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Showing posts with label Lamborghini. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lamborghini. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Lamborghini Diablo GTR

After campaigning the Diablo SV-R for four years in the Diablo Supertrophy Lamborghini launched a completely new car for the 2000 season. This Diablo GTR is a modified version of the 6 litre GT version of the Diablo launched in 1999. In comparison with the Diablo GT, GTR most important features are a modified chassis frame with integrated roll bar, improved suspensions, central fixing nut for the rims, race braking system, additional radiators for transmission oil cooling, very high performance rear wing (directly bolted to the chassis), simplified interiors and weight reduction. The engine is basically the same V12, 6 litre, of the Diablo GT which thanks to the adoption of a specially tuned exhaust system, without catalyser, delivers 590 hp (575 in the GT model).
The engine management system is based on the proprietary Lamborghini LIE electronic engine control system tuned for racing. Fuel injection is sequential multipoint and ignition is static with individual coils. Lamborghini Data Acquisition System, LDAS, and diagnostic functions are integrated in the engine electronic management system.
For the engine cooling, two water radiators in parallel are side mounted to the engine and an engine oil cooler is front mounted as in the Diablo GT. Additional coolers for gearbox and differential oil are installed in order to better match the racing overloads.
The transmission is on the rear wheels through a Lamborghini 5 speed gearbox with one basic gear ratio option and an alternative option for a shorter 5th gear ratio. The gear box lever is in an asymmetric position on the central tunnel in order to be closer to the steering wheel, for better control. The steering system is power assisted.
The tubular chassis frame integrates the roll bar and is directly connected to the rear wing. The front suspension is modified for racing. Shock absorbers and anti-roll bars are adjustable. The rims are lightweight magnesium alloy with central fixing nut and they accept racing type tyres. A special racing fuel tank with fast filling system has been installed. The braking system is based on the Diablo GT high performance module. New racing brake calipers have been adopted to better match the very severe racing conditions.
Most of the body is carbon fibre made, except for the roof, which is made of steel for torsional rigidity, while the doors are made of aluminium, for safety reasons.
The cockpit fittings are simplified to meet racing requirements. The driver seat has been moved towards the longitudinal axle of the car, reducing the size of the central tunnel, to ensure a better driving position. Racing switches for ignition and for other functions have been adopted instead of the series push buttons. The fire extinguisher system is installed on the right side of the cockpit with activating switch on the tunnel. The driver's seat is of racing type with a six-point safety belt and the steering wheel is also racing type.
A production run of 30 cars was planned at the launch of the car at the 2000 Bologna Motorshow, but at the end of the run 40 cars were built.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe
2008 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO COUPE: Available in Coupe and Spyder (convertible) forms, the '08 Gallardo is an exotic two-seat Italian super car, smaller and lighter than the V-12 MurciĆ©lago. High performance motoring comes by way of the 520 horsepower, 5.0-liter V-10 engine. The V-10 is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox, or optional six-speed automatic, and permanent four-wheel drive with viscous traction. Optional robotized sequential shift paddles are located on the steering column. From a standing start, the Gallardo hits 62 mph in a mere 4.2-seconds, and achieves a top speed of 196 miles per hour. Fabrizo Giugiaro, son of legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, is credited with the car’s striking body shape.
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP640
2008 LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP640: The MurciƩlago LP640, which refers to its engine position -Longitudinal Position- and to its 640 hp, is the most extreme and fastest sports car in its class. Designers and engineers have reworked the 12-cylinder powerplant from 6.2-liters to 6.5-liters; and linked it to a six-speed gearbox, tougher rear differential and new axle shafts. An e-gear automatic tranny is available, and the LP640 zooms from 0-to-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Visually, the exotic body is constructed of sheet steel and honeycombed carbon fiber, featuring scissor doors and an exhaust system that terminates in the diffuser on the rear bumper. Inside the two-seater leather upholstered cockpit is a new instrument panel and optional navigation system..
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