Lamborghini recalling 2007-2008 Murciélago models over possible fire risk

Chris Shunk — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:30:00 EST

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Recalls, Safety, Lamborghini

Lamborghini Murciélago - Click above for high-res image gallery

We've seen a rash of recalls in the past few months, but none of the cars and trucks under the spotlight of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have quite the cache of the Lamborghini Murciélago.

The Raging Bull is recalling 428 of its 2007 and 2008 model year Murcielago coupes and roadsters for a potentially serious problem that could result in a fuel leak and possibly a fire. The problem apparently lies with the welds holding the fuel pump support inside the fuel tank. If the welds fail to hold, the tank could detach - and nobody wants a $350,000 exotic with a detached fuel tank.

Owners of the potentially defective Murciélagos can take their supercar to the nearest Lambo dealer for a free repair. Hit the jump to read over the official NHTSA press release.

Gallery: Review: 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

[Source: NHTSA]

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2010 FIA GT1 World Championship to include four Maserati MC12s

Sam Abuelsamid — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:36:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Maserati, Racing

Maserati MC12 GT1 - Click above to enlarge

While GT1 cars have faded away from the American Le Mans Series, they're still running strong in other parts of the world. The 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship kicks off a 10-race series this weekend in Abu Dhabi with two dozen cars signed up, including a quartet of Maserati MC12s. The Maseratis are the defending GT1 champions and this year's new series will see them challenged by Ford GTs, Nissan GT-Rs, Lamborghini Murcielagos, Aston Martin DB9s and ex-works Chevy Corvettes.

The format for this year's events has been changed from a single two-hour race to a pair of one-hour sprints. Four events will be held outside Europe, including this weekend's races and December's season finale in Argentina.

[Source: Maserati, FIA]

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