and comprises a recess for the number plate as well as vents that feed cooling air to the engine. There’s also a panoramic sunroof, dramatic high-level side indicator repeaters and distinctive slashes in the bodywork, all of which gives the car an instant ‘Wow!’ factor.Although bosses are keen to stress that the Bocanegra is a prototype, they promise that the design touches on the forthcoming production car will be every bit as striking, from the grille to the elegant door mirror mountings.Inside, there’s similarly impressive attention to detail, with the centre console and cleverly thought out climate control system clear examples of this. The design of the latter is unique to this model, and the vents feature special mesh grilles to direct the air more effectively.Under the bonnet lies a twin-turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine. This is linked to the VW Group’s state-of-the-art seven-speed DSG sequential manual transmission, and promises to serve up a tempting combination of potent performance and strong refinement.The three-door hatch is being described as a SportCoupé, and has been styled by a team led by Luc Donckerwolke. It’s the second SEAT to be penned by the Belgian – he was behind the Tribu 4x4, which debuted at last autumn’s Frankfurt expo, and also designed the Murciélago supercar while working at Lamborghini.Source
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
SEAT’s next unveiled at Geneva Motor Show 2008
It’s the most sensational new SEAT yet! Bringing a large dose of style to the firm's show stand, the Bocanegra previews the replacement for the Ibiza supermini, which is due in dealers here in 2009.The name Bocanegra means black mouth, and is a clear reference to the model’s innovative Perspex-trimmed front end. The transparent covering houses the LED headlights, 
and comprises a recess for the number plate as well as vents that feed cooling air to the engine. There’s also a panoramic sunroof, dramatic high-level side indicator repeaters and distinctive slashes in the bodywork, all of which gives the car an instant ‘Wow!’ factor.Although bosses are keen to stress that the Bocanegra is a prototype, they promise that the design touches on the forthcoming production car will be every bit as striking, from the grille to the elegant door mirror mountings.Inside, there’s similarly impressive attention to detail, with the centre console and cleverly thought out climate control system clear examples of this. The design of the latter is unique to this model, and the vents feature special mesh grilles to direct the air more effectively.Under the bonnet lies a twin-turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine. This is linked to the VW Group’s state-of-the-art seven-speed DSG sequential manual transmission, and promises to serve up a tempting combination of potent performance and strong refinement.The three-door hatch is being described as a SportCoupé, and has been styled by a team led by Luc Donckerwolke. It’s the second SEAT to be penned by the Belgian – he was behind the Tribu 4x4, which debuted at last autumn’s Frankfurt expo, and also designed the Murciélago supercar while working at Lamborghini.Source
and comprises a recess for the number plate as well as vents that feed cooling air to the engine. There’s also a panoramic sunroof, dramatic high-level side indicator repeaters and distinctive slashes in the bodywork, all of which gives the car an instant ‘Wow!’ factor.Although bosses are keen to stress that the Bocanegra is a prototype, they promise that the design touches on the forthcoming production car will be every bit as striking, from the grille to the elegant door mirror mountings.Inside, there’s similarly impressive attention to detail, with the centre console and cleverly thought out climate control system clear examples of this. The design of the latter is unique to this model, and the vents feature special mesh grilles to direct the air more effectively.Under the bonnet lies a twin-turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine. This is linked to the VW Group’s state-of-the-art seven-speed DSG sequential manual transmission, and promises to serve up a tempting combination of potent performance and strong refinement.The three-door hatch is being described as a SportCoupé, and has been styled by a team led by Luc Donckerwolke. It’s the second SEAT to be penned by the Belgian – he was behind the Tribu 4x4, which debuted at last autumn’s Frankfurt expo, and also designed the Murciélago supercar while working at Lamborghini.Source
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Murcielago
In the late afternoon of the 5th October 1879, after a fiercely fought contest in the arena of Cordoba, a bull named Murcielago from the stud farm of Joaquin del Val di Navarra had his life spared by the famous matador Rafael Molina “Lagartijo”.
This was a very rare occurrence in bullfighting, and an honor accorded only to those bulls that have shown exceptional courage and spirit in the arena. And Murcielago was indeed such a bull. He was subsequently donated to the breeder Antonio Miura, and went on to father a formidable line of fighting bulls that extends right down to the present day.
The Concept of Murcielago
The Lamborghini Murcielago is 2-seater, 2-door coupe (with the now familiar gull-wing doors) based on the traditional Lamborghini layout: mid-mounted V12 engine, typical Lamborghini transmission with the gearbox mounted in front of the engine and the rear differential integrated into the engine unit, permanent four-wheel drive with central viscous coupler.
This layout, successfully employed by Lamborghini for more than 30 years, affords an optimal weight distribution (58% rear and 42% front) with conspicuous advantages for traction, braking and handling. The suspension design (independent double wishbones) represents the best possible solution for a high-performance GT and, again, is in keeping with Lamborghini tradition.
The external bodywork panels are made from carbon fiber, with the exception of the steel roof and door panels.
The rear of the Lamborghini Murcielago features two "active" intakes for the engine cooling air. With the exclusive VACS (“Variable Air-flow Cooling System”), the aperture of these air intakes can be varied to suit the driving conditions. Furthermore, to ensure correct aerodynamic equilibrium at all speeds, the angle of the rear spoiler can also be altered. According to the speed of the car, the rear spoiler can assume three different positions: closed from 0 to 80 mph, partially open (50°) between 80 and 140 mph and fully open (70°) above 140 mph. Depending on the aperture of the air intakes and the position of the rear spoiler, the car's Cx coefficient varies from a minimum of 0.33 to a maximum of 0.36. Bi-xenon headlights produce both main and dipped beams.
For the windscreen wiper, it was decided to adopt the proven single-arm pantograph design. This system increases the area swept by the wiper blade, thereby reducing blind spots in the visual field of the driver, and operates correctly at high speed without obstructing the driver's view when at rest.
The wing mirrors can be folded electrically and are mounted on long support arms so that the driver can see beyond the rear wings, which are especially prominent when the air intakes are open. However, mirror stability is not compromised, even at high speeds.
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement cu in (cc): 396 (6496)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 640(471) / 8000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 487(660) / 6000
Redline at RPM: 8500
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/35 ZR18 - 335/30 ZR18
Driveline: All Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: n.a.
Weight lb (kg): 3670 (1665)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 3.3
Top Speed mph (km/h): 211 (340)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Base Price: 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - £190,000 (last update: 27/3/2007)
This was a very rare occurrence in bullfighting, and an honor accorded only to those bulls that have shown exceptional courage and spirit in the arena. And Murcielago was indeed such a bull. He was subsequently donated to the breeder Antonio Miura, and went on to father a formidable line of fighting bulls that extends right down to the present day.
The Concept of Murcielago
The Lamborghini Murcielago is 2-seater, 2-door coupe (with the now familiar gull-wing doors) based on the traditional Lamborghini layout: mid-mounted V12 engine, typical Lamborghini transmission with the gearbox mounted in front of the engine and the rear differential integrated into the engine unit, permanent four-wheel drive with central viscous coupler.
This layout, successfully employed by Lamborghini for more than 30 years, affords an optimal weight distribution (58% rear and 42% front) with conspicuous advantages for traction, braking and handling. The suspension design (independent double wishbones) represents the best possible solution for a high-performance GT and, again, is in keeping with Lamborghini tradition.
The external bodywork panels are made from carbon fiber, with the exception of the steel roof and door panels.
The rear of the Lamborghini Murcielago features two "active" intakes for the engine cooling air. With the exclusive VACS (“Variable Air-flow Cooling System”), the aperture of these air intakes can be varied to suit the driving conditions. Furthermore, to ensure correct aerodynamic equilibrium at all speeds, the angle of the rear spoiler can also be altered. According to the speed of the car, the rear spoiler can assume three different positions: closed from 0 to 80 mph, partially open (50°) between 80 and 140 mph and fully open (70°) above 140 mph. Depending on the aperture of the air intakes and the position of the rear spoiler, the car's Cx coefficient varies from a minimum of 0.33 to a maximum of 0.36. Bi-xenon headlights produce both main and dipped beams.
For the windscreen wiper, it was decided to adopt the proven single-arm pantograph design. This system increases the area swept by the wiper blade, thereby reducing blind spots in the visual field of the driver, and operates correctly at high speed without obstructing the driver's view when at rest.
The wing mirrors can be folded electrically and are mounted on long support arms so that the driver can see beyond the rear wings, which are especially prominent when the air intakes are open. However, mirror stability is not compromised, even at high speeds.
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement cu in (cc): 396 (6496)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 640(471) / 8000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 487(660) / 6000
Redline at RPM: 8500
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/35 ZR18 - 335/30 ZR18
Driveline: All Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: n.a.
Weight lb (kg): 3670 (1665)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 3.3
Top Speed mph (km/h): 211 (340)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Base Price: 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - £190,000 (last update: 27/3/2007)
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