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Lamborginini reveals new 700hp L539 6.5L V12
Lamborghini has revealed a brand new V12 powerplant that is expected to make its debut with the new Murcielago, or Aventador based on recent speculation. The new 6.5 liter engine is internally referred to as the L539 and is able to crank out 700hp at 8,250 RPM and 690Nm of torque at 5,500 RPM.
The engine which was developed at the companiy’s Sant’Agata Bolognese facility features a cylinder bank of 60 degrees and it measures 784mm long, 848mm wide and 665mm high. The 234kg engine has a nitride-hardened crankshaft, better heat management, optimized oil circulation and an engine management system that was entirely devised by Lamborghini itself.
The casing of the exhaust system has two separate mufflers with one for low-volume and the other for high-volume. There are valves that help create a desired symphony of twelve cylinders working hand in hand. Basically the system allows for a ‘moderate’ rumble during city driving and gives the driver a screaming note during heavy throttle driving.
Accompanying the V12 is a new transmission that weighs only 70kg. It is a 7-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) transmission with a single clutch. Apparently this transmission offers up to 50% quicker gear shifts than a conventional dual-clutch transmission. The reason behind this is the independent shifting rods feature that basically works something like a dual-clutch setup.
This means that while one rod is engaging a current gear, the other is already engaging the next. The new unit also comes with three different operation modes including Strada, Sport and Corsa. The latter is for heavy-footed driving which also incorporates a launch control system.
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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento confirmed for limited production run
A French automotive website, AutoMoto.fr has reported that Lamborghini will put the Sesto Elemento concept into a limited production run. Apparently, only between 7 to 10 units will roll off the assembly lines. The concept made its premiere at this year’s Paris Motor Show and it is powered by a 562hp 5.2 liter V10 carried over from the LP 570-4 Superleggera.
Lamborghini made full use of carbon fiber when constructing the 999 kilograms concept. That weight figure gives the Sesto Elemento a 1.75 kilograms per horsepower ratio. The production model is expected to fetch approximately US$3.44 million.
Paris 2010 – Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept shown!
Looks like the recent teasing campaign by Lamborghini is for a concept after all. The company has officially unveiled this new concept called the Sesto Elemento, which translates to Sixth Element for you and me. The Sesto Elemento, which looks a little odd if you ask me weighs just 999 kilograms, while the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera weighs 1,340 kilograms. Power-to-weight ratio is figured at 1.75 kilograms per horsepower, thanks to the 5.5 liter V10 from the Superleggera which makes 562hp.
The concept hits the 100km/h in just 2.5 seconds (can you believe that?!) while top speed is over 300km/h. The key to the concept’s super light weight is the extensive use of carbon-fiber. Furthermore, Lamborghini claims that it is “the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP (carbon-fiber reinforced plastics) process across a range of technologies, from 3D design through simulation, validation, production and testing”.
The material is evident on areas like the monocoque cell, suspension, wheels, front frame structure, crash boxes, drive shaft and of course on the body panels. There is nothing much to talk about the concept’s interior as it mostly features carbon fiber as well. It does look rather futuristic and aggressive at the same time.
The sports car maker did not mention anything about its plans of putting the Sesto Elemento into production, but did hint that this is how a future supercar will look like. Available after the jump are some high-res images. Read the rest of this entry.
Lamborghini ‘mystery’ model – 3rd teaser released!
The Paris Motor Show is just around the corner and Lamborghini has just released a third teaser image of the company’s mystery model. This time around the teaser depicts a funky looking carbon fibre dashboard with a red steering wheel as well as red seats in the background.
We are still unsure what this model might be and something tells us that its likely a concept model and its not the Murcielago replacement. If a report by 0-60mag is to be believed, then Lamborghini will be presenting two other models at the motor event.
First up is the Murcielago replacement, dubbed as the Lamborghini LB715-5. This model is said to feature a V12 powerplant while the other model is apparently the successor to the Gallardo, called the Lamborghini 83X. More information will be revealed soon, stay tuned! You can view previous teasers here.
Lamborghini releases second teaser of mystery model
Lamborghini has released yet another teaser image that points to the company’s mystery model. The motoring fraternity were speculating that this model, which will be revealed at the Paris Motor Show could be the new Murcielago but that may not be the case.
The press release that came along with the teaser image centered around the company’s future in “supersportscars”. It mentioned about basic philosophies behind making super cars which include design and performance. In regards to performance, the company said that the priority is made by top speed, acceleration and then handling.
The press release ended with a mention on reducing weight with carbon fibre as the magic word. For all we know, this mystery model could well be a concept or a design study. Back to the teaser image, the only thing we can think of is it being an engine cover, covering perhaps a V10 powerplant? We can only speculate for now, nevertheless all will be revealed on September 30th.
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Lamborghini teases Paris-bound mystery model
Lamborghini has released a teaser image that belongs to a new vehicle ahead of it’s debut in Paris. This is the second teaser following the first one in June. The company did not give out any indication as to what this new vehicle might be but the motoring fraternity is expecting the next-generation Murcielago.
The new Murcielago is rumored to carry the Jota designation and it is expected to be built with a body monocell, something like the McLaren MP4-12C. It is likely to feature a weight that is lower than 1,500 kilograms and design wise, it is said to be inspired by the Reventon. There will also be new scissor doors and it is likely to get a new V12 with direct injection, pumping out at least 700 PS.
More will be revealed soon, stay tuned!
Lamborghini barely teases Murcielago replacement
Lamborghini has released a teaser image of the model that will soon replace the Murcielago. This new model, currently dubbed the ‘Jota’ is expected to make its official debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. As you can see, there is nothing much that we can derive from the teaser image. We can only confirm that the new ‘bull’ has a hood and a Lamborghini emblem, which doesn’t come as a surprise actually.
The new model is expected to be largely made out of carbon fiber and some say that the company will modify its scissor doors, probably make it move out before swinging up to help save weight. More information will be released soon, stay tuned! Continue reading to view a high-res version of the image.
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