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The Edo Competition Murcielago LP640 is an 'improved' version of the Lamborghini supercar, adding both aesthetic and performance features. The 12-cylinder engine has been given a boost in power, now reaching just over 660 horsepower. The ECU unit was recalibrated and the engine was given high-flow air filters, newly-designed high-flow catalytic converters, stainless steel exhaust tips, and a high-flor muffler. The tone of the exhaust can be controlled by remote-control butterfly valves in the exhaust.
There is carbon fiber trim, a rear view camera system, tire pressure monitoring system, and a host of additional upgrades, such as unique interior and custom paint. The rear wing is a specially-designed adjustable unit that helps keep the car planted at speeds and through the corners.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2007
There is carbon fiber trim, a rear view camera system, tire pressure monitoring system, and a host of additional upgrades, such as unique interior and custom paint. The rear wing is a specially-designed adjustable unit that helps keep the car planted at speeds and through the corners.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2007
Veni Vidi VicIt came, it saw, it conquered.
Nardo, the epitome of high speed on the fastest oval track in the world.October 21st, 2007. A 4am wake-up Espresso has to suffice. The remaining drowsiness disappears as soon as the 6.5 ltr. V12, now wîth 663 hp, is fired up. Re-torque the wheels once again. After checking the pressure of the new Continental V-max tires the edo competition LP 640 Versione Nardo rolls onto the 12.6 km (7.8 miles) long oval.
Each contestant has 3 laps: The first one as the warm-up lap, the second one as the high-speed lap and the third one as the cool down lap. By now it's 6am, the sun is rising over the test track. It's chilly wîth light winds, but above all -It's dry. On this Sunday morning the warm-up lap is driven at speeds between 280 and 300 km/h (174-186 mph). Particular attention is paid to vibrations, oil-and water-temperatures. It feels good, the LP 640, and thanks to the newly developed rear wing it's so fantastically stable, as if the tires were glued to the south-Italian tarmac.
Now it's on. The second lap counts and the growl of the V12 is turning into an infernal shriek as the revs rise -similar to a chainsaw cutting through a giant sequoia tree. Wide open throttle is the norm now and even at 280 km/h (174 mph) one is still being pushed into the seat.Meanwhile in 6th gear the raging bull comfortably eclipses the 340 km/h (211 mph) mark, but there's more. 345.7 km/h (214.8 mph) is what TÜV-Rheinland's meticulously accurate and incorruptible GPS-based measuring system shows.
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| Engine : 6.5 L., 12-cylinder Power: 663 hp Torque: 498 ft-lbs | |
6-speed Manual | |
Even the newly developed rear wing could prove itself in these extreme conditions. No drop in top speed -far from it, and absolutely stable driving behavior even at these high speeds.With this result Edo competition has clearly proven that even small modifications like an ECÚ recalibration, new high flow air filters and high performance catalytic converters specifically designed for the LP 640 can have a resounding effect.
Our thanks go to Continental, AutoBildSportscars, TÜV-Rheinland and Mr. Thomas Budde, Prof. M.D., who measured the heart rate of Edo Karabegovic and the other pilots during the runs.
While for some test drivers heart rates equaling those of top athletes were measured, our results were well within the comfort range wîth a peak of 150 beats per minute.Driven by this fantastic success the team of edo competition Motorsport will field the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 wîth considerably more power next time. The goal is 700hp, which should allow for a top speed in excess of 360 km/h (224 mph).Source - Edo Competition
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