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Wednesday 11 January 2012

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is a two-door, two-seater sports car publicly unveiled by Lamborghini at the Geneva Motor Show on 28 February 2011, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Internally codenamed LB834, the Aventador was designed to replace the ten-year-old Murciélago as the new flagship model in the Lamborghini line-up starting in 2011. Soon after the Aventador unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had already sold over 12 months of the production vehicles, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011.The suggested retail price is €255,000 in Europe, £201,900 in the UK and $379,700 in the U.SLike previous Lamborghinis, the Aventador name was chosen for its symbolic connection to the world of fighting bulls, sharing a name with the legendary Aventador, a trophy-winning bull in the world of Spanish bullfighting. Bred by the sons of Don Celestino Cuadri Vides, the bull that bore the number 32 took part in a notably spirited, bloody and violent battle with a torero in the town of Zaragoza, Spain that earned him the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" in 1993.
Production will be limited to 4000 units (4099 Murciélagos have been built). The moulds used to make the carbon-fibre monocoque are expected to last 500 units each and only 8 have been made.Lamborghini says that the Aventador is two generations ahead of anything else on sale, using Formula One-style suspension and a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque. Stylistically, the Aventador represents an evolution of its predecessor, the Murciélago. The car's shape also borrows heavily from Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and their Estoque concept car.

Engine
The Aventador LP700-4 will be using Lamborghini's new 691 bhp (515 kW) 6.5 liter 60° V-12 engine. Known internally as the L539,[3] the new engine is Lamborghini's fourth in-house engine and second V12. It is the first all-new V12 since the 3.5 litre powerplant found in the Miura.
Displacement    6,498 cc (396.5 cu in)
Max power    700 PS (515 kW; 690 bhp) @ 8250rpm
Max torque    690 N·m (510 lb·ft) @ 5500rpm
CO2 emissions    398 g/km
Combined fuel consumption    17.2 l/100 km (13.5 mpg)
Performance is estimated to be 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of around 349.2 km/h (217.0 mph).[14] Its United States Environmental Protection Agency fuel mileage is 14 miles per US gallon (17 L/100 km; 17 mpg-imp).
Its transmission, a single-clutch 7-speed semi-automatic, is built by Graziano Trasmissioni.Although being single-clutch, gear-shifts are accomplished in 50 milliseconds.The brand new, electronically controlled, four-wheel drive system is developed and supplied by the Swedish company Haldex Traction, offering superb traction and handling capabilities based on their 4th generation technology.

Driving
A drive in the Aventador around the nation's capital is your way of putting your mark on the city. Self drive hire trips in the Lamborghini Aventador are another means of showing your personality. What is exciting about the Aventador is how it meshes a complex transmission system with driving features for an exceptional ride. Figuring out how the Aventador suits your driving style is paramount. Choosing this car for self drive hire is for motorists who respect individuality and originality in a car.
The Aventador is endowed with a pioneering mechanism called Independent Shift Rods transmission. What this allows is a gearbox that reacts to commands with razor-sharp precision from the moment you start driving the car. One of the hallmarks of an excellent supercar is an unforgettable transmission. You know when you are driving a Lamborghini because of the powerful way that the transmission moves the car. The Aventador's automated manual transmission fits into the mould without hesitation. The transmission works quickly to shift gears at an amazing 50 millisecond interval speed. On self drive hire, your Lamborghini journey will be smooth and fun because of how the Aventador's transmission operates.
The Aventador's ISR transmission ascends through gears like clockwork from the moment you require it during your car hire journey. This is not your ordinary manual or automatic transmission that feels like hard work when you put it into gear. The ISR transmission gearbox has plenty of perks for drivers: the fact it is lighter than other gearboxes means it creates a feathery-soft car journey for Lamborghini drivers. This is clearly a transmission that thinks on its feet to respond to whatever the driver wants on the road.
The Aventador is clearly a car that gives motorists the choice to create a journey where the car does not drive the motorist: the motorist uses the Aventador as a tool to have a wild and fun experience. If a degree of independence is desired while driving the Lamborghini Aventador, choose between the different modes of Sport, Strada and Corsa (a race track feature) within the Drive Select Mode feature. The numbers prove the success of this transmission for the Aventador: gear shift times are faster than normal and the gearbox's smaller unit size means it is lighter and quicker to use.

Exterior
The classic upward opening doors are present on the Aventador for an original entry and exit to the Aventador during self drive hire. The body of the Lamborghini Aventador defines strength and resilience. Motorists who love the edginess of previous Lamborghini models will adore the physical characteristics of the AventadorThis feature of the exterior of the Aventador makes it tailor-made for special occasion hire such as birthdays where the driver wants to be the centre of attention. The upward opening doors demand attention and accentuate the personality of the driver. The meticulous dedication to creating a beautiful exterior for the Lamborghini does not stop there. At the core of the exterior is the carbon-fibre monocoque. This is the physical unit with a roof that houses the driver and passenger of the car. Ensuring complete safety of both driver and passenger, it is a lightweight part of the exterior weighing only 147.5 kilograms.Carbon fibre was weaved in several layers in specific parts of the monocoque. Braiding was used where carbon fibre weaving technology was used to make special features such as structured roof pillars of the monocoque. Lamborghini incorporated other several innovative techniques when they built the monocoque of the Aventador. This attention to detail was continued with the usage of foam components to lessen noise and vibration interferences. Foam parts were put within the monocoque to make it tougher and stiffer between the layers of the cell. This means that during a car hire journey, the car feels independent of interference because of how the foam is operating to make sound part of the background.The monocoque is the imposing central nerve of the Lamborghini Aventador, and it is clear from the outside that the Aventador is a supercar to be taken seriously. The monocoque adds touches of stealth to self drive hire journeys: no one can see you while you are driving the Aventador but in the driver's seat, you are in completely aware of everything around you. Car enthusiasts know a Lamborghini when they see one.The exterior signals Lamborghini hallmarks such as a visceral focus on aerodynamics. Lamborghini technical precision even allows LED lights to power the glow of the indicator which is crucial when you are driving at night. From the moment you receive your Lamborghini Aventador for car hire, you will understand just why this Italian brand has legions of fans across the world who wait anxiously to have the chance to drive the car. The headlamp units of the Lamborghini Aventador will guide you whether you are driving in the day or night. The bi-xenon headlamps are integrated with LED lights which curve around the main headlight to give you daytime running lights.With the Aventador having such a powerful engine, it is paramount that it receives chilly blasts of cooling air to keep it functioning at optimal performance. Check out the air intakes behind the vertical opening doors. They are protected in a mesh and frames and they work to provide more injections of cool air especially during a day where you will be driving the Aventador several times a day. An incisive point about the design of the Lamborghini's exterior is it works in tandem with the V12 engine inside the Aventador. The technology of keeping the V12 heart of the Aventador cool keeps on coming: there are more air channels available on the rear wheel curves of the supercar. When you get the Aventador for self drive hire, take note of the doors which are recessed into the body of the car. They are shaped on the exterior of the car in such a way as to give the V12 engine as much cooling air as possible during car journeys.

The cabin
The interior of the Lamborghini Aventador is skilfully divided into several important parts. You will be left admiring the buttery-smooth seats when you enter this supercar for your car journey. Many people who love supercars wonder about whether their interior will live up to their expectations. The Aventador takes the concept of adventure and wields it into an exciting way when you are inside. Use the technologically advanced features to listen to your favourite music when you are going on a long drive. Tune into the radio of the Lamborghini Aventador to check weather updates during your self drive hire getaway. The technology of the Lamborghini means you can change swiftly between listening to music and the radio without any hassle. The interior of the Lamborghini is just as exciting as the exterior and technical components of the engine: it references all that is magical about this Italian marque for drivers who love the pioneering aerodynamic shapes of Lamborghinis along with their modern yet stylish interiors. The Lamborghini incorporates a futuristic outlook when it comes to starting the car. No keys are needed when you are in the driver's seat. The start button is readily available for the driver within easy reach.You can rest assured that during anytime that you are driving this Lamborghini, you and your passenger will be secure in the Aventador because of features such as knee airbags to protect you. This highlights how safety is an important aspect of the interior that has been included in the cabin of the Aventador. Lamborghini have also included head thorax and front airbags for extra protection during car hire journeys. The interior of the Lamborghini is where safety always comes first.
Navigation.Utilise this hi-tech satellite navigation system to anchor yourself during your car journey with the Aventador. Based on a large glossy screen, the satellite navigation system is ideal for drivers who want the Aventador for weekend car hire going to various places in the UK.

The wait is over ladies and gentlemen: Lamborghini’s next hypercar has made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and dare we say what a hypercar it is! The new Bull God will feature an earth shattering 700hp V12 and the highest power to weight ratio of any car in its class. Yes, this is the new, long waited Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.Lamborghini is really good at creating sinister super sports cars, but it is equally as talented at naming them. According to the company, "Aventador" was the name of a bull that entered into battle on October 1993 at the Saragossa Arena, earning the "Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" for its outstanding courage. Having the courage to go up against a new world of super sports cars will be the name of the game for the new Lamborghini flagship. Today’s world is extremely high-tech and many new players have entered the arena. Lamborghini has been promoting its carbon-fiber monocoque technology and the Aventador’s 2.9 second 0-62mph, but will that be enough?

According to Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "The Aventador is a jump of two generations in terms of design and technology, it’s the result of an entirely new project, but at the same time it’s a direct and consistent continuation of Lamborghini’s brand values. It is extreme in its design and its performance, uncompromising in its standards and technology, and unmistakably Italian in its style and perfection. Overall, the dynamics and technical excellence of the Aventador LP 700-4 makes it unrivaled in the worldwide super sports car arena."

Be inspired by the innovative Lamborghini Aventador
Splendid to look at and sublime to drive, the Lamborghini Aventador is part of a new generation of supercars that go beyond the pedestal at car shows and give the driver a little bit extra. It is apparent to drivers new to Lamborghini and veteran Lamborghini car hire motorists that the Italian marque have taken the spirit of the raging bull and seamlessly injected it into the Aventador. A car journey in the Aventador is just the beginning. Create your end to your car journey with this Lamborghini.

Shelby SuperCar SSC Tuatara 2012

Shelby Supercars hasn't had any trouble finding buyers for the company's Tuatara. According to Gulf News, the exotic drew a whopping 10 buyers at the Dubai International Motor Show. Global recession? What global recession? Each Tuatara comes with a sticker price of $1.3 million, and even Shelby Supercars didn't expect to find the sort of following that it did at the show. The brand largely decided to attend the event to raise awareness about its efforts in high-performance engineering, with founder Jerod Shelby saying his goal was merely to find a distributor for the region.

The Tautara wasn't the only hit at the Dubai International Motor Show, however. The Lamborghini Aventador drew in 14 new buyers, and Canada's De Macros GT1 enjoyed a fair bit of attention as well.

We can hardly blame Tuatara buyers for their enthusiasm. The coupe looks brilliant, and SSC promises the car will deliver 1,350 horsepower from its 6.6-liter V8. That much power should enable the Jason Castriota design to reach 200 mph in just 16 seconds and power on to a top speed of 275 mph.

Exterior

The body design of the Tuatara was rendered by Jason Castriota, an Italian-American designer who has been instrumental in creating some of the best looking cars in the world. Among his creations include the best in the industry, Bertone, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, and Pininfarina. Castriota was unsure whether he wanted to take on the challenge presented to him by Jerod Shelby in designing this latest from SSC.

When he did take up the challenge, the result has become the ideal in combining form and function. The black teardrop shaped canopy splashed amid the white body provides a contrast in style and power. The classic shape allows it for a minimum of drag. Dihedral stabilizers (wings) add to the Tuatara’s performance and look. The winglets located in the rear not only improve aerodynamics, but also keeps the car together as it speeds up to 200 miles per hour.

Body and chassis are made of carbon fiber, except for those impact areas in the front and rear of the Tuatara. It also has oval cut outs in varying sizes that help release heat produced by the engine through the body. The Tuatara features an F-1 looking exhaust that functions as a diffuser in the rear. When looking down at this low slung supercar, the Tuatara can seem intimidating.

Interior
No one really knows what to expect what the interior of the Tuatara will look like. The total interior design has not been completed. It will have the necessary features in driving a two seater, such as the seatbelts and auto air-conditioner.
Speculation has it that the inside of the Tuatara will live up to its reputation in addition to providing easy viewing and access LCD central displays.

The Competition

There is little competition in this area of supercars. The SSC Tuatara is expected to be priced at $970,000, while the Bugatti Veyron SS rings the bell at $2.4 million. If you have extra to spend, the other potential alternative is the Koenigsegg Agera, $1.5 million.

Whichever way you go, you have an international choice at your disposal; the SSC Tuatara from the USA, Bugatti Veyron SS from Germany, and the Swedish Koenigsegg Agera. Whether you’re looking for a showroom vehicle or one for the racetrack, chances are the Tuatara will push its competitors once again to the limits, watch for this fastest evolving DNA creation from SSC.

Performance

As for the engine, Jerod Shelby’s team of engineers has come up with a rear wheel drive, quad cam (four valves per cylinder OHC), twin turbo V8 engine. This 7 Liter engine produces 1350 HP and revs up to 9000 rpm.

Braking is aided by traction control, ABS with servo assistance, and the use of carbon ceramic brakes by Brembo. It comes in at 2646 lbs (1200 kgs) curb weight, which puts it at 1407 lbs(638 kgs) lighter than the Veyron. Little, if any, change has been done on the suspension in which SSC keeps the coil over setup intact along with the triple plate carbon clutch mechanism.

Expectations are high on this new SSC Tuatara, with all those horses; zero to sixty mph should come in under 2.8 seconds. It has been claimed that its top speed will be at 275 mph, hang on to your seats for the final results.

Say hello to the Tuatara.

It's pronounced Twu-tar-ah, and the word comes from a lizard that lives down in New Zealand. Tuatara comes from the Maori language, and means "peaks on the back." Seems like an odd choice at first, but further digging into the name reveals a bit more reasoning behind the decision. It seems the tuatara lizard is a rather unique creature, and the reptile possesses the fastest evolving DNA on the planet. Also, the Tuatara supercar features a set of rear peaks of its own, courtesy of the uniquely styled rear wings.

It took Jerod Shelby and his crew a short time to achieve what others worked did in far longer spans. Now, the SSC Tuatara is ready to push even further into the void. Thanks to our friends at eGarage, we have exclusive video of Jerod Shelby revealing the new car's name and the meaning behind it, which you can view after the jump.