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| Postée par admin le Wednesday 18 August 2010 à 22:10 |
Lamborghini Icon Valentino Balboni receives key to city of
Monterey at Concorso Italiano
~Automotive Legend Honored for His Legacy by Italian Sports Car
Enthusiast Event during Famed Monterey Classic Car Week~
Automotive icon and Lamborghini's
famed test driver of more than 40 years, Valentino Balboni, was honored by the city of Monterey Mayor Chuck Della Sala with a "Key to the City" on August 13, 2010 at the annual Concorso Italiano event. One of Monterey Classic Car Week's premier events,
Concorso Italiano is dedicated to the heritage of Italian sports cars and is held at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, Calif.
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Concorso Italiano event attendees looked on as Mayor Della Sala presented Balboni with a large key to recognize the automotive legend's support of enthusiast events in Monterey.
"Year after year Valentino attends Concorso Italiano and it's always a huge treat for event attendees to meet such a renowned figure of the automotive community and legend of the Lamborghini brand," said Tom McDowell, President of Concorso Italiano.
"This year we wanted to recognize his support of the city of Monterey and the many enthusiast events he attends as a Lamborghini brand representative with a special gift and unique honor."
Valentino Balboni began his career with Automobili Lamborghini, S.p.A. in 1967 after being hired by company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini to work as a mechanic. Since 1973, he has sat at the wheel of every prototype built by the brand, and even most
production cars have passed through his hands before being delivered to their customers. After officially retiring in 2009, Balboni was honored with a Lamborghini model built exclusively with his specifications in mind ? the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, a two-wheel drive, limited-edition super sports car. At the 2009 Concorso
Italiano, Balboni introduced the LP 550-2 to event attendees and was presented with a special gift from automotive enthusiast and TV personality Jay Leno.
Balboni's honor at Concorso Italiano came after his attendance at the annual Giro Lamborghini from Aug. 10 ? Aug. 12, an exclusive customer drive event that takes provides participants breathtaking scenery, fine dining and adrenaline-pumping driving
experiences. This year's Giro began in Calistoga in the Napa wine country, and concluded at Monterey for the Concours weekend. Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. also participated as a sponsor at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering with a focus on its carbon fiber technology at the event. |
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| Postée par admin le Tuesday 03 August 2010 à 10:52 |
Italian super sportscar maker continues highly strategic investment focused on carbon fiber technology
Strong Growth in Asia-Pacific Supports Global Sales for Automobili Lamborghini
- First Half of Fiscal Year 2010: Turnover at 152.9 Mio. Euro
- Worldwide sales at 674 units
- Asia-Pacific Region sees strong increases with a 200% growth in China
- Above industry-average investment into strategic innovation of carbon fiber light weight technology
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. reports a turnover of 152.9 Million Euros for the first six months of the financial year 2010 (which ends 31/12/2010). This value is only slightly behind the level of the previous year´s period, which was 156.9 Million Euros (-2.6%).
In terms of unit sales, the company delivered 674 cars with the raging bull logo, while in the same period of 2009 deliveries totalled 825 cars (-18%). The almost stable turnover is due to a different sales mix and exchange rate effects.
On a global scale, sales are supported by substantial growth in Asia-Pacific. In particular, Lamborghini shows a sales momentum in China that represents increasing global relevance. With an increase from 28 to 86 units, the sales in the Chinese market marked a 200% growth. China is already the second largest market for Lamborghini.
In the same region, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan are all contributing to the strong upwards trend, with some markets growing at a rate of more than 100%. All of Asia-Pacific now accounts for 34% of sales compared to 15,8% in the year before.
The President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann, commented, "As we expected, 2010 is a year of transition for Lamborghini, in which we are positioning the brand for the next steps of its global evolvement. The success of our Asia-Pacific strategy clearly shows the soundness of our global road map. With the traditional markets eventually recovering as well as with the Asian market dynamics gaining further momentum, with new products based on the newest technologies, Lamborghini will come out of this challenge stronger".
Long-term strategic investments and focus on carbon fiber
Winkelmann confirmed that Lamborghini will remain steady on its long-term strategy, investing in the future with product technology and innovation.
Strategically, Lamborghini focuses technological development on the optimization of the super sports car by consistent light weight construction. "The most important parameter for super sportscars is, now as in the future, their weight-to-power-ratio. As there is a limit to power increase due to emission regulations we must work on weight reduction. Extensive use of carbon fiber, even at a structural level, allows Lamborghini to be at the forefront of development techniques", Winkelmann emphasised.
Proof of Lamborghini's dedication to this target is the recent realization of an all new center for carbon fiber research within the company´s headquarters in Sant´Agata, Bolognese. The Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) has been established to secure leading-edge research on innovative manufacturing methods for carbon fiber elements for small production volumes. The engineers have already achieved a breakthrough in the production process of composites by combining benefits of several existing methods. Thanks to the patented "RTM light" process, Lamborghini can use minimal pressure and low temperatures in the manufacturing of carbon fiber components to the highest levels of quality, precision and surface finish.
The new ACRC works alongside its partner laboratory, the Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) at the University of Washington (Seattle, USA). The ACSL was opened by Lamborghini at the end of 2009 together with The Boeing Company.
The latest example of the company's successful use of carbon fiber is the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, which weighs only 1,340 kg and whose weight-to-power ratio is best in class in its super sportscar segment.
Investments into R&D and into reduction of CO2 emissions will continue as planned, resulting in continuing technology and product innovation. Lamborghini is implementing a broad sustainability program through different product innovations and technologies: the manufacturer aims to achieve a 35% CO2 emission reduction in cars by 2015. On the production process side, Lamborghini will reduce this year's CO2 emissions by 30% thanks to a photovoltaic system inaugurated last February. |
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| Postée par admin le Saturday 10 July 2010 à 02:34 |
Lamborghini announces new center for carbon fiber research in
Sant'Agata Bolognese
• Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) to push forward with composite technology development
• Winkelmann: "Key technology for super sportscars"
• Technology breakthrough in production methods thanks to patented
solutions
• Lamborghini only carmaker to muster all phases in-house, from simulation to production
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. announces a
new Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) at its headquarters in
Sant'Agata Bolognese. The center carries out research on innovative design and
production methods for carbon-fiber elements. Both the ACRC and an all-new, highly
efficient production process for extremely complex carbon-fiber structures were
developed at the same time. The process is secured through an array of patents and
constitutes a breakthrough into the next generation of carbon-fiber components.
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Carbon-fiber technology is crucial to the future
"The consistent development of carbon-fiber technology is a key element of our
strategy," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini
S.p.A. "The most important parameter for super sportscars is, now as in the future,
the weight-to-power ratio; therefore, as there is a limit to power increase due to
emission regulations, we must work on weight reduction. Extensive use of carbon
fiber, even at structural level, allows Lamborghini to be at the forefront of
development techniques. The real difference is in the correct use of technologies
and materials to satisfy technical and financial concerns. This is what the Center is
all about."
Key technology for super sports cars
Carbon composite materials are crucial to tomorrow's automotive engineering, especially for high-performance sports cars. These materials are made from carbon-fiber reinforced polymers and combine the lowest possible weight with excellent mechanical properties. Cars become lighter, thus improving fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The decisive factor for any sportscar is improving
its power-to-weight ratio and thus its performance. A super sportscar built using composite materials in carbon fiber has improved acceleration and braking as well as superior handling.
Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera: lightweight engineering champion thanks to carbon fiber
The current Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera offers a perfect example: compared with the already extremely lean Gallardo LP 560-4, its weight has been trimmed by a further 70 kilograms. One major contributing factor is use of exterior and interior components made from carbon fiber. The super sportscar from
Sant'Agata Bolognese weighs in at no more than 1340 kilograms – the new benchmark for the exclusive market segment occupied by Lamborghini.
Over thirty years of experience at Lamborghini
Lamborghini has many years' experience in composite elements. The first carbonfiber based chassis prototype was built for the Countach as far back as 1983. Series production parts first appeared in 1985. The current Lamborghini Murciélago is built largely of carbon fiber, with 93 kilograms of structural carbon-fiber materials in its
bodyshell. The Gallardo Spyder's engine cover is the largest component ever
produced in the automotive world with RTM technology and a class-A surface optimum finish.
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ACRC's functions
The new Lamborghini Advanced Composite Research Center comprises two facilities covering an area of more than 2,600 square meters. A team of 30 people, engineers and technicians, works here to develop vehicle components of all shapes and sizes.
They build prototypes and the associated tools, production tools, and develop optimized production technologies. Sophisticated systems largely developed in-house allow extremely high precision levels as engineers simulate manufacturing processes as well as carry out crash tests on complex carbon-fiber structures.
Focus on innovative technologies
The ACRC is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, such as a test laboratory with sophisticated testing and measuring devices, automated cutting and casting equipment, a heated, 1,000 ton press and several autoclaves to harden carbon-fiber parts under high pressure and temperatures. Efforts focus, however, on "out of autoclave" technologies such as Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), whereby carbon-fiber structures are compressed under high pressure; or vacuum RTM, whereby resin is
forced into carbon-fiber using negative pressure.
Breakthrough on production processes
Lamborghini ACRD's specialists have already achieved a definitive breakthrough with the invention of an innovative technology: they have developed one new process which combines the benefits of existing methods. Thanks to the extensively patented
"RTM light" process, Lamborghini can use minimal pressure and relatively low temperatures to manufacture carbon-fiber components to the highest levels of quality, precision and surface finish, from small parts to complex vehicle structures.
Further benefits include higher process speeds, lower costs, and extremely light tooling.
World-leading expertise in crash simulation
Carbon-fiber materials have impressive advantages. However, exceptional levels of expertise are necessary in order to muster fully their application as, for instance, in crash simulation. Together with The Boeing Company, Lamborghini initiated a crash analysis research program in 2007. In 2009, the Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory (ACSL) was established at the University of Washington, with Boeing and other US companies as partners. Around 20 scientists work in the fully-equipped laboratory and support the team in Sant'Agata Bolognese
primarily in the field of crash and dynamics analysis. Results so far achieved are unmatched anywhere else in the world and have delivered extensive benefits to Lamborghini super sportscars' safety and build quality.
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| Postée par admin le Friday 09 July 2010 à 01:46 |
Lamborghini Centro Milano, the House of the Raging Bull's newest dealership
? Advanced Composites Research Center completed in Sant'Agata Bolognese
? Automobili Lamborghini stars in technology breakthrough
Automobili Lamborghini opened yesterday its newest dealership, Lamborghini Centro Milano. The launch was attended by Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
The showroom?s owners, the Conforti family (Touring Auto), already own Lamborghini Padova and have been selected as commercial partner of choice in the important Milanese area because of their thorough knowledge of the luxury car sector and professionalism.
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Lamborghini Centro Milano features futuristic exteriors, designed by Dante O. Benini & Partners Architects. The dealership?s fascia is inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo?s front air intake for maximum visual impact.
To the delight of the House of the Raging Bull?s fans, the new dealership offers the entire range of Lamborghini products: the Murciélago and Gallardo series, including the latter?s top model, the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera which was introduced at Geneva last March. Weighing just 1,340 kg, thanks to its carbon fiber components, the LP 570-4 Superleggera is the lightest road-going Lamborghini model and a new benchmark in the supercar market segment.
Lamborghini Centro Milano?s launch is part of a broader plan to strengthen the brand?s sales network, not only in the Milan area but also in Italy, which is of strategic importance as Lamborghini?s homeland and one of the most important markets worldwide.
The number of Lamborghini outlets in Italy grows to nine, including the latest showroom: apart from Milan, there is one in Bergamo, Padova, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Bari and Pescara. Lamborghini has 124 dealerships altogether in 45 countries worldwide.
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An exciting tour around Milan centre in some ten Lamborghini super sportscars took place before the official opening, eliciting admiring glances. After their return and a press conference, the guests were treated to a welcome cocktail and the sight of Lamborghini?s latest models on show.
During the press conference, Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., announced the completion of a new Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) in Sant?Agata Bolognese. The research and results achieved by the ACRC make Lamborghini a worldwide leader in the use of carbon fiber composite technology, a major leap forward compared to methods used until now.
An all-new, highly efficient production process for extremely complex carbon fiber structures has been developed. Thanks to the ?RTM light? process, Lamborghini is able to use minimal pressure and relatively low temperatures to manufacture carbon fiber components of the highest quality, precision and finish, from small parts to complex vehicle structures.
Further benefits include lower costs, higher processing speed and lighter tooling. This new procedure hails a breakthrough into the next generation of innovative carbon fiber technology.
« The constant development in carbon fiber technology is a key element of our future strategy, » says Stephan Winkelmann. « The most important parameter for super sportscars is, now as in the future, the weight-to-power ratio; therefore, as there is a limit to power increase due to emission regulations, we must work on weight reduction. Extensive use of carbon fiber, even at structural level, allows Lamborghini to be at the forefront of development techniques. The real difference is in the correct use of technologies and materials to satisfy technical and financial concerns. This is what the Center is all about.»
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| Postée par admin le Friday 23 April 2010 à 09:18 |
Lamborghini presents Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited
Edition in Beijing
Italian super sports carmaker Lamborghini surprised audiences at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show with a highly exclusive edition of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The Chinese Edition is limited to not more than ten numbered cars and will be offered to the growing group of sports cars collectors in China only. Furthermore the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera celebrated its Asian premiere on the Beijing auto show.
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"Automobili Lamborghini's strong performance at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show and its launch of a special edition of the flagship Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce exclusively for the Chinese market underscore our unwavering commitment to China and the development of a super sports car culture here," said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. "Last year, Automobili Lamborghini achieved 11 percent growth in China. At the beginning of this week on 20th of April, we have launched our seventh Automobili Lamborghini China dealership in Shenzhen. The inauguration of our eighth showroom in Xiamen will come soon. It is our pleasure that we can share our passion for Lamborghini with China's super sports car drivers, collectors and fans."
Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition
Limited to only ten cars worldwide, the special edition Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is designed and manufactured exclusively for China's most discriminating super sports car enthusiasts. An orange stripe, symbolising the strength of an erupting volcano, decorates the flat grey painted carbon shell of the Murciélago. Every model holds a numeration badge with the name of its owner.
The Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is one of the most fascinating super sports cars of all times. The exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model ? the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce ? is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce boasts a power-toweight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp. It vaults itself from zero to 100 km/h in just 3,2 seconds and hits top speed at 342 km/h.
With its outstanding performance, razor-sharp precision and exceptional high-speed stability, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670 4 SuperVeloce is the ultimate performance car for advanced sports car drivers. In order to achieve the substantial weight reduction of 100 kilograms (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce was extensively reworked and redeveloped in virtually every aspect from chassis to engine and transmission, right through to the interior. The increase in engine output from 640 to 670 hp is the result of optimized valve timing and a reworked intake system. The significantly modified aerodynamics with substantially increased downforce brings considerable improvement to vehicle stability at very high speeds. The large "Aeropack Wing" and its added downforce give a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph).
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Lamborghini shows strong performance in China Market
The booming Chinese automobile market has matured and created a culture in which the brand of the raging bulls has taken root. In 2009, Automobili Lamborghini delivered 80 new cars to People's Republic, achieving 11 percent year-on-year growth. With six dealerships in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Hong Kong,
Lamborghini unveiled a new dealership in Shenzhen this week. Another Showroom in Xiamen will soon follow. |
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