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Spy Shots: Lamborghini Jota Murcielago Replacement

 
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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 spy shots

It's widely recognized that the Reventon Roadster is the final evolution of the Lamborghini Murcielago platform so it’s not surprising to see this new prototype for the car’s replacement undergoing testing. 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 many of the specs, there are several crucial details we can gather from these latest spy shots. 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. Styling of the vehicle's exterior has clearly been influenced by the Reventon models and the recent Sesto Elemento concept car. However, as this latest spy shot reveals, the new car, possibly called Jota or Aventador, will feature front-end styling very similar to that seen on the Reventon.

The new model will also retain the Murcielago’s mid-engine layout but should 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. It will also feature a wider track.

2012 Lamborghini Jota Murcielago replacement spy shots

2012 Lamborghini Jota Murcielago replacement spy shots

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Under the rear hood will be a brand new V-12 engine matched to a new automated manual transmission dubbed ISR. Still displacing 6.5-liters, the new V-12 engine has been redesigned from scratch and is rated at 700 horsepower and 508 pound-feet of torque.

As for the new transmission, Lamborghini has revealed that the automated manual can match a dual clutch transmission for shift times thanks to Independent Shifting Rod technology--hence the name, ISR. Instead of taking place in series, as with a conventional gearbox, shifting can occur virtually in parallel. While one shifting rod is moving out of one gear, the second shifting rod can already engage the next.

The new supercar 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 2011 release date puts it right on target to be the first green Lambo.

Look out for the car's world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March.

[Lamborghini Club of Los Angeles]


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Comments (23)

  1. ma_Edward avatar Edward Posted: 10/23/2008 7:55am PDT

    Wow!!! Best Italian design since Giugiaro's Lotus Esprit.
     
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  2. ma_gus avatar Gus Chyba Posted: 10/23/2008 7:56am PDT

    It would be so much fun to work there, wouldn't it? :)
     
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  3. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 10/23/2008 9:51am PDT

    How about a turbo or two with low displacment to appease the Greenies
     
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  4. ma_Hike15 avatar Hike15 Posted: 10/23/2008 6:00pm PDT

    I didnt know that beast could get any wider!

    stil awesome looking thing
     
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  5. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 10/23/2008 9:35pm PDT

    Probably the cladding
     
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  6. ma_WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 6/1/2009 6:21pm PDT

    yes possibly the cladding but that thing isnt going to fit down most roads !!
     
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  7. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 6/1/2009 7:52pm PDT

    That was an old comment from when this story was last posted
     
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  8. ma_WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 6/2/2009 8:48pm PDT

    i know...just wanted to put my bit in :D
     
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  9. ma_hamza bordie avatar hamza bordie Posted: 8/8/2009 5:12am PDT

    its the same model like the murcielaga except it has a power of 700hp
     
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  10. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/3/2009 2:35pm PDT

    Glad they are adding direct injection
     
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  11. By  Mark Smeyers Posted: 9/4/2009 12:58am PDT

    These shots are really old, they have been published even before the SuperVeloce was shown in Geneva, I'm sure there are test mules running around now, but these shots aren't showing it.
     
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  12. By  handy Posted: 9/6/2009 10:03am PDT

    That's wonderful Lamborghini
     
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  13. By  motorstop.asia Posted: 1/15/2010 2:59am PST

    The older Lamborghinis like the gallardo and Murcielago look much better then the newer Ferrari 458
     
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  14. By  NC2000 Posted: 1/15/2010 6:15am PST

    It would be hard for anyone to say Audi has not been a great steward of the Lamborghini brand.
     
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  15. fb_100000275684479 avatar Michael Escobar Posted: 1/15/2010 11:40am PST

    Who said the horsepower wars are over? With the latest offerings from Ferrari, Aston, and now Lamborghini making around 700hp, it certainly seems like they're escalating!
     
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  16. By  mini sd card Posted: 1/19/2010 1:16am PST

    Hello
    I just want to say one word that is ‘Awesome’.Lamborghini is one of my favorite cars and this one is fantastic.This car is slim and slick!Thank you very much for this post.
     
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  17. By james Posted: 4/8/2010 7:37pm PDT

    how do you pronounce "jota"? is it with an "h" sound like "hota"? or more of a "dj" sound like "djota"? or even the "g" sound like in "moulan rouge"?
     
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  18. By Countach Posted: 4/9/2010 8:06am PDT

    I am feeling this design! Seriously, I like it more than the Murci and Gallardo which are I think looks more like Audis than Lambos.
     
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  19. By Poop Posted: 8/18/2010 9:12pm PDT

    I think they should never replace the Murcielago, It was the best, and most selling Lamborghini ever produced, bad move im calling it, sells go DOWN
     
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  20. By  SSL Certificates Posted: 9/21/2010 10:00am PDT

    These plans are very old, which were published before in Geneva was superfast, I'm sure there are mules test run today, but these plans not being displayed.
     
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  21. By Ronald McDonald Posted: 10/6/2010 6:45am PDT

    OH YEAH! Moving rear air intakes FTW!!!!!!!
     
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  22. By T Raman Posted: 12/9/2010 11:17am PST

    Very nice looking ccar but I guessed (wrongly as it now turns out) that they would use the shape of the Sesto Elemento here. In any case, Lamborghinis are very beautiful cars. This will be another car to die for.
     
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  23. By jean tolan Posted: 2/26/2011 2:06pm PST

    Sorry but the new lamborghini on Top Gear [from the front] looked like bugsy bunny. Sorry but I was sitting with my family and they all agreed.
     
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