Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce unveiled
March 3, 2009 by George Skentzos
Following several supposed leaks – which have now been proven to be nothing more than an elaborate prank – Lamborghini has released a series of official images of its new Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce.
Maintaining the brand’s commitment toward releasing one new model each year, the LP 670-4 SV is even lighter, faster and more powerful than the Murciélago LP 640 on which it is based.
As its namesake would suggest, power from the 6.5-litre V12 engine has increased to 670hp or 493kW with peak torque of 660Nm.
Maximum power is reach at 8000rpm with an average piston speed of 23.7 meters per second – a figure almost comparable to race engines.
Coupled with a 100kg weight reduction, the LP 670-4 SV now boasts a power to weight ratio of just 2.3kg per hp which results in a zero to 100km/h of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 342km/h.
“The new Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the systematic continuation of our brand philosophy. It is more extreme and uncompromising than virtually any other automobile,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “As the new top model of the highly successful Murciélago range, the SuperVeloce displays not only outstanding driving dynamics, it is also further evidence of our company’s technological expertise. Customers can look forward to an utterly unparalleled driving experience.”
More than 25 per cent of this weight reduction was achieved with a completely new exhaust system which has been manufactured from new, lighter materials and also delivers an incredibly unique acoustic experience.
The structure of the super sports car is a composite construction of extremely stiff carbon components and a tubular steel frame, with overall torsional stiffness of the chassis improved by 12 per cent.
The SuperVeloce is equipped with Lamborghini’s sequential, automated manual transmission e.gear, which uses electro-hydraulics to shift gears extremely quickly and smoothly, adding the new “Corsa” mode and a “Low adherence” mode to make the car more livable.
A six-speed manual transmission is also available as a no-cost option for those who prefer to change gears on their own, adding a touch of class with the trademark Lamborghini open gate design.
The latter part of the LP 670-4’s namesake is derived from its permanent all-wheel-drive system which in turn results in manageable performance, with the rear axle bearing 58 percent of the car’s overall weight impressive traction off the line.
Double wishbone suspension all round and spring struts – two on each of the rear wheels and one on each of the front – control the loads transferred from the road.
An added benefit aimed at making the SV a more practical car is the standard-fit lifting system which enables the front of the vehicle to be raised by 45mm to avoid obstacles such as speed humps and precarious driveways.
The SuperVeloce is equipped with exclusive “Ares” alloy-forged wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, framing the carbon ceramic brake package.
The upward-opening “Lambo” doors – a solution developed for the Countach in the early seventies – reveal a panorama of the exclusive interior of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce.
Interior surfaces are a combination of Alcantara and carbon fibre, with sports bucket seats in carbon fibre as standard for perfect support in extreme driving situations- although the Murciélago’s standard seats are also available on the SuperVeloce as an option free of charge.
The Y shaped arrangement of the tail light LEDs has been picked up in the perforations on the seats and roof lining – a design trademark now featuring in the entire Lamborghini range – with an inlaid backing material in the same color as the exterior paintwork.
The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce can be delivered with the paint finishes Giallo Orion, Arancio Atlas, Bianco Isis, Grigio Telesto and Nero Aldebaran, as well as Bianco Canopus (white matt) and Nero Nemesis (black matt) as an option.
Print it: 
Why stop at the sh*thouse bolt-on wing from Autobarn? Where’s the spinner rims and neons? And how am i supposed to fit my foot in that exhaust tip? This just looks like the work experience kid had too much time on his hands and access to photoshop.
Agree with B-Man.
The number of bolt-on’s there are reminds me of the Zonda.
hmm spam word lambo :)
and the zonda is a cool car! so is this!
That wing is part of the aero package, a more subtle version is also on offer.
Its hard core Lambo – what’s not to like.
B-Man and Nick, ever heard of aerodynamics and wind tunnels. Its clear that you guys would be far happier in a sports Corolla.
whats the overall weight now?
Jeez you’re a funny guy Jack. Despite however practical it might be, it still looks like that wing belongs on a 20 year old skyline on Chapel street.
B-man, thats obviously just your opinion. The wing looks quite fitting on it in my opinion, and would obviously do quite a lot for the handling.
It was cars like this that people were trying to emulate with the functionless aero kits for their honda civics, now when a genuine track car comes out with the full aero package people say its copying the ricer civics!! How ironic…
I think just get it in the matte black and all the carbon bits wouldn’t stick out quite so much. Then it would look a lot less like an aftermarket tuner company went to town on it.
Personally though I really like the more ‘hardcore’ look (for lack of a better word; perhaps focused would better fit) and it actually reminds me a bit of the Diablo, which was probably the first supercar I really fell in love with.
Now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to go dig up my Playstation and Need for Speed and have me some nostalgia time.
Although the wing’s a bit of a love/hate relationship, you gotta admit though, that matte black colour scheme they got going looks pretty mean.
The interior looks like that of a pirelli golf
Still no RWD unfortunately
Looks like a weapon! One thing though… Will it come RHD?