Monday, September 23, 2013

Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Squadra Corse


The Squadra Corse takes its name from Lamborghini's recently created race division and inspiration for its performance capabilities and styling comes from the Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo race car. The Squadra Corse is road legal.
It is powered by the same 562bhp V10 as the race car. That means full power is delivered at 8000rpm via a robotized six-speed gearbox that is operated by steering wheel mounted paddles. It hits 0-62mph in 3.4sec and 0-124mph in 10.4sec. Top speed is 199mph. Braking is via a carbon ceramic system.
The carbonfibre rear wing also comes straight from the race car, and is said to create up to three times as much down force as the standard Gallardo LP 560-4. Likewise, the carbonfibre bonnet is removable via race-derived quick release catches.
Thanks to the extensive use of carbonfibre and other weight-saving measures, the Squadra Corse has a dry weight of 1340kg - 70 less than the standard Gallardo.
Other styling nods to the car's race-bred qualities include the green, red and white strip along its flank. Customers can order the car in yellow, white, grey or red.
The interior is dominated by carbonfibre detailing and extensive use of Alcantara. The race seats, handbrake frame and center console are also made of carbonfibre. Buyers can specify what Lamborghini calls 'comfort seats' instead of the race versions. No prices have been announced.
The all-new Lamborghini Gallardo is expected to be revealed in 2014, sharing key components, including a lightweight carbonfibre and aluminum space frame structure, with the replacement for today’s Audi R8, due in 2015.












Lamborghini Aventador J

Six months after unveiling the Aventador, plans for a roadster version were leaked by the U.S. EPA after it included the model on a data sheet on its website. Lamborghini officially unveiled the Aventador J to the world at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The roofless and windowless concept car uses the same V12 engine as the standard Aventador, producing 700 hp through a lightweight seven-speed automated transmission. The car does not have air conditioning or radio to save further weight for a total of 3,472 pounds (1,575 kg). The car presented at the Geneva show was the only unit to be produced, and was sold for US$2.8 million. Another Limited Edition model was made for Sheikh Al Yahiya and was sold at an unknown price. The car was specially made for a close relation.
The J designation was thought to have come from Appendix J in the FIA rulebook that describes the technical specifications of race cars. However during an interview with designer Filippo Perini, it was revealed that the 'J' actually stands for Jota, in reference to a 1970s one off Lamborghini Miura Jota which also confirmed the FIA's Appendix J regulations.










Lamborghini Veneno

The Lamborghini Veneno is a limited production sports car, first exhibited during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. It is a show piece based on the Lamborghini Aventador and was built to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary. The prototype, Car Zero, is finished in grey and includes an Italian flag vinyl on both sides of the car. The engine is a development of the Aventador's 6.5 L V12 and produces 750 PS (552 kW; 740 bhp).
Only three production cars will be produced. There will be a green, white, and red one, each representing a colour of the Italianflag. Car Zero, which was the vehicle on display,will be retained by the factory for the museum. The three production cars will cost €3.12 million each, and all three have been sold.Two are destined for the USA.
Veneno means 'Venom' in Spanish and Portuguese.