Lamborghini's 999kg Sesto Elemento Concept Revealed

These are the first large-scale images of the Lamborghini concept car is a Ford Explorer, style tease for a while '. It's called the Sixth Element (sixth element), and according to Carscoop sources, the Gallardo Superleggera is powered by 5.2 liter V10.

System mounted on the center-lock brakes (seen in one of the teasers), the Superleggera to grind 570 horsepower pushing the car to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds. It is almost a second faster than the spacecraft as Superleggera, all thanks to a massive weight reduction.

Latter concept emphasizes the Lamborghini in Sant'Agata efforts to reduce weight, and the boy Howdy makes this car is a sigh of relief, the Sesto Elemento weighs 999 kg of feathers (no word yet on if it is wet or dry ).

Unlike other unique concepts of the past, such as 4-door Estoque and retro Miura, Sixth Element looks more like a Gallardo - smaller and lighter than current model of the Lamborghini - only drove a car full of razor cleaning. Expect more pictures, information, and a lot of carbon fiber notification as soon as its available.

By Phil Alex

Photos via: Lepoint & GTspirit - Kudos to Michaël for the tip!

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Lamborghini Launches Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Limited Edition

Lamborghini has teamed up with Swiss watchmaker Blancpain luxury to create a limited edition of its Gallardo supercar, as a tribute to cars Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo race. As you guessed, Blancpain is the title sponsor of a series of races do.

Finished in black paint, the legal way Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain edition adopts the Countach model racing size engine hood and rear wing alone is said to provide better ventilation.

The car will also aluminum wheels with brake calipers painted yellow Skorpius and hard carbon-ceramic composite, while a number of external components, such as mirror housings and diffuser are made of carbon fiber.

The atmosphere of the race goes on inside a black Alcantara finish with yellow accents and visible carbon fiber.

Like the Super Trofeo, powered by four-wheel drive model comes with a 5.2 liter V10 with 570 horsepower Gallardo Superleggera can be found in the series.

Lamborghini Blancpain Edition says that tips the scales (dry) to 1340 kg (2954 lb), making it "lighter road area model of Lamborghini." Do not nitpick, but is not entirely true, as the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is exactly the same weight. So, to be exact, it shares the Superleggera title.

Power to weight ratio of the vehicle amounts to 2.35 kg (5.18 lb) per hp Blancpain completing the standard zero to 100 km / h (0-62 mph) sprint in 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km / h (124 mph) mark only 6, 8 seconds later (10.2''). Maximum speed over 320 km / h (199 mph).

No word on price or availability of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain edition of that time.

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New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder Brings Rear-Wheel Drive to Drop-Top Model

Once upon a time, sports cars and climb to the rear wheels are synonymous terms, but no more - especially when it comes to the Volkswagen Group, which essentially has built an empire of all types of front and all-wheel-drive models.

But sometimes, even the VW group collapses has a nice rear-wheel drive. Today, the brand new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the open-top body with rear-wheel drive.

"With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini, we extend the range with a purist model, which adds a new dimension of driving pleasure," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini.

"It will be of special interest to a very special group of customers who have a strong driving style and also to experience the pleasure of open-air driving," he said.

As its name implies, the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder is powered by 5.2 liter V10 engine tuned to the firm produce 550 horsepower.

Lamborghini says its engineers have made significant changes to adapt the car to rear-wheel drive as parameters for the specific application of the damper and aerodynamic adjustments to take into account the change in the distribution of forces.

The Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder tips the scales at 1520 kg (3351 lbs) and can accelerate from zero to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds en route to a top speed of 319 kmh (198 mph).

Story References: Lamborghini via Autoblog.com

 

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Lamborghini to Launch RWD Gallardo Spyder LP 550-2 at the LA Show?

When Lamborghini revealed the Ultra Trofeo Stradale at the 64th IAA in Frankfurt, we imagined that this constrained creation variation (only 150 pieces) would be the Italian language changeable so long to its tiniest supercar before its replacing gets there sometime next season.

But if a record from Teamspeed shows genuine, the Italian language supercar company may have one more unique of the Gallardo up its sleeve. Now, it’s a rear-wheel generate variation of the open-top Gallardo Spyder called the LP550-2.

In Lamborghini-talk, the LP550-2 handle is for a 550HP powerplant moving energy only to the raise tires, instead of the standard Spyder’s AWD set-up. And the denomination suggestions that the new Gallardo will be, properly, a roadster variation of the Valentino Balboni LP 550-2 car – without the changeable former primary tester’s name.

Even though the Gallardo plays with Porsche's 911 when it comes the amount of unique designs presented throughout its life, an oversteer-friendly variation that allows you to listen to the V10 audio even better than the fixed-top LP 550-2, is more than welcome.

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Swede Turns a Lamborghini Gallardo into a Ski Transporter

We'd hardly telephone the Lamborghini Gallardo –or any unique supercar for that matter- the most appropriate kind of automobile for snowboarders going from one ski location to the other, but expert freeskier and down ski speed Jon Olson powerfully doesn't agree.

The 29 year-old Swede has created a behavior of using Lamborghinis as his individual autos for driving a car a automobile to various ski situations across European countries.

He first did it with a Murcielago LP670 Superveloce that he outfitted with a ski-box, but once he put little brown eyes on the new Aventador, he marketed the unique and purchased the new Lambo. The issue was that the Aventador has a extensive ready number so he determined to buy a…Gallardo LP560 as his short-term regular generate.

Not the one to delay, Olson purchased a personalized ski box that is accepted for use at rates of speed of up to 255km/h (159mph). He then sent the car to Lambo expert DMC that created some appearance changes and to Autostripe that included the Gallardo in a cammo place.

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1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Rare RHD Auction Views

Enzo Ferrari could not have known then, but when he celebrates Feruccio Lamborghini rejected as a "tractor manufacturer", it planted seeds to create not only a beautiful vehicle, but a whole class of super cars.

The Lamborghini Miura was released in 1966 and surprised everyone, not only for its design but also to your specifications. It had disc brakes and independent suspension at all and most importantly, it was powered by a V12 mid-engined Miura that allowed to reach a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h).

Miura stopped production cycle of 765 units. Of these, only 150 of the SVS, which means "Sprint Speed". 385HP Miura SV which was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971 was the final version will greatly improve the manageability, the wider Campagnolo wheels with Pirelli tires, ventilated discs and an optional ZF limited slip differential.

An example of this rare conversion in 1972 with the number of right-hand drive chassis with a fully rebuilt 5036 V-12 that covered only 100 miles (160 km) is for sale at RM Auctions. It has a factory fitted air conditioning, limited slip diff, packet radio and cloth and Alcantara interior trim weird.

Of course, this car attracts only those who have (very) deep pockets: RM Auctions estimates that fetches around £ 750,000 - £ 900,000 (U.S. $ 1.18 to 1.4 million $). The auction will take place in London on 26 October.

You can also view a video of 14 minutes of the Miura SV after the jump. The commentator speaks Japanese, but still images and sound of the OAS to help.

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