Wowza! Last week was the week of multi Lamborghini Concepts matched by a pretty cool looking one-off Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta! First we saw the Lamborghini Toro Concept, then the Lamborghini Madura and now the Lamborghini Ankonian Concept! The Ankonian is by far my favorite even if it’s only a outrageously murdered out looking Lamborghini Concept (for now). I definitely think it’s far sexier than the Lamborghini Reventon.

This concept was created by 21 year old Slavche Tanevski (student) at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. Led by Professor Dr. Othmar Wickenheiser, the 4th semester theme was a Lamborghini Raw Materials Project.

Slavche named the Ankonian after a special kind of bull which has black hair following hte Lamborghini brand which names their cars after famed bulls. He designed it using traditional clay molding (vs CAD Modeling) and took him 6 months yielding this spectacular result and getting the attention of Lamborghini (Audi)!

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[Source: cardesign.ru (tranlated here)]

Checkout Ferrari’s latest one off; the P540 Superfast Aperta custom built (using a Ferrari 599 GTB) for Edward Walson (son of John – the inventor of cable TV). This is the 2nd unique “special projects programme” created by Ferrari for their most discerning and wealthy collectors. (See the first Custom Ferrari F430 here). Inspiration for the Superfast Aperta comes from a Carrozzeria Fantuzzi-designed Ferrari built specifically for the 1968 Fellini film, Toby Dammit.

Technical specifications

Length 4731 mm
Width 1954 mm
Height 1300 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm
Front track 1690 mm
Rear track 1620 mm

Engine
65° V12
Displacement 5999 cc
Maximum power 456 kW (620 CV) at 7600 rpm
Maximum torque 608 Nm (62 kgm) at 5600 rpm

Transmission
F1 6-speed gearbox

Tires
Front 245/35 20”
Rear 305/35 20”

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[Source: Ferrari.com]

Earlier this week we witnessed the drowning of a Bugatti Veyron Lake Crash, and Friday November 13th it was revealed that the owner and driver was Andy House. Andy House (Performance Auto Sales which sells repaired exotic cars) also owns the Eddie Griffin Crashed Ferrari Enzo (now repaired).

Checkout the video below caught (or staged) by two dudes listening to Sublime’s “Wrong Way” thinking that they were witnessing a Lamborghini crashing into the lake!

According to previous reports, Andy House purchased the Bugatti Veyron for $1.25 million , from a Jonesboro, Ark., dealer last month. According to House he’s one of the largest salvage auto dealers in the world.

His Bugatti Veyron was insured through Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance, according to the La Marque Police report. An insurance sales agent said that it would cost around $8,000 yearly to insure a 2006 Bugatti Veyron. NOW THATS A DEAL!!

The National Automobile Dealers Association set average retail value for a 2006 Bugatti Veyron at $900,000.

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[Source: Jalopnik.com, LufkinDailyNews.com]

Yesterday, November 11, 2009 at 3pm a man yet to be identified drove his $2 million dollar Bugatti Veyron into a saltwater lagoon (Galveston County, Texas) when apparently a low-flying pelican distracted him as he traveled north on Interstate 45 just south of the hurricane levee near Omega Bay.

The offending pelican still cannot be reached for comments at this time.

I remember when I got into my first accident at 16, as we don’t have pelicans up north in Canada, so I had to use the excuse that a big black bear made me swerve into the ditch wrecking my parents car.. wildlife excuses are marvelous

The YouTube video creator, exoticcar2009, claims:
“I recorded this 5 miles away from my house in Galveston County, Texas. We have a very rich neighborhood right next to the beach. I was stunned! Third or fourth Veyron Crashed A distracted owner of a Bugatti Veyron, one of the world’s fastest production cars, accidently drove Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, into a lake in Galveston, Texas. The driver was uninjured, but the car, which can sell for around $2 million, was partially submerged in three feet of water.”

[Source: Jalopnik.com]

Check back regularly during the 1st week of November for exclusive photos, and videos, as well as hang time updates with the talented Jason Thorgalsen!

Carzi and MadWhips extensively covered the 2008 SEMA Show Photos last year and walked away with 581 Photo Albums (about 90% of the vehicles) for your viewing pleasure!

2009 SEMA Show Exhibit Hours
Tuesday, November 3: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, November 4: 9am – 5pm
Thursday, November 5: 9am – 5pm
Friday, November 6: 9am – 4pm

Here is a refresher of the 2008 SEMA Show Girls, taken by yours truly

CLICK HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Girls Pictures I

CLICK HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Girls Pictures II

CLICK HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Girls Pictures III

CLICK HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Girls Pictures IV

The SEMA SHOW is more than just about the girls… here is a refresher of the 2008 SEMA Show Cars!

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Lamborghini Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Rolls Royce Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Ferrari Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show BMW Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Porsche Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Bentley Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Nissan Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Mercedes-Benz Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Lexus Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Toyota Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Ford Mustang Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Range Rover Photo Albums

Click HERE: 2008 SEMA Show Hummer Photo Albums

The SEMA SHOW is the premier automotive specialty performance products trade event in the world featuring performance, accessories, restoration and motorsports products in the following 12 categories:

Business Services – Services specific to the automotive industry—hardware, software, computers, store fixtures, warehouse equipment, financial services, fleet services, personnel and human resources services and systems, CAD systems, consultants.

Hot Rod Alley – Street rod/hot rod custom and specialty parts, tires and accessories, including bodies, chassis parts, gauges, aluminum radiators, alternators, catalytic converters, disc brakes, electrical systems and components, exhaust systems, sheet metal, shocks, valve covers and wiring kits.

Mobile Electronics & Technology – Sound systems, LCD video systems, MP3, DVD, CD, satellite radio, telematics, security systems, CB, GPS, on-board technology, antennas, cellular telephones and accessories, computer chips and PROMs and radar detectors.

Paint, Body & Equipment – Vehicle paint, prep stations, paint booths, body work, frame machines, spray guns and safety/filtration/breathing apparatus. Related accessories, equipment, systems, coating/refinishing products, services and publications.

Powersports & Utility Vehicles – Manufacturers of power-driven equipment, such as personal transporters; motorcycles; motor scooters; two-, three- and four-wheel ATVs; pocket bikes; specialty golf carts; mini-bikes; dirt bikes; and accessories and services.

Performance Tires & Wheels (Sponsored by TIA) – Racing, performance, street, track and off-road tires and wheels for passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs. Single and multi-piece wheels, aluminum alloy, steel, forged and cast. Tire and wheel accessories, including lug nuts, wheel studs, hubcaps and spinners. Tires for agricultural, industrial, medium-duty, heavy-duty and OTR vehicles. Alignment equipment, balancers, changers and tire changing tools.

Racing & Performance – Performance and racing products, including engine parts, carburetors, shifters, fuel injection, gears, nitrous oxide systems, racing fuels, racing safety equipment, sport compact enhancements, superchargers, turbochargers, gears, performance brakes, performance enhancements, racing accessories, lighting, racing suits, car haulers and engine building equipment.

Restoration Marketplace – Replacement parts, tires and accessories for muscle cars, classics and restored vehicles 20 years of age or older.

Restyling & Accessories – Paint, striping and graphics, ground effects, interior enhancements, lenses, headliners and door panels, louvers, sun visors, shades, power windows and door accessories, headlight/taillight covers, light bars, dashboards and covers, floor mats, seat covers and sheepskins, steering wheels and steering wheel covers, sun-roofs, window film, ground effects, racks and spoilers.

Tools & Equipment – Lathes, grinders, hand tools, dynamometers, air conditioning, body shop, hoists and lifts, jacks, power tools, paint booths, containers, electrical, testers.

Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road – Caps, bedliners, camper shells, tonneau covers, carriers, bed rails, grilles, towing accessories, bumpers, brush guards, roll bars, tool boxes, nerf bars, roof racks, off-road lighting and light bars, fender flares, running boards, suspension components, shocks and struts, springs and boosters, tie downs, tow ropes, straps, van accessories, off-road accessories and winches.

OEM – The SEMA Show continues to serve as a business-to-business lesson in the benefits of sharing, as SEMA continues to expand its symbiotic relationship between its member companies and OEMs.

[Source: SemaShow.com, MadWhips.com ]

It appears that the Koenigsegg CCX that I photographed at this years SuperCar Weekend 2009 was recently involved in a crash in New York.

The front end (and possibly the frame) of this 2008 Koenigsegg CCX, was extremely damaged when a dealer decided to take his customers car out for a test spin (ha, no pun intended). Maybe his secretary was giving him a ****job which might have caused him to swerved and crash into a guardrail and somehow damaged a 2009 Porsche GT2… or maybe he was just racing.

Click HERE to Checkout all CARS from SuperCar Weekend 2009

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[Source: WreckedExotics.com]

Lumma Design has just recently released their Porsche Panamera CLR 700GT widebody upgrade kit sporting an aggressive aerodynamic race friendly front clip, massive wheel arches to house 22 inch deep dish rims, a monstrous brake system upgrade and a 1.38 inch drop in suspension. Obviously the massive carbon fiber race wing offers some additional downforce when combined with their updated rear clip with diffuser.

Underneath the hood, Lumma has made some mods to pump out 700hp, and given the exhaust an upgrade to let the monster breath and sound via quad pipes. Stay tuned for more detailed updates

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[Source: AutoBlog.com]

James Glickenhaus, the famous owner of the only 1 off coach-built Enzo Ferrari P4/5 has recently made plans with Ferrari that he’s finally ready to launch a North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T).

Glickenhaus commented that the specifics around engine/chassis/gearbox/design has been figured out and should be made public soon. The photo above is a rendering by Michiel Van Den Brink which is a “very rough” idea of what it should look like. Glickenhaus also that “we’re still working out the details and should have an image and specifications in a few weeks”!

“We’re looking for one major sponsor. That race gets 250k spectators and a lot of TV. In addition we could do other races and when her racing days are over we’d keep her in that livery and she’d go to a lot of events. There’d be a lot exposure and it’s not going to cost Crazy money,” said Glickenhaus.

In addition to looking for money (which in reality, he does not really need to make this plan happen), Glickenhaus also indicated an interest in participating in the 24 Hours Of Nürburgring.

I had a chance to see James Glickenhaus one off Enzo Ferrari P4/5 at Supercar Weekend 2009!

[Source: Ferrarichat]

In recent interview Ferrari’s CEO and managing director Amedeo Felisa revealed that Ferrari currently has 3 new V12 Supercars in development! With the recent beautiful debut of the Ferrari 458 Italia which replaces the F430, and their brand new offering the Ferrari California (most suitable for your girlfriend or wife), Ferrari has a tri-factor soon to be unleashed.

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (the least of many peoples favorite Ferraris) which has been out since 2004 is due to be replaced sometime in 2012.

Next up for replacement is the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, which has been in production since 2006 and recently issued the Ferrari 599 HGTE package to keep it competitively fresh in the marketplace will also be up for renewal in 2015.

Last but certainly not least comes the highly anticipated Enzo Ferrari replacement. No set date has been said as to when we could expect the V12 monster to make its way to the web via some spy pics, but do expect it to be just as bad ass as the Ferrari 288 GTO, Ferrari F40 and Ferrari F50 all where when they respectively made their own debuts!

[Source: AutoBlog.com]

Porsche has upped the ante once again with their freshest and most recent round of tweaks on the already uber impressive Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

The new and improved naturally-aspirated GT3 RS engine grows to 3.8L and the six-cylinder boxer engine redlines at a screaming 8500rpm to deliver 450hp (up 35hp). It also has a brand new exclusive 6 speed manual gearbox optimized for short gearshift travel, low weight and high efficiency allowing even higher potential top track speeds.

The new 911 GT3 RS shows its continual improved engineered connection to motorsports through its dynamic aerodynamic looks, low ride height, the new, extra large carbon-fiber rear wing and titanium exhaust system. The 2010 911 GT3 RS goes on sale in the U.S. in early spring of 2010 and will be priced at $132,800.

Depending on driving conditions, dynamic engine mounts change their stiffness and damping effect, improving the connection between the engine and the body when driving the snot out of her, yet it provided an extremely comfortable ride during daily driving street use.

Porsche has also added a new option in 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a lithium-ion battery. Delivered with the car and, when replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, it reduces the weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lb and is mainly intended for the track.

PORSCHE READIES MOST DYNAMIC 911 TO DATE: 2010 911 GT3 RS Porsche rolls out the definitive track ready, street legal 911

Delivering even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous GT3s, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the race version of the 911 GT3 and will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009.

The heart of the new, uncompromising GT3 RS is the power unit. Like the engine featured in the 911 GT3, the naturally-aspirated RS power unit now displaces 3.8 liters and delivers even more power, while revving up even faster to its 8500 rpm redline. It now delivers 450 horsepower, 15 more horsepower than its 911 GT3 counterpart. Even with a specific output of more than 118 hp per liter from the six-cylinder boxer engine, the power unit in the new GT3 RS remains fully suitable for everyday use.

The new 911 GT3 RS comes exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox optimized for short gearshift travel, low weight and high efficiency. To enhance the level of performance throughout the entire range of engine and road speed, the transmission comes with shorter ratios than found in the 911 GT3, deliberately conceding an even higher potential top track speed.

Dynamic engine mounts are standard and serve to improve the car’s handling to an even higher level. Depending on driving conditions, the mounts change in their stiffness and damping effect, improving the connection between the engine and the body when driving under very lively conditions, yet allow for more comfortable conditions during everyday street use.

Porsche is also introducing another new option in 2010 for the GT3 RS, a lithium-ion battery. Delivered with the car and, when replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, it reduces the weight by more than 10 kg or 22 lb and is mainly intended for the track.

To further improve its sporting behavior, the new 911 GT3 RS comes with a purpose-built and specially set up PASM suspension, a wider front and rear track and corresponding bodywork.

The front axle comes with nine-inch-wide wheels running on 245/35 ZR 19 sports tires while the rear axle features twelve-inch-wide wheels incorporating 325/30 ZR 19 sports tires.

The new 911 GT3 RS shows its close connection to motorsport through its dynamic looks, in particular by its low ride height, the new, extra large carbon-fiber rear wing and titanium exhaust system.

The 2010 911 GT3 RS goes on sale in the U.S. in early spring of 2010 and will be priced at $132,800.

[Source: Jalopnik.com]

Here are some pics of the new Lamborghini Reventon Roadster which was unveiled yesterday in a press release presentation at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.

Lamborghini Reventón Roadster – ultimately open Designer piece with uncompromising performance

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 14 th September 2009 – Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters – the Reventón Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power and uncompromising performance. The 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder generates 493 kW (670 PS), catapulting the Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 330 KM/h (205 mph). The open-top Reventón is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive cars in the world – Lamborghini has limited the series.

The Lamborghini Reventón is not destined to remain a one-off. Less than 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car and, naturally, enjoy the incomparable pleasure of driving it.

Each Reventón Roadster will be sold for 1.1 Million Euro (without taxes). Deliveries will begin October 2009.

“The Reventón is the most extreme car in the history of the brand,” comments Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. “The new Roadster adds an extra emotional component to our combined technological expertise – it unites superior performance with the sensual fascination of open-top driving.” The Reventón Coupé was presented at the 2007 IAA in Frankfurt and was sold out immediately.

Open-top sports cars are a tradition at Lamborghini that stretches back over 40 years. In 1968, the company from Sant’Agata Bolognese built a Miura without a fixed roof as a one-off. The Diablo Roadster appeared in 1995 with its targa roof anchored to the engine cover.

Sculpture with extreme dynamics

All Lamborghinis are created with an avantgarde approach to design; a fast-moving technical sculpture. The Reventón Roadster is derived from the same creative thinking as the Coupé. Its designers found their inspiration in aviation – the aggressive wedge shape evokes images of fighter jets.

The powerful arrowhead form at the front, the mighty air intakes pulled way forward, the broad side skirts, the upwards opening scissor doors and the rear end with its menacing edges – the Roadster is clad in a design of maximum functionality and spectacular clarity. Details set stylish accents, such as headlamps featuring bi-xenon units with LEDs forming the daytime running lights and indicators. The rear lamps are also equipped with LEDs.

Like the Coupé, the Reventón Roadster measures 4700 mm (185 in.) long. It has
a wheelbase of 2665 mm (105 in.) and is 2058 mm (81 in.) wide and 1132 mm (45
in.) high. The driver and passenger seating positions are low and sporty,
separated by a substantial central tunnel.

Behind the two seats are two hidden pop-up bars that deploy upwards in just a
few hundredths of a second in the event of an imminent rollover. A fixed,
horizontal wing-shaped member behind the seats bears the third brake light. The
design of the Roadster’s long back is also quite distinct from that of the Coupé.
The engine bonnet is virtually horizontal and a total of four windows made from
glass provide a view of the mighty V12 in all its technical elegance.

Stiff bodyshell base

The base bodyshell of the Reventón is already so stiff that the Roadster requires
only minimal reinforcement. It has a dry weight of only 1690 Kg (3,725 lbs.), just
25 Kg, (55 lbs.) more than the Coupé.

Like the Coupé, the cell of the Roadster is made from high-strength steel profile
and carbon components joined with specialist adhesive and rivets. The bodyshell
is made almost entirely from carbon fiber elements, with sheet steel used only
for the outer door skins.

Exclusive grey paintwork

A unique paint finish completes the razor sharp design language of the
Lamborghini Reventón Roadster. For this exclusive special edition, designers
have created a new shade of matt grey called Reventón Grey. As for the
Reventón Coupé, which is a slightly different shade of grey, this is a matt paint
finish that, in the sunlight, displays an unexpected impression of depth thanks to
its special metal particles.

The wheels of the Reventón Roadster also incorporate the interplay of matt and
glossy elements. The five spokes of the rims each bear a Y-form, and on each
spoke are mounted small crescent-shaped wings made from matte carbon. These
provide not only an unusual visual impact, but also a turbine effect that further
improves cooling of the mighty ceramic brake discs.

Aircraft-style displays

The interior of the Reventón Roadster conveys the same powerful design as the
exterior. The cockpit is structured with technical clarity, the interfaces arranged
for functionality. Like a modern aircraft, the open two-seater no longer has
classic analogue instrumentation – instead, information is delivered via two
transreflective and one transmissive liquid-crystal displays.

The driver can switch between two modes at the touch of a button – one digital
view with illuminated bars and one level with classic round dials, albeit with
changing color graphics. Centrally located at the top of the display is the G-force
meter. It represents the intensity of the forces acting on the Reventón Roadster
under acceleration, braking and heavy cornering; the same format used in
Formula 1.

The instruments are mounted in a casing machined from solid aluminum which is
housed in a carbon fiber dashboard. The interior displays uncompromisingly
clean craftsmanship and features a host of carbon fiber applications – e.g. on the
center tunnel – aluminum, Alcantara and leather. The central panels and the seat
cushions are perforated, with precision stitching gracing their outer edges.

Lamborghini has equipped the Reventón Roadster with full options.

An icon of engine design

The twelve-cylinder engine that powers the Reventón Roadster is a Lamborghini
icon – and the technical feature that defines the character of the car. It is one of
the world’s most powerful naturally-aspirated engines. With a compression ratio
of 11 : 1 and a displacement of 6496 cc (396.41) it generates 670 PS (493 kW)
at 8,000 rpm. Its maximum torque of 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) kicks in at 6,000 rpm.

The V12 engine is a masterpiece of Italian engineering. Two chains drive its four
camshafts that, in turn, operate the 48 valves. Together with the three-phase
adjustable intake manifold, the variable valve timing delivers a meaty torque
build-up. Dry sump lubrication ensures that the hi-tech power unit has a constant
supply of oil, even under heavy lateral acceleration. The absence of the oil sump
means a low mounting position – benefitting the car’s outstanding handling
characteristics.

The V12 catapults the Reventón Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in
3.4 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 330 Km/h (205 mph). It reacts with
the eagerness of a racing engine to input from the right foot, revving to 8,000
rpm and beyond, and performing a symphony that sends shudders along the
spine. The deep booming bass, the powerful mid-range and the exultant horn
section play music that, once heard, can never be forgotten.

All-wheel drive for maximum traction

In classic Lamborghini style, the aluminum engine is mounted longitudinally in
front of the rear axle, with the transmission ahead of it beneath the center
tunnel. This layout results in 58 percent of the overall weight being borne by the
rear wheels – ideal for a powerful sports car.

This layout accommodates the Viscous Traction permanent all-wheel drive.
Under normal conditions, it sends the vast majority of the driving force to the
rear wheels. Should they begin to spin, the central viscous coupling sends up to
35 percent of the power via an additional shaft to the front axle. Limited-slip
differentials are located there and at the rear axle with 25 and 45 percent lock
respectively.

Lamborghini introduced the all-wheel drive principle with the Diablo. The reason
back then was just as clear as it is today – four driven wheels grip far better than

two, and the more powerful the engine, the greater the impact of this
fundamental law of physics.

Also standard on the Reventón Roadster is the e.gear automated six-speed
sequential manual transmission. The driver controls the gear shift, which is
activated hydraulically via two steering wheel paddles. In addition to the
“Normal” mode, the system offers a “Corsa” and a “low adherence” mode. The
driver just has to keep his foot to the floor – the rest is handled by e.gear.

Running gear layout from motorsport

The Reventón Roadster keeps the extreme power of its engine in check with a
running gear layout derived directly from motorsport. Each wheel boasts double
wishbone suspension, with one spring strut on each side of the front axle and two
each at the rear. The front end of the car can be raised by 40 mm (about 1.6 in.)
to protect the underside of the vehicle over potholes or on steep entrances into
underground garages.

The open two-seater runs on 18-inch wheels. The front tires measure 245/35,
while the rears are 335/30. Dedicated air channels in the bodyshell cool the four
wheel brakes. Carbon-fiber ceramic discs are standard – they have an extremely
lightweight construction, operate with virtually no fade, are corrosion-free and
achieve the highest service life. Each disc has a diameter of 380 mm (~15 in.) and
is gripped by six-piston calipers.

As fast as the open two-seater may be, its road manners are impeccable. Its
performance limits are extremely high, yet effortless to control. And, on exiting a
bend, all four wheels stick tenaciously to the asphalt. The permanent all-wheel
drive dovetails the car firmly with the road, delivering decisive benefits in
traction and stability.

High-performance aerodynamics

A further distinctive characteristic of the Reventón Roadster is its calm
directional stability even at extremely high speeds – a feature that also turns fast
highway stretches into sheer joy. Alongside the bodyshell design and the smooth
underbody, which culminates in a powerfully formed diffuser, the rear spoiler
carries responsibility for downforce. It deploys from the rear edge at about 130
Km/h (80 mph) and adopts an even steeper angle as of about 220 Km/h (136

mph). The entire aerodynamic concept – around and through the car – is radically
laid out for performance.

State-of the-art development techniques

Lamborghini used state-of-the-art, highly networked processes to bring the
Reventón Roadster to life. The design, CAD work and model making that took
place in the Centro Stile, which opened in 2004, were accompanied continuously
by specialists and test engineers from the Research & Development Department.

The Design Department is directly linked to the neighbouring Ufficio Tecnico,
ensuring rapid implementation of ideas. Lamborghini’s capabilities also include
the independent development of the complete electronic platform. This
incorporates all control units – including those for the V12 and the innovative
cockpit displays.

All units of the Reventón Roadster are being built on the Sant’Agata Bolognese
production line, with perfect craftsmanship and to the highest levels of quality.

Technical Data
Frame
High strength tubular steel structure with carbon fibre components.

Bodywork
In carbon fibre, except door external panels (steel)

Steering
Type Mechanical (rack and pinion) power-assisted
Right-hand turning circle 12.55 m (41.17 ft)

Wheels and tyres
Front 245/35 ZR 18
Rear 335/30 ZR 18

Engine
Type 12 cylinders at 60°
Bore and stroke 88 mm x 89 mm (3.46 in x 3.50 in)
Displacement 6496 cc
Compression ratio (11 ± 0.2):1
Maximum power 670 PS, 493 kW at 8000 rpm
(guaranteed through the engine selection)
Maximum torque 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm
Engine position in vehicle Longitudinal central-rear
Cylinder heads and engine block Aluminium
Intake system Variable geometry with 3 operating modes

Timing
4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts
Timing gear transmission 2 chains
Continuous timing variation (int. and ex.) Electronically controlled

Ignition system
Static type ignition system with individual coils (one for each spark plug).
Firing sequence 1-7-4-10-2-8-6-12-3-9-5-11

Fuel system/injection
Lamborghini LIE electronic engine control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, DRIVE BY WIRE

Lubrication system
Type Dry sump
Scavenging pumps 2 gear pumps
Delivery pump (high pressure) 1 gear pump

Cooling system
Type Liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit

Transmission
Type of transmission Permanent all-wheel drive with Viscous Traction
system
Gearbox E-gear
Clutch Dry single disc
Clutch disc diameter 272 mm (10.7 in)
Disengagement With self-adjusting hydraulic control

Brakes
4 self-ventilated rotors with pedal control, hydraulic transmission with dual independent circuits, one for
each axle with vacuum servo.
ABS antilock device + DRP function.
Handbrake Mechanical, acting on rear wheels
Ceramic rotors system
Front rotor Ø 380 x 38 mm (Ø 14.96 in x 1.5 in)
Front calliper cylinders N. 6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in-1.42 in-1.5in)
Rear rotor Ø 380 x 38 mm (Ø 14.96 in x 1.5 in)
Rear calliper cylinders N. 6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in-1.42 in-1.5in)

Suspension
4-wheel independent articulated quadrilateral system. Hydraulic shock absorbers and coaxial coil springs.
Suspension with dual front and rear struts, anti-roll, anti-dive and anti-squat bar.

Performance data
Top speed 330 km/h (205 mph)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.4 s

Dimensions
Wheelbase 2665 mm (104.92 in)
Total length 4700 mm (185.04 in)
Total width 2058 mm (81.02 in)
Total height 1132 mm (44.57 in) (without roof)
1134 mm (44.64 in) (with roof)
Dry weight (no fuel) 1690 kg (3725.8 lb)
Front track width 1635 mm (64.37 in)
Rear track width 1695 mm (66.73 in)
Front overhang 1080 mm (46.46 in)
Rear overhang 955 mm (37.60 in)
Maximum overall width with external rear-view
mirrors
2240 mm (88.19 in)

Liquid capacities (litres)
Fuel tank 100 litres (26.4 gal)
Engine oil 12 litres (3.17 gal)
Gearbox oil 3.5 litres (0.92 gal)
Front differential oil 1 litre (0.26 gal)
Rear differential oil 2.5 litres (0.66 gal)
Cooling circuit 15 litres (3.96 gal)

Consumption (according to DIR 2004/3/CE)
Urban 32,3 l/100km
Extra-urban 15,0 l/100 km
Combined 21,3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 495 g/km

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[Source: Jalopnik.com]