The last time Lamborghini strapped the SV badge, which stands for SuperVeloce, on its car was 1999 when they launched the epic Diablo SV. In Lamborghini tradition, they launch an SV version of a car marking the culmination of that car, making way to the launch of an entirely new model. After 1999, Audi took over Lamborghini, and by 2010, Lamborghini launched a brand new four wheel drive V12 Supercar named the Murcielago. Now with the launch of the LP640-4 SV, they have signaled that the end of another glorious Supercar is near. The SuperVeloce is by all means the most extreme version of the car even made. The changes made to the previously most powerful model LP640 include engine, transmission, chassis, body and aerodynamics.
The car draws inspiration from the million dollar Revent¨®n in the styling department. The car uses carbon fiber aerodynamic bits all around. The AeroPack adds carbon fiber wings in the front and rear of the car, providing excellent down force, at the cost of speed. The mid mounted engine uses a cover made of hexagonal transparent panels supported by carbon fiber. The engine lid gives a glimpse of what lies beneath, and also act as a cooling system. The rear bumper is in the form of a laser-cut, hexagonal layer of aluminum that helps to keep the engine cool. The interior of the car is made entirely of carbon fiber and Alcantara, both used to keep weight low. The chassis is made of high-strength steel that increases the stiffness by 12%, improving the handling. All the weight saving materials used adds up to a total 220 pounds. This gives the SV a weight to power ratio of 5.1 pounds per horsepower.
The naturally aspirated 6.5 liter V12 produces a colossal 670 horsepower, a hike of 30 horsepower over the LP640. The car comes with a six-speed, sequential, automated-manual gearbox with paddle shifters that provide lightning quick gear changes. The car can achieve a top speed of 212 mph without the AeroPack (207 with it) and dash from 0 to 60 mph is just 3.2 seconds. The power is transmitted to all four wheels via front and rear, limited slip differentials, with torque-splitting capabilities. The wide Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires (front: 245/35 ZR 18, rear: 335/30 ZR 18) provide excellent grip.
Getting in the car is a formidable task, given the low floor and the scissor doors that when opened remains at around a hazardous head-level. Once inside the car, it is pretty easy to find a comfortable driving position, thanks to the adjustable steering position with a wide range of positions. The aerodynamic body kits instantly impresses as the needle crosses flies past the 100 mph mark, with remarkable stability at high speeds. The 15 inch carbon-ceramic brakes are confidence inspiring and works well even after repeated usage.
Lamborghini plans to build no more than 350 of these monsters by July 2010, of which a healthy share will hopefully make it to the American shore.
Source: www.nitrobahn.com
