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  • Lamborghini Sian Revealed Ahead Of The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

    Lamborghini Sian Revealed Ahead Of The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

    Lamborghini has already revealed the details of what will be there at the upcoming 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s the all-new Lamborghini Sian which will be the first hybrid supercar that the brand has ever done. The SVJ sourced 6.5-litre, Naturally Aspirated, V12 engine is coupled with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system which adds 33 bhp more taking the total maximum output to a staggering 808 bhp at 8500 rpm, enough to clock triple digit speeds in under 2.8 seconds. It is the most powerful production Lamborghini ever built and can reach a top speed of 350 kmph.

    The Sian is anything but a fancy supercar. It’s been commissioned to perform and not just to impress with all that it packs in. The most interesting of all is the first ever supercapacitor system debuted in the Aventador and Sian has built on it immensely. It’s three times more powerful than a similarly sized battery which also weighs just 34 kg offering an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 1.0 kg / bhp. The braking system also works to completely charge the supercapacitor every time it brakes. The stored energy provides an instant boost up to 130 kmph making it 10 percent faster. The electric motor disconnects past 130 kmph and the powertrain completely takes over. Compared to the Aventador SVJ which currently sits on Lamborghini’s throne, the Sian is 0.2 seconds faster between 30 to 60 kmph and in higher gears, the traction force is increase by up to 20 percent making it 1.2 seconds faster between 70 to 120 kmph.

    Lamborghinis have always been head turners as far as looks are concerned and going by these sketches, the Sian takes inspiration from the Countach and has the bold and sharp design elements intact as well which is typical of a Lamborghini. The air inlets sport the iconic Lamborghini Y shaped curtains and the hood is sculpted with diagonal lines. The lower section of the front integrates a carbon fibre splitter flanked by Y shaped headlights which come together to give a very aggressive stance.

    Lamborghini is planning to make just 63 units of the Sian in honour of the foundation year of Lamborghini and it will be showcased at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

  • Automobili Pininfarina’s SUV PF1 Will Compete Against Ferrari & Lamborghini

    Automobili Pininfarina’s SUV PF1 Will Compete Against Ferrari & Lamborghini

    It was at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show that Mahindra-owned Pininfarina unveiled its first production hypercar – the Battista and we got know a lot about the car as well; of course we told you all about it too. While the company wants to keep the production of the Battista limited, there’s no denying that there will be people who would want to get their hands behind the wheel of one. The Battista stands out amongst the others in this segment and yes, there are quite a few hypercars entering this segment very quickly, but of course, Pininfarina is not stopping there and it’s already embarking on its next project an SUV or as Automobili Pininfarina CEO, Michael Perschke likes to call a ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’

    He confirmed the development on the sidelines of the 2019 Geneva Motorshow. He said, “The board sanctioned 3 to 4 cars including the Battista. The second one is probably going to be somewhere between a Lamborghini Urus and a Ferrari GTC4 Lusso. A super spectacular sports activity vehicle which is probably closer to a sports car than an SUV.”
    While there’s no doubting why the company is diving into the SUV segment, considering how big a global trend the segment is; it’s interesting to see Pininfarina taking the bull by the horns and streamlining its strategy for the Indian market. While it’s currently under development, and hence not much is known about it, of course, there are some details that Perschke threw some light on. He said “It’s going to have 4 seats, maybe 5 people can sit in, but it’s going to be super functional, super emotional, superb designwise and it’; be a little higher, little longer than the Battista and it’s going to be super exciting and we have to do justice to this brand.”

    The SUV is called the PF1 for now and will go up against the likes of the Lamborghini Urus and even the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso and it’s likely to come with more than 1000 bhp and of course it’ll be all electric. It’s likely that the company will borrow Rivian’s modular skateboard platform for the PF1 SUV and while there’s no formal announcement yet on that development, it’s likely that the powertrain for this will come from Rimac. We can’t wait to know more about the PF1 soon.

  • Lamborghini prepares for a new chapter

    Lamborghini prepares for a new chapter

    On the basis that Italian is the official language of fast, beautiful cars, Lamborghini’s unabashed use of the word ibrido (hybrid) at the launch of its latest concept should silence any petrol hearts out there still in denial that the world has seen the last of gas-chugging/carbon-spewing supercars. That said, even in the world of hybrid F1 and Le Mans cars, LaFerraris and Porsche 918s, it does still seem slightly bizarre to be contemplating a Lamborghini hybrid, even if it is now 17 years since the Mk I Toyota Prius.

    You get the sense that it’s a slightly bizarre experience for Lamborghini also; the concept, called Asterion, doesn’t have the reckless swagger we’ve come to expect of Lamborghini. This, says the company’s suave CEO Stephan Winkelmann, is deliberate; the Asterion is not designed to chase, thrills, lap times and the tails of the LaFerrari and the 918. Instead its ibrido powertrain is programmed to deliver a less visceral experience than the V12 Aventador and V10 Huracan. It is, says Winkelman, more of a GT.

    Filippo Perini, head of design at Lamborghini, last year completed a full cycle of new cars with the Huracan, which replaced the Gallardo designed by his predecessor Luc Donckerwolke (now at VW Group’s Bentley label).

    The 2011 Aventador now looks in retrospect the high water mark for Lamborghini’s intensely geometric phase; the Huracan is visibly softer and the Asterion softer still. It still has the ability to shock, mind you. In profile it appears to carry a lot of weight between the cabin and the rear wheels, as the 1976 Silhouette did (there are shades of another ‘70s supercar in there also; the De Tomaso Pantera) Is this Perini getting hip to the ‘70s supercar revival or is he trying to tell us there is something different going on in there?

    The powertrain uses the Huracan’s 5.2-litre V10, here rated at just over 600bhp. However the Asterion has no less than three electric motors, one for each front wheel and another between the V10 and the seven-speed transmission. Together they can add nearly 300bhp more to the output, taking it close to 900bhp maximum and, of course, four wheel drive. The electrical power is stored in a lithium ion battery pack that sits along the spine of the car, where the mechanical drive for the front wheels would normally be. Engineering wise the Asterion is based on the carbon fibre and aluminium structure of the Huracan; philosophically the hybrid layout is borrowed from yet another VW label, Porsche.

    Lamborghini is running something of a deficit when it comes to turning concepts into reality. The Estoque four-door was shown in Paris six years ago now and is presumed dead. The Urus SUV (first shown in China two years ago) has been confirmed for production, although no date has yet been given. The Asterion’s rear-heavy profile has an echo of the Urus concept and you wouldn’t want to bet against the SUV using some kind of ibrido powertrain; the longer the wait, the more dated the idea of an old-school Lamborghini SUV seems.

  • Lamborghini to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV

    Lamborghini to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV

    Italy based luxury sports car manufacturer Lamborghini is all set to launch its Urus SUV range, informed the company in an interview to a popular media publication. The company also confirmed that Urus will also feature the brand’s first plug-in hybrid, and that it will be the brand’s first and only SUV to get a plug-in hybrid system.

    Lamborghini Urus shares its platform with its cousins Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga and will also feature 48V-powered active anti-roll suspension. This is also the company’s first SUV since the LM002 which was on sale from 1986 to 1993.

    Lamborghini R&D chief Maurizio Reggiani has assured that there won’t be any compromise when it comes to the power of the car and all other variants of its SUV will get naturally aspirated engines.

    He added “A supersports car is completely different; you need the responsiveness of the engine, to feel the spark of every cylinder. We will keep normally aspirated engines for our other models. They are still the best choice.”

    The company also sees a strong distinction between its front-wheel-drive models and the increasing number of Rear-Wheel-drive variants in its portfolio. Lamborghini will continue to offer both the driveline systems as Reggaini explains that “a modern electronic chassis control system like that of the Huracan LP580-2 is no substitute for the ability of four-wheel drive to transfer power to the road.”

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  • Davidoff & Sparkle Roll seal huge China deal

    Davidoff & Sparkle Roll seal huge China deal

    Oettinger Davidoff AG and the Hong Kong listed Sparkle Roll Group have rubber stamped their earlier agreed multi-million dollar Davidoff cigar and cigar accessories joint venture for China, with Davidoff taking 49.9 % and Sparkle Roll 50.1%.

    While the framework agreement was announced several months ago, the development is nevertheless a huge commitment for both companies with Oettinger Davidoff agreeing to subscribe for 499 Shares in the New Joint Venture Company, representing 49.9% of the total number of the issued shares at a total purchase price of US$1.497m (equivalent to approximately HK11.677m).

    For its part, Sparkle Roll/CGL is subscribing for 501 Shares representing the 50.1% balance at a total purchase price of US$1.503m (equivalent to approximately HK$11.723m).

    Commenting on the landmark arrangement, Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard (left), CEO and Board member of Oettinger Davidoff AG, said: “The signing of this Joint Venture agreement heralds a new era in our relationship with Sparkle Roll and in our commitment to building the Davidoff business in China.

    “This market represents the single largest business opportunity for Davidoff in our time and I am convinced that with this new Joint Venture we will be able to exploit that opportunity to its fullest.”

    Mr. Tong Kai Lap, Chairman of Sparkle Roll, said: “Since the individual customers of Sparkle Roll’s existing principal business in top-tier automobiles are predominantly people with high spending power, the Joint Venture will create synergies for both companies. The end products in both businesses are perceived to have the same target customer group and market positioning in the premium segment.”

    The Sparkle Roll Group’s business reads like the Who’s Who of the luxury goods industry, with its main business principally engaged in the trading of top-tier automobiles, high-end watches and jewellery, fine wines and other branded consumer goods in the PRC, Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia. It also operates dealerships for top-tier automobiles such as Bentley in Beijing and Tianjin, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce in Beijing.

    The original announcement relating to this deal was made earlier this year and referred to in Davidoff’s results statement earlier this year.

    The first part of a comprehensive interview with Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard also appeared in the September issue of TRBusiness, with the second due to appear in the October TFWA show issue in a few week’s time.

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  • Pertamina, Lamborghini`s joint research unveils new lubricant

    Pertamina, Lamborghini`s joint research unveils new lubricant

    The Indonesian state-owned oil and gas enterprise, Pertamina Lubricants, has collaborated with the Lamborghini automotive company to conduct research on lubricants for and high-tech and superfast vehicles.

    “Pertamina Lubricants is committed to continuing innovation in developing its products to meet the needs of the automotive industry in Indonesia and the world. This is supported by research and development facilities, as well as production facilities owned by Pertamina,” the President Director of Pertamina Lubricants, Gigih W.H. Irianto said on Tuesday.

    Pertamina has been conducting joint research with Lamborghini for special lubricant products. The research has produced lubricants, such as Fastron Platinum SAE OW-40 for upscale cars, and Fastron Platinum Racing SAE 10W-60 for sports cars.

    The lubricant testing was carried out in Italy. The Fastron Racing Platinum lubricant has been tested and has obtained specific approval from Lamborghini.

    Irianto added that the reliability of Pertamina lubricants, which have received recognition from Lamborghini, was proven by the election of Pertamina as a technical partner of Automobili Lamborghini for motorsport named the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and the Lamborghini GT3.

    “Pertamina Fastron is trusted and has been named as the official lubricant in every super Trofeo race and is fully supported by the Lamborghini GT3 team, which competes in world championships. This cooperation will continue for the 2015 to 2019 period,” he said.

    Pertamina Fastron has also been adopted as the official lubricant at 129 Lamborghini dealerships worldwide.

    “This flagship product has strengthened Pertamina lubricants existence in the international super car arena,” Irianto remarked.

    Pertamina Lubricants created the Fastron lubricant with nanotechnology. It is a high-quality synthetic lubricant that protects the engine, while providing reliability and optimal speed.

    The state-owned enterprise has also launched three other new lubricant variants, namely Fastron Gold 5W-40 and Fastron Gold 0W-20, for modern and advanced engine technology vehicles. Another variant is Fastron Techno 10W-30, which has been designed for daily use and fuel efficiency.

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