Lamborghini Huracán: a new weapon in the supercar wars

Lamborghini Huracán: a new weapon in the supercar wars

Only a super sportscar, which can reach a top speed of over 202 km/h presents Lamborghini. Lamborghini is the aptly named "Huracán" - Spanish for "Hurricane" - latest weapon in the war of the Supercars - six cars, which can often top 200 mph and appeal to the world's growing ranks of super-rich, such as top speed, innovative design and new technologies.

The new Lamborghini replaced the company's iconic Gallardo, which was the most successful Lambo ever. While no price published there, some say the car crusher, the Huracán is expected to more than $250,000 start.

Lamborghini, whose logo is a charging Bull is, said, that the name "Huracán" is also the name of a Spanish fighting bull, the 1879 fought and is known for his "Outstanding courage and strong sense of attack."

The car is "redefining the standard for luxury super sports car in this segment," added the company.

But they have to overcome fierce competition from Ferrari, McLaren, Bugatti, Pagani and other super car manufacturer, all the benchmark in design and performance.

One sold impressive 2,083 cars Lamborghini last year and now, that it has under unit of Volkswagen Audi, Lamborghini its interior, roll-out enhanced technologies and reliable cars new.

While the Huracan all decisive features a Lambo has - the signature wedge shape, stealth-bomber-like angle and air intakes and roaring engine - it also offers new innovations.

It has a brand new "Hybrid"-chassis, the aluminum and carbon fiber, making it stiffer and lighter than many Supercars used. The 5.2 liter V-10 engine cranks out 610 HP and can push the car from zero to 60 in 3.2 seconds.

The car has also a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission system and electronically controlled all-wheel drive system. It features driving - Strada, sport and Corsa three different modes, depending on the driving conditions.

The cars will be on customers, delivered as spring.

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Gold Lamborghini: Selling for $7.5 million

Supercars are very common on the wide, State-of-the-art highways of Dubai. But a new record-breaking Lamborghini, made of gold and precious stones, is sure to turn heads.

Carved out of a block of 500 kg solid gold, the finished model includes 25 kilograms of precious metal. The subsequent auction to $7.5 million, of which go for starting price $650,000 to charity, set according to the manufacturer's website.

Precious metals and gemstones on the car are estimated by seller at $2.64 million. The user-defined model the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, produced at a scale of 1:8 by RGE Robert Gulpen Engineering in Germany makes his first appearance outside of Europe.

Referred to as the world's most expensive car in the world, it lacks the most motor sport specifications, the auto enthusiasts, the it of welcome. The full size car is a beast under the hood, produced with a V12 engine 700 bhp, going from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. Automotive journalists have especially fascinated by his fighter jet Chancellor design contours, which has led to various airfields until one showdown.

Another disadvantage is, that the model is not actually yet achieved (for each customer settings allow). They are on display, in accordance with the rather lax security around the Dubai showroom during a visit on Tuesday morning is a prototype.

Although not for the street made, it comes with three entries in the Guinness Book of world records, including the most expensive model car, the safest showcase (featuring bullet-proof glass) and the most luxurious logo.

The company says the model car "indeed a very sound investment in precious metals and precious stones, with"Enormous potential for this value to increase"".

Purchase of 25 kilograms of gold almost came to nearly $ 1.2 million at current prices.

A Lamborghini spokesman in Dubai told CNBC that week was on display, it must be still any expressions of interest from potential buyers. Well, makes the real Aventador right next to the small gold-plated prototype model for a compelling distraction.

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Man wins Lamborghini, crashes it, will sell it

SALT LAKE CITY — A truck driver who won a $380,000 Lamborghini in a convenience store contest crashed the sports car six hours after he got it, and he now plans to sell the 640-horsepower convertible because he can't afford the insurance or taxes.

"I already had offers on it. I'm going to sell it," David Dopp said Wednesday. "I have bills more important than a Lamborghini. I've got a family to support."

Dopp, a 34-year-old truck driver for Frito-Lay, spun out of control just a few hours after taking the keys to the Murcielago Roadster that he won in a "Joe Schmo to Lambo" contest sponsored by Maverik convenience stores.

The lime green convertible was being held by his insurance company at a Utah towing yard. It will be sent to an authorized Las Vegas dealer for repairs next week.

Dopp told The Associated Press the damage "isn't super bad" — a punctured oil pan and wheel and a few dents and scratches on the front and rear ends. The father of six said he couldn't afford to pay taxes on the car or the insurance, which runs $3,500 every six months.

"That's why rich people own them," he said. "The poor people like me don't."

Dopp was taking family members and friends on joy rides the first evening. He said he took a curve at about 45 mph and "hit some black ice and spun out." The car jumped a curb and went through a fence before coming to a rest about 75 feet off the road. Neither Dopp nor his passenger was injured.

"My heart pretty much fell out," Annette Dopp told KSL-TV of Salt Lake City. "They said they were OK. Then (came), you know, that feeling when your heart drops and you're like, 'Oh, my gosh. What do we do now?'"

The Lamborghini was the envy of Santaquin, a town of 9,000 about 55 miles south of Salt Lake City. Police say the Lamborghini's high-performance summer tires weren't suited for icy conditions and the car is simply too powerful — and exceptionally light with carbon fiber body parts. Dopp wasn't ticketed.

Dopp was videotaped jumping up and down and hollering in speechless disbelief when contest officials announced during a Nov. 12 college football game that he won the car. He had to take out insurance before he could claim the car — "that was a good thing," he says — and took the keys to the roadster Saturday.

Dopp said he never imagined he could keep the car for long because it costs too much to own.

He also won $5,000 worth of driving lessons at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele County.

Dopp said he'll be more careful the next time he gets behind the wheel.

The giveaway contest was for customers who use a rewards card at Maverik's 220 stores. It was co-sponsored by nonprofit organization "teamgive," which raises awareness about rare neurological diseases.

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