Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 gets Grigio Antares paint

Grigio Antares is usually a color reserved for the Murcielago, but over in San Diego, California, Symbolic Motor Car Company has just sold a 2009 Gallardo LP560-4 dressed to the nines in this unique color. The car looks sensational and even comes equipped with passport radar, tinted tail lights, tinted side markers, and apparently much more not listed.



Forget the yellow or green exterior paint colors some choose for the Gallardo, this gray paint makes it look better than any other options Lamborghini may have to offer. Apparently the owner chose this color as a way to express his personality without disrupting Lamborghini’s design.



As a reminder, the Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by the new 5.2 liter V10 engine with an output of 560 PS (412 kW) at 8000 rpm. The increase of 40 PS compared with that of the previous Gallardo, and the approximate 20 kilogram reduction in weight, improves the power weight ratio to 2.5 kilograms per PS (hp) and thus enhances performance. The LP560-4 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and can hit a top speed of 201 mph.

Lamborghini Working on 50th Anniversary Model

Lamborghini has been pretty busy, with the Italians developing a successor for the Murcielago, a brand new engine & transmission, the Sesto Elemento concept and other goodies.

However, it seems that the company just can’t get enough new developments. Maybe the Italians are just crazy for positive public feedback or maybe they’ve found a new business pathway that allows them to offer one new release after another - it doesn’t matter, we’re just happy to get more Lambo creations.

Various media sources report that the automotive producer is preparing something special for 2013, when the company will celebrate its 50th anniversary. It seems that the company won’t just stick to marketing moves and champagne bottles, being determined to offer us a new beast.

Considering that we are talking a bout half a century of activity, this should be the Bull’s Raging party, so we are expecting an extreme four-wheeled creation. Certain sources indicate that we’ll get a road-legal incarnation of the Sesto Elemento concept, but it’s still to early to tell - of course, such a car would be more than enough to make us jump for joy. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the market really needs supercars that know what the true meaning of the word “lightweight” is and the 999 kg concept is the perfect example.

The move will continue the automotive producers tradition - we’ll remind you that the list of other birthday special models includes the 25th Anniversary Countach, the Diablo SE30, as well as the Murcielago 40th Anniversary.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento On Sale For €2.26 Million

We had heard rumors that the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept will be produced in extremely limited numbers and at a painfully high price. Well, it turned out to be true, as the German dealer Auto Salon Singen lists the Sesto Elemento 1 of 10 with 90 km on the clock for sale. The price? Well since you are asking, it is 2.261.900 EUR! The actual price of the car is €1.9 million but you have to pay €361,000 VAT on it.



All of a sudden the Reventon seems like a bargain!

The Sesto Elemento is a super lightweight car made almost entirely out of carbon fiber and powered by a 570 hp 540 Nm V10 engine which takes it from zero to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. But who cares really, all it matters with this car is exclusivity. Actually they could sell it at a higher price than this if they’d put it on auction.

Auto Singen must have very good contacts at Lamborghini, as they managed to secure the first Sesto. Where will the next one go? Well, maybe Alain Class, they got the first Reventon.

HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II

The original Gallardo Victory by Hamann was unveiled back in 2007 and now, the German aftermarket specialists comes with an update - the HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II. The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II comes with a new wide body kit, improved handling and increased engine output. Thanks to a re-mapped ECU, the HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II develops 427 kW/580 hp and 575 Nm of torque which means the supercar can get to a top speed of 328 km/h. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time has not been announced yet.



The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II wide body kit includes a new front apron with a center carbon fiber part, new front fenders and fender extensions in the rear and new side skirts.

The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II also features an air intake on the roof, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and a huge rear wing.



The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II sits on 9.5Jx20 inch rims and 235/30ZR20 tires on the front and 13Jx20 inch wheels with 325/25ZR20 tires at the back.

The interior of the HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II features various styling updates, that come in carbon fiber and leather.



Hamann Press Release: HAMANN Victory II turns the Gallardo LP560-4 into a technology and design winner

HAMANN already presented the super sports car Victory based on the first Lamborghini Gallardo. With the latest Gallardo LP560-4, now also the new HAMANN Victory II is introduced. The car body becomes broader and the engine performance as well as the amount of carbon parts is significantly increased.



And what is the most essential part of a Lamborghini? Right, it is the wing doors. Andnobody really knows why the Gallardo is not equipped with them straight away.

HAMANN offers these for the Victory II. In addition, they offer an entire refinement of the original body design which starts with a new front apron in Race-design with a center carbon part. With new fenders in the front and fender extensions in the back, the Victory II renders an even more remarkable appearance. Also, the extended side skirts and the air inlet on the roof –
available in carbon as well – confirm this impression. The back of the car is enhanced by a diffuser and a newly designed rear wing which pushes the car onto the road at high speeds. HAMANN offers the rear wing either in fiber glass or the ultra light and persistent carbon. On top of that, a carbon layer can be applied to the bonnet.



HAMANN equips the Victory II with 20 inch Edition Race rims with a special varnish in order to emphasize the new dynamic look. At the same time, the reduced unsprung masses improve the handling and the acceleration and braking response.

The recommended wheel/tire combination is 9.5Jx20 inches with 235/30ZR20 tires at the front and
13Jx20 rims with 325/25ZR20 tires at the back.



By adjusting the engine electronics, HAMANN squeezes additional performance out of this Italian stallion, increasing its power to 427 kW/580 hp with a maximum torque of 575 Newton meters. Therefore, the HAMANN Victory II reaches an impressive 328 km/h top speed.

The impressive V10-Sound turns even more remarkable by applying an end muffler to the serial end pipes.

The interior of the HAMANN Victory II is enhanced by a 14-part carbon set which includes decorative blends, the steering wheel and the door openers. The HAMANN sports seats with the carbon back render a perfect seating position. If desired, the HAMANN upholstery department can offer anything to make the customers’ hearts beat faster. Personalized floor mats or entire leather equipment, everything is handmade by master craftsmen. Individually designed for you and fitted to your car by experts.

Leaked Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Brochure Confirms: 0-60 In 2.9

The international automotive press received the first informations about the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the successor of the Murcielago LP640-4. Here are the first scanned pictures of a confidential brochure, brochure that should have landed in the Lamborghini dealerships.

The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will weigh-in 1,575 kg, 230 kg less than the Murcielago LP640-4. The new Aventador will be fitted a 6.5-liter V12 engine, a unit capable of developing a total power of 700 HP and 690 Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption is of 17/100 km, and the emissions are of 398 g CO2/km.

The 0-100 kph sprint is made in 2.9 and the top speed of Lamborghini LP700 is of 350 kph. In order to face the increase in power, Lamborghini have fitted the new Aventador with an enhanced braking system and 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inches in the rear. The rims are wearing 255/35 and 335/30 tires.



Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 uses the new ISR transmission (Independent Shifting Rod), automatic, with seven gears and only needs 50 milliseconds for shifting gears, so shifting up and down is almost is done in a blink.

Thew brand new Lamborghini Avandor LP700-4 will be available in 13 different body paints, among them Argos Orange and Estoque Grey especially developed for the new model. The Italians are offering 12 color options for the interior. Among the stock features of the new LP700-4 are the rear spoiler, the electronically controlled side air intakes, the 7-inch multimedia screen, navi, xenon headlights and air conditioning.

Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition by Anderson Germany

Anderson Germany is continueing its spree of newly tuned models with at least one introduction per month. The latest addition is this Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 White Edition.



Performance kit takes the horsepower from 560 to 600hp. This is done with a series of modifications that include the use of software optimization and the addition of a modified air filter and a sport exhaust system with additional Rennkats. The tuning package includes a remote-controlled valve adjusting system that lets driver opt from three different levels of noise and also reduces approximately 22kg in weight.

A sport suspension module combined with a precise undercarriage changes the driving dynamics. Three-piece, shiny black rims – each with a white painted deep dish – in dimensions of 9×20 inch with 245/30-20 tires in front and 12.5×20 inch with 325/25-20 rear provide adequate adherence with the asphalt surface.



Externally visible modifications include carbon trim, widening aero kit consisting of front apron, side skirts, rear bumper diffuser and a rear spoiler. And window and tail light tinting should be mentioned also. The look is completed by LED lights on the sides of the vehicle and contrasting red-painted calipers.

The interior features white carbon details. There are the vents, the hand brake lever, the shift paddles, the dashboard, the steering wheel, door handle inlays, the shift lever and the border of the internal light in the roof lining.



The seats of the White Racing Edition are finished in black Alcantara and black and white leather; the edges of seats are entirely in white; doors and seats have diamond-shaped stitching.

Video: Underground Racing’s Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Set To Return

Underground Racing is an American tuning firm based just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina that specializes in twin-turbocharging kits for Italian exotica, namely Lamborghini’s Gallardo and Murcielago supercars.

The firm has a reputation for building some of the most awesome power-up kits in the business, like this twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV, which actually spat out fire during a high-speed run. Sadly, that reputation turned slightly sour following an incident involving one its highly modified Gallardos.

The car, which develops upwards of 2,000 horsepower and is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 250 mph, suffered a crash while traveling at more than 200 mph. Fortunately the driver was unhurt and walked away from the crash--proof that modern safety equipment isn't only necessary, it's damn effective. You can see a video of the crash here.

To help turnaround its tarnished image, Underground Racing is working on a new Gallardo project, and this time it’s using the highly exclusive Gallardo Nera as its blank canvas. You may recall that the Nera was a special edition Gallardo built in a production run of just 185 cars back in 2007.

We can only surmise what Underground Racing has planned for the car but expect otherworldly power ratings and insane top speeds. Check out this teaser video of the car completing some acceleration tests.

Bucharest, home of luxury cars: 102 Ferrari, 29 Lamborghini, 48 Rolls Royce, 1,100 Porsche cars

The fact that Bucharest has more luxury cars that the country’s development would support is a wonder for many foreigners who visit the city. In a city where parking spaces are scarce, there are 20,000 luxury cars, writes Romanian daily Gandul. There are 102 Ferrari cars registered in Bucharest, 160 Cadillacs and 100 Chrystlers.

The list goes on with 29 Lamborghini cars, 120 Maserati, 10 Maybachs and as many as 1,100 Porsche cars. There are also 48 Rolls Roys cars in the Romanian capital city and 125 Ford Mustangs. Chances to see such cars on Bucharest streets are higher in areas like Dorobanti and more recently, the Decebal boulevard, close to the coffee shops in these areas.

Bucharest has over 1.7 million drivers and only 188,000 parking places. According to statistics, 1.5 million cars are registered in the city, and an extra 500,000 are in transit in the capital city.

PokerStars’ Vanessa Rousso Selling Her Lamborghini on eBay

Want to buy a Lamorghini that belongs to PokerStars pro Vanessa Lamborghini? You can own it with a bid on eBay.

The PokerStars pro is putting her 2007 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo up for bids at the online auction site. The current asking price is $126,500, and there are no bids. The auction is scheduled to conclude on Dec. 17.

According to the ad, there are just 5,000 cars like it in the world, and it “comes with a computer, IPod connections, USB connections, heated mirrors, and hand knitted seats, just to mention few of the things this luxury sports car has.” You can see the listing here.

Rousso is considered one of the top female poker players in the world, with more than $2.5 million in cashes in her career in live and online tournaments. Here biggest cash was for $700K in the 2007 World Championship of Online Poker. Rousso also finished second to Huck Seed in the NBC National Heads-up Poker Championship in 2009. She is married to fellow professional poker player Chad Brown.

Performante: Lamborghini Unveils Lightweight Gallardo Spyder

Exotic-car maker Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. has a history of designing super sports cars and then updating them every so often with bigger engines and other modifications. The practice has led to numerous versions of each model with successions of labels like S, SV, Superleggera and even anniversary editions.

Now the Italian unit of German auto giant Volkswagen AG is continuing the tradition with the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante. It unveiled the new car at a private event in West Hollywood, Calif., just as this week’s Los Angeles auto show began to wind down. Car Makers often hold such premiers away from the auto-show crowds so they can entertain established and potential customers.

The latest Gallardo is essentially a rag-top version of the Superleggera coupe that trumped the standard model’s performance with light carbon-fiber body parts and more power. Lamborghini has been using lots of carbon lately not only to save weight, but to make its cars stiff — a trait that leads to sharper handling. Since a roadster’s lack of a roof compromises stiffness, the use of carbon has the potential to give open-top cars rigidity similar to that of hardtop models.

“The LP 570-4 Spyder Performante represents the next evolution in the Gallardo model range and is the most extreme open-top vehicle in its class,” said Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s president and CEO.

The company says carbon fiber parts helped cut the Spyder Performante’s weight by 143 pounds compared with its predecessor, the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder. The new model’s 5.2-liter V10 engine generates 570 horsepower — 10 more than the previous roadster — and helps the Performante sprint from 0-62 mph (100 kilometers per hour) in 3.9 seconds. Its top speed is 201 mph, Lamborghini says.

Video: Porsche 911 GT3 vs Lamborghini Gallardo

What better way to start the day than with a supercar race around Paris?

The team from stuntattitude.fr certainly picked two fine cars to show off in – the professional pilots are behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Lamborghini Gallardo.

The footage owes as much to the benefits of shaky camera work and quick editing as it does to fast driving, but the day we turn down the opportunity to watch someone get a GT3 sideways in a city centre is the day we hand in our press cards and take that estate agency job.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 540 Green Goblin Is a Virtual Madness

The world of tuning offers a dynamic environment where many things can happen while you blink. We can only be thrilled that the aftermarket developers use such an active approach, aiming to cater for every modification need customers could have.



And when we’re talking about tuning kits for vehicles like the Lamborghini Gallardo, things can only become more interesting with every new story. While Lambo is busy creating one special edition of the Gallardo after another, tuners from around the world are also keen to make the most out of the supercar.

Today, we are presenting you the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 540 Green Goblin. This is a 3D tuning proposal that was created by the Canadian company AMV Designs and is based on the work of Alexei Mikhailov, as L4P.com reports.



Before we start the actual description of the modification program, we must tell you that the company has released no explanation for the name of the project. We are referring to the “540” part, which is pretty strange, as Lambo’s current offer includes a model with a 560 hp output, so this would be a downgrade in terms of power.



Moving on, we must tell you that the vehicle uses a carbon fiber aerodynamic kit that includes a revised front fascia (a lot of aggression can be seen here), side cooling elements, redesigned side skirts. At the rear of the car, we can find a carbon fiber party, together with new generously-sized twin exhaust tips. The project also includes a set of five-spoke alloy rims.

Video: Pagani And Lamborghini Duel In Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Trailer

For the driving simulator fan, the Need for Speed series holds a certain nostalgia as one of the first really fun and engaging car games. For the past 16 years the franchise has expanded on that theme, evolving to a level of realistic graphics and fun-focused gameplay that everyone can get on board with.

The latest series in the title sees the return of the Hot Pursuit game mode
, where the mission is to outrun the law. Unfortunately, your task isn’t made it easy because despite having an assortment of supercars to select from, you will be up against everything from police using Lamborghini Murcielagos to helicopters.

As this latest trailer shows, even with a car like the Pagani Zonda, outrunning the cops is no small feat. As for the game itself, all we can say is wow. And, unlike Gran Turismo 5, this one’s in stores now.

Lambo registers Aventador name

Lamborghini's replacement for the Murciélago hypercar will be named Aventador, according to reports.

The firm has registered the Aventador name with the US trademark office, raising speculation that the car, set for a Geneva motor show 2011 launch, will take that name for production.

Lamborghini has a tradition of naming its cars after Spanish bulls; Aventador would fit that brief. There has also been previous speculation that the car may take the Jota name for production, but no patent application has been filed for that name.

The US trademark office's website explains coverage will include the use of the Aventador name on vehicles, clothing, footwear, games and playthings among other applications.

Whatever the car ends up being called, it will be powered by an all-new 6.5-litre V12 engine mated to a new single-clutch automated manual gearbox. The V12 has 59bhp more than the outgoing unit, at 691bhp. There’s more torque, too - a peak of 509lb ft - and it’s available 500rpm further down the rev range, at 5500rpm.

Lamborghini to introduce limited edition vehicle

The limited edition Lamborghini Sesto Elemento has been given the green light to enter production next year.



There will be no more than 10 copies produced and if you want to own the vehicle you’ll need a cool £2.5million at your disposal.

The Sesto Elemento was first introduced at the Paris Motor Show where it was considered one of the stars of the show earning rave reviews from the motoring press and the public alike, prompting Lamborghini into action.

The vehicle is under the hood of the LP 570-4 Superleggera model and features an aspirated 5.2litre V10 engine that develops 562hp. Its engineers have reached the performance levels while keeping car weight at just 999kg thanks to the use of carbon fibre and the carbon inclusive structure.

It features all-wheel drive, has a ratio of 1.75lbs per horsepower, can race from 0-100km/h in 2.5seconds and has a top speed of 350km/h.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Polizia Stradale runs around Monza

Let me tell you, when you foolishly decide to drive your cars way past the speed limit in Italy, this is one police car that you don’t want to be chasing you. Trust us, unless you have a rocket of a supercar in your hands, you’re not going to be able to last in a car chase.

It’s not often that we get to see a Lamborghini police car, although there are a number of them in police departments all over the world. This particular one, though, is a Gallardo LP560-4, one of two Lamborghinis that were donated to the Italian police by the supercar maker. Moreover, this is the only one left of the two as the other one suffered a pretty serious car crash about a year ago.

So as you can see, the mere sight of the car draws either pained expressions of fear if it’s chasing you down the highway or wide-eyed glee if you get a chance to see it stretch its legs in a racetrack like Monza.

Fortunately, the ever reliable Marchettino was able to capture the Lambo super police car in action at the track doing what comes naturally to it: rocketing around the pit lane and the track while being joined by its supercar brethren.

50 Cent Stacks $2,000,000 in Cash into his Lamborghini

After tweeting photos of himself ,”Holy shit bat, I think I’m rich” -- 50 Cent kicks it up a notch, and triples the amount of the first photo which was seen on Twitter ($500,000 in cash). 50 just released a new video of himself packing up his Lamborghini with $2 million in cash. Crazy! We don’t like people like that! Be humble, new money!

Lamborghini opens two new dealerships in China

Shanghai November 8 (Gasgoo.com) Automobili Lamborghini SpA opened two new dealerships in Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province and central Shanghai on November 1-2, increasing its total dealerships to nine in the country, Guangzhou Daily reported Monday.

Besides the two new dealerships, the Italian carmaker also operates seven dealerships in Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Lamborghini's expansion of its sales network manifests a significant success the luxury brand has achieved in the world's biggest auto market.

Since opening its first China dealership in Beijing in 2004, Lamborghini, maker of the $450,000 Murcielago SuperVeloce sports car, has witnessed a steady growth in sales. In the first three quarters of this year, the car maker sold 178 super-sports cars in the Chinese market, up more than 200% from a year earlier, its president and CEO Stephan Winkelmann said recently.

Moreover, Lamborghini's market share in the super-sports car segment in China has climbed to 23% from 17% in 2009, according to China Daily. China has already become Lamborghin's second largest market in the world, Guangzhou Daily said.

Lamborghini Marks The End Of Its Murcielago Supercar

Lamborghini marked the end of the line today for its Murciélago, a big, brutal, 12-cylinder sports car that nearly a decade ago began a successful run for the Italian exotic-car maker under Volkswagen ownership.



Perhaps most striking about the car is that most of the superlatives it represented when new seem almost quaint today. The original car’s 571 horsepower was outrageous in 2002 and put the Murcielago on a high-performance pedestal. Today Chevy Corvettes, Cadillacs and Nissans are all in the same neighborhood. Its roughly three-and-a-half second zero-to-60 run is still pretty quick, but the Lambo has a lot more company in that bracket now.

Sure, the company has been tweaking the car almost continuously over the years and the last model, an LP 670-4 Superveloce, is a bit faster and more refined than the first. But still, supercars don’t seem as super, when compared with everyday models, as they used to. Seriously –if that grandmother in the turbocharged Subaru gets the jump on you at the next traffic light, you may as well give up.

Despite all that, the Murcielago still ranks as my favorite test drive — ever. It was March , 2002, I had a metallic yellow test car for the weekend and a route mapped out to the Berkshires — a round trip just over 300 miles.

The out-and-back drive was a blast, whether on the highway or twisting back roads. Listening to the V-12 engine’s bellowing exhaust sound and watching other drivers reactions was as much fun as the driving itself. Our test car had a six-speed manual transmission with a heavily sprung clutch and a metal gate that helped guide the lever into the right gear. The result of the latter was a mechanical “clank” with shifts. It contributed to an overall feeling – a rewarding one — of working inside a machine.

Supercars nowadays usually have “paddle”-style hand-controls for shifting gears and no clutch pedal at all. They are similar to shifters found in many racing cars, but I still find them wimpy. For me the original Murcielago was the last of the alpha-male exotic cars.

Even though the last Murcielago, number 4099, rolled out of the factory on May 11, the company celebrated the occasion today with an exhibition of the most important 12-cylinder cars of Lamborghini’s history and a parade in its hometown of Sant’Agata Bolognese. Look for a successor next year.

Lamborghini Gallardo crash at Texas Mile

Texas Mile is an event where you can sign up, drive the fastest mile of your life and then eventually attempt to slow down without getting killed.

This video shows the trouble Underground Racing had with their 1,800 hp twin-turbo Gallardo on a very windy day. Kudos to the driver. He didn't get killed.

Ferrari 458 Italia vs. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Comparison Test - Video

It may not be an all out Italian grudge-fest between the 599 GTB and the Murcielago LP640, but it’s a pretty sweet cross-country rivalry just the same. In a test by Road & Track, drivers took the 570-hp 4.5-liter V8-powered 458 Italia and the 562-hp V10-powered Gallardo Superleggera head to head. In case you think that either has a clear advantage, the numbers argue against it. In addition to their similar output figures, the cars have a weight difference of a mere 20 lbs., produce the same 398 lb-ft of torque and both have listed top speeds of 202 mph.

It turns out to be a very intriguing match-up and the only way you’ll find out who wins is by getting to the end of the video at Road & Track. They also have a full write-up for all the details.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Performance to be revealed in 2011

While everyone expected great things from Lamborghini at the recent Paris Auto Show, the Italian company only brought the Sesto Elemento Concept leaving all of us a little disappointed in the Italian automaker. That disappointment, however, may be short lived as Lamborghini is rumored to be bringing out a Performance version of the Gallardo LP570-4 in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. If you remember the LP570-4 Superleggera Spyder that was caught testing at Nurburgring, then you’ve already caught a glimpse of the future vehicle.

The LP570-4 Performance will be distinguished by two black stripes covering the entire body, with the Performance name on the side. There will also be a glass-made engine hood borrowed from the Concept S and wheels from the LP570-4 Gallardo Superleggera.

Regarding its numbers, this performance version will be 67 lbs lighter than the LP560-4 Spyder and it will deliver 570 HP with a top speed of 201 mph. Prices will start at € 182.900.

We don’t really know if we should buy into this rumor, though. Lamborghini is said to be debuting the "Jota", or whatever it’s name is going to be, at the same Geneva show and two huge cars at one show might be overkill in Lamborghini’s dollar sign eyes.

Lambo concept previews all-carbon Gallardo

Lamborghini says it is previewing “the future of the company” with its Paris Motor Show concept car, called Sesto Elemento. The show car is named after the symbol for carbon in the periodic table – the sixth element – and has a power-to-weight ratio similar to that of a superbike. It has been created with help from aircraft industry giant Boeing.
The Sesto Elemento is constructed largely from a brand-new material referred to by Lamborghini as “forged carbon.” This dramatic-looking machine is a clear indication of what the next Gallardo might look like when it appears in two years' time, and what it will be made of.

At just 2,220lbs, the car is extraordinarily light, considering that it's also four-wheel drive and contains the potent running gear from the current Gallardo Superleggera. This gives it a power-to-weight ratio of 570hp per ton; by comparison, the rear-drive Ferrari 458 Italia has 370hp per ton.

As a result, the Sesto Elemento boasts the kind of performance that only superbike riders and Bugatti Veyron owners will be familiar with. Lamborghini quotes a 0-62mph time of just 2.5sec, with a top speed the same as that of the Superleggera.

The standing quarter-mile is rumored to be below the magic 10-second barrier, putting the car clear of even the mighty Veyron. Yet because the Sesto Elemento is a third of a ton lighter than the Superleggera, it's also more economical and cleaner.

“Every future Lamborghini will be touched by the spirit of the Sesto Elemento,” said Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann. This is a tacit admission that each new model from the supercar maker will make extensive use of forged carbon – although not, apparently, the next Murciélago replacement, because this car's development is already too far down the line to fully benefit from the new material.

Lamborghini has created forged carbon in conjunction with Boeing and the University of Washington. It costs roughly a third of the price of regular carbon fiber, but is the same weight and is almost as stiff. It's manufactured in-house by Lamborghini at a new purpose-built plant, and is made by first vacuum packing, then pressing a material similar to carbon beneath an 80-ton load.

The entire process takes less than 10 minutes and negates the need for baking at high temperatures for long periods of time – the method used to cure traditional resin-based carbon fiber. And because forged carbon costs so much less time and money to produce than regular carbon fiber, Lamborghini says it has been able to think “right outside the normal rules of car design” when it comes to the car's shape and structure.

The Sesto's tub is made from the new material, along with its doors, roof, hood, bumpers, major suspension components and virtually its entire interior, including the seats and dash.

“The structure of this car is at the center of its function,” says engineering chief Maurizio Reggiani. “It represents a revolutionary way of building a car. This method is a true breakthrough, and we are extremely excited about what it means for our future.”

Fire spitting Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce from Underground Racing

The term ‘Underground Racing’ can never find its way into a dictionary without including at least the definition along with one or two photographs of some of those ridiculous Lamborghinis.

Without disappointing its followers, the underground car racing has started again with focus on toolboxes of Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce. How does it sound about tuning a supercar, especially one that is already as powerful as a LP670-4 SuperVeloce? Therefore, it is like slapping in the face to all other sports cars in the world. However, underground racing has never appeared to satisfy even with the extreme machine such as Lamborghini with all improvement introduced by the automaker. Every underground racer seems to be determined on getting every single ounce of power the super sports vehicle has in its offerings. This has resulted in a new performance package. This performance kit boosts the supercar’s 6.7-liter V12 engine to deliver over 1,100 hp. However, be warned the extra performance is not likely to come very cheap this time. The performance kit starts at $129,000.

In case you do not have money to buy this performance upgrade kit there is not much we can do to help you. However, you can still view an LP60-4 SuperVeloce teaser video, and enjoy the super duper car with complete with flames coming out of its exhaust.

Lamborghini sales picking up in China

Shanghai October 11 (Gasgoo.com) China has surpassed U.S. to become Lamborghini's second largest market, where the Italian luxury sports-car maker is expected to sell around 200 Lamborghini cars this year, its CEO Stephen Winkelmann at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, Guangzhou Daily reported Monday.

The Chinese market grows extremely fast, but you can barely foresee when Lamborghini's sales in the country will outpace the U.S., Stephen Winkelmann said, adding that about 200 Lamborghini cars are likely to be sold in China this year while sales in the U.S. market is estimated to be 30% higher than China.

He also said that even though the U.S. market has been shrinking these years and on the contrary, China is advancing forward all the time, he still believes the U.S. market has more growth potential, stressing that how to tap the potential is crucially important.

The Italian automaker displayed at the Paris Auto Show its new model, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept that weighs only 99 kilograms and is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine, delivering 562 bhp. The Sesto Elemento needs only 2.5 seconds to go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour.

2010 Paris Auto Show Prototypes: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Subtlety has never been Lamborghini's claim to fame. But the Sesto Elemento concept unveiled at the Paris auto show lifts the Italian automaker's look of lethal aggression to new heights.



Hatchet-like, the Sesto Elemento is cut like a giant wedge with recurring triangular themes repeated throughout the design. Deep sidelines begin at the front wheel arches, culminating in an abrupt slice at the bulging rear haunches.

Its name is Italian, meaning "sixth element" and is derived from science's periodic table where the sixth element is carbon. The Sesto Elemento is a showcase of carbon-fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) technology, Lamborghini being the world's first manufacturer to master this process.

Carbon-fibre panels have become almost commonplace. But the Sesto Elemento's entire front frame, roof and floor, exterior panels, major suspension components, and rims are made with carbon fibre. It's also used extensively throughout the interior, a forged composite tub fixed to the carbon-fibre monocoque. The result is an ultra-low curb weight of just 999 kg, including the V10 powertrain. With an output of 570 hp, the full- time all-wheel drive Sesto Elemento has an astounding power-to-weight ratio, sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds… yet delivers reasonable fuel consumption due to its light weight.

“The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento shows how the future of the super sports car can look – extreme lightweight engineering, combined with extreme performance results in extreme driving fun" comments Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

We certainly are looking forward to an extreme future.

Two German Mechanics Crash Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV Brought For An Oil Change

Two German mechanics didn’t resist the temptation to test the Murcielago model brought to service by a customer that only needed an oil change. The two guys ended with the Murcielago on a field.

Leaving your car on the hands of the mechanics in service to change the oil, doesn’t necessary mean that it’s on good hands. Especially when the car is a Lamborghini Murcielago and is one of the sportiest editions designed by the Italians.



Two mechanics working for a service in Germany, couldn’t resist not to take the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 Superveloce to a spin. The supercar belonged to a customer that brought it for an oil change. The character and the power hidden under the hood was a lot more than the two brave guys expected, as the guys ended with the car on the field after too much adrenaline flown through their veins.

According to the German press, the damages the two mechanics did, raise to 400,000 euros. In addition, the guys ended the day in hospital, where the doctors discovered pretty bad injuries.



So, from now on you’d better think twice when you leave your supercar at the dealership as the guys working there might take it for a spin and end up like the two characters of our story.

Top 5 Freshest Designs From the Paris Auto Show

This year’s Paris auto show, which is open to the public until Oct. 17, showcases the design freedom that comes from working with micro-turbines, electric motors and ultra-lightweight materials.

Of course, not every head-turning car in Paris is equipped with some form of high-tech trickery. For several vehicles, a totally fresh take on a well-proven design formula proved the key to its success.



Jaguar C-X75 – The curvaceous and streamlined shape of the mid-engine Jaguar C-X75 was always going make this gorgeous two-seater a star. What makes it arguably the best concept in Paris are the in-wheel electric motors and micro-turbine technology lurking within the seductive design.



Renault DeZir – The Renault DeZir is the French automaker’s take on an electric-powered sports car. Remember when any vehicle with the ‘e-word’ in its name brought to mind some awkward-looking and ponderously slow contraption? If the future of automobiles is electric — and Renault seems to believe it is — the DeZir concept is a sign of great things to come.




Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is so intensely aggressive and edgy, you half expect it to get a nose ring and start picking a fight on the show-stand in Paris. Designed to showcase the Italian company’s patented “carbon-fiber forged composite,” a lightweight material that forms the car’s chassis, the Sesto Elemento weighs only 2,200 pounds and has a 570-horsepower V-10 mounted behind the passenger compartment.




Lotus Esprit – This is the “Pretty Woman” car for the iPad generation. Lotus unveiled several sublime-looking vehicles in Paris, but the Esprit is the future flagship of the range. About the only downside is that it will be several years until the Lotus Esprit arrives in the United States market — most likely in 2013.



Audi Quattro Concept – The Audi Quattro Concept borrows a page from the automaker’s past. Inspired by the potent 1980s race and road-going Quattro models, the new Quattro Concept begins with the compact and chunky Pac-Man-era silhouette of the original. Added to this are fine finishing touches and clever details –- not to mention a 400-horsepower turbocharged engine –- that create a totally modern take on a classic four-wheel-drive sports machine.

Video: Lamborghini LP670-4 R-SV spotted at the Spa Francorchamps

Tired from the extensive coverage of the Paris Motor Show? Yeah, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we found something that should afford you a few minutes of down time. You know how we auto-holics roll, right? Anytime we need to relax, we scour the Internets for the latest supercar video, we put on our headphones
, we amp up the volume, and we sit back and relax.

In this video, we have the racing version of Lamborghini’s vaunted Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce supercar, the LP670-4 R-SV. Now, we’ve seen and heard what the LP670-4 SV is capable of, but a racing spec version of the Murcielago SuperVeloce racing at the FIA GT1 at Spa?

Trust us, no amount of describing it will do justice to just watching the video and hearing that piercing roar as it runs down a lap at the famed Spa Francorchamps racing circuit in Belgium.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

One of the stars of the Paris Auto Show was Lambo's new all-carbon-fiber concept, Sesto Elemento.

The name means "sixth element," referring to number 6 on your periodic table, which is fire, I think... or is it speed, no... I think it's money. Yeah, it's either money or technetium.

A French guy with a camera got in real close and clumsily opened the door... no batman in there.

2010 Paris Motor Show: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept finally breaks cover

The Sesto element Concept from Lamborghini is meant to represent the sixth element in the periodic table and that is occupied by the element carbon. The total weight of the concept is 999 kg which translates into a healthy 2,202 lb. This weight is inclusive of the engine unit which is a V10 and also the all wheel drive transmission. The V10 delivers 570 hp and accelerates the car from 0 to 100 kmph in just 2.5 seconds which is the same for the Gallardo Superleggera. The top speed of the concept is well over 300 kmph or 200 mph.

The car is supposed to have perfect aerodynamics as per the cars maker. The ribs up front, two of them which helps to improve the stiffness of the component as well as in guiding the cool air directly to the radiator which is located behind them and to the brakes as well. Right beneath the front windscreen there are two red color triangular shaped openings. It is through these openings that the cool air is flowing.



For the rims it is made up of complete carbon fiber and incorporates a five spoke design. The interior of the car is also done up to a very minimal standard. Ergonomics has been attended to in the design of the steering wheel which can be adjusted both for height and reach. The pedals also can be adjusted longitudinally. There are just three switches embedded in the central console. These are piezoelectric ones and are to start the engine, throw the car into reveres gear and the third to switch on the lights.



The president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann had this to say of the Sesto Elemento: “The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento shows how the future of the super sports car can look – extreme lightweight engineering, combined with extreme performance results in extreme driving fun. We put all of our technological competence into one stunning form to create the Sesto Elemento.



“It is our abilities in carbon-fiber technology that have facilitated such a forward-thinking concept, and we of course also benefit from the undisputed lightweight expertise of AUDI AG. Systematic lightweight engineering is crucial for future super sports cars: for the most dynamic performance, as well as for low emissions. We will apply this technological advantage right across our model range. Every future Lamborghini will be touched by the spirit of the Sesto Elemento.”

Rare Roger Moore Lamborghini at Auction

A rare 1969 Lamborghini Islero GTS (above) driven by Roger Moore in the cult 1970 flick The Man Who Haunted Himself, his last movie before taking up the role of James Bond, has been added to the lineup at RM Auctions' upcoming Automobiles of London sale next month. Estimated to fetch up to $215,000, the highly-coveted car would be quite a collector's catch even without the celebrity provenance. One of 100 Islero GT "S" models and one of only five RHD examples ever built, the car is considered by many to be a hidden gem. Ferruccio Lamborghini himself drove an Islero. Moore was recently reunited with the car in London where he autographed the sun visor, the original driver's handbook and a special plaque. These come with the car, along with an impressive collection of documents, including the original factory invoice, a photographic record of the recent total restoration and a letter from Valentino Balboni, the legendary Lamborghini test driver, confirming this is the actual movie car.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Presentation Video

The Paris auto show has just been opened for the public and the firs Lamborghini Sesto Elemento presentation video has just hit the web. No, you won't hear it's engine, unfortunately, but you do get a detailed look of its design. The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento has been manufacture almost entirely out of carbon fiber. And when we say entirely, a mean even the wheels. In this way, the Italian carmaker managed to keep the weight of the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento below the 1,000 kg mark. Add a 5.2-liter V10 engine with 570 hp and 540 Nm of torque, and you get from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.

Rumours: Lamborghini LP83X To Show At Geneva Motor Show

Rumours are doing the rounds at Teamspeed and Luxury4Play forums from people who claim to have actually seen the Murciélago replacement at dealer previews. There’s also a number of important pieces of information being talked about, including the likelihood that the replacement, codenamed LP83X, will show at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 instead of next week’s Paris Motor Show.

To start with, rumours are suggesting that fourty completed cars are standing at a Lamborghini facility waiting for the official unveil. A name hasn’t been chosen yet, the car is still being called the LP83X internally. It should see a Spring/Summer 2011 release if everything goes to plan.

Features of the car include a new Digital Dash Instrumentation, Push Rod Suspension and Seven-speed transmission with six settings. LED Headlights, 20 inch wheels, similar headroom to the R8 and five new colors are also being rumoured for inclusion in Lamborghini’s new range-topping supercar. Rumours are also suggesting that this car won’t feature a six-speed manual gearbox option.

Further speculation from Italian magazine Quattroruote suggests that the final figure for the LP83X’s 6.5 liter V12 will be 770hp @ 9,000rpm, with no direct injection. Add a 1500kg weight to this and you get a pretty nippy supercar!

So what will we see at Paris? Well, the magazine states that a prototype will be put on public display. It will be called the “sesto elemento” or “the sixth element”. Perhaps this is what we see in Lamborghini’s teaser images?

A new 23 million dollar facility is apparently being created for production of this car.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

We can now reveal that Lamborghini will release the Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition tomorrow at the seasons close of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo at the “Piero Taruffi” circuit, Vallelunga. The road-legal Blancpain Edition celebrates the two-year relationship between the Italian supercar brand and the watchmaker.



Modifications to the LP570-4 Superleggera are aimed at placing a Gallardo onto public roads that closely resembles the Blancpain Super Trofeo racers we see on track. There’s a new larger spoiler and an engine lid that optimizes ventilation; Skorpius wheels with yellow-painted brake calipers and discs made from carbon-ceramic composites are also featured.

Carbon fiber has been used to make external components such as the diffuser and mirror casings. The exterior receives a matte black finish to complement these touches.

The entire interior has been finished in black Alcantara with yellow accents and visible carbon fiber. Plenty of Blancpain logos symbolise the special nature of this vehicle both inside and out. The engine is the same as the serial Superleggera featuring 570bhp.

Dry weight is just 1340 kilograms (2954lb) making this the lightest road going model that Lamborghini produce!

Lamborghini Will Only Show One New Concept in Paris

Rumors, rumors, rumors. The latest indicate that Lamborghini won’t be showing two new models in Paris as speculated earlier this week, but will only show one concept. In other words, there won’t be a Jota unveil.

The report comes from Autoguide, which states that the concept will be a “technology demonstrator,” a description that appears to be in line with Lamborghini’s own teaser statements that the new car will move the Lamborghini brand in a new direction focused on lower weights, increased handling and quicker acceleration.

So, for now, we’re disappointed that a Jota launch is looking unlikely. But, again, it’s just the latest rumor floating around; we won’t know for sure until next week.

Top 10 most expensive cars

Number Ten: The Shelby SuperCars (SSC) Ultimate Aero for $740,000. SSC unleashed the first Aero in 2006. The latest version has a 6.2 Liter Twin Turbo V8 engine that puts out a hefty 1183 Horsepower. Going from 0 to 60 in less than 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 271 Miles Per Hour, making this the fastest production car on Earth.

Number Nine: The Leblanc Mirabeau for $765,000. Leblanc is a Swiss car maker known for the Mirabeau supercar, with a 4.7 liter V8 engine putting out a 700 Horsepower and can go from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds with a top end of just under 230 miles per hour.

Number Eight: The Koenigsegg CCX for $1.1 Million dollars. Packing a supercharged 4.7 liter V8 power plant. This mid-engine roadster does 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds and has a top end of 259 miles per hour.

Number seven: the Koenigsegg CCXR: $1.3 Million dollars. This Koenigsegg product is the second Swedish supercar to make the list. The CCXR is, of course, a variant of number eight. Top speed is over 248 Miles per hour on biofuel, yep biofuel!

Number Six: The Maybach Landaulet for $1.4 Million dollars. Designed as a supercar limousine the Landaulet is big and powerful and features a retractable roof for the backseat. Powered by a 6.0 Liter V12 monster engine that puts out over 600 horses, but it has a top speed of only 155 miles per hour (limited by German law).

Number Five: The Lamborghini Reventón for $1.42 Million dollars. Only twenty of these badboys were built. Packing a 6.5 liter V12 engine that generates 640 horsepower with a top speed of 221 miles per hour. All the current run has been sold.

Number Four: The Lamborghini Reventón Roadster for $1.56 Million dollars. The most expensive Lamborghini ever made clearly this is a variant of number five on the list. It V12 engine generates a hefty 487 lb-ft at 6000 rpm and a top speed of 205 miles per hour.

Number Three: The Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster for $1.8 Million dollars. Fast and very rare, with only five made, this roadster has the Mercedes AMG V12 engine putting out 678 horses going from 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds and a top end of 217 miles per hour.

Number Two: The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport for $2 Million dollars. The 16 cylinder engine generates over 1000 horsepower (YES over 1000!). A convertible that does over 215 miles per hour, has a draft free interior.

The Number One: The Koenigsegg Trevita for $2.21 Million dollars. Take that Germany and Italy, Sweden has kicked your car making butt with this one. Its relatively small power plant of 4.8 liter and 8 cylinders it generates a massive 1018 horses. Going from 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of just under 250 miles per hour.

Tending the Garden With a Lamborghini

With the holiday season approaching, we’re faced with that annual dilemma: what to buy the Lamborghini owner who has everything?

This year’s answer: the Tonino Lamborghini electric chainsaw.

Too macho? Consider the Tonino Lamborghini grass trimmer. The shrub shears are also nice.

The German-made gardening tools are part of a licensing deal between the automaker and the German company IKRA Mogatec, which makes high-end gardening equipment.

Tonino Lamborghini, the son of Ferruccio Lamborghini, founder of Automobili Lamborghini, has previously created items like watches and golf carts, all sporting his family name. His company, Lamborghini Products, is based in Boca Raton, Fla.

The raging-bull motif is on each of the tools—no specs on horsepower or torque, although the chainsaw does have a 2,400-watt motor and automatic chain lubrication, which I guess is something like an oil sump. The saw costs a not-unreasonable $200.

Spyshots: Lamborghini Jota

As the Paris Auto Show is almost here, automotive producers from around the world are fighting for our attention, offering us previews of what they have prepared for the event.

One of the names that has certainly managed to reach the podium of the anticipation race in our minds is Lamborghini. The Italian supercar producer has released not one or two, but three teasers for the automotive Batman suit it will unveil in Paris.



Now, we have the real world (the Nurburgring is the definition of the real world for us) proof that Lambo is working hard to develop a successor for the epic Murcielago. The model is expected to make it to the Paris Auto Show.Our team of spy machine gunners have caught the Lambatmobile (OK, it’s actually called Jota by unofficial sources) while it was performing a test session on the ‘Ring.



The car is wearing a complex black cape, so most of the details are hidden. However, we are able to see aggressive features, such as massive lateral air intakes and a complex bat wing at the back. The camouflage elements are actually larger than the vehicle itself.



The wave of rumors connected to the Jota that has hit the web indicates that the vehicle’s V12 powerplant will come with over 700 hp. This kind of power level alone is enough to make a car blow your mind, but when we consider that the vehicle will make extensive use of carbon fiber and aluminum, things go to the stratosphere of the automotive performance.

1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Jota Goes Under the Hammer

October 27 will be a special day for the true automotive connoisseurs with enough money on their hands to roam auction houses across the globe. On that date, most of them will be probably attending the Automobiles of London auction, organized by RM, so that they may have a chance to snatch a very special item: a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Jota.

For those who are not all that connoisseur, we think it would be enough to say the model is only one of the five built by Lamborghini (chassis no. 4892 ) to honor the creation of test driver Bob Wallace, the Miura Privata. A trait which makes it very, very rare and very, very expensive.

RM Auctions says the model has been through a “no-expense-spared restoration,” performed by specialist Gary Bobileff. This trait too adds to the price of the model, which is expected and hoped to close at around 800,000-1,100,000 GBP ($1,25 million - $1,7 million/EUR980,000 – EUR1.3 million).

The fourth edition of the Automobiles of London auction will not be, of course, all about the rare Jota. The event will be packed with rare, unique and special vehicles, including James Bond’s actual Aston Martin DB5.

That is the one driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, the single model remaining of the only two ever built. This car is much more expensive than the rare Jota, with the auction house hoping to get over 3.5 million GBP ($5 million, EUR3.93 million).

Lamborghini Jota testing on German Autobahn

The Murcielago’s future replacement went testing again. This time, the Lamborghini
Jota was out on the German autobahn, and, as usual, there was a lucky guy hanging out to catch it and bring us beautiful footage of the sports car
. We’ve already seen the first teaser image of the future supercar, but having a video will entertain us for that much longer until the Paris Auto Show where we hope we’ll get the car’s official details.

It’s already been reported that the Jota will be shorter and weigh about 300lbs. less than the Murcielago. It will be built on a new carbon-fiber tub and will use as much aluminum and carbon fiber
as possible to reduce weight. The Jota will hit a top speed of 230mph and will sit on new 21" wheels over upgraded Brembo
carbon-ceramic brakes. It will also come with Audi’s torque vectoring technology which offers even better handling.

Lamborghini Reventon gas powered RC car

Let’s face it; there aren’t many people in the world that can afford the Reventon supercar. Not to mention the fact that it is limited to only 20 units. So, in the case that you don’t have an extra $1,200,000 in your pocket to spend or you can’t get on the super deluxe, ultra special list to purchase the Reventon, Lamborghini is offering you the possibility to get an officially licensed RC version, scale 1:10. And what Lamborghini RC car would be complete without its own limited number? In true special edition style, the mini model will only get 65 units.



The RC car was built by De Agostini and has more features than some production models: a two-stroke 3cc petrol engine, a two-speed transmission, and permanent four-wheel drive. For "optimum road holding", designers installed an independent suspension, hydraulic shocks, and disc brakes.

Of course, it won’t develop a total of 650 HP and won’t hit a top speed of 211 mph, but it will make your dream of getting your hands on a Lamborghini Reventon come to life, in a mini way. If only they would let us know how much it costs.

Lamborghini Presa

The Lamborghini Presa is a concept car featuring a front-engine design by the trio Mohamad Monfared, Alireza Sahragard, and Arian Moqbeli. Meant to go after other 8-cylinder GT cars in it’s class, it’s been told that the Presa could be straight competition to the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.