Murci, Murci Me: Lamborghini to unveil LP670-4 SV at Geneva
by Noah Joseph on Feb 16th 2009 at 10:01AM 
The Lamborghini Murcielago is an aging beast. Since its introduction in 2001, the big Lambo has bred a seemingly endless string of variants, including fixed-roof and open-top models, the upgraded LP640, Versace special editions and, of course, the seven-figure Reventon supercar. But before Sant'Agata replaces the Murcielago, it will debut what could be range's the ultimate rendition at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.Lambo's performance engineers will do their best to counteract the Murcielago's Jurassic-age steel chassis by trimming weight in order to give the behemoth the Superleggera treatment it performed on the previous Gallardo. As previously reported, carbon fiber and magnesium are expected to be employed, along with removing some extraneous trim in the interior, to cut some 220-pounds from the stock Murcielago.
The lighter Lambo is also expected to get an upgraded engine, pumping out 670 horsepower -- 30 more than the existing LP640 thanks in part to a roof-mounted induction system -- and the SV will retain the big bull's all-wheel drive system (earlier speculation suggested that the car would in fact be rear-wheel drive). A choice of rear wings will be available, E-gear shift times have reportedly been halved to just 0.2 seconds, and gloss black forged alloys will be fitted, along with carbon-ceramic brakes to trim unsprung weight and increase stopping power. We should know more about the long-named Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce as we get closer to the Geneva show, so stay tuned.
[Source: Motor Authority | Image: Autocar]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Adam Marcello 10:07AM (2/16/2009)
Its not an SV if its not RWD.
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Josiah 10:14AM (2/16/2009)
Queue the "OMG look at the ugly wing" comments in 3, 2, 1 ....
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JAL 10:17AM (2/16/2009)
Thats the most beautyful wing EVER, saw the same one on a Civic this morning.
Josiah 10:26AM (2/16/2009)
Thank you, you have completed me day.
HeyHuub 10:46AM (2/16/2009)
Looks more like the one from the Murcielago GT racer.
MajorGeek 10:20AM (2/16/2009)
Name for me another car that you could call "aging" and "Jurassic-age steel chassis" that looks so beautiful. It is crazy not only how well they design them, but how well they age.
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Jason 10:38AM (2/16/2009)
Couldn't agree more
Mazda FTW! 10:37AM (2/16/2009)
Dear Electronic Arts,
Please see picture of upcoming Lamborghini (and various other current super/exotic cars such as the R8, ZR1, GT-R, Gallardo, California, Viper and even the M3).
Please make a "Hot Pursuit 3" once again located on various exotic destinations with long, open tracks featuring these vehicles without any pretentious "street" culture and videos and menus. Also include some amount of police chases.
I will buy 5 copies.
Regards
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Mobius_1 10:53AM (2/16/2009)
Since you can't really play all 5 copies at once, mind sending me one? :)
Mazda FTW! 1:27PM (2/16/2009)
Sure np buddy lol
JD 10:57AM (2/16/2009)
Ditto on Hot Pursuit 3.
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Rob 11:19AM (2/16/2009)
Lambo Murcielago LP670-4 SV?
WTF. Come up with some better names. Christ that is obnoxious.
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rsfourever 11:33AM (2/16/2009)
you should lay off the crackpipe my friend...
MajorGeek 12:49PM (2/16/2009)
If you are Lamborghini you can call it anything you want and everyone will drool. Yeah, Lamborghini Drool.
Other Man 1:19PM (2/16/2009)
For those sick people whom 640 hp isn't enough ... like me.
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Noah 1:50PM (2/16/2009)
Good lord that is a lot of power! I can't imagine what it would be like to drive one. I'd probably put her into a wall within 8 seconds of starting up.
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RLQ 7:37PM (2/16/2009)
-1 if AWD.
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Kaveh 7:40PM (2/16/2009)
Looks like a fast car, I am sure it has to stay 4 wheel drive to keep it stable. Be interesting to see the top speed on it.
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dhan 7:50PM (2/16/2009)
This car was at Lamborghini Beverly Hills for private showing before official debut, about month ago! It looked fantastic!
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