The 2012 Giro Lamborghini, an annual 3-day road tour of 29 Lamborghini’s, took to the Colorado roads from Telluride to Denver.
The head-exploding convey included a 217-mph 691-hp $394,000 Aventador and a $261,000 Gallardo LP-570 Super Trofeo Stradale.
Read the full story by Lawrence Ulrich for Motoramic.
Earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, Swiss autotuner Mansory showed off a special Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. If that version wasn’t extravagant enough for you, it looks like they gave it another shot with this ‘Carbonado’ version – limited to a mere 6 cars. The Carbonado, whose name is derived from ”Black Diamonds” found in parts of Africa and Brazil, features lighter components made out of carbon fiber, replacing most of the Aventador’s exterior panels plus the engine compartment cover.
The body kit increases the Aventador’s width by 40 millimetres (1.57 inches) on the front axle and 50 millimetres (1.97 inches) on the rear axle. It includes numerous add on parts such as the side skirts, front and rear aprons and a rear wing, all decked out in carbon fiber of course.
Complementing the body changes are a new set of light forged rims with carbon-fiber inlays – tires sizes come in 255/30 ZR20 in front and 345/25 ZR21 in the rear.
Mansory didn’t stop there, the Aventador’s V12 engine got some special treatment through a performance package consisting of a reprogrammed ECU and special exhaust system which raises output from 691bhp (700PS) and 690Nm to 744bhp (754PS) at 8,300 rpm and 750Nm (553.1 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm.
The Aventador will accelerate to 100km/h (62mph) in just 2.8 seconds and max out at 355km/h (221 mph).
The interior of the Carbonado package sports carbon fiber inserts and black leather upholstery with red accents.
In celebration of 20 years collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini as its official dealer, Kingsway Cars Ltd. unveiled the “Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition.”
Automobili Lamborghini has operated through its official Hong Kong dealer Kingsway Cars since 1992. Lamborghini and Kingsway Cars have introduced some of the most iconic Lamborghini models, over the past 20 years in Hong Kong, including the ground-breaking Diablo in the 1990′s to more recently, the Aventador.
The Gallardo LP550-2 HK 20th Anniversary Edition is a special edition model dedicated to the Hong Kong market. There will only be 8 units produced of the special edition based on the design of the Gallardo LP550-2. Features of the HK 20th Anniversary Edition boasts a solid white finish (Bianco Monocerus) on its exterior, with matt gold strips running from its front bonnet to the roof and the engine bonnet. Under the hood, the HK 20th Anniversary Edition sports the same outstanding features and technical specifications as the Gallardo LP550-2.
Exterior:
Stamped with the symbolic “HK20″
Front spoilers and rear bumper complement the matt black finish of the rear spoilers and side skirts
Interior:
Predominantly black interior design
Seats made with Q-citura on Alcantara
Red transmission shifter offsetting the matt black selector plate
“HK20″ logo on both headrest and side.
The price for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition is set at: HK$3,680,000
Lamborghini opened its new Prototype Development Center in Italy’s Emilia region. The building is equipped to produce small runs of prototype cars like the Sesto Elemento.
Among the key people who were crucial to the opening of the facility were the Minister of the Evironment, Land and Sea (the new facility is one of the automaker’s greenest), President and CEO Paola Gazzolo and the Mayor of Sant’Agata Bolognese.
RENM Performance has announced a track focused aerodynamics and performance package for the Lamborghini Aventador. The performan package, dubbed the Limited Edition Corsa (LE-C), features design aspects influenced by the Aventador J concept.
The package includes a redesigned aerodynamic carbon fiber body kit and electronically operated rear wing.
Performance:
New titanium exhaust system
Re-designed air intake chambers
ECU recalibration resulting in a 9-11 percent increase in engine output
Exterior:
Adjustable suspension
Light weight center-lock race specification wheels fitted with optional race specification tyres
Race brake kit with air flow inlets
Revised engine and brake cooling chambers
Interior:
Alcantara and carbon fiber elements
Light weight race seats upholstered in Alcantara with LE-C inscription and safety harnesses
The Murcielago has been given an updated makeover for 2012! The aftermarket developer DMC, has released a complex modification kit for the supercar. The LP700 M-GT is a styling and performance kit that has been engineered specifically for the first generation Murcielago.
Specs
The V12 unit has been rebranded as LP700
Probable power boost of 40 hp over the stock 640 hp but other sources hint at possible 700hp
DMC replaced: the engine’s combined overhead throttle valves (there was one for each cylinder bank) with 12 unique single throttle plates
The gasoline pumps and – lines
The pressure modulators and injection nozzles
New crankshafts
An electronic load pressure control system
Custom exhaust system with an optional metallic catalytic converter.
All the tech is handled by a new ECU map
The exterior kit includes:
Restyled front and rear bumpers (the latter uses an integrated diffuser) – to achieve greater downforce on the front
Rear wing
Glass engine covers for the cars that didn’t come fitted with them
For the interior:
DMC offers a complete make-over using carbon fiber and fine leathers
London, 18-24 June, 2012; six iconic Lamborghinis in four iconic London locations!
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost here already. Come next year, Lamborghini turns 50! In celebration, a Staffordshire University student by the name of Mark Hostler has created a 50th anniversary Lamborghini concept; the Lamborghini Ferruccio.
The Ferruccio’s steep sloping front and extra wide back end are inspired by the Countach. The rounded shapes of the front and rear wings are reminiscent of the Miura and you’ll notice current Lamborghini “stealth fighter” design in the aggressive styled air intakes and the Ferruccio’s extra sharp nose.
The Ferruccio may be a supercar, but it’s V12 engine is much smaller at a staggering 5.0 liters. It’s valves are “actuated by pneumatic solenoids controlled by a computer.”
All of this equates into classic Lambo DNA with a cleaner and more efficient engine.
I’m sure you were wondering the same.
Last week a black Lamborghini was pulled over by police for having no plates. The driver, it turned out, was none other than Batman. Yes, you read that right.
So who was this cape crusader, dressed as Batman, driving a Lambo around town with only a single plate with the Batman symbol on it?
The Batman told officers that his real name is Lenny B. Robinson. Since he had his real tags in the car, police let him go.
Why was this businessman from Baltimore County dressed as Batman in the first place?
This hero steps it up and I mean big time – The dark knight visits sick children in hospitals, handing out Batman paraphernalia to up-and-coming superheros who are fighting to beat cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
“I’m just doing it for the kids,” says Robinson. I’m a sucker for kids, just try to hold back a dry eye on this one.
Seriously, the world needs more Batmans!
Read the full story and follow Robinson during his day at the cancer ward at Children’s National Medical Center in Northwest Washington, where you can learn more about getting involved or donating.
