Now, just in time for its golden anniversary, Lamborghini is preparing a redesigned replacement for its uplevel supercar, the Murciélago, which has been around since 2002. The new version is expected as a 2012 model arriving in calendar 2011, with the March Geneva Auto Salon in Switzerland rumored as the coming-out venue. Britain's Autocar magazine, citing a company source, says the name will likely be Jota. The late Ferruccio Lamborghini was fond of bullfighting, and most Lamborghini model names have been drawn from that sport (however obscure the connections to non-aficionados).
A speculative computer graphic published by Road & Track suggests the new architecture will also bring markedly altered proportions, with a shorter nose, a longer tail, a definite "cab-forward" profile, and a roof sharply peaked just aft of the windshield. Styling, too, should mark a clean break from today's Murciélago, with a crisp, stealth-fighter look a la the recent limited-edition Murciélago-based Reventon coupe, especially in front. Pivot-up "scissor" doors, a big-Lambo trademark since the Countach, are certain to continue. The added rear body length implies a possible speed-linked motorized spoiler as a new feature. Wheelbase looks to be stretched some 3 inches, judging by R&T's illustration, which would jibe with the magazine's forecast of a roomier cockpit.
The vehicle that was launched at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year is already a collector’s item with only 350 to be manufactured.
‘This is just one of the fantastic vehicles that we will have at next year’s event and access to the Murray Walker Extreme Machines display is included in the price of every Clipsal 500 Adelaide ticket whether it be a corporate, grandstand or a trackside pass’, South Australian Chief Executive Jason Allen said today.
‘We have an international car show that is worth the value of admission alone, but of course Clipsal 500 Adelaide patrons get to see all the V8 Supercar racing, our fantastic feature race program and the four nights of concerts plus the Stratco SAFM Skyshow that is a fireworks extravaganza choreographed to music ’, he added.
The Murray Walker Extreme Machines will be demonstrated on the circuit each day of the event in addition to being on display in a special facility located inside gate 1 off Halifax Street.
