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Lamborghini recently launched its new LP670-4 SV, a car many believe to be the final evolution of the Murcielago platform--though a Reventon Roadster is also rumored to be in the works--so it?s not surprising to see test-mules for the car?s replacement lurking around the streets of Sant'Agata and Germany?s Nurburgring. This new Lamborghini will have some tough competition when it arrives as there are new supercar models in the works at rival brands Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin.

While it?s still too early to speculate on the final specs, there are several crucial details we can gather from recent spy shots, as well as new reports coming out of Europe. One of the biggest changes over the outgoing Murcielago will be the adoption of the Audi R8?s aluminum spaceframe chassis as well as a carbon-fiber bodyshell.

This means that the new model will retain the Murcielago?s mid-engine layout but be much lighter. According to previous reports, its wheelbase will be similar in length to the Murcielago but its overhangs, both front and rear, will be much shorter. Furthermore, as evidenced by the extended fender flares in these spy shots, it will feature a wider track.

Mounted to each wheel of the test-mule is a RoaDyn torque sensor used to monitor the different forces and torque levels exerted on a specific wheel at different speeds. The data gathered can help engineers work out varying grip and traction levels in an effort to fine tune the vehicle?s all-wheel drive and suspension settings, plus ride characteristics.

A big-cube V-12 engine will likely remain but the addition of direct injection technology should improve fuel-efficiency and power levels across the rev-range. In this way, engineers will be able to improve performance without having to boost power, the end result of which will be a much easier to drive Lamborghini flagship. The 670 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque developed by the latest Murcielago LP670-4 SV gives us a rough estimate as to what to expect. A dual-clutch transmission may also be offered to help transfer power to the four wheels.

This may also be the first Lamborghini to be fitted with a hybrid powertrain, as well as fuel-saving engine stop-start and brake-energy regeneration technologies. CEO Stephan Winkelmann has already hinted at a 2015 launch for a hybrid Lamborghini and the new supercar?s expected 2012 release date puts it right on target to be the first green Lambo.
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efoolution said:
sadly, the only real clue to some changes that happend underneath on this mule ... :(
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Test mules for supercars generally don't look much like the finished product. ;) Perhaps this is an engine-drivetrain mule in a Murcielago-ish body. NOT the production body and most likely not what the car will look like.
 
I hope it looks exactly like that. Not that it will, but it should.
 
I see Reventon with that rear end.

If it comes with a Reventon style dashboard.....:drool:
 
I wouldn't mind seeing something a lot different. The Countach, Diablo, and Murcielago are all obviously different cars. That mule looks like a modified Murc, which it probably is. I hope it changes.
 
I hope it's rather different, too. The Murc looks good, but aside form the Reventon or SV versions, it's just not Lambo enough for me.
 
http://img37.imageshack.**/img37/7173/post1021185795172.jpg

Looks a bit to much like the murcielago but there are some similar things there
 
Whats the point of a hybrid lamborghini? So rich audacious people can feel smug too?
 
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http://img37.imageshack.**/img37/7173/post1021185795172.jpg

Looks a bit to much like the murcielago but there are some similar things there
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That is a horrible bastardization of a Murcie and a Gallardo. IF the car actually looked like that, I would murder the designer.
 
hounted said:
http://img37.imageshack.**/img37/7173/post1021185795172.jpg

Looks a bit to much a lot like the murcielago Gallardo but there are some similar things there
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FTFY.

It'll be ok if that was the next Gallardo replacement, but not the Murcielago replacement.
 
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Sorry mate, But this really looks more like the murcielago then the gallardo.
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I also though of something interesting. Since Audi has took over Lamborghini there were 2 models to choose from. A smaller, less powerfull Lambo (the Gallardo) and a more Powerfull one ( the Murcielago). I don't caunt the Reventon becouse its just a limited edition of the Murci. If we belive in what Lamborghini are saying, that there will be the Jota and a More powerfull Urus and becouse of the Last SV model of the Gallardo we will still have 2 Lamborghinis in the future. So I'm thinking that the Jota is more of a replacement for the Gallardo (less powerfull Lambo) and soon after that will come the Urus(replacement for the more powerfull lambo- the murcielago)

I'm was just wondering...
 
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Hopefully its design will remind just a little bit of the Original Miura-Jota
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hounted said:
http://img37.imageshack.**/img37/7173/post1021185795172.jpg

Looks a bit to much like the murcielago but there are some similar things there
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That's some idiot making a render, nothing damn near official about it!

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And that is just a mule for engine testing, you guys know the new engine coming with the new car. It's exactly like the Enzo mule.
 
I saw the renders front end and a Noble poped into mind... :huh:
 
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