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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder: A Poseur Bull?

The Auto Insider — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EDT

The roofless Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder is finally hitting the streets, but is the 560 HP, 5.2-liter V10-equipped convertible a boulevard poseur or can this drop-top bull run with the best from Sant'Agata?

It certainly looks the part. With a sprint to 60mph taking only 4 seconds flat, 124mph approaching in 13.1 seconds and a top speed of 201mph, it's got plenty to back up those adorably good looks. Take a peak at the gorgeous gallery of images provided by Lamborghini below and be prepared to pick your jaw off the floor. [via netcarshow]

Engine
Configuration 90º V 10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 5.204 liter / 317.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression 12.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body aluminum body and spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r) double wisbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 3615.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4345 mm (171.1 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1184 mm (46.6 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1632 mm (64.3 in) / 1597 mm (62.9 in)

Performance
Power 560 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 398 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter 108 bhp / liter
Top Speed 201 mph
0-60 mph 3.9 s
Engine
Configuration 90º V 10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 5.204 liter / 317.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression 12.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Dimensions
Weight 3615.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4345 mm (171.1 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1184 mm (46.6 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1632 mm (64.3 in) / 1597 mm (62.9 in)

Performance
Power 560 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 398 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter 108 bhp / liter
Top Speed 201 mph
0-60 mph 3.9 s

Top Gear Abuses Lamborghini LP670-4 SV In Abu Dhabi Desert

The Auto Insider — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT

During Sunday's episode of Top Gear, Richard Hammond let loose for a spirited drive through the Abu Dhabi desert, drag racing a Mercedes-McLaren SLR 722 in Sant'Agata's newest "snot-nosed kid," the raucous Lamborghini LP670-4 SV.

And of course, no Top Gear segment would be complete without a smashing hot lap by the mysterious Stig, but how fast is Lambo's newest super car? Can the 670 HP rip-snorting V12, all-wheel-drive and carbon-ceramic brake-equipped LP670-4 SV finally rise above mere super cars and enter the hyper car fray?

Lambo Boss Stefan Winkelmann Explains The Estoque

Mark Arnold — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:40:00 EDT

When the Lamborghini Estoque sedan was revealed at the Paris Auto Show nobody was completely surprised that it was a four-door. With the upcoming crop of super sedans like the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera, a concept Lamborghini sedan just seemed like the trendy thing to do. But we're still left wondering "why?" This is Lamborghini we're talking about, a company that built its brand image on massive scoops and spoilers, not elegance. Of course, as you can see in this video of the official unveiling, Lamborghini CEO Stefan Winkelmann explains that it's all about dollars and lack-of-sense.

The Lamborghini Estoque Teases Us For A Fourth Time

Ray Wert — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:11:45 EDT

A fourth teaser shot's been dropped of the new four-door from the Italian bull-headed brand that may or may not be called the Lamborghini Estoque set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show later this week. Someone needs to tell Lamborghini that enough is enough on the teaser shots. It's OK to tease a little, but you begin to get a bit of a reputation as the kind of girl that, you know, just likes to toy with the boys if you never deliver. You've already teased us once, twice, thrice and now, a fourth time. Frankly, it's getting tiring, and we're beginning to wonder if you're ever going to put out. I guess we'll have to wait until Thursday to find out.

[via Lamborghini]

Are These Four-Door Lamborghini Estoque Design Sketches?

Andrew Stoy — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

UPDATE: Official pictures of the 4-Door Lamborghini Estoque!

We've seen a smattering of teaser shots of the new four-door Lamborghini Estoque (or whatever it'll be called that's not Urus). Today we see this blurry camera-phone shot of a supposed design sketch showing the Lambo as a front-engine four-door with a sculpted but distinct trunk. The caveat? The sketches come from a "pissed off" member of FerrariChat and may represent nothing more than the drunken scribblings of a teenage enthusiast extrapolating from the teaser photos. They look good, though, and given the level of detail and quality of the sketches, we'd bet there's more of their latest vehicle here than Lamborghini would care to admit. We'll find out at the Paris Motor Show at the end of this week when the Estoque makes its official appearance. We've got a cleaner shot of the design sketch below the jump — take a look and give us your thoughts in the comments.

[Global Motors via Motorgears]

Second Teaser Reveals Lamborghini's New Car Is Front-Engined

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Based on this latest image Lamborghini has just released showing part of a new model they'll be showing at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, we're confident it'll be a front-engined car, breaking years of middle-of-the-car engines for the automaker. This second image also solidifies the notion the new car will share the hyper-aggressive stealth-fighter styling of the Murcielago and the Reventon first seen in the original teaser image. Check out the awesomely nationalistic fender vents and carbon fiber splitter up front. We're now far more excited about a new Lamborghini than we have been in years — even if it ends up with four doors.

[via Lamborghini]

Lamborghini Teases With New Model Announcement Ahead of Paris Motor Show

Wes Siler — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Lamborghini is planning to unveil a new model at the Paris Motor Show — that much we get. But other than this image, which shows the rear diffuser and exhaust, all they’re saying is, “It’s not just a new Lamborghini, it’s a new world.” So it could be a Lamborghini Reventon-style special edition, or it could be an all-new Murcielago replacement. We won’t know what it is, or what kind of bull it’ll be named after (although our fingers are crossed for Ferdinand) until October 1.