Showing posts with label Lambroghini. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lambroghini. Show all posts
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1968 Lamborghini Miura

Sunday, August 23, 2009 0 comments


I love it because it is a simply stunning car. It was British motoring journalist LJK Setright that referred to this car as a "supercar" which is where it all started. This is the FIRST supercar! Marcello Gandini who was on the judging panel for this list was also the chief designer of the Muira.

Designed by Lamborghini to prove a point to Ferrari who at the time said all sports cars should be front engined-rear wheel drive, the Muira was a mid engined V12 monster. According to many, non have come close to replicating this car's striking lines.

 

Lamborghini LP640

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 0 comments

Classic Driver has a nice short article about the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640.
The new version features considerable innovations in terms of body design and mechanics. Its new name, Murciélago LP640, refers to its engine position - longitudinale posteriore - and to its power output of 640 hp. Designers and engineers have not only focused on reworking the engine, suspension, gearbox, exhaust system, brakes and electronics, but also the interior and exterior design; improvements that make the Murciélago LP640 the most extreme and fastest sports car in its class