Lamborghini LP560-4 Superleggera Spotted?

Could this be the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Superleggera? The "regular" Gallardo Superleggera was cancelled last year, but these shots caught by Autogespot fuels rumours a new iteration could be on the way.

The very lightweight model could keep Lamborghini to its commitment of introducing a new model at every big-time auto show in the near future; a difficult task, considering the state of the global economy.

A Superleggera model of the Gallardo came near the end of that car's life-cycle, just a year before the introduction of the Gallardo LP 560-4. It had 520 horsepower 10 hp more than the "base model," while weighing 100 kg less.

If the car does not exist, we can certainly dream of a Lamborghini LP 560-4 Superleggera.

Premier4509 Lamborghini LP640 SV design rendering

Japan-based tuners Premier4509 have introduced a new body part for Lamborghini owners. The Lamborghini LP640 SV front bumper is so "influenced" by that found on the LP670-4 SV, that it practically looks like a "replica".The two bumpers can easily be distinguished from one another, mainly at the nose. Premier4509's nose is squared off at the front, while the Lamborghini-produced bumper for the LP670 is cleaner and rounder. Both have a carbon fiber spoiler, but the tuner-version appears to stick out a bit further. The original front fascia on the LP640 includes a body colored front spoiler and panel separating the two intakes. The LP640 SV bumper can also be made to attach cleanly to the Murcielago. Premier4509 is still working on a rear bumper, which will be sold with the front bumper as a set. Only 300 units of the two parts will be produced.Premier4509 has offices in California, in addition to their Tskuba, Japan, headquarters. The company has also designed packages for Aston Martin, Bentley, and Ferrari vehicles, in addition to the Gallardo and Murcielago.

Lamborghini LP 640 JB-R

JB Design could not get better motivation than the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. The tuner's version called the LP 640 JB-R looks to be a proper menace with the correct credentials. Sporting a limited-edition paint job that's only available through JB Design, the car already starts off exclusively.

Those 20-inch Schmidt aluminium rims are wrapped in Michelin wide base tyres sizes 265/30-20 and 335/30-20 front and rear respectively. The aerodynamic kit includes a front spoiler, front air intake, side skirts, a rear spoiler and a rear diffuser. The sport exhaust system can have its sound volume changed while in motion through the mere push of a button. The underbody has been streamlined to help offer the highest level of performance in both handling and top speed situations.

Under the bonnet lies the V12 engine whose power is upped to 525kW (714hp) in Power Level I and 552kW (750hp) in the second level. An F1-style steering rocker switch changes gears and assists the LP 640 JB-R to attain top velocity of 370km/h (230mph).

Interior luxury appointments include dark red ultra suede and black smooth leather, carbon fibre inserts and all-round tinted windows.

Interested customers will have to pay the required €355,000 (US$522,800) for this 2008 MY demo car with only 9,000km on, or contact JB Design for a personal quotation.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 620 YarroW

Here's another variation on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. This one, called the YarroW, is from German tuner Wheelsandmore.

First up, power on this Lambo is amped up to 620 hp and 580 lb-ft of torque (785 Nm). Wheelsandmore achieves this increase by means of ECU tampering, a carbon airbox and a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control.

The YarroW also comes with a beefed-up brake system to match those extra horses. 8-piston calipers are fitted at the front and 6-piston ones for the rear wheels, with 14.96 and 14.17-inch discs at front and back, respectively.

20-inch wheels are also part of the tuning kit, wrapped in 235/30/20 Dunlop Sport Maxx tires at the front (for the 8.5 x 20" rims) and 305/25/20 at the back (11.5 x 20"). The 3-piece forged rims are lightweight and come in various color and surface configurations.

The suspension gets a special coilover installed that goes up to 1.77 inches by hydraulic lift.

Carbon parts added to the exterior include a rear diffuser, frontflap and side mirrors. Carbon finish is also part of the interior redecorating.

Prices?

Engine tuning: 12,500 euros.

Brake kit: 13,998 euros.

Suspension: 8,999 euros.

Wheels: 11,400 euros.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Inspired Merediist Cell Phone

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Until recently, TAG Heuer was mostly known for its sport watches and chronographs but the famous Swiss company is now trying to make a name in the luxury cell phone market. And what a better way to do that than to team up with a specialized sportscar maker like Lamborghini to launch a limited edition handset Using its first mobile phone as a base, Tag Heuer came up with the Merediist Automobil Lamborghini that's said to be inspired by the Murceilago LP 640.

Housed in black titanium carbide coated 316L stainless steel casing, the hand-assembled quad-band GSM mobile phone packs a 1.9'' display made from 60.5 carats scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a 2 megapixel camera (1,200 x 1,600 pixels), 2GB of memory, USB 1.0, media player, Bluetooth and roughly seven hours of talk time.

Add to that the Lamborghini logos and the exclusivity that comes from the limited availability as only 1963 pieces (in tribute to the year that Lamborghini's automotive division was founded) will be sold worldwide.

Neither Tag Heuer or Lamborghini have announced prices, but bear in mind that the standard Merediist starts at around $5,300 so expect to pay more for the Lambo edition.