MotorTrend and the LP700-4
Dec 7, 2010 | 12:04 PM
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MotorTrend and the LP700-4 Looks like Motor Trend had a go in the LP700 too.
"Last September I had the chance to sample three prototypes of the long-awaited replacement for Lamborghini's raging wild Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce that has yet to be named, but is bullishly expected to go by Aventador LP700-4. The prototypes represented three different stages of development, and the drive was on Italy's famous Nardó proving ground, which includes some lovely handling courses and a 7.5-mile circular high-speed track that is one of the few places on earth where speeds of 200 mph or more can safely be probed.
"Last September I had the chance to sample three prototypes of the long-awaited replacement for Lamborghini's raging wild Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce that has yet to be named, but is bullishly expected to go by Aventador LP700-4. The prototypes represented three different stages of development, and the drive was on Italy's famous Nardó proving ground, which includes some lovely handling courses and a 7.5-mile circular high-speed track that is one of the few places on earth where speeds of 200 mph or more can safely be probed.
Few spy shots are worth more than those of an uncamouflaged future Lamborghini flagship, but the various bras, diapers, and other paparazzi countermeasures deployed on such vehicles during early development obscure the aerodynamic surfaces, rendering them useless at the speeds they were designed for, so our prototypes ran sans camo -- in the black of night. Yes, our first experience at the wheel of the "83X" prototypes was a banzai run in the dark, following a Gallardo Supertrofeo pace car.
By hanging back and then catching up, I managed to log an indicated 320 km/h (199 mph) while probing my subconscious for any shreds of knowledge about deer populations in Italy's boot-heel. I'm happy to report that A) The southern Italian fauna is apparently attuned to tornado-like sound of an approaching Italian exotic traveling at the double-century mark; and B) that extensive aerodynamic research and wind-tunnel verification testing make the Aventador feel reassuringly stable at these speeds. A Murcielago provided for comparison felt far wilder, a bit nervous, and much more likely to kill me if I tried maxing it out.
By hanging back and then catching up, I managed to log an indicated 320 km/h (199 mph) while probing my subconscious for any shreds of knowledge about deer populations in Italy's boot-heel. I'm happy to report that A) The southern Italian fauna is apparently attuned to tornado-like sound of an approaching Italian exotic traveling at the double-century mark; and B) that extensive aerodynamic research and wind-tunnel verification testing make the Aventador feel reassuringly stable at these speeds. A Murcielago provided for comparison felt far wilder, a bit nervous, and much more likely to kill me if I tried maxing it out.
The basic shape and the movable rear wing (it rises to 11 degrees for maximum rear grip when hot-lapping a race circuit, then lowers to 5 degrees for top-speed runs) create considerable downforce (final figures have yet to be released), such that the aerodynamic load on one of our prototypes compressed its springs to the point of engaging the bump-stop rubber, making for an abrupt and vertically jumpy ride. It's no small feat to tune aerodynamics, springs, all-wheel-drive balance, etc. for the very occasional customer who will probe the outer limits of its claimed 217-mph capability while keeping the ride acceptable for those who only care about securing the best parking spot in front of the Casino Royale."
Read more: Midnight Run in Lamborghini's Murcielago Replacement - Motor Trend
Read more: Midnight Run in Lamborghini's Murcielago Replacement - Motor Trend
Dec 7, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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The "F70" will be an evolution of the enzo, the LP700 will be a complete revolution. Ferrari will be hard pressed to top it. They'd have to let go of some of their fundamental principles.
Dec 7, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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LP700-4 is a revolution in tech and rather evolution in style because of clear Lamborghini DNA.
New Enzo will be all-new car in both style and tech. This car will be absolutely new and will indicate the new decade for Ferrari.
Expect all three cars - LP700-4, C9 and New Enzo to be amazing.
New Enzo will be all-new car in both style and tech. This car will be absolutely new and will indicate the new decade for Ferrari.
Expect all three cars - LP700-4, C9 and New Enzo to be amazing.
Dec 7, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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LP700-4 is a revolution in tech and rather evolution in style because of clear Lamborghini DNA.
New Enzo will be all-new car in both style and tech. This car will be absolutely new and will indicate the new decade for Ferrari.
Expect all three cars - LP700-4, C9 and New Enzo to be amazing.
New Enzo will be all-new car in both style and tech. This car will be absolutely new and will indicate the new decade for Ferrari.
Expect all three cars - LP700-4, C9 and New Enzo to be amazing.
Dec 7, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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There's been 5 times more incredible cars in the last 10 years than in all of history.