The Next Big Thing - Murcielago successor details!
#81
06-05-2010 | 10:19 AM
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My apprehension regarding the up comming replacement for the Murcielago is based on the fact that the existing V12 motor is being dropped for what i presume will be an Audi developed V12. The evolution of Miura to Countach to Diablo to Murcielago was IMO a seamless transition and an evolution of an evocative motor vehicle. Now we appear to be starting with a clean sheet. I am only suggesting that i hope we are not getting into an era where parent company infuences dominate the charachter of the new car. If the new car is a 'better' LP 560 then i think it would be a tradgedy for Lamborghini. As i said in my earlier post on the subject i am sure it will be cutting edge etc but i hope that the italian flair that distinguishes Lamborghini will not be lost in the mix.
#83
06-05-2010 | 01:54 PM
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Great words Allan, I can second this - the new Lambo has all the chances to be a really great car and a pure Lamborghini but with all the things dictated by the progress. This car is so important for the company's future that I expect it to be really great. Of course we have to wait and see, but I have such feeling.
#84
06-05-2010 | 03:30 PM
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Great words Allan, I can second this - the new Lambo has all the chances to be a really great car and a pure Lamborghini but with all the things dictated by the progress. This car is so important for the company's future that I expect it to be really great. Of course we have to wait and see, but I have such feeling.
#85
06-07-2010 | 12:49 PM
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It will be a Mercedes V12 whats wrong with it???
#88
06-07-2010 | 01:26 PM
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Just FOR the two makes Lamborghini and Ferrari..
MY 2006-2009 ferrari with total of 9 recalls on various models..UP 21 % since 2002-2005
MY 2006-2009 Lamborghini with total of 4 recalls on various models DOWN
12% from 2002-2005.
As for accidents..I would love to find a data base for that...but right off the bat..Ferrari cars mostly sit in Garages with owners staring at the bright Red paint..Lamborghini's get driven by the owners as they should be..
#89
06-09-2010 | 07:21 PM
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I find it hard to believe that Audi, though being the sensible Germans, would soften and green up the Lambo flagship. I think they know what the big V12 Lambo means to everybody with some automotive knowledge. The Lamborghini is not a sensible car, nor will Audi make Lamborghini make it a sensible car. Yes, they may make it more efficient, but I would be very surprised if it turns out as a blunt, soulless car. What's the economic strategy in that? Lambo owners/buyers'd go elsewhere for their pure motoring experience.
And I don't think the doors' construction or hinging, or the CF monocoque will scare buyers off really.
That's just my 2 cents from Denmark
And I don't think the doors' construction or hinging, or the CF monocoque will scare buyers off really.
That's just my 2 cents from Denmark
#90
06-10-2010 | 04:53 PM
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I hope the pricing will really be at Lp640 level and not at Lp670-4's.
However one concern for the new car is if buying one of the first year's production, will there be numerous bugs like the old days.. and I'm a bit concerned about the CF chassis.. Ferrari just recently stated that they are not going the CF route (yet) for their mass production cars, because they still have no idea about the longetivity and durability of CF in the long term...
I recall the problem with BMW Z8's chassis (or was it suspension?) melting down but can't remember whether it was a CF or alumunium problem.. as it was BMW's first car using exotic materials.
However one concern for the new car is if buying one of the first year's production, will there be numerous bugs like the old days.. and I'm a bit concerned about the CF chassis.. Ferrari just recently stated that they are not going the CF route (yet) for their mass production cars, because they still have no idea about the longetivity and durability of CF in the long term...
I recall the problem with BMW Z8's chassis (or was it suspension?) melting down but can't remember whether it was a CF or alumunium problem.. as it was BMW's first car using exotic materials.