The most powerful Lamborghini from Edo has a claimed top speed of 227 mph
(365 km/h), 750 hp and optional rear-wheel-drive.
About one and a half years ago the tuning specialists from
Ahlen laid hands on a Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 and turned into the fastest
and most powerful Murciélago in the world. Back then, the Edo Competition team
managed to extract 710 horsepower and 700 Nm (516 ft-lb) of torque from the 6.5
liter V12 engine. This car was clocked at over 219 mph (352 km/h) on the Papenburg high speed test track, a mark that remains unmatched to this day.
But this was not the end, as Edo Competition is proving with the
new Murciélago LP750. This monster is capable of speeds up to 227 mph (365
km/h).
The
engine's power output was increased to an impressive 750 horsepower and the
torque output now stands at 546 ft-lb (740 Nm). The LP750 hits 60 mph
in 3 seconds, 125 mph in 9.7 seconds and the magical 186
mph (300 km/h) mark in 24.5 seconds.
The Murcielago LP640 still provides the basis. To achieve the enormous boost in power, the cylinder heads were
modified and a high flow airbox was installed. The completely revised intake
system for this engine features a new hand-made intake manifold as well as
modified air ducts. High
performance exhaust headers, high flow catalytic converters, more aggressive
camshafts, bucket tappets, mufflers, exhaust tips and high flow air filters were
developed from the ground up and installed on the vehicle. The ECU was
reprogrammed to make ideal use of these modifications.
Complementing the
engine modifications is an optimized aerodynamics package which improves
high-speed stability and adds to the dynamic and elegant appearance of the
vehicle. A re-designed rear wing, now featuring an
adjustable lip spoiler, rounds off the package.
New high-speed wheel and
tire set consists of ultra-lightweight 18/19 alloy wheels with special Michelin 265/35 ZR18 front and 345/30 ZR19 rear tires.
A new
Edo Competition high
performance exhaust system made from stainless steel, along with a revised
exhaust tip, provides a great soundtrack and adds to the rear of the car. A
butterfly valve system is optional and a remote control is available on request.
The entire exhaust system is plasma-coated - a process that has been used in the
aerospace industry for years.
Edo Competition has also developed a new
single plate clutch to fortify the drivetrain in light of the extra power. On
request, the LP750 can be converted from all-wheel to rear-wheel drive,
resulting in weight savings of 88 lbs (40 kg) and even more agile handling.
