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a007apl · 05-24-2007, 02:00 AM

"First there were pictures of a Murcielago with black doors and a giant wing doing laps at the 'Ring. It was immediately called out as the next evolution of the LP640, a superleggera sibling for the the Gallardo. Then Lamborghini said no, it wasn't -- it was just a mule with unpainted doors. Lamborghini President Stephan Winklemann even dismissed the idea, saying "The LP640 is wild enough." Whether or not he believed what he was saying, the new reality is this: there is no such thing as wild enough. And according to Car magazine, that wilder LP640 will probably be called "Superveloce" -- the sorely missed SV moniker not heard in these parts in far too long.

The SV will lose 100 kg, the same amount shed by the lightweight Gallardo, ending up with 409 bhp per ton. It will also get shorter gearing that keeps it near the 8,000 rpm mark when driven in anger. Even though it will remain an all-wheel-driver, the 0-60 time should drop to 3.0 seconds. Car also says that that walk-the-plank rear wing is supposedly provided by Boeing.

The SV is expected to hit the runway at Frankfurt this September. Oh, and it could be joined by a Gallardo SV, an even harder baby-Lambo meant to take the fight to the F430 Stradale. The good news from Sant' Agata just keeps on coming. "
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"Unlike the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, the lighter version of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 will not be carrying the Superleggera badge. Instead, sources tell CarMagazine that the lighter Murcielago LP640 will be badged under the ”Superveloce” name.

Previously caught at the Nürburgring in Germany, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Superveloce will have drop curb weight by at least 100kg and will have shorter gear ratios. It will powered by the same 6.5 liter V12 engine producing up to 640 horsepower. 0-60 mph is expected to be around 3.4 seconds. with a top speed of 200 mph.

Expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Superveloce is expected to be priced at £230,000."

05-24-2007, 02:00 AM	#12
a007apl Regular User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brasília-DF Brazil Posts: 15,357	"First there were pictures of a Murcielago with black doors and a giant wing doing laps at the 'Ring. It was immediately called out as the next evolution of the LP640, a superleggera sibling for the the Gallardo. Then Lamborghini said no, it wasn't -- it was just a mule with unpainted doors. Lamborghini President Stephan Winklemann even dismissed the idea, saying "The LP640 is wild enough." Whether or not he believed what he was saying, the new reality is this: there is no such thing as wild enough. And according to Car magazine, that wilder LP640 will probably be called "Superveloce" -- the sorely missed SV moniker not heard in these parts in far too long. The SV will lose 100 kg, the same amount shed by the lightweight Gallardo, ending up with 409 bhp per ton. It will also get shorter gearing that keeps it near the 8,000 rpm mark when driven in anger. Even though it will remain an all-wheel-driver, the 0-60 time should drop to 3.0 seconds. Car also says that that walk-the-plank rear wing is supposedly provided by Boeing. The SV is expected to hit the runway at Frankfurt this September. Oh, and it could be joined by a Gallardo SV, an even harder baby-Lambo meant to take the fight to the F430 Stradale. The good news from Sant' Agata just keeps on coming. " ______________________________ ______________________________ "Unlike the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, the lighter version of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 will not be carrying the Superleggera badge. Instead, sources tell CarMagazine that the lighter Murcielago LP640 will be badged under the ”Superveloce” name. Previously caught at the Nürburgring in Germany, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Superveloce will have drop curb weight by at least 100kg and will have shorter gear ratios. It will powered by the same 6.5 liter V12 engine producing up to 640 horsepower. 0-60 mph is expected to be around 3.4 seconds. with a top speed of 200 mph. Expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Superveloce is expected to be priced at £230,000."