Archive for December, 2007

Lamborghini Reaches 3,000 Murcielago Production Mark

Lamborghini ShowroomLamborghini has reached another milestone in their production models and of course are celebrating it. Number 3,000 their ‘flagship’ model V12 Murcielago LP640 is rolling out the doors and will be coming out as a Coupe. Check out the Press Release below for more details.

Lamborghini Celebrates Murciélago Record

“Our products continue to build in popularity and presence in markets across the world,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., commenting on the exceptional production figures. “We consider this latest production pinnacle a confirmation of both our corporate and model strategy.”

Lamborghini Releases Prices For 2008 Model Year

2008 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640The 2007 model year is ending and 2008 is almost upon us – which means that we will be starting to hear the new model prices for the New Year. Lamborghini has already given us their copy of their 2008 model year list.

The entry-level Lambo is the Gallardo Coupe, which is priced at $190,600, tax not included. The top-end model is the Murciélago LP640 Roadster equipped with Lamborghini’s “e-gear” six-speed auto-clutch manual transmission. It’s priced at $381,200.

American Express Giving Gallardo To Lucky Platinum Cardholder

Lamborghini GallardoAmerican Express is giving their platinum cardholders the chance to win a Lamborghini Gallardo. Under the ‘Ultimate Platinum Experiences’ a card holder would get an opportunity to win sports machine, American Express said in a release.

Further, five card-holders, including the winner of the car, will also get an opportunity to visit to the Lamborghini test drive track in Rome, it said. All platinum card holders are eligible to participate in this promotion, it said, adding, every Rs 10,000 spent during the promotion period helps earn one point or one chance to enter the draw.

Genaddi Designing Removable Hard Top For Murcielago Roadster

Drawing Of Removable Hardtop For Murcielago RoadsterGenaddi Design Group – the builders of the Ford GTX1 Roadster – has released drawings of the new removable carbon fiber hardtop that they are building for the owners of the Murcielago Roadster. They have designed the hard top to fit in easily to the top of the car in under a minute.

Owning a top that can be stored in the car for “easy on and off” capabilities allows much more freedom to enjoy your Lamborghini! This 6-piece hard top includes the rear glass window, and you have the option of enjoying the car a few different ways. First of course as a Roadster, then as a hard top, a T-top, and lastly as a Targa top. Read the rest of this entry »

Lamborghini Breaks 171mph Speed Record

Lamborghini RacingIf you are going to test your Lamborghini to see how fast it can go we recommend that you do it on a deserted road where no one is likely to drive anywhere near. After all you don’t want to run into someone or get caught by the police. The owner of this Lamborghini didn’t have the sense to drive safely – but concentrated on beating out the record top speed of 171 mph by going 220 mph on a 65 mph road.