Sneak Preview

[AgentTripleX]

http://www.lamborghini.com/sneak_2007/sneak_1.html

Hmmmm..........

[pdisme]

I'm not sure what to make of that, are they getting back into boat engines? :) What's "GEN F"? That would probably help make more sense of it.

[Mr. Vroom]

Geneva Car show Superleggera rollout?

[lambo_freak]

Didnt you guys see it? It was the surf board.:clap:

[AgentTripleX]

http://www.lamborghini.com/sneak_2007/sneak_2.html

[pdisme]

Getting me curious, but damn I hate websites that resize my browser. :bash:

[Tofu]

use firefox and tell it to open all new links in a new tab :P

[SuperVixen]

I love firefox. Too bad I can't use it at work.

[pdisme]

use firefox and tell it to open all new links in a new tab :P

I do, FF 2.0, that page still maximizes the browser that opens which means i have to resize it back down before I close it or my next FireFox will remember the big window size. :BoomSmilie_anim:

[SuperVixen]

I have a spy going to the show that will take lots of pictures for me.:biggerGrin:

[pdisme]

Damn, you have international spies?!

[SuperVixen]

I'm connected baby. International Woman of Mystery. :eusa_dance:

[Matt]

Damn, you have international spies?!

No, she has tits, she can get WHATEVER she wants... :boobies:

[pdisme]

Wish I could go to Geneva :cry:

[Tofu]

I do, FF 2.0, that page still maximizes the browser that opens which means i have to resize it back down before I close it or my next FireFox will remember the big window size. :BoomSmilie_anim:
pic below...

Wish I could go to Geneva :cry:

I could go and send you a nice pretty post card :P

[pdisme]

So when is the show so we can actually find out what they're unveiling?

[AgentTripleX]

Here's the third and final link. http://www.lamborghini.com/sneak_2007/sneak_3.html

My spy just called me from the show. Looking for a wifi connection to send me pix.

[pdisme]

Yes, the spy needs to make their money now and send some pics!! :)

[duc749r]

SPY is too slow ;)
here you go.. send me the $$
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2070227.008/country/ecf/Lamborghini%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 %20/new-lamborghini-gallardo-superleggera-revealed

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New Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Revealed
Text & Photos edited by Clinton Deacon
Source: Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A.
February 27, 2007


With the Gallardo Superleggera, Automobili Lamborghini presents an uncompromisingly high-performance sports car. Thanks to increased power (an additional 10 hp) and a 100 kg reduction in weight (USA 70 kg), the new range-leading Gallardo Superleggera is even more dynamic than the already very sporty Gallardo. The weight/power ratio of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is only 2.5 kg/hp, which puts it unquestionably at the top.

The Superleggera also has the fastest acceleration in its class. It needs only 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph); 0.2 seconds less than the basic model, and boasting speed and grit under other driving conditions.

The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is an extremely high-performance car: it includes a standard robotized mechanical ‘e-gear’ gearbox that guarantees shifting without removing hands from the steering wheel. The new Gallardo Superleggera can be ordered through the dealer network starting March 2007: production volumes will be restricted to lower numbers than the standard Gallardo.

More power thanks to technological developments

The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera’s engine is the latest version of Lamborghini’s well-known 4,961 cm3 V10. Now 530 hp is reached in 8,000 min-1. The increase in power was made possible by the engine’s improved volumetric efficiency through reduced intake load losses and by exhaust backpressures, together with optimized electronic control. Naturally, emission levels observe the strict EURO 4 and LEV II standards.

Higher power thanks to lighter construction

Lamborghini engineers decreased the Lamborghini Gallardo’s already low weight when empty (1,430 kg) by another 100 kg using advanced materials and technologies. The engine hood is made of visible carbon fiber and transparent polycarbonate, a type of material that guarantees lightness and also shows off the magnificent V10. The rear diffuser and underbody covering, the rearview mirrors, door panels and the central tunnel’s covering are also made of carbon fiber. Further reductions in weight were achieved by replacing certain glass surfaces with transparent polycarbonate. For the interior, monocoque carbon fiber sports seats covered in Alcantara® were chosen to ensure restraint of the driver and passenger during the intense lateral accelerations that the Gallardo Superleggera is capable of achieving around curves.

Exclusive specification and options range

A comprehensive specification and extensive range of options will be available, with some exclusive to the Superleggera. The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera comes with robotized mechanical e-gear as standard; a sports package including shock absorbers; and special suede-covered steering wheel. The car is available in four colors: Midas Yellow, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black. Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires (standard) on new Scorpius forged rims accentuate the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. A few of the options that can be requested include the multimedia system with navigator and CD-changer; a rear video camera to make parking easier (with optional rear wing only); a Carbon accessories kit for the interior; a fixed rear spoiler; a four-point seatbelt (not for USA); tubular rear frame or fitting points for later inclusion (not for USA, Japan or Middle East); and carbon-ceramic brakes.

[pdisme]

New Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Revealed
Text & Photos edited by Clinton Deacon
Source: Automobili Lamborghini Holding S.p.A.
February 27, 2007


With the Gallardo Superleggera, Automobili Lamborghini presents an uncompromisingly high-performance sports car. Thanks to increased power (an additional 10 hp) and a 100 kg reduction in weight (USA 70 kg),


Hmm, was the 100kg/70kg a mis-print on their part and they meant to convert to pounds or do they really mean that the US version of the car has 30 kg less in weight savings, maybe due to safety stuff?

[duc749r]

Interesting point, I think its 70kg for the US maybe because of safty.
1 pounds = 0.45359237 kilograms

[duc749r]

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/Geneva-Auto-Show-54/manu-Lamborghini/

[lambo_freak]

man, i thought it was something else. I already knew about this car. I guess being invloved on lambo boards is to far on "the inside" to get the hype produced by media. but it's ok, i get my info one way or the other

[pdisme]

Yeah, it was kind of a let down right? The 'big announcement' was hey, we put racing seats in a Gallardo and took a whopping 70 kg off the weight; oh, and we have this nice stripe down the side.