Lamborghini Singapore pre-orders 50 units of LP700-4

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The upcoming Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is still a few months away from being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, but the early returns from the company’s private viewings have indicated that Lamborghini may just have hit a home run.

One of the markets that’s already in-line for the successor to the Murcielago is Singapore, where a pre-production unit was flown in for a private preview for Lamborghini customers. According to Melvin Goh, chief of Lamborghini Singapore, the interest in the Aventador comes as a result of the brand’s growing appeal and improved image and visibility in the Asian market.

“In the last five years since the arrival of the Murcielago and Gallardo, people now understand the cars better and realize the products are good,” he said. “On that note, they are willing to book one even when it’s new and before it is here.”

Lamborghini Jota/Aventador Spy CGI

The Murcielago has been Lamborghini’s halo answer to the supercar world for years, but it’s set to be replaced by another fine beast that will carry on its position at the top of the Lamborghini pecking order.
Rumours suggest it could be named the Jota (pronounced with a ‘y’ sound for the ‘J’) or Aventador, it’s set to feature Lamborghini’s all new directly injected V12 engine – a 6.5-litre V12. Lamborghini says the new V12 produces a staggering 525kW and 690Nm of torque. The new engine will certainly give the Murcielago successor some added pep in its step.

Lamborghini Jota

Also likely to receive a substantial change is the 0-100km/h time. The new seven-speed gearbox uses ISR (Independent Shifting Rods), which allows shift times of up to 50% quicker than a conventional dual-clutch gearbox and 40% faster than Lamborghini’s current e-gear system. The Jota will of course be all-wheel-drive.

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Lamborghini's new V12 engine

While the replacement for the much loved Murcielago is still a little while away, Lamborghini has already revealed the stonking new V12 motor that will help it rocket from Zero to Legendary in no time at all. We take a look

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The new engine and gearbox might be more compact than the earlier, but still not small by any means

We're sure everyone in the world who has even a remote inkling of passion for automobiles was heartbroken to hear Lamborghini announce the end of the venerable Murcielago last year. This feeling was, of course, short lived when rumors and soon spy shots of a replacement bull to take up the reigns as the Italian supercar maker's flagship model began circulating the interwebs. While the titillating curves of what will surely grace bedroom posters of the next generation of car lovers haven't been revealed as of yet, the monstrous all-new V12 engine that will form the heart of this beast has just been revealed for all to behold. But this does mean that the engine that served diligently in the Murcielago is on its way out as well and it really doesn't seem fair to talk about the new motor before saying a few words about the one it'll be replacing.

The 6.5-litre V12 engine which was in the Murcielago has its roots in the 3.5-litre 60-degree V12 that originally debuted in Lamborghini's first car, the 350GT. Surprisingly, apart from a change from carburetion to fuel-injection and in increase in cubic capacity, there have been few changes in the engine block in its 47 year history. In fact, this wholly remarkable engine has powered all the baddest bulls from Sant'Agata Bolognese - the Miura, the Countach, the Diablo and the Murcielago, not to mention one the most outrageous SUVs ever made, the Lamborghini LM002.

The little badge shows the firing order of the twelve cylinder

German Dealer Offers Lamborghini Sesto Elemento for Sale

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

When the carbon-fibered light devil roared onto the stage during the 2010 Paris Motor Show some time back, people mostly either ogled or scoffed at the idea of the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. The supercar seemed to have arrived straight from the sets of some futuristic movie.
The car did make it into production, with the Italian automaker revealing plans to just release a handful of them into the scene. It should, of course, be of no surprise if the car is not even street legal. The sensational car, which is made almost totally out of lightweight carbon-fiber and got its name from the element carbon’s atomic number, would probably be meant just for track use.

Lamborghini Gallardo Hits Milestone

Champagne corks are popping at Lamborghini. The exotic marque has announced that the 10,000th Gallardo has rolled off the assembly line here, bound for an owner in China.

The 10,000th Gallardo is a "Midas" yellow model that will be showcased during Lamborghini Day in Shanghai on June 25 before being handed over to its new, unidentified owner.

Lamborghini said the Gallardo "has become the most successful Lamborghini model of all time." The original Gallardo coupe was launched in 2003, followed by the Spyder and Superleggera models, as well as special editions such as the Gallardo SE and Nera.

Lamborghini Jota To Loose Scissor Doors?

This picture released by Lamborghini is the first sign that a new raging bull is coming out of Sant’Agata! It’s the replacement for the successful Murcielago, allegedly called the Jota, and apparently it will be first revealed to a group of VIPs in a private party, before it’s official debut at Paris Motor Show. So stay tuned for leaked pictures!

Lamborghini Gallardo Number 10,000

Since Audi took over Lamborghini, the Italian company has been rising to the top. And now they are celebrating the production of the 10,000th Gallardo, which makes it the most successful model in the history of the brand. Before Audi they could only dream about such production volume! The Gallardo number 10,000 is a yellow LP560-4 which will be delivered to its Chinese customer during the ‘Lamborghini Day’ in Shanghai, 25th June.a

$350,000 Lamborghini Murcielago Explodes In Brooklyn

This Lamborghini Murcielago burned to the ground earlier today in Brooklyn, New York. There's speculation that two men stole the exotic car before fleeing, but there's no explaining for why they torched a car that starts at around $350,000.

Lamborghini Murcielago Recalled Over Fire Risk From Fuel Leak

Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has announced the recall of both coupe and the roadster versions of the 2007 and 2008 model year Murcielago. The issue concerns some fault in the fuel system of the car.

Announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Murcielago and Murcielago Roadster vehicles have been recalled to fix the faulty fuel pump located inside the fuel tank. The welds on the fuel pump have the potential to get detached and thus leak fuel outside of the tank. As the fuel tank is placed close to the engine, in the presence of an ignition source close to the leakage may result into a fire.

As a remedy, Lamborghini dealers will replace the flawed fuel pump and tank of these Murcielagos for free. The affected vehicles include a total of 428 units. The safety recall is said to begin from next month. For more details, the owners may contact Lamborghin at 1-912-409-5634 or 1-508-808-9562.

Lamborghini Recalling $350G Car for Fire Hazard

if you are one of the 428 lucky owners of a 2007-2008 Lamborghini Murcielago, this is headline news.

According to the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), welds holding the fuel pumps of the $350,000 supercars in place could fail under stress, resulting in a fuel leak. Given that many owners of the car - which is capable of speeds over 200 mph - often subject their vehicles to forces slightly greater than the ones experienced by your typical Toyota Camry, this is a real concern.

The recall announcement says that if the fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire could result. To date, no accidents or injuries have been reported, and Lamborghini says that it discovered the problem only during testing, but it will be replacing the fuel tanks of affected vehicles, just in case.

Lamborghini’s China Edition of Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce sold out

Last April, Lamborghini unveiled the exclusive China Edition of the Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce during the auto show in Beijing. This is a Lambo especially crafted for the Chinese market, and that it is now sold out.

The Italian carmaker announced that it will only be producing 10 units of the limited edition car that will be offered to Chinese buyers. What can you expect in a booming China market, theLamborghini limited edition speed monster was sold out in just 10 days after its announcement.
Each car that belongs to this very exclusive run will carry a badge to match the name of the owner. The Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce runs on a V12 6.5L engine that can output a whopping 670 horsepower. The car can blast from 0 to 10 kilometers/hour in a matter of 3.2 seconds. Its top speed is pegged at 342 km/h or about 212.5 mph.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Gets Tuned by DMC

German tuning house DMC has released a tuning package for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 that adds a little bit of speed, power and style to the venerable Lambo. The Quattro Veloce package upgrades the output of the engine to 661 hp, allowing a decrease in 0 to 60 mph time to 3.2 seconds and an increase in top speed to 213 mph (standard LP 640 offers 3.4 seconds and 211 mph).

On the exterior, a carbon-heavy body kit includes such pieces as new front fascia, rear wing and a rear diffuser. Diamond-forged alloy wheels with white carbon rims, carbon fiber seats and ostrich leather are also available.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Becomes Quattro Veloce

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
One of the wild-children born from the marriage between Italy and Germany, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 has received a set of physics and arts lessons from the German tuner DMC.

The tuning house likes to tell everyone that the supercar is now called the “Quattro Veloce” and has forced the vehicle to wear carbon fiber clothing. The Murcielago has received a new front fascia, featuring new, aggressive air intakes, an air splitter and a modified hood.

Moving to the side of the vehicle, we find new wings and a fresh fuel filler cap. At the rear of the car, the tuner has fitted a large diffuser and a generous wing. The Quattro Veloce’s V12 engine has been carbon fiber-caged and can be ordered with a remapped ECU.

According to the company, the kit includes a world first, in the form of diamond forged carbon fiber rims that feature a white finish. The interior of the vehicle offers a set of custom carbon fiber racing seats and comes with a special ostrich leather finish.

I built a Lamborghini in my basement

If you've always dreamed of owning a supercar but can't afford the price tag, a student has the answer.

Chen Su Jin Miao, 21, managed to create his very own Lamborghini in his basement - for just £3,000.

The real thing would cost £290,000. But Chen painstakingly built his own version, in tasteful canary yellow, from spare parts over seven years.

Even though the car can only reach 40mph, he is happy.

Chen, from Hunan province in China, said: "I am not rich so I knew I could never afford a Lamborghini. But in my eyes my version is just as good."

The 2011 Lamborghini Urus/Jota – A Preview

That Lamborghini is already up to developing a super car named Urus or Jota that would succeed the Murcielago is perhaps common knowledge. Though what is not known for sure is what will be the nomenclature of the new model.

2011 Lamborghini Urus/Jota

However, there are some details available pertaining to the new car. Like its going to have a maximum height of around 114 cm and will call upon the same V12 engine that the Italian manufacturer has been using since 2001 to do duty on this car too. The engine however has been tweaked so that it now makes over 700 hp, a figure that will help the new car to hold on to the tag of being the best supercar.

There is some ambiguity as to how Lamborghini intends to cut some of the flab of the new car. While some sources indicate that its going to be achieved by the use of a carbon fiber body, others indicate that judicious use of aluminum will help make the new Lamborghini a lean and mean machine.

Spy Shots: 2011 Lamborghini Jota

2011 Lamborghini Jota
It's no secret that Lamborghini is working hard to get its Murcielago replacement, the Jota, out the door. We've already caught sight of heavily camouflaged prototypes in testing, and it appears that the highly anticipated supercar is on the move again, this time on public roads.

When the Jota launches in 2011, it will have some relatively big shoes to fill, but Lamborghini is definitely prepared to do battle with the next generation of supercars. The Jota will be lighter, more powerful and more high-tech than the outgoing Murcielago – curb weight is estimated to be around 3,300 pounds, and a new 7.0-liter V12 is in the works, rumored to produce over 700 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque. Seven-speed transmissions, in both automated manual and sequential styles will be on hand, helping the Jota storm to 60 mph in just three seconds, on its way up to a top speed of 220 mph.

Lamborghini's new 2011 V12 continues testing

These are the latest spy photos of the new Lamborghini V12 – the 2011 successor to the testosterone-fuelled Murcielago. All being well, we should see the new Lambo V12 at the Geneva motor show in spring 2011.


Although slightly grainy, these are CAR's clearest spy shots yet of the new, unnamed Lamborghini supercar. The classic wedge shape, that's characterised Lambos since the 1973 Countach, is intact and the rear deck appears even more sloping today in a homage to the classical teardrop shape.

Lamborghini Murcielago for sale to 10 Chinese car collectors

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Edition will be very rare -- no more than 10 will be built, Lamborghini says, They'll be sold only to sports car collectors in China. The limited-production car was unvelied at the Beijing auto show April 23.

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Italian automaker Lamborghini caused some breathless moments when it unveiled the limited production -- ready? -- Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Edition at the Beijing auto show.

Then some covetous moments when it said it will build no more than 10 and all will be sold to car collectors in China. No price given, of course. Those who can afford them won't bother to ask, and those who can't -- well, why would they need to know?

An "ordinary" Murcielago is $400,000, plus or minus $50k. The name, by the way, is pronounced (Americanized) mur-see-uh-LAH-go. Famous (in bullfighting circles) Spanish bull that took two dozen stabs of the matador's sword to defeat.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative “superlight” badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. This car has a dry weight of no more than 1340 kilograms

Road Test: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

What do you get when you trim some weight of a standard Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, optimize the engine management and finish it with some racy bits and pieces? Right! The all new Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera. We spend two days with the second generation Gallardo Superleggera in and around the Italian city of Milan and are about to tell you all about it.

But since the original Superleggera is probably not something you see or hear about every day we will refresh your memory. In 2007 Lamborghini started production of a light-weight version of the Lamborghini Gallardo. The engineers at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese took the standard Gallardo and stripped away as much weight as possible. In total they saved 100 kg, hence the name superleggera that directly translated means superlight. The Superleggera was lighter and more powerful, resulting in faster acceleration and quicker laps on track. However this came at a price, the Superleggera was a lot more expensive and a lot less comfortable than the standard Gallardo. From it’s introduction in 2007 til the introduction of the next generation Gallardo a year later, Lamborghini produced and sold 618 pieces of the Superleggera.