LAMBORGHINI MURCIÉLAGO LP 640 ROADSTER VERSACE

24.06.2008

THE NEW LAMBORGHINI MURCIÉLAGO LP 640 ROADSTER VERSACE AND THE EXCLUSIVE VERSACE COLLECTION LP 640

Milan, 23rd June 2008 Versace and Lamborghini, collaborators since 2006, proudly announce the launch of the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Roadster VERSACE and a unique collection ofaccessories, both to be previewed for the first time at the Maisons Via Gesù 12, Milan on Monday June 23rd, 2008.
To create the new super roadster, the Maison Versace's designers joined forces with designersfrom the Lamborghini Design Centre (Centro Stile)and specialists working on the "ad personam" project. This Lamborghini program allows individual clients to create personalised sports cars, choosing the equipment specification, the colour of the exterior body and of the interior fittings. The new limited edition Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Roadster VERSACE, which will be produced to order, displays a pastel white livery and the Versace Greek key motif on the lower part of the door. Equipped for the very first time with a transparent engine hood that reveals the powerful V12 engine, this model has been reconfigured internally. The cradle seats are clad in black and white leather, while opulent full grain soft nappa leather hand-embroidered with the Versace Greek fret motif - upholsters the instrument panel, the doors and the central console. The rigorous design and minimal lines of the Murciélago engine hood inspired the Versace Collection LP 640 range of accessories, which will also be previewed for the first time globally. Exclusively crafted in black matte calf skin, models include: a trolley bag, suit carrier, sports bag, as well as a briefcase, suitcase, gloves, driving shoes, belt, wallet, key ring, beauty case, hat and a pair of jeans. These hand-made accessories boast traditional craftsmanship, stitching and edging à la française and a palladium-engraved tag displaying both the Versace and Lamborghini logos. This prestigious accessory collection will be exclusively available at Versace Boutiques and selected Lamborghini showrooms beginning in November 2008. Gianni Versaces CEO Giancarlo Di Risio emphasised: This new supercar and the exclusive Collection LP640 represent a natural evolution of excellence for both Versace and Lamborghini through the creation of these unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., said: "Our collaboration with Versace turned out to be an excellent experience and is an example of how we are pursuing our strategy of developing luxury products outside of luxury sports cars. We are proud to be in this prestigious, Made in Italy partnership with Versace, which adds to our other recent successes."

Technical Data

Frame

High strength tubular steel structure with carbon fibre components.

Bodywork

In carbon fibre, except roof and door external panels (steel)

Steering

Type Mechanical (rack and pinion) powerassisted

Right-hand turning circle 12.55 m (41.17 ft)

Wheels and tyres

Front 245/35 ZR 18

Rear 335/30 ZR 18

Engine

Type 12 cylinders at 60°

Bore and stroke 88 mm x 89 mm (3.46 in x 3.50 in)

Displacement 6496 cc (396.41 in3)

Compression ratio (11 ± 0.2):1

Maximum power 631 hp, (640 ps, 471 kW) at 8000 rpm

Maximum torque 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm

Engine position in vehicle Longitudinal central-rear

Cylinder heads and engine block Aluminium

Intake system Variable geometry with 3 operating modes

Timing

4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts

Timing gear transmission 2 chains

Continuous timing variation (int. and ex.) Electronically controlled

Ignition system

Static type ignition system with individual coils (one for each spark plug).

Firing sequence 1-7-4-10-2-8-6-12-3-9-5-11

Fuel system/injection

Lamborghini LIE electronic engine control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, DRIVE BY WIRE

Lubrication system

Type Dry sump

Recovery pumps 2 gear pumps

Delivery pump (high pressure) 1 gear pump

Cooling system

Type Liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit

Transmission

Type of transmission Permanent all-wheel drive with Viscous Traction

system

Gearbox 6-speed mechanical gearbox

Clutch Dry single disc

Clutch disc diameter 272 mm (10.7 in)

Disengagement With self-adjusting hydraulic control

Transmission ratios

Gearbox:

Ist 1:3.091

IInd 1:2.105

IIIrd 1:1.565

IVth 1:1.241

Vth 1:1.065

VIth 1:0.939

Reverse 1:2.692

Brakes

4 self-ventilated rotors with pedal control, hydraulic transmission with dual independent circuits,

one for each axle with vacuum servo.

ABS antilock device + DRP function.

Steel brake lines

Front rotor Ø 380 x 34 mm (14.96 in x 1.34 in)

Front calliper cylinders N. 8 (32-28 mm/32-28 mm)

(1.26 in-1.10 in/1.26 in-1.10 in)

Rear rotor Ø 355 x 32 mm (13.98 in x 1.26 in)

Rear calliper cylinders N. 4 (40-44 mm)

(1.57 in-1.73 in)

Handbrake Mechanical, acting on rear wheels

Ceramic rotors system (Optional)

Front rotor Ø 380 x 38 mm (Ø 14.96 in x 1.5 in)

Front calliper cylinders N. 6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in-1.42 in-1.5in)

Rear rotor Ø 380 x 38 mm (Ø 14.96 in x 1.5 in)

Rear calliper cylinders N. 6 (32-36-38 mm) (1.26 in-1.42 in-1.5in)

Suspension

4-wheel independent articulated quadrilateral system. Hydraulic shock absorbers and coaxial coil

springs. Suspension with dual front and rear struts, anti-roll, anti-dive and anti-squat bar.

Performance data

Top speed 330 km/h (205 mph) - (before: 320 km/h)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.4 s (before: 3.8 s)

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2665 mm (104.92 in)

Total length 4610 mm (181.50 in)

Total width 2058 mm (81.02 in)

Total height 1132 mm (44.57 in) (without roof)

1135 mm (44.69 in) (with roof)

Dry weight (no fuel) 1690 kg (3725.8 lb)

Front track width 1635 mm (64.37 in)

Rear track width 1695 mm (66.73 in)

Front overhang 1035 mm (40.75 in)

Rear overhang 910 mm (35.83 in)

Maximum overall width with external rear-view mirrors 2240 mm (88.19 in)

Liquid capacities (litres)

Fuel tank 100 litres (26.4 gal)

Engine oil 12 litres (3.17 gal)

Gearbox oil 3.5 litres (0.92 gal)

Front differential oil 1 litre (0.26 gal)

Rear differential oil 2.5 litres (0.66 gal)

Cooling circuit 15 litres (3.96 gal)

Consumption (according to DIR 1999/100/CE)

Urban 32,3 l/100km

Extra-urban 15,0 l/100 km

Combined 21,3 l/100 km

CO2 emissions 495 g/km

Manual (Coupé and Roadster)

City 9 mpg

Highway 14 mpg

Combined 11 mpg

e.gear (Coupé and Roadster)

City 10 mpg

Highway 16 mpg

Combined 12 mpg