Details on Lamborghini's lightweight Murcielago SV
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Autocar is reporting that Lamborghini is preparing a lightweight, more powerful RWD SV model for 2009 that will end the Murcielago's production with a bang (or crazy amounts of burning rubber and engine revving, whichever you prefer). As with the Gallardo Superleggera, weight savings will be a key, and anywhere from 100 to 130 kg could be dropped from the LP640. The removal of the front differential and driveshaft will save 40 kg alone. Other weight savings will come from the use of carbon fiber and magnesium components, lightweight wheels, and the removal of the sound system, although it can be added back in at the request of the customer (who needs a stereo when you have Lamborghini's V12 behind you?). The final version of this 6.5-liter motor could have as much as 680 horsepower and 516 lb-ft torque that will be mated to Lambo's E-Gear transmission. Take that, Ferrari!
[Source: Autocar]
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Kareem Sultan 9:43AM (11/10/2007)
I love how manufacturers make track versions of their cars to end a line. Lets hope this one makes it into a race series at least once or twice.
I want to see a lambo in a sanctioned race.
I just hope they don't decorate it like a jet fighter.
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Jerk Face 9:42AM (11/10/2007)
That is retarded....ly awesome!
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maximum14000 9:45AM (11/10/2007)
WHOA WHOA WHOA! backtrack a sec! since when is Murcielago being cut off by the end of the decade!?!??!
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Mehul Kamdar 9:52AM (11/10/2007)
If the Murcielago is going to be retired at the end of this decade, what is it going to be replaced with? Hope it is another fast V 12 and with updated engineering and looks. Can't wait for Autoblog to start posting leaks about it!
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FAB 10:05AM (11/10/2007)
I'd rather have a Mustang! Yeah baby! Viva USA!
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Trent 10:34AM (11/10/2007)
Something tells me trying to keep all that power on the ground is just going to be a constant fight.
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Luis 12:46PM (11/10/2007)
This will be awesome to go sit on the 405 at 5mph...unless you're up at three in the morning...
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Enok 4:25PM (11/10/2007)
That huge "SV" logo is not pretty.
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Eric L 12:57AM (11/12/2007)
Did they not have an SV version of the Diablo a few years back? I seem to remember a series of Diablos with black letters on the side exactly like this.
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N0rTheR 1:23PM (11/11/2007)
Yes there was one:
http://www.otoalsat.com/hobi/wallpapers/800x600/lambor_diablo_sv_800x600.jpg
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Leaf 10:10AM (11/12/2007)
Sexy.
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