Archive for March, 2007

2006 Murcielago

The Lamborghini Murcielago is a 2-door coupe that can seat only two people. The design for the vehicle was based on the traditional Lamborghini design. It is equipped with the V12 engine, the usual Lamborghini transmission with the gearbox placed in front of the engine and the rear differential integrated into the engine unit, permanent four-wheel drive with central viscous coupler.

Inspiration For The Lamborghini Miura

It is true that the idea design to build the Lamborghini Miura mid-engine supercar came from all over the world and the United Stated, where the Ford GT40 was first designed and built. When the Ford GT40 was first created it was practically unbeatable during it’s entry in the 24 hours Le Mans.

1982 Bertone Designed Jalpa

The Lamborghini Jalpa that was designed by Bertone was first introduced to consumers in 1982. It became the successor of the Silhouette, which failed to become popular when only 52 of them were produced between the years of ‘76 and ‘77. The Bertone Jalpa has a 3.5 liter V8 engine and is tranversely mounted. It has the ability to do 0-60mph in just under six seconds because of the OHC’s per cylinder row and the four twin-choke Webers. These also give the car the ability to heft at least 255BHP.

1999 Diablo GT

In 1999 Lamborghini decided to upgrade the original Diablo and re-named it the Diablo GT. Some of the changes that were made to the vehicle were made to create and enhance an aggresive style with features that would improve handling and perform top speeds. Lamborghini made a bold claim stating that they were creating the fastest car in the world and decided to make only eighty of them. This of course peaked enthusiasts curiosity and made it more appealing to them.