As Lamborghini’s Murcielago supercar nears the end of its lifecycle, the Italian carmaker intends to release a lightened version with even more power than the 641hp (478kW) Reventon. Expected to pick up the fabled ‘Superveloce’ or ‘SV’ title, used previously for the Diablo, the new model will essentially be a lighter, tougher and more powerful version of one of our favorite supercars.
Latest information indicates the car will pick up the ‘LP 670-4’ designation, suggesting it will output 670hp (500kW) and retain an AWD system. Full details aren’t expected until a scheduled world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Like previous SV models as well as the more recent Gallardo Superleggera, engineers will focus on three main areas: interior, exterior and mechanicals. The interior will be stripped out and replaced with carbon-fiber, including the door innards, seats and center console. The end of result of which should see the LP 670-4 weigh in 220lb (100kg) less than the stock Murcielago.
Changes to the Murcielago’s exterior will be just as dramatic, with an aggressive carbon-fiber GT wing replacing the current automatic spoilers and new lightweight forged alloy wheels with carbon-ceramic brake rotors also tipped to make the cut.
E-gear will be standard, although it will be upgraded for faster shift times, and many of the stock aluminum components will be replaced with lighter magnesium pieces. Shift times are expected to drop from the current 0.4 seconds to around 0.2 seconds.
The new model will serve as a final hurrah for the aging Murcielago before a replacement arrives in 2011. Nicknamed 'Jota', Lamborghini’s next supercar has already been spotted as a test-mule, hidden under the bodywork of the Murcielago.
Reader Comments
Tue Feb 19 2008 12:10 PM
Matze says
the photo is a lamborghini murcielago r-gt
Sat Aug 30 2008 4:08 PM
Jared says
damn,what the heck their thinking,i mean removing the all wheel drive comon dont remove it modifie it,as for the stuff their gonna do in order to remove the weigth dont remove the electronic system that makes the intakes go in and out ,that makes the car more original,i mean its like taking of the tits of a hot chick,as for the spoiler what spoiler,it doesnt have one,but the wing makes the car look cooler,anyway dont take the all wheel drive,or the electronic intake that opens and closes ,rigth now just modifie the engine so that it makes 680horses,and 516 lb,ft torque,and for weight reduction,just use lighter weight materials,like aluminum,carbon fiber and magnesium,if tha doesntmake the car reduce more than 100 puonds than just leave it lake that dont mess the car just make it better the only thing it needs the engine modification so that the car becomes faster,and modifie the transmission so that the car has better traction,more acceleration and gives better times,and more top speed,i like the all wheel drive in the car and the electronic intakes that come in amd out,.thats my suggestioni mean just increase the power and torque,and modifie the traccion control,all wheel drive transmission,and chassis, suspension and as for weight loss just use lighter weight materials thats all i can says,i love the lp 640 if i had enough money i buy a dozen of those,and modifie 2 or 3 with atleast 700 hp like the edo lp g40 that has 710 hp,.tahts all make it better not whorse,.
Sun Dec 7 2008 12:51 AM
NoNameDenton says
Wow a modern rwd Lambo, everything they have now is awd
Thu Feb 12 2009 7:06 PM
HECTOR says
The Diablo was the stuff of wet dreams when I was a teenager and no Lamborghini since then has managed to capture its aura.
The wing on the Diablo was what pulled it together in my opinion. Later incarnations that had no wing looked ackward.
This Murcielago, on the other hand, looks weird with the wing. Not ugly but it looks a bit out of place.
Solid effort though.
Fri Feb 13 2009 6:39 PM
NoNameDenton says
I guess their sticking with awd, oh well
Fri Feb 13 2009 7:24 PM
InkMaster says
Hector, I agree with you 100%. The Diablo was by far my favorite production Lamborghini. It just had this something special about it. Something crazy.
Its almost as if all the Lamborhinis since are too... subdued. Or rather they're trying too hard to look badass and end up failing miserably. Theses days Lamborghinis in my eyes are about as "cool" as Hummer H2s - which is to say not much at all.
Sigh... what an amazing machine the Diablo SV was... :(
Fri Feb 27 2009 7:49 AM
Countach says
I have to agreed! Nothing since the Diablo has been nice, IMO! All are so... conservative and boring!
As stated in my other post, until some other designers are hired and they produce something out of this world and crazy and of course, have to look freaking aggressive, nothing they do to the present Gallardo or Mucielago range will make it any better. With spoiler, wings etc, its still plain boring!
I love the Diablo in all its versions! The Countach's still darn pretty!
Mon Apr 20 2009 7:54 AM
blogblog997 says
This car is simply amazing.
http://www.vimeo.com/4238104
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