Car Trends Magazine

At the Beijing auto show, Lamborghini is joining Bentley among top-rung luxury manufacturers unveiling “China Edition” cars. Bentley introduced two China editions, one of its Flying Spur Speed and one of the Continental GT. Seen here is Lamborghini’s Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition. And we thought Texas was the biggest country to get its own special-edition vehicles. (Yes, we know Texas isn’t a country. But ask any Texan and they’ll tell you: It could be.)
So what sets the Murciélago LP670-4 SV China Limited Edition apart from all those workaday Murciélago LP670-4 SVs? Only the strength of an erupting volcano. Well, an orange stripe down the center of the car, anyway, that Lamborghini says symbolizes the strength of said volcano. The rest of the car is matte gray. Inside, the black Alcantara is trimmed with vibrant orange stitching, and the paddles for the e-gear automated manual transmission are painted orange as well.
Otherwise, it’s all humdrum Murciélago LP670-4 SV, which is to say it’s fantastic. With 661 hp from the 6.5-liter V-12, the SV should get from rest to 60 mph in around three seconds flat, and with a lap of just 2 minutes 53.9 seconds, it was the fourth-quickest street-legal car we’ve ever tested at our annual Lightning Lap. Only 10 Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Editions will be sold. While most other special edition cars might be numbered, only the Lambo will have the owner’s name engraved on the number plate as well. So there, Bentley.

Brakes
Brake Type	Pwr
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	15.0 x 1.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	15.0 x 1.4 in

Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume	4.3 ft³

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity	15.9 qts

Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A

Engine
Engine Type	Gas V12
Displacement	6.5L/378
Fuel System	MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	640 @ 8000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	486 @ 6000

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.9 in
Length, Overall	181.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	81.0 in
Height, Overall	44.7 in
Track Width, Front	64.3 in
Track Width, Rear	66.7 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.5 in
Liftover Height	N/A in

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	26.4 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity	2
Passenger Volume	N/A ft³
Front Head Room	N/A in
Front Leg Room	N/A in
Front Shoulder Room	N/A in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Second Hip Room	N/A in

Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	13 MPG
Cruising Range - City	211.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	8 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	10 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	343.20 mi

Steering
Steering Type	Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	41.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Suspension
Suspension Type - Front	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/coil springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/coil springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front	N/A mm
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear	N/A mm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front	N/A in
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear	N/A in

Tires
Front Tire Size	P245/35ZR18
Rear Tire Size	P335/30ZR18

Trailering

Transmission
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Trans Type	6
Trans Description Cont.	Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again	w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.09
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.11
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.57
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.24
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.07
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.94
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.69
Clutch Size	10.7 in
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A

Vehicle
EPA Classification	Two Seater
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score	N/A

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight	3726 lbs

Wheels
Front Wheel Size	18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size	18 x 13 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

BY JARED GALL