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We alerted you last week to the existence of the Lamborghini Murcielago SV, a rear-wheel-drive version of the normally all-wheel-drive LP640. Seen here undergoing some on-track testing, the SV will reportedly serve up some 680 horsepower from its Lambo V12 behind the seats. It will also be lighter than a normal Murcielago by 220 pounds. Clearly visible on the car is a new fixed rear wing that's either meant to assist in take offs or stabilize the car at high-speeds. Expect carbon fiber to be a common build material, as well. Those are all some potent variables for a formula that guarantees a fun time.
The Murcielago SV will be the latest in a string of new models from Lamborghini lately including the LP640, Reventon, Gallardo LP560-4, Gallardo Superleggera, among others. We're expecting the SV to debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, but judging from the spy shots in our gallery below, it looks ready now.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Todd @ Apr 15th 2008 3:11PM
That is a big friggin' wing, to use a technical Engineering term. Is a wing that size functional doing 28 miles per hour on Rodeo Drive or in bumper-to-bumper downtown Dubai traffic?
Farris @ Apr 15th 2008 3:13PM
How does a wing assist in take-offs?
...oh wait.
Iso @ Apr 16th 2008 7:50AM
I only got it after reading your comment. Thank you for enlightening me!
Dude @ Apr 15th 2008 3:17PM
Looks like it belongs on the set of FnF4.
Very ugly.
Brandon @ Apr 15th 2008 3:17PM
How do you copyright a spy photo ? lol
680 horsepower Thats just to much power for one man.
Thats when you ask your buddy if he wants a ride.
When are they going to release the Specs to the public?
DomManganelli @ Apr 15th 2008 3:25PM
by putting "copywrite" on it... you can copywrite anything that you produce.
or at least thats what my law professor told me.
those mirrors alone must kill the topspeed by like 10mph they're huuge... hope you can retract them to go for 219!
beast no matter how ugly it is... waiting for lambo to just sell out completely and produce the murcielago TTTT.
CarbonBlack @ Apr 15th 2008 3:34PM
I think this car is probably less about top speed and more about handling. That aside, those are huge mirrors. It makes it look like a plane (between the mirrors and spoiler)
mk @ Apr 15th 2008 3:18PM
Must be some lateral G there...
the tires, especially the front, look like they are almost off their bead. You can see the rim edge hangin' off the side.
Trent @ Apr 15th 2008 3:19PM
my god you could pave a road with those rear tires.
TwinTurbo3000GT @ Apr 15th 2008 3:22PM
Woah! jeez that's a big wing!
cant argue that it doesn't need it though...
Barry @ Apr 15th 2008 3:28PM
Needs a larger spoiler. Can't hardly see that one.
CarbonBlack @ Apr 15th 2008 3:29PM
This looks like it will be the next "Widow Maker".
-High HP
-Mid Engine
-RWD
-Unexperienced rich owners
(Natural selection in process)
Trent @ Apr 15th 2008 3:32PM
indeed, its really just a ploy my Lambo to raise the average IQ of its clients.
2004m3driver @ Apr 15th 2008 4:04PM
Damn how come all those rich people who buy these cars get put in the lower IQ bracket? Besides some celebs and inheritance, most rich people are pretty smart or as least smarter than we think. Like Paris, shes smart. People thought she was stupid (also whore). So she sold it for a profit. A lot of stupid people out there, not everyone makes money off of it haha.
But I digress, no this wont be a widow maker because its an SV which is a geared towards the performance enthusiasts. They should know what they are getting themselves into. The show offs usually buy the Versace and Automatic versions.
JagGill @ Apr 15th 2008 4:09PM
What are the main differences between this and the LP640? Other than the wing.
Andy @ Apr 15th 2008 4:14PM
Rear wheel instead of all-wheel drive.
David(Postal) @ Apr 15th 2008 4:13PM
The wing reminds me of the Diablo wing
Milos @ Apr 15th 2008 4:28PM
i like it. It reminds me of old-school (100% Italian, no VW-Audi owned) Lamborghini Countach
Atropos @ Apr 15th 2008 5:07PM
Am I the only person around that just doesn't find Lambo's very appealing?
I can appreciate the tech etc... but from a visual perspective, I don't see it..
havoc @ Apr 15th 2008 6:48PM
yes.
this is classic lambo styling, well since the mid 70's anyway.
the rwd will simplify the drivetrain, reducing weight and drivetrain loss. kind of funny that the diablo VT was such a big deal and now they want to remove the AWD.
lambos have run massive tread for ages, even the early countachs had something like 335's