Twin-Turbo Ferrari 458 Italia Spanks Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in Race [Video]

Underground Racing is known for its radical supercar tunes that include insanely high-powered creations such as the bi-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo.

In this latest video, Underground Racing shows off it immensely powerful Ferrari 458 Italia Twin Turbo that stomps out 700 rear-wheel horsepower on 93-octane pump gas going against a stock Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in an on-the-road drag race.

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Video Footage from the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Crash in Italy

It's a real pain in the you-know-what if you crash someone else's car let alone if you're a freelance writer that just ditched a $530k Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 that had been given to you for a test drive.

And that's exactly what happened to Thomas Glavinic, a writer that was helping out Austrian car magazine Autorevue with their annual supercar test.

We’ve already covered the incident extensively in previous posts, but today, Carscoop reader Raphael from Vienna pointed us to a new video from Autorevue that includes the scene of the Aventador crash that took place in Italy in late August.

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Rare RHD 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Hits the Auction Block

Enzo Ferrari might have not known it at the time, but when he famously dismissed Feruccio Lamborghini as a “tractor manufacturer”, he planted the seed for the creation of not just a single beautiful vehicle, but a whole class of supercars.

The Lamborghini Miura was launched in 1966 and stunned everyone not only with its design, but also with its specifications. It featured independent suspension and disc brakes all around and more importantly, it was propelled by a mid-engined V12 that enabled the Miura to reach a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).

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Video: Swedish Man Jumps Over a Speeding Lamborghini Gallardo

Jumping over speeding cars seems to have become something of a sport lately – albeit an extremely dangerous one at that.

After recent footage of a man performing a flip over an Acura NSX at the 2nd Street Certified Car Show in Milwaukee, we now have a video showing a Swedish man jumping over a Lamborghini Gallardo going around 80km/h [~50mph].

We don’t have to tell you that for every successful stunt of this kind, there are many more that go horribly wrong (i.e. the Lada stunt seen in the third clip). So yeah, kids, don't try this at home…

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Batman's New Wheels: Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Captured During Filming

Despite what you might think, it's actually quite difficult to snag pictures or videos during filming of a big blockbuster like the next Batman flick called the "Dark Knight Rises", as studios hire people simply to obstruct the view of anyone trying to capture the moment on camera.

Nevertheless, VW Vortex member VadGTi overcame these problems and was able to take a few good shots of Bruce Wayne's new rich-boy toy, the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, which replaces the Murcielago seen in the previous installments of the Dark Knight franchise.

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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo "Ditched" to Avoid Oncoming Car

After a great trackday at the Modena circuit in Italy, the owner of this Lamborghini Gallardo took the road towards home. Little did he know just how much (deep) trouble he would get into…

According to supercar enthusiasts Marchettino who filmed his friend in the Italian supercar doing the rounds on the track and during the aftermath of the incident you're about to watch in the video below, at some point the owner of the Gallardo tried to pull to the side of the narrow road to avoid coming in contact with another vehicle.

Unfortunately, he miscalculated the width of the road and ended up half-way into the ditch.

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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale Review

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA, is shown in the Volkswagen Group Night Frankfurt increasingly extreme Gallardo, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale.

Automobili Lamborghini brings excitement to the road motorsport directly. This is a new model and upper bound is based on the latest Gallardo car racing's most successful Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world's fastest single-brand. The machine is made of 150 numbered limited run machine.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Championship brings professional drivers and gentleman drivers in a face to face intense fighting is the most challenging circuits like Monza, Silverstone and Hockenheim. There are many similarities between the race and road versions of this super sports car. For example, the V10 has the same power source, which is used for the racing version without changes.

CHASSIS AND BODY

The structural frame of aluminum space frame, which is based on extruded aluminum parts welded aluminum joint elements

One Piece Aluminum thermoplastic "hang-on" components to increase use of carbon fiber

Double wishbone front suspension and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, anti-dive and anti-squat

ESP Full ESP system with ABS, ASR and ABD

Steel brake power vacuum, aluminum alloy callipers: 8 cylinder front callipers and 4 cylinder rear callipers

Ventilated discs (front - back) Europe: Ø 365 x 34 mm front - Ø 356 x 32 mm compared to the United States: Ø 14.37 x 1.34 Front - rear Ø 14 x 1.26

Support steering rack and pinion

Tyres (front - rear) Pirelli P Zero Corsa 235/35 ZR 19 - 295/30 ZR 19

Wheels (front - rear) Aluminium alloy: 8.5 "x Ø 19" - 11 "Ø x 19"

To empty sidewalk drawing of 11.5 m (37.7 ft)

Mirror manually folding exterior mirrors

Rear spoiler wing manually change the basic

Front air bags, "two stage" airbags for driver and passenger. Nur bei Kopf-OPT-Chest Seitenairbags

MOTOR

Type 10 cylinders V 90 °, DOHC, 4 valves, common crankpin

Displacement 5204 cc (317.6 cu in)

Bore and stroke 84.5 mm x 92.8 mm diameter (Ø 3.33 x 3.65 in in)

Valve control chain driven, intake and exhaust continuously variable timing, electronically controlled

Compression ratio 12,5:1

Maximum power of 419 kW (570 hp) at 8000 rpm

Maximum torque 540 Nm at 6500 rpm (398.3 pounds at 6500 rpm ft)

EURO emission class 5 - LEV 2

Catalytic converter emission control system with lambda sensors

Cooling system: Two water radiators + oil-water cooler, engine and transmission

Engine management system Bosch MED 9

Dry sump lubrication system

Powertrain

Type of transmission Permanent 4-wheel drive with viscous traction system

6-speed gearbox + reverse

Standard robotic and sequential gear system operated by paddles

Double clutch disc, Ø 215 mm (Ø 8.46 in)

PERFORMANCE

Top speed 320 kmh (198.8 mph)

Acceleration (0-100 km / h [0-62 mph]) 3.4 sec.

Acceleration (0-200 km / h [0-124 km / h]) 10.4 sec

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase of 2,560 mm (100.8 inches)

Total length 4386 mm (172.7 inches)

Overall width (without mirrors)

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Review

Lamborghini is to redefine the future of the super sports car with a construction of a unique technology demonstrator.Boasting with technological advances in lightweight carbon fiber, the Lamborghini Sesto element has a weight of only 999 kg overall.

 2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

This makes the show unique technological expertise Sesto element of Automobili Lamborghini. The innovative carbon fiber technology is used here for the first time in an automotive application. As a 100 percent subsidiary of AUDI AG, the Italian manufacturer also benefits from the German manufacturer's undisputed expertise when it comes to lightweight construction.

2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

På sin ydelse fantastisk Med 570 hk, sensational methyl-kun Magta På vægt forhold og pr 1.75 kg hk 0 up to 100 km / t (0-62 mph) acceleration På kun garanterer Element 2.5 sekunda uovertruffen køreglæde Sesto . På samma tid På grund af den OGSA lette brændstofforbruget Ekstreme Falder anvendes Hele Vejen igennem teknik.

 2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

The name of this technological demonstrator is derived from the periodic table, where carbon is ranked as the sixth element. Thus, the element Sesto's experience shows a world leader in plastics reinforced with carbon fiber Lamborghini (CFRP) technology. The super sports car brand from Sant'Agata Bolognese is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world that dominates the CFRP entire process through a wide range of technologies, 3D design through simulation, validation, production and test - all in a state of art manufacturing processes which defends the standards of the highest quality.

 2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini driver of technological development in its two research centers in ACTA (Advanced Composite Research Center) and ACSL (Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory) through collaboration with organizations such as Boeing, with the resulting technology protected by a variety of patents.

 2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

2010 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante Review

The new Gallardo LP 570-4 performance Spyder, Lamborghini set a new standard car segment is open to all super attractive, as "performing", the Gallardo Spyder is lighter, thanks to a CFRP technology, even more agile and more dynamic .

The new Spyder is performing automotive high-performance athlete who combines the absolute excellence in sports and extreme performance and the unique feeling of outdoors, the only soft-top for the ten-cylinder can provide. Ultimately, all around performance Spyder is a mobile eye of the storm.

Spyder Gallardo LP 560-4 is already at its peak of his game, which comes on engineering approach pursued by the Lamborghini brand. However, the engineers in Sant'Agata Bolognese has managed to reduce the weight of the new Spyder performing far there are 65 pounds (143 kg). Open Super sports car tips the scales with a dry weight up to 1.485 kg (3.274 kg), the market segment than on the new and exclusive Lamborghini.

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2013 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

2013 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento introduced at the international Auto Show by Stephen Winkelmann, as President and CEO of Automobil Lamborghini introduced a prototype that will soon be produced, is Sesto Elemento Lamborghini.

The main focus in the development of a super sports car is the future lies in the handling and engine performance, but must be combined lightweight body. Therefore, the Italian manufacturer adopts carbon fiber monocoque frame made of strong yet lightweight. So do not be surprised if the total weight is now only 999 kg.

Amazingly, Lamborghini `s research and development engineers armed with powerful 570 hp V10 engine, four-wheel drive system supported the stable. In fact, the speed of 0-100 km / h in just 2.5 seconds devoured it. And plan, the Italian Lamborghini Elemento Sesto will go on sale in early 2013.

Kia Rio 3-door

While the all-new Kia Rio 5-door hatchback is generating positive media coverage around the world and arriving in dealer showrooms across Europe, Kia is celebrating the world premiere of its new Kia Rio 3-door model at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Designed primarily for the European market, the new Kia Rio 3-door will expand the appeal of Kia's latest B-segment model to attract a new group of consumers to the brand for the first time - boosting conquest sales after its introduction during the first quarter of 2012. Ultimately, Kia expects the Rio 3-door to account for approximately 20 to 25 per cent of total Rio sales.

Kia Rio 3-door has the same key dimensions as the 5-door model (length 4,045 mm, width 1,720 mm, height 1,455 mm and wheelbase 2,570 mm) and retains the same roofline that is one of the lowest in Kia's European product range, emphasising its purposeful, sporty stance.
In most European markets, Kia Rio 3-door will be available with the same range of powertrains, equipment and options as the 5-door. The new model will offer customers a choice of four highly efficient three- and four-cylinder engines - with a 75 to 109 ps power range.
The fastest Kia Rio 3-door will accelerate to 100 kph (62 mph) in 11.5 seconds and be able to reach a top speed of 183 kph (114 mph). Fuel consumption will be as low as 3.2 litres per 100 km (88.2 mpg) for the newly-introduced EcoDynamics diesel model, which will also deliver an industry-leading CO2 rating of just 85 g/km.
To maximise the impact of the new Kia Rio 3-door´s striking appearance, Kia will be offering customers a choice of up to 10 body colours - White, Black, Bright Silver, Signal Red, Fresh Beige, Electronic Blue, Deep Blue, Wendy Brown, Graphite and Caramel Yellow - which help to underline the car's refined and stylish character.
With two bodystyles for new Rio, plus the already-popular 5-door Soul and Venga B-segment models, Kia is confident of capturing an even larger share of the increasingly popular compact car market in Europe.

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary, Lamborghini for Mobile Phone

Anniversary of the automotive companies are not always by issuing a special edition vehicle. One of them as did the sports car manufacturer Lamborghini.

The Italian sports car manufacturer is making a difference that is launching a mobile phone (cellphone) specifically named Spyder Supreme Diamond. Special phones are made of quality material and high value.

Spyder Supreme Diamond casing made ​​of stainless steel with a unique design is sleek and tapered ends. In such case have been pinned to 7.8 carat diamond. While the phone's screen is made of sapphire crystal that is scratch resistant.

In the back of the phone is the Lamborghini logo in gold. While the battery cover has been coated with crocodile leather is available in two colors, black and white.

Technical specifications, Spyder Supreme Diamond 2.75G equipped with dual-band GSM 900 and 1800. The phone is also available 4GB of external memory, 3.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus, the button for an emergency SOS signal, mini 2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 240 x 320.

Lamborghini Spyder Supreme Diamond made ​​as many as 300 units in two versions, the S650 and S660. S650 comes with a 2.5 carat diamond priced at U.S. $ 10,000 or approximately Rp86 million. While the S660 is equipped with 5.9-carat diamond and a crocodile leather cell phone pegged 16,419 U.S. dollars, or Rp141 million.

BMW X6 2012

 BMW is not too secretive appearance changes on the new BMW X6 SUV variant 2012.

Recent photos from the 2012 X6 is shown being tested in Europe. Virtually any change can be seen on the front face with more slanting headlamp and grille are slightly rounded. Part bumper has a grille on the left and right, or under lights.

The back of the car also looks sexy, where there are two exhaust on the left and right. Seen sloping rear glass and rear lights also changed the design.

 

This car will reportedly have a new diesel engine capital tri-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder. With a capacity capable of producing 350 PS (258 kW / 345 hp) hinga 400 PS (294 kW / 395 hp).

Facelift 2012 BMW X6 will make its debut next year.

Ferrari 360 Modena

Ferrari 360 Modena was unveiled at the 1999 International Geneva Motor Show. Styled by Pininfarina, the all-aluminium 360 Modena has been designed to represent the ultimate in performance, lightness and advanced engineering and is the result of four years intensive research and design. This 'small' Ferrari incorporates superb handling due to a revised suspension system, excellent interior space with an exceptionally refined cabin layout. Powered by a normally aspirated, 400 hp, 3.6-litre, 40-valve, 8-cylinder engine the 360 Modena was available with the second generation of the highly successful F1-type gearbox as well as the conventional six-speed manual transmission.

This car had a significant part to play in the Ferrari model mix and will sit alongside the Ferrari 550 Maranello, the Ferrari 456M and the Ferrari F355 Spider. Offered as a two-seater sports car, the Ferrari 360 Modena replaced the highly successful and internationally acclaimed Ferrari F355. This addition to the Ferrari range was expected to account for 65% of Ferrari's annual production of around 3500 cars. The Ferrari 360 Modena initially went on sale in some of Ferrari's 42 key markets in Spring 1999. The car was available throughout the international Ferrari sales network by the Summer.
Many of the technical features and the build processes to create the Ferrari 360 Modena are unique to Ferrari and this car promises to be one of the fastest and most powerful GT road cars ever to be produced at Maranello. Luca di Montezemolo, President of Ferrari SpA, said: "In the past six years, Ferrari has launched no less than 10 different models and variants. This is a fantastic achievement and reflects Ferrari's continual efforts to be at the leading edge of technology and engineering design. "The Ferrari 360 Modena again represents a major step forward for us. It incorporates all of the traditional elements of the Ferrari marque but sets new and significant standards for high performance cars. The Ferrari 360 Modena is one of the most technically advanced cars that we have ever produced.".

Equipped with a 400-bhp 90° V8 engine, the Ferrari 360 Modena and the Ferrari 360 Spider are a winning concentration of high technology, style and performance. The extruded aluminum chassis, the special attention paid to detail in ensuring a roomy and comfortable interior and, in the Ferrari 360 Spider, the innovative soft-top opening system are some of the key reasons for the cars' success.

Porsche 911 Carrera

Porsche is proud to present the new Porsche 911 Carrera, a completely new generation of the iconic coupe that has been acclaimed as one of the world's benchmark sports cars since its launch in 1963.
Tradition meets modernity
True to the 911 tradition, the distinctive Porsche design language exudes power and elegance. The unmistakable silhouette still catches the eye while incorporating new, exciting contours and precisely designed details; a 100mm longer wheelbase for improved stability and greater interior space; front and rear overhangs are shorter, maintaining the compact footprint that has been a longstanding 911 attribute; the sporting stance is emphasised by the lower roof line and a wider front track increases on-road presence further still while raising the renowned chassis dynamics.

The rear-mounted, flat six cylinder engine is an equally symbolic component of the 911 identity; and behind the rear axle of the new car lies an uprated range of powerful, efficient and evocative 'boxer' engines. The Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a new 3.4-litre engine developing 350 hp, and the Carrera S features a 400 hp version of the familiar 3.8-litre. These new engines offer performance improvements for both models. The 3.4-litre Carrera with PDK accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.6 sec, 0.1 sec quicker than the prior model. Pressing the Sport Plus button on the optional Sport Chrono Pack cuts that to 4.4 sec. The 3.8-litre Carrera S with PDK can accelerate from 0- 62 mph in 4.3 sec (Sport Plus 4.1 sec), 0.2sec quicker than its predecessor.

Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition

The new Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition, a hand-finished exclusive addition, will make its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The flagship model adds a handcrafted luxury interior, using specially selected soft feel natural leathers, to an interior renowned for being one of the finest in the automotive world.
The driver benefits from the recognisable command driving position offering excellent visibility and comfort, and the rear passengers now experience first-class-style accommodation never before seen in a Range Rover.

Two stand alone electric rear seats enhance space and comfort for the rear passengers, making the Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition the definitive chauffeur vehicle. The addition of a rear console extension, including a machined aluminium laptop table and drinks chiller, and two Apple iPads as standard (the first car to do so), takes the Range Rover rear seat experience to new levels of luxury.
The luxury theme extends to the rear load space, with a super yacht inspired teak floor with metal and leather detailing.
The interior story is completed with high-end semi-aniline leather seating and Oxford leather on the door casings, dashboard top and steering wheel. For the first time, Kalahari wood veneers are used on the facia and door top rolls and unique interior colourways of either dark cherry or Arabica are available.
Two new unique exterior colours, either Roussillon Red or Otago Stone, are available along with body coloured door handles, dark atlas radiator grille and side vents to create a sophisticated finish. This Ultimate Edition is fitted with new and unique 20" multi-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels, and unique tailgate badging. Customers also have the option of an Exterior Design Pack and deployable side steps.
The all-V8 engine line-up includes the superb new 4.4 litre LR-TDV8 Diesel engine with a new eight-speed transmission incorporating Drive Select with Paddle Shift as standard. This LR-TDV8 combines superior power with 313PS, 700Nm torque whilst delivering even lower fuel consumption and 14% less CO2 emissions than its predecessor in line with the stringent EU5 emissions standards. The combined cycle fuel consumption of the new LR-TDV8 4.4-litre is just 30.1mpg, making this the first Range Rover ever to better 30mpg.
The 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox tuned by Land Rover engineers to combine silky smooth shifting with exceptionally rapid response and improved fuel economy, catapults the Range Rover from rest to 60mph in a mere 7.5 seconds and complete the 50mph-75mph dash in just 5.1 seconds.
The LR-V8 5.0 Supercharged engine is also available delivering awesome power and torque, 510PS and 625Nm, propelling the Range Rover from 0-60mph in a breath-taking 5.9 seconds.
Both variants come with Land Rover's award-winning Terrain Response system, which optimises the vehicle set-up for virtually all on-road or off-road driving situations, with five different settings to suit different terrains including new Hill Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control.
This Ultimate Edition was designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK and exclusivity is assured as each vehicle will be built to customer order only. 500 units will be produced and sold in over 20 markets globally.

Lexus GS 350

For this concept, Lexus designers studied characteristics that are often considered contradictory and difficult to execute together,” said Kengo Matsumoto, general manager, Lexus Design Division, Toyota Motor Corporation. “The captivating design of the LF-Gh concept examines the possibility of balancing what are normally opposing qualities, such as style and functionality.”
The Lexus LF-Gh concept takes the company’s L-Finesse design philosophy one step forward and combines style, performance, efficiency, and environmental compatibility with advanced, new technologies. And, as with many other new concepts, the LF-Gh is also a hybrid vehicle.

Just when you thought Toyota had gotten over their 2010 recall catastrophe, their sister brand, Lexus, is starting the year of by catching the proverbial ‘bug’.There really is no rest for the weary, is there.?The Japanese automaker is issuing a voluntary safety recall involving 245,000 vehicles of the GS and IS models over what appears to be a potential defect that could cause fuel leakage.

According to Lexus, the problem is caused by a problem with the connection between the vehicle’s fuel pressure sensor and a fuel line that could loosen over time. This, in turn, could lead to a possible fuel leak.