Lamborghini has reportedly shown a select group of customers its forthcoming Murcielago successor. The automaker is said to have hosted an event in Singapore, the first in a series of exclusive customer previews around the world.
The news comes from a longtime member of the FerrariChat online community. The information is believed to be genuine, but we’re unable to independently verify any of the details.
CEO Stephen Winkelmann was on hand for the presentation, according to the source. The car was described simply as the LP700-4, following the naming structure of the Gallardo and Murcielago lines. The car is rumored to be called Jota, but that name wasn’t used during the presentation. “Jota LP700-4″ seems like a distinct possibility.
As the name implies, the car is said to have 700 horsepower and all-wheel-drive. The source also indicated the LP-700 will have a 6.5-liter V12 and a seven-speed single-clutch automated manual capable of delivering 50-ms shifts.
0-62 mph is said to take just 2.9 seconds, and top speed is estimated at 219 mph.
The entire car is said to be made of carbon fiber, making it 70 percent stiffer and 500 lbs lighter than the Murcielago. But carbon fiber isn’t the only F1-inspired goodness — the car also has F1-based suspension at the rear, according to the source.
A debut is expected at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
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