Lamborghini

Lamborghini Aventador officially in North American

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:17:09 GMT

Lamborghini Aventador officially in North American

This isn't the first time the Lamborghini Aventador has been on U.S. shores. The 700-horsepower supercar was shipped out to the California desert for a video shoot, and earlier this summer, Lamborghini brought out the car to show prospective buyers, resulting in some spectacular photos. Even so, the Aventador hasn't been officially shown to the public. Until now.

Yesterday evening, Lamborghini took the wraps off a pair of Aventadors at McCall's Motorworks Revival at the Monterey Jet Center. The juxtaposition of planes and automobiles typically seen at the event was well demonstrated by a particularly striking orange Aventador, but it was a matte black example that had us wiping the drool off our chin..

[Source: Autoblog ]

[Photo Source: Drew Phillips ]

Lamborghini ditching manual transmissions

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:09:22 GMT

Lamborghini ditching manual transmissions

Next Gallardo Won't Come with Three Pedals

Lamborghini is apparently chomping at the bit to say arrivederci to the manual transmission. Motor Trend had a chance to speak with Maurizio Reggiani, Lamborghini's R&D director, and it appears that a manual gearbox doesn't fit into the automaker's plans for the future. The immediate future.

Per Reggiani, only one to two percent of the vehicles produced at the Sant'Agata factory come equipped with a row-your-own setup – a shockingly low percentage. Lamborghini's customers want fast cars, and the best way to ensure it delivers is by removing the human element from the gearchange equation.

A Gallardo replacement is expected next year, and Reggiani tells Motor Trend that it will be available only with an automated gearbox of some sort (the new Aventador makes use of an automated single-clutch seven-speed unit).

Has the manual transmission run its course, or is there still life left for those who hunt for the perfect heel-toe downshift? If the rumormill is correct, Porsche seems to think there is, but other automakers have been mum on development plans for three-pedal setups.

[Source: Autoblog, MotorTrend ]

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster out in late 2012?

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:21:36 GMT

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster out in late 2012?

There's been no shortage of new Italian exotics hitting the streets lately. Recent additions to the stable have included the Pagani Huayra, the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Lamborghini Aventador. But do you notice something missing? That's right: roadsters. Not one among these three are currently available with the wind-in-your-tupée experience, but that should change in due course.

Reports of convertible versions of both the 458 and the Huayra have already surfaced, and now we can begin looking forward to the Aventador Roadster – at least, that's what reports coming in from Italy would have us believe. With little indication of where it's getting the information information, Autoblog.it and its English-language counterpart EuroCarBlog.com are anticipating that the successor to the Murcielago Roadster and the Diablo VT Roadster before it will arrive sometime next year.

Considering that the Aventador is already sold out for the next 18 months, it would probably have to be quite late in 2012. But one way or another, you can bet it's coming at some point.

Source: [ Autoblog.com ]

Lamborghini sells out of its Aventador LP 700-4 before it hits the floor

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:56:14 GMT

Lamborghini sells out of its Aventador LP 700-4 before it hits the floor

It has only been a week since the new supercar's debut at the Geneva Motor Show, but Lamborghini says its Aventador LP 700-4 is already sold out for the next 12 months.

Lambo says it has "an exceptional order bank" for its new 12-cylinder flagship model.

"We confirmed our long-term strategy, which calls for stable and significant investments in new products even in difficult times. We see a slow and steady recovery of the market," said Stephen Winkelmann, CEO of Lamborghini in Italy.

As great as that all sounds, bear in mind that a huge production tally at Lambo isn't quite what you'd expect to find at just about any other automaker. Lamborghini delivered only 1,302 cars last year, down from 1,515 in 2009. The U.S. remains Lambos largest market but the second may come as a surprise: China. Last year, 209 Lambos were delivered there, a 150% increase over 2009.

Source: [ USAtoday ]

NEW Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Photo’s : 2010 Paris Auto Show

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:05:54 GMT

NEW Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Photo’s : 2010 Paris Auto Show

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Photo’s : 2010 Paris Auto Show

At just over 2,000 lbs the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a carbon fiber masterpiece. Thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber Lamborghini was able keep its curb weight down to just 2,202 lbs,

The entire car is essentially constructed from the lightweight materials including the monocoque, front frame, body panels, major suspension components and wheels.

The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will produce 570 horsepower out of its V10 engine that is mounted just behind the cockpit making the impressive San Elemento push just 3.86 pounds for every horsepower.

Lamborghini claims the Sesto Elemento will reach 62 mph in less than 2.5 seconds with a top speed of about 200 mph

Thanks to AutoBlog we gathered the first collection of photos out of the 2010 Paris Auto Show

Lamborghini Gallardo shatters 250 MPH barrier

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:58:58 GMT

Lamborghini Gallardo shatters 250 MPH barrier

The Texas Mile sounds like a totally kick ass event. You get one mile on flat, straight airport runway to go as fast as possible, with a half mile to bring your vehicle to a halt. This year's big winner was Richard Holt; the lucky owner of a fire-breathing, street legal twin turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. The 1,000 horsepower super bull turned in an official time of 250.1 miles per hour, or fast enough to make even the most ardent of speed demons a bit leery. To make matters a bit more interesting, Holt drove his twin-turbo Gallardo for the first time ever during his first run on the track.

Hit the jump to watch Holt's pavement-scorching run. If you thought the Gallardo Superleggera looks fast standing still, wait to you see it passing the 250 mark. And Holt reportedly managed his Texas Mile record breaking run with the air conditioning on and the radio blasting. We can't think of a much better Sunday afternoon.

[Source: Autoblog, YouTube via AutoWeek]