18.11.2009 MORE POWER AND DOWNFORCE FROM JB CAR DESIGN MURCIÉLAGO PROJECT

JB CAR DESIGN LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP 640 JB-R
JB CAR DESIGN LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP 640 JB-R
JB CAR DESIGN LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP 640 JB-R

German tuner JB Car Design presents the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 JB-R which features an engine upgrade that results in a hike of the V12 engine's power to 710 bhp along with aerodynamic improvements.

The Murciélago LP640's 12-cylinder engine now performs to JB Car Design's "Power Level I" which produces 710 bhp (525 kW) with the conversion costing 28,000 euros. The Lamborghini sports car also comes in combination with a revised underbody (to improve ground effects) that allows it to reach an impressive final velocity. Not until the sports car has reached 370 km/h does the air drag decelerates it. Gears are changed using a F1 steering wheel rocker switch.

With its significantly sharpened up version of the Murciélago LP 640 JB Car Design believe that it has created a sports car that is as close to racing as no other car that comes with MOT approval. Luxury is also to be found in the car's interior. The whole cockpit has been colour adjusted to match the exterior by using high quality materials in combination with dark red "ultrasuede" and black smooth leather in bi-colours as well as featuring finishing components that are made from carbon fibre. In addition the LP 640 JB-R has a black tinted windshield, back and side windows at a cost of 2,370 euros which includes German road approval.

The new LP 640 JB-R conversion features new three part 20-inch Schmidt Revolution aluminium wheels with hardened outer rim made of stainless steel while these wheels are shod with Michelin wide base tyres in sizes 265/30-20 and 335/30-20 at the front and rear respectively.

As well as its claimed ability to sprint on the long straights JB Car Design, which also is noted for tuning sports cars from Ferrari and Porsche, has also ensured that the LP 640 JB-R will be fun to drive through the curves. This is the reason why the German company has intensified the abrasion by using their own highly-distinctive aerodynamic-package consisting of a new front and rear spoiler, rear diffuser, air intake at the front, large new side coverings and side skirts, as well as the front luggage compartment opening cover and the engine cover. Meanwhile JB Car Design has also followed another current automotive fashion with its new Murciélago conversion: the built in, premium flap controlled sport exhaust system offers the best sound at the push of a button. With the provided remote control the customer can change the sound of the exhaust pipes while driving.
 

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