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10-23-2008, 12:52 PM
The new Estoque concept from the recent Paris Motor Show may have taken the spotlight off Lamborghini’s aging Murcielago, but a recent example fitted with some obvious testing equipment has once again ignited interest in the carmaker’s flagship supercar. While a ‘SV’ model is still expected to be released as a special run-out edition, the vehicle seen here is more likely to be a test-mule for the Murcielago’s replacement.
The new Lamborghini will have some tough competition when it arrives early next decade as there are new supercar models in the works at rival brands Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin. While it is still too early to speculate on the car’s final specs, there are several crucial details we can gather from these latest spy shots of the test-mule taken while it was running some laps at Germany’s Nurburgring test circuit.
Mounted to each wheel is a RoaDyn torque sensor that is used to monitor the different forces and torque levels exerted on a specific wheel at different speeds. The data gathered can help engineers work out varying grip and traction levels in an effort to fine tune the vehicle’s AWD and suspension settings, plus its ride characteristics.
Lamborghini’s next supercar will retain the Murcielago’s mid-engine layout but it will feature a wider track as evidenced by the extended fender flares seen on the test-mule. While power levels are usually boosted with each new model generation, for Lamborghini’s latest creation engineers are more likely to be focusing on reducing weight in their quest for increased performance. Thus, the new model will likely feature a lighter aluminum space frame instead of the current steel tub design. Expect plenty of carbon-fiber and other advanced composites in its construction.
A big-cube V12 engine will likely remain but the addition of direct injection technology should improve fuel-efficiency and power levels across the rev-range. In this way, engineers will be able to improve performance without having to boost power, the end result of which will be a much easier to drive Lamborghini flagship.
Lamborghini is yet to even reveal the car's existence but some reports have speculated that it will be called the Jota and it will bow in by late 2010 as a 2011 model. Whatever it turns out to be, the new model is likely to be the fastest Lamborghini in history.
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With longtime rival Ferrari already starting work on the successor to its Enzo supercar, and exotic builders McLaren, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz AMG all preparing to offer ultra-cars of their own, Automobili Lamborghini has decided to get a little more skin in the game.
Thus begins the project of building the new mega supercar for Lamborghini, a model rumored to be named Jota for now. Housed in the body of this Murcielago is the running gear for the beast, complete with a direct-injection, 6.0-liter V-12 said to be capable of delivering at least 700 horsepower to all four wheels—not a bad place to start. It’s clear that the new Lamborghini will be considerably wider than the Murcielago, as evidenced by the pulled and mutilated mule body seen here, with the new car most likely being built on an aluminum space frame rather than the more conventional steel tub.
It’s a good bet that the new car will take certain styling cues from the recent Reventon, and that the car’s body will be made in large measure from ultra light carbon fiber—though our shooter speculates that the roof and doors will still be aluminum.
As if this new car weren’t news enough in of itself, we’re told that an even more extreme version of the Lambo may also be planned, one with more power that utilizes rear-wheel-drive only. Lord, have mercy on our souls. Scroll down below to read the shooter’s own words.
The war of the supercars is on. Today we snapped the first signs of the new Lamborghini supercar that will come after the Murcielago, and here is the first mule.
With Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin and Mercedes AMG all working on new supercars, there is no reason for Lamborghini to rest and therefore the testing has begun. Hidden under this, especially in the front, wider Murcielago body is the new future Lamborghini supercar. This new Lambo, maybe dubbed to Jota, will according to rumors switch to an aluminum space frame instead of the current steel tub frame.
Engine will probably be a 6.0 liter V12 with direct injection delivering about 700 horsepower to all of the four wheels. There might be a super version later on with just rear wheel drive as well.
Body will take some influence from the Reventon, and most body parts will be made of carbon fiber. Roof and doors will probably be made from aluminum.
www.nextautos.com (http://www.nextautos.com)
The new Lamborghini will have some tough competition when it arrives early next decade as there are new supercar models in the works at rival brands Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin. While it is still too early to speculate on the car’s final specs, there are several crucial details we can gather from these latest spy shots of the test-mule taken while it was running some laps at Germany’s Nurburgring test circuit.
Mounted to each wheel is a RoaDyn torque sensor that is used to monitor the different forces and torque levels exerted on a specific wheel at different speeds. The data gathered can help engineers work out varying grip and traction levels in an effort to fine tune the vehicle’s AWD and suspension settings, plus its ride characteristics.
Lamborghini’s next supercar will retain the Murcielago’s mid-engine layout but it will feature a wider track as evidenced by the extended fender flares seen on the test-mule. While power levels are usually boosted with each new model generation, for Lamborghini’s latest creation engineers are more likely to be focusing on reducing weight in their quest for increased performance. Thus, the new model will likely feature a lighter aluminum space frame instead of the current steel tub design. Expect plenty of carbon-fiber and other advanced composites in its construction.
A big-cube V12 engine will likely remain but the addition of direct injection technology should improve fuel-efficiency and power levels across the rev-range. In this way, engineers will be able to improve performance without having to boost power, the end result of which will be a much easier to drive Lamborghini flagship.
Lamborghini is yet to even reveal the car's existence but some reports have speculated that it will be called the Jota and it will bow in by late 2010 as a 2011 model. Whatever it turns out to be, the new model is likely to be the fastest Lamborghini in history.
Content Copyright 2006-2008 Motor Authority
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With longtime rival Ferrari already starting work on the successor to its Enzo supercar, and exotic builders McLaren, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz AMG all preparing to offer ultra-cars of their own, Automobili Lamborghini has decided to get a little more skin in the game.
Thus begins the project of building the new mega supercar for Lamborghini, a model rumored to be named Jota for now. Housed in the body of this Murcielago is the running gear for the beast, complete with a direct-injection, 6.0-liter V-12 said to be capable of delivering at least 700 horsepower to all four wheels—not a bad place to start. It’s clear that the new Lamborghini will be considerably wider than the Murcielago, as evidenced by the pulled and mutilated mule body seen here, with the new car most likely being built on an aluminum space frame rather than the more conventional steel tub.
It’s a good bet that the new car will take certain styling cues from the recent Reventon, and that the car’s body will be made in large measure from ultra light carbon fiber—though our shooter speculates that the roof and doors will still be aluminum.
As if this new car weren’t news enough in of itself, we’re told that an even more extreme version of the Lambo may also be planned, one with more power that utilizes rear-wheel-drive only. Lord, have mercy on our souls. Scroll down below to read the shooter’s own words.
The war of the supercars is on. Today we snapped the first signs of the new Lamborghini supercar that will come after the Murcielago, and here is the first mule.
With Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin and Mercedes AMG all working on new supercars, there is no reason for Lamborghini to rest and therefore the testing has begun. Hidden under this, especially in the front, wider Murcielago body is the new future Lamborghini supercar. This new Lambo, maybe dubbed to Jota, will according to rumors switch to an aluminum space frame instead of the current steel tub frame.
Engine will probably be a 6.0 liter V12 with direct injection delivering about 700 horsepower to all of the four wheels. There might be a super version later on with just rear wheel drive as well.
Body will take some influence from the Reventon, and most body parts will be made of carbon fiber. Roof and doors will probably be made from aluminum.
www.nextautos.com (http://www.nextautos.com)