Lamborghini Ankonian Concept

A German design student has come up with a killer concept for a next generation Lamborghini that's a cross between the Reventon and the Batmobile. Slavche Tanevsky's vehicle is dubbed the Ankonian after a breed of black-haired bull in a nod to the famed marque's mascot. It features a fairly narrow body, cab backward classical GT silhouette, and a mélange of soft and angular surfaces. Tanevsky, a design student at Munich University, says the main themes behind the concept are "underground" and "hardcore", reinforced by a combination of shiny black and matte charcoal finishes. Lamborghini's engineers, who are apparently impressed with Tanevsky's work, helped him render the concept which could one day make it's way into production.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SV in the making

The upcoming Geneva Auto Show could be the occasion for the debut of Lamborghini’s new model- the LP570-4 SV. Rumors have been around about a new version of the Lambo in the making. The Team Speed forum reports the Lamborghini LP570-4 Super Veloce will be an incarnation of the current high performance Gallardo LP 560-4.

The Lamborghini LP570-4 SV is expected to have stronger performance figures and some unique design cues. According to the reports, at least a 10 HP would be added to the current 560 HP. The car should also be considerably lighter than its predecessor, just like the Superlegerra version managed to lose 100 kg than the normal Gallardo.

As far as the looks are concerned, the next Gallardo model is expected to feature a reworked front suspension along with a new carbon ceramic brake package. Its stripped interior certainly lowers curb weight. The aerodynamics package comprising a new front spoiler and a large carbon fiber aero-spoiler at the rear will also help to reduce weight.

In addition to this hot AWD Gallardo LP570-4 SV, there are also reports of an even meaner version in the making. Named the LP-590-2, it is a hopped-up RWD version with 590 HP that resembles the current Valentino Balboni edition. It is said to be the fifth and final hardcore version of the Gallardo LP560-4 series and will reportedly hit the markets in late 2010 or early 2011. This model will continue its run until the arrival of the next Gallardo in 2012.