Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 / Pagani Roadster F

[Mockngbrd]

Droool...















Lamborghini has turned the dial up to 11 for its latest show-stopper, the Murciélago LP640.

Unlike the Miura concept shown at Detroit in January, the LP640 is very much for real and creates the ultimate road-going version of the company's flagship model.

The LP640 will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show next week, but here we have an exclusive preview of the fastest production Lambo ever built.

A 6.5-litre V12 engine lies at the heart of the LP640, where LP stands for 'longitudinale posteriore', which refers to the V12 unit mounted lengthways behind the cockpit.

With deeper and wider cylinder bores than the previous 6.2-litre V12, the new 6.5 ups power to an imperious 631bhp at 8,000 good-for-the-soul revs per minute.

Coupled to a new six-speed gearbox, which can also be ordered with Lambo's e-gear sequential paddle shift, the LP640 howls from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds - 0.4 seconds quicker than the 6.2-litre model.

And it's helped on its way by an electronic launch-control device called, rather brilliantly, Thrust.

Lambo has yet to announce a top speed, but word is that the LP640 will top 210mph, while low-speed driving is improved with variable valve timing and an aircraft-style drive-by-wire throttle.

Helping it to achieve this colossal speed and remain stable are plenty of aerodynamic changes for the LP.

Reshaped front and rear bumpers direct air more efficiently, while the exhaust is now incorporated into the rear diffuser to help cancel out aerodynamic lift at high speeds.

Lamborghini has also created a larger air intake on the left side to feed the oil cooler.

For those wishing to show off the LP's 6.5-litre V12 to full effect, a glass engine cover can be ordered.

Under the steel and carbon fibre skin, revised suspension copes with the increased performance, while ceramic brakes are an option to help bring things to a halt more swiftly and efficiently.

There's also a four-wheel-drive system that normally splits 70 per cent of the torque to the back, but can allocate up to 100 per cent to each end depending on where the grip is running out.

There are also new 18-inch Hermera alloy wheels running huge 335/30 tyres at the rear, but one thing that hasn't changed with the LP640 is the Murciélago's signature scissor-opening doors.

Inside, there are reshaped seats for improved comfort and greater headroom, while a revised instrument panel is flanked by a new stereo system.

Lamborghini will announce prices in Geneva, but expect to pay a £15,000 premium over the 6.2-litre model's £170,000 price tag.

[Mockngbrd]

Pagani Roadster F



An Italian dream machine with a 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in just 9,8 sec

Press Release: Pagani Automobili is proud to unveil the Roadster F, a new jewel in the Zonda family: fast open top at motoring its best. Hand built by Pagani in a limited run of 25, the Roadster F offers the outstanding driveability and performance of the F Coupè, enhanced by the pleasure of driving with a gentle breeze in your hair.

Thanks to an original roof made out of carbon fibre and cloth (removable in a few seconds) and due to the use of carbon fabrics for the construction of the central chassis, bodywork and interior, it was possible to maintain the dry weight of 1230kg, which translates in a weight/power ratio of 1,89kg/hp for the Clubsport version.

Now think about this; a light and rigid vehicle body, pushed by the mighty 7.3 Litre Mercedes-AMG V12 engine, with a power of 650hp and a torque of 780Nm. The 0 – 200kph time takes just 9.8 seconds and a few instants later you exceed the 300kph mark... all topless. The Roadster F travels along the boundary where beauty and power merge together forming something special; it’s sinuous and aerodynamically shaped bodywork gets its prominence from sharp edges and elegant lines, which show at first glance its extraordinary potential.

From the cockpit you enjoy a magnificent view, unusual for a supercar. With your hands on the steering wheel you enjoy an environment that far exceeds most expectations, with a mixture of carbon fibre, soft leather and polished Aluminium lighting up your senses. The precious instrument cluster looks like the handiwork of a watchmaker. It reveals the pure-breed of an Italian GT car: thanks to its personality, mixing sensuality, aggressiveness and magnetic beauty, you can easily imagine it driving along the sea front in Monte Carlo or screaming down a straight at Le Mans. All this, supported by handling that is unbelievably efficient and sincere and that monitors constantly what is happening to every single wheel; creating the feeling of the power behind you and the precise response in front.

The Roadster F is not a racecar; it is rather a jewel handcrafted in Italy, a whirl of emotions, a masterpiece for the connoisseur who cares to drive fast. Very fast. Like the heart beating within its soul. The fastest, most exclusive, most powerful and most expensive Roadster in the world.

[enzo_kai]

damn, that is better than porn.

[hetraa]

damn, i just creamed my pants

[Scuderia]

Great info Mockngbrd!!

[Scuderia]

More pictures to drool!

[ryan]

hmagmmmgmmgmm gmmmgm gmmmmm gmmmm *needs to find jaw*

[jawzsg]

Err..hullo.. .looking for me ka?? kekekekekeek

[Crufty Dusty]

The 0 – 200kph time takes just 9.8 seconds and a few instants later you exceed the 300kph mark... all topless.

Think it'll take more than "a few instants later" to achieve 300kph with the roof down. Don't even know if it's possible, considering that the roofline was lowered in the new car to assist airflow over the wing to provide more downforce over the rear wheels.

[jason3s]

i alwayz thought i were a hardcore ferrari fan...

it was ferrari and none other.....well until i saw this....OMG~!!!!!!!!!

lambour rocks....