Underground Racing Lamborghini cracks 250 mph

Earlier this year, we told you about Underground Racing, a shop in Charlotte, N.C., that makes a business out of upgrading Lamborghinis with twin turbochargers to boost engine output to more than 1,000 hp.

Now, a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera upfitted by Underground Racing cracked the 250-mph mark at the Texas Mile event.

Car owner Richard Holt made the 250.1-mph run in late March, but video was posted just this week.

We gave you a look at Underground Racing and what it does back in January. You can read the article, including a test drive with IndyCar driver Graham Rahal, here: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100104/CARREVIEWS/100109992

The twice-yearly Texas Mile is a three-day, high-speed challenge staged on a runway for the Goliad Industrial Air Park, about 90 miles southeast of San Antonio. Participants drive to post a top speed for a one-mile section of the runway.



Source: autoweek.com

Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition: 2010 Beijing Auto Show

Just the Facts:

* Lamborghini unveiled the Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition at the Beijing auto show.
* Only 10 copies will be produced for the Chinese market.
* Each China Limited Edition model will come with a numbered badge with the owner's name.

BEIJING — Volkswagen's Lamborghini brand, aiming to capitalize on China's growing affluence, has unveiled a special Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition here at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.



Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann said the arrival of the limited-edition model — only 10 copies will be produced for the Chinese market — demonstrates the brand's "unwavering commitment to China and the development of a super sports-car culture here."

Lamborghini recently opened its seventh dealership in China, where the brand's sales climbed 11 percent last year, to 89 vehicles. An eighth dealership will open soon in Xiamen.



The Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition features a matte gray paint scheme with an orange stripe. The car's 6.5-liter V12 puts out 670 horsepower, with a top speed in excess of 210 mph.

Each China Limited Edition model will come with a numbered badge with the owner's name.

Source: insideline.com

Pink Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV

While a car like the Fiat 500 might look good in pink, this choice of color is definitely not for a supercar like, let’s say, the Bugatti Veyron. However, how about a pink Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV? This exact cotton candy colored car was spotted in Doha doing a little shopping. Not really, but it was parked there waiting for its owner.



The supercar is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 engine that delivers a total of 670 Hp. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.2 seconds and can hit a top speed of 212 mph. With these numbers pink is definitely not a suitable color for it!

So, what do you think? Maybe an Elle Woods a la "Legally Blonde" is behind the wheel? Let’s just hope she, maybe even a he (shudder), can handle the speed.

Source: topspeed.com

SP Engineering Lamborghini LP640 Twin Turbo

SP Engineering, from California, US has showcased its custom twin turbo LP640. The complete setup has been assembled in-house. Within the video below you will hear the turbo spool and blow off valves emiting a pretty monstrous sound.

The LP640 was tuned on 91 pump gas, recorded 703awhp and 660lbs of torque to all four corners @ 6psi. The tuning is subtle allowing the driver to enjoy daily/weekend driving. The sports car was also outfitted with carbon aerodynamics from CarbonTEK and ADV.1 matte black wheels.

The custom built twin turbo kit is available to any owner of a Murcielago/LP, Gallardo/ Superleggera and Diablo. It will be installed by SP technicians.



Source: gtspirit.com

Chinese Knockoffs: Fake iPhones and Strange Sights at a Shenzhen Market

Many of the phones sold at this and other Chinese markets are knock-offs, but others are inventive new takes on the mobile phone. This phone is shaped like a Lamborghini, with a camera lens embedded in the car's hood and the screen and keypad hidden on the car's underbelly. The car's wheels even spin, so you and your friends can race your phones.



Source: pcworld.com