Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Carbon Fibre Bodykit by IMSA

IMSA, a relatively new player on the Lamborghini tuning scene, has presented a design-package made from Autoklav moulded carbon fibre for Lamborghini's current top-of-the-range supercar, the Murcielago LP640. The carbon fibre aerodynamic kit consists of a front apron (spoiler), widened wheel arches (35mm or 1.4-in. on each side), integrated air ducts on the upper side of the wheel arches, side skirts, new rear diffuser and a new rear spoiler. All parts of the imsa-aerodynamic-enhancement program are either available in carbon-on-sight or can be painted in any color of choice. IMSA’s aerodynamic enhancement program is available from November 2007 on and will soon be available for the "standard" Murcielago as well.

Lamborghini Murcielago Taxi...

Mmm, I wonder; is this cab company hiring? I’d be more than glad to work for the minimum wage, with no health insurance and bonuses… Of course this picture could be a taxi-driver’s hoax but if it were real, wouldn’t you want to work in a cab like this?

Via: Motorpasion , Source: newlaunches

Lamborghini Vandal Caught Via Cell-Phone Footage!

To make a long story short, Frankie Hulme, 23, was filmed running over Neil Greentree's Lamborghini Murcielago in a parking in Dereham, UK. A few days later, Hulme's friends distributed the video via Bluetooth in a pub. Unfortunately, one of the recipients was a colleague of Mr.Greentree’s…

The police had no difficulty in finding Hulme who received 100 hours of community service, a curfew order preventing him leaving the house between 8pm and 6am on weekends for four months, as well as being ordered to pay £1,000 ($2,000 or €1,440) compensation to Mr. Greentree. Thing is, Mr. Greentree supports that the overall damage to his car exceeds £20,000 ($40,000 or €29,000). -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

"It is costing me far more because I am losing my no claims bonus and I will have to pay the insurance excess on the repair,” he said.

“Also, the fact that it has had to be repaired will become part of the history of the car and will reduce its value when I sell it. I feel I have been let down by the justice system because the guy has been ordered to pay only a fraction of the cost of the damage. But I'm not bitter because I am confident that life will pay the guy back in some way.”

Agreed, the guy who ran over your car is a dipstick, but come on man, 40k? Jeez...

Via: telegraph

Driver Crashes Brand New Murcielago Just Hours After He Purchased It!

As Homer Simpson would rightfully put it, d’oh! According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Ronald Tridico managed to crash his sparkling-new Lamborghini Murcielago just hours after acquiring the sexy Italian supercar. Officers said that the 39-year-old driver was apparently speeding in his bright yellow Lamborghini on state Road 429 near Orlando when he lost control and crashed taking down a 65 mph road sign while he was at it. The driver, along with his wife who suffered a minor injury to her arm fled the scene but later on police arrested Tridico on suspicion of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: local6

Edo Competition Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

…or how to spend a few extra thousand bucks on your limited edition Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 to make it a tad more special than the one your next door neighbor parks outside. Beats us why someone would want to muck around with a jewel like the LP640 but we're not millionaires so whatev. Compared to the factory version, Edo Competition’s LP640 features a recalibrated ECU, special high-flow air filters, new high-performance catalytic converters, an exhaust butterfly valve control (remote-controlled on request), a high-flow muffler and new stainless steel exhaust tips. These modifications added another 23Hp to the stock 6.5-liter V12 engine raising output to 663Hp while maximum torque’s up by 15Nm to 675Nm.

Wanna hear something funny? Get this; while the stock LP640 sprints from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.4 sec and reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211mph), Edo’s version accelerates from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in… 3.8 sec! However to be fair, it does boast a slightly higher maximum speed -348km/h (216mph). -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

Engine revisions apart, Edo offers a specially designed rear wing with adjustable lip, custom paint job for the wheels (on request) and minor interior mods including a rear view camera Carbon fiber interior trim.

Technical data - Lamborghini Murcièlago LP640

Engine

6.5 ltr. V12 cylinder

Output

663HP / (487.5 kW) at 7.800 U/min

Max. Torque

675 Nm at 5.600 U/min

Performance

Top speed est. 348 km/h (216 mph)

0 – 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) est. 3.8 s

Features

Engine:

• ECU recalibration
• Special high-flow air filters
• Newly designed high-performance catalytic converters
• New exhaust butterfly valve control (remote-controlled on request)
• New high-flow muffler
• New stainless steel exhaust tips

Body:

• Specially designed rear wing with adjustable lip

Wheels:

• Custom paint on request

Interior:

• Rear view camera
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Carbon fiber interior trim

Lamborghini Murcielago SV: Lightweight version spotted

SV stands for Super Veloce which in Italian, means Super Fast. But hey, doesn’t Lamborghini already have a “sportier” version of the Murcielago, the LP640? They do, and officially, the SV doesn’t exist. However according to the guys at Car magazine and their photographer who snapped some pretty interesting shots, Lamborghini will introduce this special, lightweight version of the Murcielago LP640 at the Frankfurt Show in September. Like the Gallardo Superleggera, the Murcielago SV will go on a diet loosing some 100 kg (220 lbs) thanks to the interior stripping, the addition of carbon ceramic brakes etc. No changes are expected under the (rear) hood with the LP640’s 643Hp V12 continuing to power all-wheels. -Continued below

Source: Car Magazine , Via: Autoblog.it

Tuning: Hamann Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Making its premiere at the 2007 Tuning World Bodensee in Germany, Hamann’s version of the Murcielago LP640 boasts visual (?) and aerodynamic enchantments but no mechanic alterations maintaining the 640Hp strong V12 of the stock edition. The Lambo package consists of 20-inch black rims, a front spoiler and a rear wing available in Carbon-Kevlar or fibreglass, a two-part rear diffuser with additional air hoses for the extendable side air intakes, side sills and a central running air box on the roof reminiscent of the Lamborghini Diablo GT-R. As for the LP640’s inner-self, Hamann offers an 8-part carbon-look interior set. –Images & Press Release after the jump

PRESS INFORMATION

Stealth-Bomber for the race track: HAMANN Lamborghini Murciélago LP640

• Aerodynamic-components provide impressions of racing motor sports
• double-pipe stainless steel rear silencer
• Wheels „Edition Race“ in 20 inch
• Carbon-look interior set
• Complete interior kits to customer preferences on individual basis

It looks like a Stealth-Bomber on four wheels. It is one of the most masculine looking sports car and it is fast. The Lamborghini LP640 through its appearance gives a clear impression it’s not just for show. HAMANN decisively set its goal to send a clear message and sharpened the Italian steer’s horns. HAMANNs modifications through look, driving dynamics and sound create a distinct difference.

Maintenance of road contact is most essential when one is pushing a super sports car to the limit. To achieve greater downforce on the front and rear axle HAMANN offers a front spoiler as well as a rear wing. Whoever prefers to show their affiliation to motor sports can order the parts in Carbon-Kevlar instead of the fiberglass version. Where’s the starting grid?

HAMANN applies further aerodynamic components in form of a two-part rear diffuser with additional air hoses for the extendable side air intakes, side sills as well as a two-part front wing and Carbon-pendants for the original side intakes in the sills in front of the rear wheels. Furthermore, a central running air box on the roof brings back memories of past Lamborghini Diablo GT-R days. Naturally, these parts are also available in Carbon-Kevlar or fiberglass.

Impressive sound and stunning rims

The HAMANN double-pipe stainless sports rear silencer (2x120mm end pipes) emits a sound similar to that generated from race tracks announcing the arrival of the blood-curdling steer. Positive side effect; an even sportier rear look. Export customers can extend their exhaust system with a HAMANN sport metallic catalytic converter.

Also for individualization of vehicles within this high performance calibre, a choice of new wheel design is inherent. HAMANN suggests its own creation „Edition Race“. This multi-pieced, forged light alloy metal wheel with black wheel spider, “Y” spoke design, Titan bolts and high polished rim flange utilized for Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 comes in the combination 8,5Jx20“ front and 13,0Jx20“ rear. As expected, HAMANN also offers here a complete wheel set with typical tires sizes 235/30 ZR 20 (FA) und 325/25 ZR20 (RA).

HAMANN prepares the cockpit of the Super-Lambo providing even more sports racing atmosphere. For this, the tuners from Laupheim, Germany offer an 8-part carbon-look interior set. The race car look is established through instrument cockpit bordure, the air bleed jet, the gear shifting panel as well as the cigarette ashtray console. Naturally, HAMANN offers each Lamborghini customer preferred alterations on an individual basis. For instance, extravagant leather furnishing in a variety of colours is possible or additional of multi-media articles.

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LA Show: 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

Lambo’s top spec fighting bull, the Murcielago LP640 has just got its top blown off as the Italian company added a Roadster version to the line up. The Murcielago LP640 Roadster receives the same 6.5 litre V12 engine as the LP640 coupe wears producing 640 hp (471 kW) at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 660 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Sales are expected to start early 2007.

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VID of the Day: Lamborghini Murcielago Torture

Can't decide whether this video makes me want to cry or get high... Cry for the torture that this Italian beauty is submitted to, get high for that orgasmic symphony of notes coming out of the "beast's" heavenly V12... Via: Autoblog.it

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