Lamborghini keeps doling out details about the LP700-4, heir to the famous Murciélago. Today, the Italian automaker announced that the car will ride on a Formula One-style push-rod suspension which will make track handling more exciting than ever.
The spring/damper elements are not located on the wheel mounts, but connected inboard to the body structure. They are transversely positioned – under the windshield up front and close to the engine in the back. Push-rods and relay levers/rockers transmit the forces from the wheel mounts to the spring/damper elements.
Due to the combination of the double wishbone and push-rod arrangement (all in aluminum), wheel control and handling are more responsive. Spring stiffness can be notched back a little, so comfort increases, while precision remains. On the front axle, the shock absorbers are equipped with a hydraulic lifting system which enables the front end to be lifted by 40 millimetres at the touch of a button, thereby helping the ultra-low-riding LP700-4 negotiate minor obstacles.
With regard to braking, the supercar boasts 400-mm ventilated front discs with 6-piston callipers as well as 380-mm ventilated rear discs with 4-piston callipers. The discs are made from carbon ceramic composite material. An electronically-controlled parking brake is also included.
All these technological advancements combined with an hydraulic steering, 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels will undoubtedly help the new Lamborghini LP700-4 take on the most demanding race tracks and drivers.
The world premiere is scheduled for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13, 2011).
The spring/damper elements are not located on the wheel mounts, but connected inboard to the body structure. They are transversely positioned – under the windshield up front and close to the engine in the back. Push-rods and relay levers/rockers transmit the forces from the wheel mounts to the spring/damper elements.
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Due to the combination of the double wishbone and push-rod arrangement (all in aluminum), wheel control and handling are more responsive. Spring stiffness can be notched back a little, so comfort increases, while precision remains. On the front axle, the shock absorbers are equipped with a hydraulic lifting system which enables the front end to be lifted by 40 millimetres at the touch of a button, thereby helping the ultra-low-riding LP700-4 negotiate minor obstacles.
With regard to braking, the supercar boasts 400-mm ventilated front discs with 6-piston callipers as well as 380-mm ventilated rear discs with 4-piston callipers. The discs are made from carbon ceramic composite material. An electronically-controlled parking brake is also included.
All these technological advancements combined with an hydraulic steering, 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear wheels will undoubtedly help the new Lamborghini LP700-4 take on the most demanding race tracks and drivers.
The world premiere is scheduled for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13, 2011).