case. After laying out all of that money, you’ll be cruisin’ Windows Vista, not Windows 7, with an Intel Core2 Quad Processor.

The laptop weighs about 7.71 pounds and comes in black or white.

Source: slipperybrick.com

Tuesday, December 1, 2009



When the Italian police unveiled their state-of-the-art Lamborghini patrol cars, they cannot have been short of volunteers itching to take the supercars in pursuit of speeding criminals.

A team of elite drivers was trained to chase down speeding motorists and deliver urgently-needed transplant organs in the futuristic vehicles, capable of reaching more than 200mph.

What they apparently were not prepared for was a distracted motorist who pulled out of a petrol station without looking.

Today, a bandaged and bruised police driver may have had a tough time explaining how he managed to write off one of the force's prized Lamborghinis when he rammed it so hard into a line of parked cars that one of the stationary vehicles ended up on the police car's roof.

According to the police, the crash was caused by the driver of a slow-moving Seat Ibiza who emerged without looking from a service station, clipping the Lamborghini and sending the vehicle swerving into the parked cars.

The front end of the Lamborghini was crushed in the accident, near Cremona, and the driver and a passenger were injured, although not seriously.

The Lamborghini Gallardo, worth £130,000 and capable of reaching 62mph in four seconds, was one of a pair donated by the Italian manufacturer to the police to do battle on Italy's roads, where 1 million motorists are injured annually and 4,731 died last year.

Both cars include transmitters to send images back to HQ, a defibrillator for accidents and a fridge for transporting donor organs. The two officers were returning from a convention in Cremona, where they had been addressed a student audience on road safety.

Source: guardian.co.uk

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Wins Auto Bild's Sports Car Of The Year 2009 - Cabriolets/Roadster Category

ESSEN/INGOLSTADT - November 28, 2009: The award was presented yesterday evening by the jury of the monthly magazine, at a special awards ceremony during the Essen Motor Show. With eight classes divided into tuned and series production cars, the Sports Car Of The Year title is one of the most desired in the German automotive business, with the awards voted for by 51,637 Auto Bild SportsCar readers.



The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, with 560 hp and permanent four-wheel drive, offers an extraordinary driving experience: powerful and elegant design, extraordinary performance and extreme driving dynamics, alongside the emotional intensity of a convertible car. The Lamborghini Gallardo is the most successful Lamborghini model ever.



Source: theautochannel.com

Friday, November 27, 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 by ENCO Exclusive

At a time when most designers swear by curves and shapes which flow and merge, the Lamborghini Gallardo created by Belgian stylist Luc Donckerwolke dropped in 2003 like the proverbial bomb. Look for curves in this vehicle and - except where they are technically essential - you will look in vain. Edges and corners define the front, sides and tail. Donckerwolke's courage in producing such clear-cut shapes and his ability to combine them in a harmonious whole has earned him the renowned red dot design award for the Gallardo and its big brother Murcielaga, which has been following the same design concept since 2001.As time went on, the sports car manufacturer from Sant' Agata, Bolognese, launched a range of Gallardos including an open-top Spyder and the lightweight and high performance "Superleggera". In 2008, the Italian firm finally carried out some fundamental technical and optical modelling on its "small" sports car, also improving the styling even further. The front section of the V10 racer, now known as the Gallardo LP 560-4, has since been even more aggressive.



Known for its stylish finishing, ENCO Exclusive from the Saxon town of Chemnitz has now created a customised carbon fibre glove for the Gallardo LP 560-4's lean mean body. The GT3 design front bumper is 100% carbon fibre and has three large gills on each side where the fibre strands are clearly visible. Two additional carbon fibre finish aerodynamic components are available to fit both this and the series bumper: the front splitter and the rear spoiler. The GT3 side skirts may be unobtrusive, but they make the Lamborghini as a whole appear even bigger and stronger. The boot cover for this mid-engine racer- what in normal cars is the engine hood - is also ultra-lightweight but highly resilient carbon fibre. The rear diffuser, wing mirrors and air vents in the boot lid are finished in carbon fibre laminate. Top quality matt foil adds the finishing touches, giving the angular Gallardo the look of a stealth fighter plane. ENCO Exclusive has also had a field day with carbon look laminate in the interior. The inlay on the wheel, the cover on the central console and dashboard and the handbrake shine in silvery black - as do the door handles and openers.



Enco has also been at work on the 5.2 litre V10 engine. After some serious power treatment, the ten cylinder with its menacing roar now reaches not 560, but an impressive 620HP. The maximum torque is now up from 540 to 575 Newton metres.

Source: luxvelocity.typepad.com

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Car Crash: Lamborghini Murcielago in Switzerland

Late last Thursday in Switzerland a young drunk Russian driver crashed his Lamborghini Murcielago into a Volkswagen Golf, while racing friends in three other exotic cars on the outskirts of Geneva, leaving an elderly German badly injured.



The Moscow Times reports that all four drivers of the cars have been questioned and released, two of which are the sons of Russian multimillionaire Telman Ismailov.

The cars that the four Russians, aged between 20-24, were driving were a Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes Mclaren SLR, Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the Lamborghini Murcielago that crashed, which was apparently rented.

It is reported that the Murcielago driver lost control of his car and hit the Volkswagen Golf in front of him, sending it spinning into a guardrail. This resulted in the 70yr old German driver having to be cut from his car, and is currently in a serious condition in hospital.

The Murcielago is said to have fled the scene of the accident, but was later found by the police. The driver gave a breath test which indicated that he had a blood alcohol level of 0.11%. This is more than double the Swiss legal limit of 0.05% and nearly four times the level of the Russian limit of 0.03%.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo Twin Turbo “Race Version,” An Incredible 1,875 HP Supercar

We’ve seen some amazing cars so far. Whit a lot of power and the number expressing the horsepower having 3 digits. No, we are not talking about trains, we are talking about cars. You can see them on Youtube instantly, just search for “fast supra with 1400 hp” or “viper twin turbo 1900 hp” or “1300HP GTR 7.92” and the list can continue. But the next car is something I’ve personally never seen before. But, let’s cut the rambling and get to the subject.



Underground Racing presented its latest creation, a Lamborghini Gallardo with a V12 twin turbo 1,875 HP engine, named “Race Version.” The unimaginably powerful vehicle was custom made for a client, Jonah, and runs with a special fuel name VP c16, used in the race cars combustion. The engine of the supercar is helped by a 6-speed transmission. The lucky possessor of this amazing piece of engineering managed to make a quarter mile in less than 10 seconds, with a speed of 162 mph.





Source: mibz.com

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Rumours Of New Lamborghini Urus

Having got into the ultra-exclusive market with the Reventon, it’s being reported that Lamborghini will attempt to compete against the upcoming Ferrari F70. The news stems from reports about Lamborghini’s development of a new, range topping supercar, perhaps to be named the Urus.



The car will share much of the same underpinnings as the Murcielago replacement (rumoured to be called the Jota) but will benefit from modifications in the form of carbon fibre parts. It will feature a complete carbon fibre body and active aerodynamics to help give it a cutting edge over the competition.

The car will probably be released a little while after the Murcielago replacement which is expected sometime next year. It’ll also be the most powerful Lamborghini to date with a rumoured 800bhp on the cards.

Source: gtspirit.com

Friday, November 20, 2009

James Blunt - 2010 Pirelli Calendar Launch

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 20 November 2009 – Automobili Lamborghini and Pirelli, once again in partnership: the House of the Raging Bull’s super sportscars were among the luxury vehicles chosen by the tyre manufacturer for the new 2010 Pirelli calendar presentation, which took place last night in London.

A MurciĂ©lago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce and two Gallardos - an LP 560-4 Spyder and the latest limited edition, rear-wheel drive LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni – chauffeured some of the best known celebrities from music and show business to the event, including English model and socialite Lady Victoria Hervey, and songwriter, singer and twice Brit Award winner James Blunt and his companion. Blunt’s album ‘Back to Bedlam’ has sold 11 million copies worldwide and topped the charts in 18 countries.

For the occasion, all three Lamborghinis sported a new feature: hidden LED lights which, positioned under the wheel arches, illuminated the tyres in homage to the Milan-based tyre company.

The long-standing partnership between Lamborghini and Pirelli, both leaders in the automotive industry, focuses on technologically advanced solutions such as specific tyres to match Lamborghini sportscars’ extreme power and performance.

Lamborghini and Pirelli’s partnership extends to motorsport: Pirelli is the only official supplier of both the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo one-make series and of the Lamborghini Academy, which organises Lamborghini driving courses on prestigious international racetracks.

Source: netcars.co.uk

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Raging Bulls: Contact and Carnage in Germany!

From the looks of this clip from the Lamborghini Super Trofeo race in Germany, it looks like there were a lot of wrecks, but that just could be the editing. Given the amount of carnage, I was surprised to see there weren’t any flames. Hell, I half-expected pit lane to look like a beach full of bonfires. Kidding. Anyway, while there was definitely some chaos on the course, Team Lamborghini Munchen managed another first place win, which makes three this season. Keep up the good work gentlemen, and keep uploading these great videos to StreetFire!



Source: blog.cardomain.com

Friday, November 13, 2009

Chrome Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster shows up in London

Certain vehicles with Italian surnames reach such pinnacles of aesthetic glory that even the slightest bit of after-market chrome serves only to cheapen and detract from their true worth. The purveyors of tastelessness responsible for the monstrosity pictured above made the executive decision to forego the chrome 22’s and instead wrap the entire Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 in heinous, over-the-top chromage. Words fail.

According to World Car Fans, that’s not even real chrome finish, but an adhesive foil plastered onto the car with chrome splashed on. Apparently, the car has been seen making turns and lowering real estate value up and down London streets.



Source: motorcrave.com

Monday, November 9, 2009

Lamborghini China

Despite the financial doom and gloom, which sent several automotive brands to the wall, Lamborghini sales in China have been booming.

Automobili Lamborghini based in the small rural town of Sant’Agata in Italy’s north, has just opened its seventh Chinese dealership in Hangzhou.

China is on track to sell 80 cars this year, which is 23 percent up on the 2008.

In fact, over 26.8 percent of Automobili Lamborghini’s global sales are from the Asia-Pacific region, which is expected to grow even further during 2010.

China is now the world’s largest producer of millionaires and billionaires on the planet, so you can expect to see more raging bulls on the roads than ever.

At this year’s Shanghai International Auto Show and track day events organised by Lamborghini in China, there were more than 300 potential customers and 200 journalists invited to try out the Gallardo LP 560-4 and the Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce.

With demand for the Lamborghini marque at an al time high in China, the Beijing dealership has been expanded with a new and larger showroom and is now the largest sales outlet for the brand in Asia.

The location is on the famous Jinbao Street, one of the world’s leading destinations for luxury shopping and the perfect place to show off the Lamborghini range.

Source: caradvice.com.au

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Lamborghini-inspired Cell Phone from TAG Heuer – Limited Edition

A limited edition of a phone inspired by a super car – Lamborghini Murcielago – was announced a few days ago by TAG Heuer. To signify the year when the Lamborghini cars were first produced, only 1963 pieces of the MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini will be available. The phones are stainless steel-made, black titanium carbide-coated and are sporting the signature that can be found on the V12 engine block of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640. The MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini cell phone will be shipping in November, but its price has not been announced yet.

The phone does not feature as advanced characteristics as other similar devices do, but has a 1.9-inch display covered by a 60.5-carat sapphire crystal panel resistant to scratches. A two-megapixel camera is included, as well as Bluetooth and media player functionality. Seven hours in talk mode and 28 days in standby mode are covered by the handset’s battery.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Update: Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo tuned to 1,005HP at the wheels

Heffner Performance’s standard twin-turbo package for the 5.0L high-rev V10 engine of the Lamborghini Gallardo was already one of the most extreme tuning packages for any car, let alone an Italian exotic, but the Florida tuner has lifted performance yet again. This time around, power has been boosted to an insane 1,005hp (750kW) at the wheels and torque has been bumped up to 765lb-ft (1,036Nm).

After an initial build, the car ‘only’ churned up 930hp (694kW) at the wheels but its owner, Allan Fiedler, was determined to reach his original target of delivering more power at the wheels than the Bugatti Veyron develops at the crank. After spending more time with the car, Heffner’s engineers managed to reach the target and have provided the dyno chart to prove it.

Power is sent to all four wheels via the Gallardo’s standard AWD system but to ensure some level of drivability remains, a two stage boost controller limits boost in 1st and 2nd gear to useable limits.

As expected, modifications to the standard Gallardo are extensive. Starting with a complete engine removal and disassembly, Heffner installs steel cylinder liners, new forged pistons, polished crankshaft journals, new bearings, a new twin-turbo system with custom exhausts and intake systems, twin wastegates and blow-off-valves, 1,000hp-rated Carrillo Billet Steel connecting rods, a twin-stage electronic boost controller and a heavy duty clutch to transfer all that power.

To make sure everything runs smoothly, Heffner also installs uprated fuel and water pumps, fuel-injectors and a water-cooled intercooler system. Styling enhancements include a carbon-fiber rear decklid and a Superleggera-style rear diffuser and spoiler. The car’s final kerb weight measures in at 3,377lbs (1,531kg) with half a tank of fuel.

While no track numbers or quarter mile times have been posted, with more than 1,000hp spinning up the wheels the car could easily be the fastest Lamborghini in the world.

Source: motorauthority