.jpg?p=120522_05:21)
.jpg?p=120522_05:22)
.jpg?p=120522_05:23)
.jpg?p=120522_05:24)
.jpg?p=111221_03:51)
Lamborghini has announced that its new V12 supercar successor to the Murcielago will feature pushrod suspension.
Wait! Come back! Lamborghini says it has introduced this F1-inspired setup to its new V12 supercar because it allows for more responsive handling and a ‘razor-sharp' drive.
See more pics of the new Lambo's suspension here, and its V12 engine here
The spring/damper elements aren't positioned on the wheel mounts, but connected to the Lambo's bodyshell: at the front they sit under the windscreen while in the rear they are housed near the engine. Pushrods and relay rockers/levers then transmit our decrepit road network from the wheel mounts to the spring/damper bits.
In short, it offers sharper handling without compromising ride quality. Lambo reckons spring stiffness can be dialled back without any losses in precision. And it's all lightweight too: the entire suspension system is made from forged aluminium alloy, while the brakes are made from carbon ceramic composite material.
See images of the last Lambo Murcielago off the production line
The Lambo also gets hydraulic lifters at the front raising it by 40mm, allowing you to ‘negotiate minor obstacles', which is rather cool.
More info as we get it, but this new Lamborghini is shaping up to something rather special indeed...
Open Car Bar
What do you think?
Want to comment on this?
010010011010 commented on this article
at 12:51 pm on 25 January 2011
Hydraulic lifters? Doesnt this mean that the new car will be senisble or, dare i say it, practical? Surely not
Link to this comment
Report this comment
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
legended commented on this article
at 01:52 pm on 25 January 2011
So far, so good!!!
Link to this comment
Report this comment
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
StigsIrishCousn commented on this article
at 03:56 pm on 25 January 2011
Should make things pretty spectacular in the handling and ride quality areas, like an Aston DB 9.
Link to this comment
Report this comment
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
vovillia commented on this article
at 07:33 pm on 25 January 2011
I wonder if Audi stepped in and said "Why not use the same suspension that's on your race cars?"
Link to this comment
Report this comment
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
SilverArrows commented on this article
at 10:02 pm on 25 January 2011
Hmm... I wonder if there going to keep showing s bits of the car, then soon enough... BAM! we'll have a brand new Lamborghini! :D
Link to this comment
Report this comment
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.