This is the Lamborghini Murciélago SV, a more powerful, lightweight, rear-wheel-drive edition planned for launch later this year.The SV, expected to be the last evolution of the Lambo’s range-topper, will be based on the current LP640 flagship.Insiders at Sant’Agata claim that the SV will have more power than the 641bhp V12 Reventon, and should lose at least 100kg over the 1660kg LP640. Power output is expected to be around 680bhp. Weight will be cut by losing the front differential and driveshafts, the electronic system that raises and lowers the rear spoiler and the multimedia system, and by using lightweight alloys and carbonfibre door panels. Expect the SV’s static wing to come in carbonfibre, too, and for buyers to be able to choose between a smaller wing and the larger, more extravagant one seen in these pictures.The Murciélago SV takes its name from the Diablo SV, which also lost its four-wheel drive system in favour of rear-wheel drive.
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The only thing i don't like about this car is the Massive Spoiler at the back, looks ugly. The rest of the car is gorgeous... no doubt about that what so ever.
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Doesn't this pull the rug from the colossally expensive, limited edition, Reventon somewhat? I'll bet those who forked out the equivalent of a small country's annual budget on the Reventon will be thrilled to hear about the more powerful and, probably, more dynamic SV.