Edo Competition’s previous Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-tune was a 522 kW monster capable of reaching a top speed of 352 km/h, which apparently made it the fastest and most powerful Murcielago in the world. Now, the German tuner has gone one step further by introducing a 551 kW variant that continues on to a maximum velocity of 365 km/h.

The other performance figures are equally impressive, as the LP750 hits 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, 200 km/h in 9.7 seconds and 300 km/h in 24.5 seconds.

The comprehensive engine conversion that makes all this possible includes modified cylinders, new intake system with hand-made manifold and revised air ducts, high flow air filters, reprogrammed Engine Control Unit and a high performance exhaust system. The latter is made from plasma-coated stainless steel and is also available with an optional remote controlled butterfly valve system. The 6.5-litre V12 engine sends no less than 740 Nm of peak torque to all four wheels through a new single plate clutch. However, Edo Competition offers a 40 kg lighter rear-wheel drive version as well, which is said to be even more agile.

A 300+ km/h supercar is never complete without an optimised aerodynamics package and the LP750 is no exception. Edo Competition says it has managed to find a good balance between high-speed stability and looks, and is especially proud of the revised rear wing complete with adjustable lip spoiler. For good measure, the Germans also threw in a set of lightweight alloys, comprised of 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels, shod in 265/35 and 345/30 tyres respectively. Unsurprisingly, Edo Competition did not release pricing for the tuning package.

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Photos of the Lamborghini Murcielago replacement surfaced on Facebook earlier this week and were thought to be new spy shots of the upcoming Italian supercar. Eventually, word got out that the pictures were taken at an official Lamborghini event, attended by a few lucky journalists.

Unlike the real spy photos we published in October, the camouflage on this prototype is just a thin layer of tape. As well as revealing the orange paintwork, the lesser cameo also unveils many design cues. The new range-topping Lambo’s shape has been clearly inspired by the limited edition Reventon.

The front of the car bears the most evident resemblance to the Reventon due to the “edgy” styling of the bumper. The lines of the body are more aggressive compared to the Murcielago, which defines the silhouette better. We have no idea how big the new car is, but the way designers played with lines, curves and sharp edges, makes it look even sleeker than Lambo’s outgoing supercar

Many things could change until we’ll see the production version, but, from what we’ve seen up until now, the new supercar, dubbed by some Jota, while others bet their money on the Aventador nameplate, seems to be a looker. Throw in an awesome 515 kW 6.5-litre V12 and you’ve got a winner.

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It is the end of an era. The Lamborghini Murcielago has been around for almost a decade but it’s time has come, with the last of the legendary supercars, number 4 099 to be exact, rolling off the production line at the automaker’s factory in Sant’Agata, Italy last Friday.

The very last car, headed to a Swiss customer, was the LP 670-4 Superveloce model, finished in Arancio Atlas paint. With 4 099 Murcielagos and all its variants built in total, the model is by far the most-produced Lamborghini twelve-cylinder of all time and possibly one of the world’s most successful supercars.

The Murcielago, first launched in 2001, represents Lamborghini’s transition into becoming a modern automaker, offering new technology and high levels quality not seen from the brand prior. With the construction of the Murcielago, for example, Lamborghini demonstrated its expertise in lightweight engineering and in working with carbon fibre composite materials. From the very start, the structure of this supercar has been a mix of extremely stiff carbon fibre components attached to a steel frame. The center tunnel and floorpan are made from carbon fibre, as are the majority of the exterior panels and many interior components.

The latest Superveloce now represents the pinnacle of the Murcielago line, shedding some 100 kilograms from the curb weight of the regular model and delivering up to 493 kW from its 6.5-litre V12 engine. That’s enough to deliver 0-100 km/h times of 3.2 seconds and top speeds in excess of 340 km/h.

Though we’re sure many readers out there will be mourning the passing of the Murcielago, Lamborghini is ready to start the next all-new chapter in the story of the supercar in 2011 with its successor – the ‘Jota’ LP 700-4.

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These days, when a new car is more powerful than the one it replaces, the advantage is usually quelled by a corresponding increase in weight. Not so in the case of Lamborghini’s replacement for the Murciélago. It’s likely to be called the ‘Jota’ as a tribute to the Miura SVJ and is expected to be lighter and fitted with a more powerful V12 engine.

Lets start with the weight savings. The Jota will undoubtedly benefit from parent-company Audi’s expertise in both direct fuel injection and aluminum construction. The current Murciélago uses a steel-tube frame with structural elements composed of carbon fibre. The body work is also a mix of metal and carbon, with relatively heavy items, like the roof, still being made from steel. With Audi’s “vorsprung durch technik”, the Jota is expected to benefit from extensive use of lightweight aluminum and carbon fibre, in both the chassis and bodywork structures.

An all-new direct-injection V12 is planned, with talk of power output in the region of 515 kW. The current Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce makes the most power in the Murciélago range – 486 kW – thanks to a 6,5-litre V12. The lighter, more powerful Jota should be able to eclipse the current range-topper’s 3.2 second 0 – 100 km/h time and 340 km/h top speed.

Also on the cards is an all-new all-wheel-drive system, being developed together with Haldex. Haldex is the company responsible for the Saab 9-3 Turbo X’s torque-vectoring rear differential and, as systems like that are becoming increasingly fashionable in performance circles, it seems likely that torque vectoring could be coming to the Jota. Torque vectoring works by directing power to individual wheels with the most available grip. In practice, it works like stability control, but helps the driver go faster rather than slowing them down. It makes controlled slides easy in big, heavy vehicles like the BMW X6 M, so it should make the light and low-riding Jota amazingly capable.

etting back to the Lamborghini Miura SVJ. The ‘J’ stands for ‘Jota’, which formed part of the designation for a high-powered version of the standard Miura that became one of the most desirable vehicles ever made. With that in mind, the latest Jota will have a lot to live up to.

After nearly a decade in production, the Lamborghini Murcielago is swiftly reaching the end of the road. These new spy photos, revealing the Murcielago successor prototype for the first time, show that development of the next hero Lambo is well underway.

Previous reports suggested the as-yet unnamed Murcielago successor would utilise the ultra-light – and smaller – aluminium spaceframe underpinning the Audi R8. These new photos add credence to those reports, the body of the prototype appearing more compact and lithe than the outgoing Murcie’s proportions.

Other early reports claimed the new Lambo would ride on a wheelbase close in length to that of the current model, but with shorter overhangs front and rear.

Although difficult to discern, the spied prototype appears to utilise a slightly shorter wheelbase than expected – keeping it more in line with the R8 wheelbase – while its rear overhang appears every bit as long as the outgoing model, if not longer. If the prototype Murcielago successor is shorter, nose to rear, than the outgoing model, speculation that it will sit on a wider track appears vindicated here.

While the prototype is still decked in significant camouflage, it’s clear that the sharply-cut rear end bears a stylistic connection to the recent Estoque concept. Along the doors, deep intake gouges feature, oddly reminiscent of the Ferrari Testarossa – although some of that can be attributed to the deliberately diversionary strakes running along the inside of the intakes.

It’s too soon to be speculating about engines and performance details, but, as with the Ferrari 458 Italia, the new Lamborghini’s output should comfortably match that of its most potent forebears: in this case, the 500 kW Murcielago LP 670-4 SV.

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Back in July 2009, Reiter Engineering unveiled its Murcielago LP670 R-SV, a GT1 race-ready version of the already hardcore LP 670-4 SV. Until now, the only pictures of the LP670 R-SV that exist were the ones taken at the 24 hours of SPA. Thanks to racingworld.it, more pictures have become available.

To fill you in on this special Murcielago, here is the press release from Reiter…(Click to expand)

Adapted from JonSibal

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