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Step 1: Lambo LP640. Step 2: Lingerie Model. Step 3: Children's Charity?

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Lana Jones Magazine is producing a "2010 Glam Cars" calendar featuring lingerie models and exotic rides. Proceeds will benefit children's charities but it looks to us like the effort is more about raising guys "excitement" and writing off the expense.

[AussieExotics via Motive]

Photo credit: Ash Simmons

Lamborghini LP640 JB-R: Blood Diamond In The Rough?

Ray Wert — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EDT

JB Design has "upgraded" the Lamborghini LP640 with a mess of carbon fiber, a body kit, custom "Blood to Black Diamond" paint job, dark red ultrasuede interior and oh yes, a power upgrade to either 710 or 750 HP.

Frankly, we're already impressed with the base model Lamborghini LP640, so any tuner's got an uphill battle in our book to make it look better. Still, the full press release below if you're still interested:

Lamborghini LP 640 JB-R - by JB Car Design

JB Design presents the ultimate car among the coupés. The LP 640 JB-R is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacingly power and uncompromising luxury. The 12-cylinder engine performs now after power level I (28.000,00 Euro) 525 KW (710 hp). The Lamborghini comes in combination with a changed underbody (ground effect) to an unbelievable final velocity. Not until the sports car has reached 370 km/h the air drag decelerates it. Gears are changed using a F1 steering wheel rocker switch.

No question, with the upgraded LP 640 JB-R JB Car Design has raised the bar for competition in the section super sports cars again a lot: with his increased performance up to 710 respectively 750 hp and his VIP-finishing in "Blood to Black Diamond" he not just delivers again a clear growth in output but an individual visual appearance as well. The patent registered finish is only available through JB Car Design. It costs (ready to be sprayed on) 280,00 Euro per litre and is limited to 911 litre worldwide, whereby the exclusivity is guaranteed.

The sharpened version of the LP 640 JB-R is as close to racing as no other car with MOT approval. But luxury is also to be found, as for example in the interior. The whole interior was colour adjusted to the exterior by using high quality materials in combination with dark red Ultrasuede and black smooth leather in bi-colour as well as little extras made of carbon fibre. In addition very decent and in black: tinted windshield, back and side windows (2.370,00 Euro including the approval of the Technical control board).

After having made over the interior it is now turn of the wheelset. New three part 20" Schmidt Revolution aluminium rims with hardened outer rim made of stainless steel in combination with Michelin wide base tires size 265/30-20 and 335/30-20.

As impressive as the sprint on the long straight stretch might be, most fun with the LP 640 JB- R you have in the curves. This is the reason why JB Car Design has intensified the abrasion by using their own aerodynamic-package consisting of front- and rear spoiler, rear diffusor, air intake in the front, side coverings, side skirts, the front opening hood as well as the engine hood. They have newly adjusted the running gear and tuned the super athlete thus he practically sticks to the street.

The built in, premium flap controlled sport exhaust systems offers the best sound at the push of a button. With the provided remote control the customer can change the sound of the exhaust pipe while driving.

The demonstration car is available for a price of 355.000,00 Euro ( YOC 2008, 9.000 km). The original price incl. the costs of the conversion is 500.000,00 Euro!

Top Gear USA Host Tanner Foust Touring Europe In Lamborghini Reventón

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:20:20 EDT

Although it's a yawnsville of a story at the moment, Top Gear USA's Tanner Foust is bombing around Italy right now in a Lamborghini Reventón, on his way to tackling the Nürburgring in a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. Wake us when he gets there. Hopefully the LP640 stays in one piece, unlike the trend as of late. [AutoFiends]

Lamborghini LP640 Tangles With Yamaha XJR1300, Results Smashing

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:20:00 EDT

And the parade of wrecked Lamborghini LP640s continues as we peek in on a crash that happened in England between the ragin' bull and a now FUBAR'd Yamaha XJR1300. Without more detail there's no way to tell who was really at fault here or to know the condition of the motorcycle driver, but we do know that's going to be a hefty bill for the repairs on the Lambo. Looks like every panel on the right side is buggered in some way and that front left wheel seems to indicate its suspension is much worse for the wear. We'd advocate a "Save the LP640's" t-shirt, but it just doesn't roll off the tongue as well, and we're apathetic about the fate of a footballer's car anyway.

[Autoblog.nl via Autogespot]

Chromed Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Is Just A Bit Flashy

Mark Arnold — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EDT

This "chrome" Lamborghini LP640 may seem a bit over the top — and it is. But in the world of ridiculous bling-factor hypercars, it really doesn't come as much surprise. You take a standard Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, which even Jeremy Clarkson thinks is subtle, tack on some parts from the German tuners at Hamann, and finish it all off with a simple coat of chrome. And look: It only costs about $630,000 if you want to buy it. That's not even as expensive as a Lamborghini Reventón.

[Mayfair Prestige via carscoop]

This Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Is The Most Expensive Crash Ever... In India

Mark Arnold — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Indian Autos Blog, the lovers of all things automotive on the subcontinent, claim the smash-up of this Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 was the most expensive car crash in India's history. Whether or not that's true isn't really clear, but we're more interested in determining the "why." Perhaps the driver was just trying to imitate Bruce Wayne's intentional bull bashing. Then again, maybe he just lost control due to the bright yellow paint's magnetic traits. (Hat tip to Raja!)

[VKmag via Indian Autos Blog]

Lamborghini Flown From Qatar To Britain For $45,000 Oil Change

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:20:00 EDT

A wealthy Arab, possibly a Sheik, sent his Lamborghini LP640 a whopping 6,500 miles from an airport in Qatar to Heathrow to have the car's oil changed. The total cost of the shipment was around $40,000, which doesn't even include the $7,000 for the oil change itself.

So what's the man on the street think? Well, apparently, exotic car owners are pleased to see that a fellow gentleman of means is taking care of his car, as are Lamborghini salesmen. The average Brit, at least the average Brit interviewed, is horrified by the carbon footprint created from shipping a car, especially a gas guzzler, that far for an oil change.

Joe Blow UK's reaction of outrage mimics a similar outpouring of detest from earlier this year. Remember, this is actually the second time this year, at least, that our English friends have been up-in-arms about car shipping. Remember how upset Sir Paul McCartney was when his Lexus LS600h hybrid was flown in from Japan earlier in the year.

Jalopnik Snap Judgment: Though we're sort of impressed by the guy's commitment to proper care and maintenance, just because you can afford to do something like this doesn't mean you should. Are there really no shops in the Middle East that can handle an oil change on the new Lamborghini? Seriously? This is the perfect opportunity for a wealthy Jalopnik reader, or a group of readers pooling money together to head on over and open one up right now. Think about it — we'd be rich just working on the Sultan of Bruneis' garage. (Hat tip to Daniel and goatrope!)

[Photo/Story: The Sun]

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Crushes Flowers, Pot, Pays With Suspension

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:45:00 EDT

This used to be the only Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 in Chengsha City, China — well, it still is, albeit in a far less desirable state of repair. Indeed it seems the driver was a little out of his element and planted the tail end of the lusty supercar in a street side flower pot. The pot was detroyed in the carnage, no word on the state of health for the flowers. When will the Chinese led suppression of peace-loving flowers end? [Carscoop]

Batman's Daily Driver Is A Lambo, Would You Expect Anything Else?

Travis Hudson — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:45:00 EDT

Bruce Wayne is a ka-jillion-aire so you wouldn't expect him to have anything less than a Lamborghini as a daily driver. We first told you about Batman's Lamborghini LP640 a while back, but here is a quick view of it, at least in the toy form from the 2008 Toy Fair. If this little toy is a bit of a tease don't fret, the real beauty will be at a gala on Thursday at the New York Auto Show and we'll be there.

The Lamborghini LP640 isn't the only amazing vehicle in the upcoming Batman flick. The Joker is representing a big old truck, while Batman has a bike and his classic Tumbler. [MTV via WR]

Is This The Born-From-Jets LP640-Based Lamborghini Concept Car For Frankfurt?

Ray Wert — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:30:00 EDT

We've already been wondering what the scoop is on the supposed $1 million-plus LP640-based concept car we'll be seeing here at the Frankfurt Auto Show from the Italian stallions over at Lamborghini. We knew it was going to be "based on a jet fighter" and born from jets like both Saab and Bob Lutz, so it stands to reason that the shots we've procured of an LP640 showing off a very jet-like camo paint job must be said concept. We just never knew it'd be so cheesy. [via VWVortex]