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Old 04-17-2007, 12:54 PM   #1
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Default Spyshots: Murciélago Superleggera

Our men in the trees over at KGP Photography have captured these great shots of a prototype Lamborghini Murciélago testing on the Nürburgring. Their sources indicate that this is in fact a sharper, lightweight “Superleggera” version of the company’s flagship supercar.

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The black panels on this prototype point to the same use of lighter- weight carbon-fiber and plastic panels found on the recently released Gallardo Superleggera, meaning this super Murciélago gets a new engine hood, door panels and central tunnel made out of the high-tech aerospace materials. Some of the glass has also likely been replaced by lighter-weight clear plastic, further reducing the Murciélago’s mass. This prototype was also fitted with a massive rear wing, also likely crafted from carbon-fiber.

As with the Gallardo Superleggera, this new Murciélago is expected to get a power bump beyond its 640-horsepower, further intensifying the gains made from the ‘Lago’s weight reduction. Just how close the Murciélago Superleggera will get to 700-horsepower is currently unknown. Also unknown is exactly when this newest Superleggera will be available to the insanely wealthy, but a public debut at one of this Fall’s European motor shows seems logical.



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Old 04-17-2007, 01:35 PM   #2
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I like to see another lambohunters in action
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Old 04-17-2007, 01:36 PM   #3
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that car is ready to fly with that wing!
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:08 PM   #4
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^^ Yeah indeed, must have great downforce! :shock:
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:08 PM   #5
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I like the idea 8) (hate the wing, but that wing will never get to production )
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:19 PM   #6
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^^ RWD would be
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:25 PM   #7
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Doubt it's RWD, that would be too much for those Germans to let out into the public

I actually like that wing, but maybe that's just the rice talking. 0X
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:26 PM   #8
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http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enth...78.A12223.html
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:28 PM   #9
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^^ But why not mention if its 4WD or RWD, can't stand that!
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Old 04-17-2007, 02:57 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
** crossing fingers for a RWD Murci lightweight **
lol forget it, audi will make sure that won't happen

i like the idea, and meh that wing could use a redesign.
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Old 04-17-2007, 06:21 PM   #11
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We can forget about RWD!!! By the way... Do you think you could handle 700HP with RWD? The LP640 with his little ponies is hard to handle! Why would you want a RWD? Besides, viscous traction is not a regular 4x4 system. It transmits the power to the front only when the rear lost grip. So if you'd like to turn around in every corner, or burn your tires in 5 seconds, go ahead! Trasform the Murci to RWD
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Old 04-17-2007, 06:38 PM   #12
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^^ well put

btw, that red is... :shock: :shock:
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Old 04-18-2007, 08:19 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by mrmojo77
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^^ But why not mention if its 4WD or RWD, can't stand that!
Why would it be RWD, when Gallardo Superleggera isn't? They thought that 4WD is a characteristic of Lambo, so it must be 4WD.
I agree, but having some hope never is a bad thing
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Old 04-18-2007, 09:15 AM   #14
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Thats gonna be ridiculous fast. :roll:
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Old 04-18-2007, 09:52 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by Bernardo
Thats gonna be ridiculous fast. :roll:
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