Lamborghini Murcielago:

Murcielago SV rumored to debut at Geneva

The Geneva Motor Show in March seems like it’s going to be about luxury and power. It should have the premieres of the Audi TT RS, Rolls-Royce RR4, Mercedes E-Class, and now added to this list is possibly a new version of the Lamborghini Murcielago.

Last year we started hearing rumors about a lighter, meaner version of the Murcielago being tested by the prancing bull. Known as the Murcielago SV (Super Veloce) will be built to be more aggressive than the standard car, which is already a tall order. We’ve seen multiple spy shots that have a three piece rear spoiler (and you though Lambo was done was outrageous Countach-like designs.)

That’s all that is really known about the car. Rumors are going around that the new Lambo keeping all-wheel drive, the ground clearance will be lowered to 9 cm, it may get some visual cues from the the Reventon, V12 will make as much as 680, but all of that is just speculation.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 by LB Performance

LB Performance has decided to answer the loud (or nonexistent) cries of Lamborghini owners who don’t believer their standard Murcielagos look aggressive enough. The Japanese tuning company, believes that bolt-on body pieces are the key to making the cars look more like the younger LP640 or Reventon siblings.

For the interested Lambo owners, there are 23 components listed on the LB Performance site, including front spoilers, custom wheels and diffusers. There are a number of different versions of each component offered, including a Reventon style front spoiler or a LP640 style front spoiler. There are also a variety of rear bumpers, all of which highlight the rear diffuser. Some of them feature what LB Performance calls a "muffler cutter" (basically a modification that transforms the Lamborghini Murcielago’s singular central exhaust into a 2-pipe exhaust system.)

What ever happened to the classic look of an original?

IMSA GTR Spyder based on the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster

Even though IMSA may not be as well know as other German tuners, such as EDO Competition or Brabus, it can still provide a great power upgrade kit for the Lamborghini Muricelago Roadster. Inspired by the LP640 model the new kit features a minor power bump, an aggressive aero kit and a new wheel and tires package. Named the GTR Spyder, the new car is capable of 708 hp and has a claimed top speed of 217 mph.

The new model is available with a custom wide-body kit which includes a carbon diffuser, a rear spoiler and additional air-intakes. It also features a high-flow sports exhaust system with a valve-control system meant to enhance the noise no matter the speed. No words about the price yet.

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Black Lambo, pink interior

A Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 painted in matte black can make you feel like Batman, but unfortunately the hot pink interior may be a little more Catwoman’s style. This interesting combination was spotted on the streets of london. At least there is the 640 hp V-12 that can hopefully get you going fast enough that no one can see inside.

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According to WrekedExotics.com this is a 2006 Murciélago Roadster that had an engine fire in Key Largo, Florida.

India’s most expensive car crash

As India becomes more and more of a car culture, the crashes become greater and greater. Here is what Indian Autos Blog says is the most expensive crash in the country. This Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 was reported to have lost control after being pushed while traveling at high-speed through the Indian city of Mumbai. Hey, at least the doors still work!

Edo Murcielago LP710 /2

The world fastest Murcielago has been created by edo competition. Based on the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640, the edo Murcielago LP710 /2 makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.2 seconds and can hit a top speed of 224 mph.

Under the hood there is a 6.5 liter V12 that delivers 710 hp and 700 Nm (516 ft-lb) of torque. The increase in power was achieved through the use of new exhaust headers, new high flow catalytic converters, new mufflers, a new exhaust tip, new performance camshafts, modified cylinder heads and new high flow air filters. he engine controls are reprogrammed to make ideal use of the individual modifications.

This powerful package is brought to perfection with optimized aerodynamics which enhances the stability of the mighty bull and bestows the car with an even more dynamic elegance. A newly developed and beautifully shaped rear wing with an adjustable lip completes the aerodynamics package.

A high-speed wheel and tire combination: 19 inch light alloy wheel set with special Continental high-speed tires: 225/35 ZR 19 Continental V-max in the front and 325/30 ZR 19 Continental V-max in the rear.

edo competition has developed a new single disc clutch. Additionally the 4-wheel drive arrangement is turned into a 2-wheel drive setup. The LP 710 /2 is delivered with rear wheel drive. Weight savings of 40 kg (88 lb) and more agile handling are the result of this conversion.

Specifications after the jump.

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Lamborghini LP640 shipped from Qatar to London for oil change

Let’s say you are a wealthy Sheikh, you live in Qatar and want to change your Lambo’s oil, what do you do? You go to a Lamborghini dealership of course. In our case, the person who had this awesome Lamborghini LP640 sent his car at a UK Lamborghini dealership for an fluid change, operation which cost him approximately $47,000 comparing it $7,000, the costs of a ”standard” change. An even cheaper operation was to bring the Lamborghini experts in Qatar, to change the fluids there, but when you have plenty of money, $50,000 can be just a tip at the restaurant.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace Edition

For the lucky ones who visited the Maison’s Via Gesu 12, which took places yesterday in Milan, one of the biggest surprises was surely the launch of the new Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Roadster Versace together with its unique collection of accessories. The new concept will be produced in a limited edition and will be equipped in premiere with a transparent engine hood that reveals a powerful V12 engine. The cradle seats are clad in black and white leather, while the accessories, exclusively crafted in black matte calf skin, include: a trolley bag, suit carrier, sports bag, as well as a briefcase, suitcase, gloves, driving shoes, belt, wallet, key ring, beauty case, hat and a pair of jeans.

For the new roadster the Maison Versace’s designers worked together with the designers from Lamborghini Design Center to create a program that allows individual clients to personalize their car, choosing the equipment specification, the color of the exterior body and of the interior fittings. The prestigious accessory collection will be available only in the Versace Boutiques and selected Lamborghini showrooms beginning with November 2008. “This new supercar and the exclusive Collection LP640 represent a natural evolution of excellence for both Versace and Lamborghini through the creation of these unique, one-of-a-kind projects,” Gianni Versace’s CEO Giancarlo Di Risio declared.

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Lamborghini to add lifetime Sirius subscription to its vehicles

It is official now, Automobili Lamborghini and Sirius Satellite Radio signed an exclusive agreement for all the Murcielago models which are due for launch in 2009. The Automobili Lamborghini will offer Sirius as its exclusive satellite radio provider in Lamborghini vehicles. The Sirus will be included as standard equipment for Murcielago at first and all the U.S. models will have it in the offer starting with 2009.

“We are very pleased to have Automobili Lamborghini as a partner. We look forward to working closely with Automobili Lamborghini to offer its customers the best in audio entertainment available for its prestigious vehicles,”’ said Mel Karmazin, CEO SIRIUS.

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