Talk of a new, lightweight and high-power variant of the aging Lamborghini Murcielago dubbed the 'superveloce', or SV, has been circulating the web for months now. A new report from an enthusiast forum has revealed what appear to be credible details of the car's specifications and design.

The SV model would be used to breathe life into the soon-to-be-replaced Murcielago. To do so, Lamborghini is expected to reduce weight and boost power for a truly hardcore driving experience. The new report, sourced from Ferrari Chat forums via Jalopnik, reveals that the car will bear the model number 'LP670-4 SV', and using Lamborghini naming convention, that would imply a 670hp (500kW), four-wheel drive powertrain configuration.

Going AWD would be in direct opposition to earlier reports that the SV would be a RWD-only variant to save the weight attendant to an AWD powertrain.

Other details revealed include a description of the body work as reminiscent of the Gallardo Superleggera and a choice of rear wings - the larger of which knocks top speed down from 212mph (342km/h) to 209mph (337km/h). Finally, the SV is expected to feature extensive use of Alcantara on the interior and a redesigned steering wheel.

According to the report, the price of the car is expected to bear a 25% premium over the Murcielago LP640, putting it around $390,000 in the U.S. It is expected to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.


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Interesting news. I had really hoped this would be RWD. I wonder how ghastly these wings will be.

 

Lets hope the wings look similar to the beautiful ones of the countach...lol

In all seriousness though, 2wd>4wd for the SV.

 

4WD would be completely fine on a production car with this much HP

 

I agree 100%, but as a self-proclaimed purist, I would've preferred RWD. 4WD is probably a better idea for Lambo's typical clients though (i.e. Rappers and middle-aged, balding men with erectile dysfunction).

 

Nonsense.

Regardless, it'll probably be flappy-paddle only, and hence ruined despite their "hardcore" claims.

 

Definitely agreed, but the SV is suppose to be the MOST hardcore of the line, hence why I think it should be 2wd...

 

From EvoMag



Rumours about a lightweight version of the Lamborghini Murcielago are thickening, with technical figures and styling details apparently leaked to online sources.

The Murcielago LP670-4 SV is said to produce 661bhp (the name once again denoting PS rather than horsepower), a healthy 30bhp more than the current LP640 (pictured) and even better when mated to the 100kg the SV will apparently drop from the 1665kg standard car. It means the 0-60mph sprint drops to 3.2sec and top speed rises to 213mph.

As the -4 suffix suggests, the car while remain all-wheel drive. Carbon ceramic brakes are said to be standard fit, too - probably helpful when it comes to hauling in a ton and a half of hypercar. Styling is likely to be much more aggressive to mark out the more hardcore Murcielago, with liberal use of carbon fibre and matte black paint suggested. Let's hope a big SV vinyl will be on the options list like it was with the stripped-out Diablos. Inside, expect a mix of carbon fibre and alcantara.

Prices are predicted to be around 25 per cent more than the LP640, meaning the SV should set you back £250,000 - not bad value when stacked up against a comparable Pagani. A March 2009 unveil is on the cards, apparently, which ties in nicely with the Geneva motor show. If the SV shows its face there, expect a very limited run of LP670-4s from the summer. The SV will most likely be coupe only.

 

In this market that car will not sell at that price......

 

That doesn't mean that I don't still want one!!!