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  • Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone

    Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone November 3rd, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 3rd, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2 Comments

    Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone

    There’s usually nothing worth mentioning about a mobile phone but here’s one that will get the attention of most performance enthusiasts and luxury aficionados.

    The new handset is the latest addition to the exclusive Tag Heuer Meridiist range and its design is said to be inspired by the power and grace of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 supercar.

    The mobile phone’s official name is Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini and it’s available now at select watch, jewellery and Lamborghini stores. Additionally, production will be limited to just 1,963 units--a tribute to the year Lamborghini was founded.

    Housed in black...

    There’s usually nothing worth mentioning about a mobile phone but here’s one that will get the attention of most performance enthusiasts and luxury aficionados. The new handset is the latest addition to the exclusive Tag Heuer Meridiist range and its design is said to be inspired by the power and grace of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 supercar. The mobile phone’s official name is Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini and it’s available now at select watch, jewellery and Lamborghini stores. Additionally, production will be limited to just 1,963 units--a tribute to the year Lamborghini was founded. Housed in black titanium carbide coated stainless steel, the mobile phone is hand-assembled and composed of more than 400 mechanical components, many derived from Tag Heuer chronograph watches. The back of the device is engraved with its limited edition number while the minimalist black keyboard is customized with Lamborghini’s trademark Taurus bull on the steel central button. The display is made from 60.5 carats scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and the battery life of the handset is a claimed seven hours talk time or 28 days standby power. [Lamborghini] Read More

  • Lamborghini Launches Christmas Collection Inspired By Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

    Lamborghini Launches Christmas Collection Inspired By Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni October 19th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 19th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2 Comments

    Lamborghini Launches Christmas Collection Inspired By Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

    To celebrate Christmas Lamborghini-style, the Italian supercar company has produced a range of limited edition gift-boxed candles and ceramic baubles, inspired by its recently revealed Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

    The ceramic baubles in box-sets of three are finished in contrasting Blue Caelum and White Monocerus, two of eight colours in which the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, a model dedicated to the legendary Lamborghini test driver, was launched this year. A set of slow-burning candles in the same colors is also available.

    Finally, for fans of Lamborghini’s recently launched Reventón Roadster, Lamborghini has also...

    To celebrate Christmas Lamborghini-style, the Italian supercar company has produced a range of limited edition gift-boxed candles and ceramic baubles, inspired by its recently revealed Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The ceramic baubles in box-sets of three are finished in contrasting Blue Caelum and White Monocerus, two of eight colours in which the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, a model dedicated to the legendary Lamborghini test driver, was launched this year. A set of slow-burning candles in the same colors is also available. Finally, for fans of Lamborghini’s recently launched Reventón Roadster, Lamborghini has also launched a new clothing range that includes sweatshirts and long-sleeved polos. Other items include trench coats, T-shirts, and faux-fur hooded jackets. Read More

  • Lamborghini Offers Low-Interest Finance For Murcielago

    Lamborghini Offers Low-Interest Finance For Murcielago October 14th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 14th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2 Comments

    Lamborghini Offers Low-Interest Finance For Murcielago

    Lamborghini has announced a new “Retail Finance Plan” of low-interest loans for its most exclusive vehicles on the market, the Murcielago LP640 Coupe and Roadster (model years 2009 and 2010). The supercar brand is partnering with Woodside Credit and Volkswagen Credit Inc. to provide alternative financing programs through authorized dealers in the U.S.

    "The Lamborghini Retail Finance Plan allows enthusiasts to finance one of most exclusive cars on the road at a more competitive rate than ever before," said Pietro Frigerio, chief operating officer of Lamborghini’s American operations.

    Qualified buyers with a credit score of...

    Lamborghini has announced a new “Retail Finance Plan” of low-interest loans for its most exclusive vehicles on the market, the Murcielago LP640 Coupe and Roadster (model years 2009 and 2010). The supercar brand is partnering with Woodside Credit and Volkswagen Credit Inc. to provide alternative financing programs through authorized dealers in the U.S. "The Lamborghini Retail Finance Plan allows enthusiasts to finance one of most exclusive cars on the road at a more competitive rate than ever before," said Pietro Frigerio, chief operating officer of Lamborghini’s American operations. Qualified buyers with a credit score of 700 or higher will enjoy rates starting at 5.99%, a minimum down payment of 10%, low monthly payments and terms of up to 12 years. For those buyers with a credit score above 740 and making a higher down payment, the program offers a zero percent interest rate over a 60-month period. What this means is that despite the global financial crisis, it’s now just that much easier to own an exotic Italian supercar. Incidentally, helping to provide the credit is Volkswagen Credit Inc., the same group that filed a lawsuit against Lamborghini Orange County dealer Vik Keuylian for fraudulent sales, which you can read about by clicking here. Read More

  • Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R Storms In

    Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R Storms In October 12th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 12th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7 Comments

    Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R Storms In

    German tuner JB Car Design specialize in building one-off, bespoke vehicles designed to meet individual client's every whim no matter how demanding they may be. JB Car Design even brags that it can rearrange a car’s entire cabin if a client so desires, but thankfully this option hasn’t been applied to the firm’s latest custom Lamborghini Murcielago ‘LP-640 JB-R’.

    The extent of the modifications extends to almost every inch of the Murcielago. In fact, of the original Lamborghini only the doors remain the same--even the roof panel is changed. There’s a bolder, more aggressive front bumper, eye-catching...

    German tuner JB Car Design specialize in building one-off, bespoke vehicles designed to meet individual client's every whim no matter how demanding they may be. JB Car Design even brags that it can rearrange a car’s entire cabin if a client so desires, but thankfully this option hasn’t been applied to the firm’s latest custom Lamborghini Murcielago ‘LP-640 JB-R’. The extent of the modifications extends to almost every inch of the Murcielago. In fact, of the original Lamborghini only the doors remain the same--even the roof panel is changed. There’s a bolder, more aggressive front bumper, eye-catching sills, a more dynamic rear, and a specially designed titanium sports exhaust system. Such a bespoke exterior appearance has to be matched on the inside, and luckily the tuning firm also has experience in this area. Rich leather and hand-finished aluminum accents abound, and little touches such as the specially engineered aluminum air vents reveal the extent that the firm goes to when creating its cars. Power upgrades range from about 710 to 750-horsepower, and are joined by a new F1-style steering wheel with a rocker switch for shifting gears. Other modifications include 20-inch Schmidt Revolution aluminium wheels and the aforementioned titanium sports exhaust system. Pricing for the conversion starts at more than €500,000 (approximately $738,348), plus a Lamborghini Murcielago, of course. Read More

  • Lamborghini Opens Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory

    Lamborghini Opens Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory October 7th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 7th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 0 Comments

    Lamborghini Opens Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory

    Carbon-fiber is seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel economy and emissions levels, but the relative expense of the material means that it’s still reserved for only a handful of high-end production cars. BMW has effectively used carbon-fiber roofs for its M cars to help lower their center of gravity, and Nissan and General Motors have used the composite material to help save weight for the GT-R and ZR1 supercars.

    For most automakers, mainstream carbon-fiber use is still several years away but a number of firms are spending up to help turn this trend around....

    Carbon-fiber is seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel economy and emissions levels, but the relative expense of the material means that it’s still reserved for only a handful of high-end production cars. BMW has effectively used carbon-fiber roofs for its M cars to help lower their center of gravity, and Nissan and General Motors have used the composite material to help save weight for the GT-R and ZR1 supercars. For most automakers, mainstream carbon-fiber use is still several years away but a number of firms are spending up to help turn this trend around. Earlier this year we reported about several Japanese automakers investing in a new low-cost carbon-fiber material for use in mass-produced cars. Now, Lamborghini has officially unveiled the “Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory” (ACSL) with an event held at the University of Washington. The unveiling of the lab publicly marks the automaker’s commitment to investing in the future of carbon-fiber technologies by partnering with leaders in aerospace and composite material development, including the University of Washington and aerospace company Boeing. Lamborghini has made a substantial financial contribution to the ACSL with the goal of furthering the university’s long-time research in the aerospace industry. The end goal, Lamborghini is hoping, is to utilize the studies conducted through the ACSL to develop future vehicles with lighter, stronger and more versatile materials. For example, the lab will provide the setting for testing and characterization, manufacturing and machining of carbon-fiber materials. The ACSL has already contributed significantly to Lamborghini’s carbon-fiber production process. In fact, Lamborghini has collaborated with ACSL head Professor Paolo Feraboli on research projects since 2001. The benefits of carbon-fiber are derived from the fact that the material’s density is far lower than that of steel. Substituting steel with carbon-fiber reduces weight, which not only enhances the performance of the vehicle by increasing the power-to-weight ratio, but also improves fuel economy by reducing the overall mass. Carbon-fiber is also stiffer than other materials, thus creating better handling characteristics. In addition, carbon-fiber provides greater manufacturing versatility, decreases the time it takes to make parts and simplifies the structure of the components. Read More

  • Spy Shots: New Details On Lamborghini's Murcielago Replacement

    Spy Shots: New Details On Lamborghini's Murcielago Replacement September 3rd, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, September 3rd, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 12 Comments

    Spy Shots: New Details On Lamborghini's Murcielago Replacement

    Lamborghini recently launched its new LP670-4 SV, a car many believe to be the final evolution of the Murcielago platform--though a Reventon Roadster is also rumored to be in the works--so it’s not surprising to see test-mules for the car’s replacement lurking around the streets of Sant'Agata and Germany’s Nurburgring. This new Lamborghini will have some tough competition when it arrives as there are new supercar models in the works at rival brands Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin.

    While it’s still too early to speculate on the final specs, there are several crucial details we can gather from recent spy shots, as...

    Lamborghini recently launched its new LP670-4 SV, a car many believe to be the final evolution of the Murcielago platform--though a Reventon Roadster is also rumored to be in the works--so it’s not surprising to see test-mules for the car’s replacement lurking around the streets of Sant'Agata and Germany’s Nurburgring. This new Lamborghini will have some tough competition when it arrives as there are new supercar models in the works at rival brands Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin. While it’s still too early to speculate on the final specs, there are several crucial details we can gather from recent spy shots, as well as new reports coming out of Europe. One of the biggest changes over the outgoing Murcielago will be the adoption of the Audi R8’s aluminum spaceframe chassis as well as a carbon-fiber bodyshell. This means that the new model will retain the Murcielago’s mid-engine layout but be much lighter. According to previous reports, its wheelbase will be similar in length to the Murcielago but its overhangs, both front and rear, will be much shorter. Furthermore, as evidenced by the extended fender flares in these spy shots, it will feature a wider track. Mounted to each wheel of the test-mule is a RoaDyn torque sensor 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 all-wheel drive and suspension settings, plus ride characteristics. A big-cube V-12 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. The 670 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque developed by the latest Murcielago LP670-4 SV gives us a rough estimate as to what to expect. A dual-clutch transmission may also be offered to help transfer power to the four wheels. This may also be the first Lamborghini to be fitted with a hybrid powertrain, as well as fuel-saving engine stop-start and brake-energy regeneration technologies. CEO Stephan Winkelmann has already hinted at a 2015 launch for a hybrid Lamborghini and the new supercar’s expected 2012 release date puts it right on target to be the first green Lambo. [AutoExpress] Read More

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