The new Lamborghini twelve-cylinder and the new ISR transmission
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The new Lamborghini twelve-cylinder and the new ISR transmission
A press release from Automobili Lamborghini on the new V12 (replacement to the Murcielago) and its innovative, low weight ISR transmission...
Top performance, low weight
Twelve-cylinder engines are fundamental to the legendary Lamborghini
brand – in the past and in the future. The very first model by Ferruccio
Lamborghini, the 350 GT, first appeared on the market in 1964 with a twelve
cylinder power unit that was extremely innovative for its day. Miura, Espada,
Countach, Diablo and, most recently, Murciélago are just a few of the super
sports car to have been built in Sant’Agata. All of them were and will be
driven by V12 engines – and all have long since taken their place in history as
automotive legends.
The next milestone in this glorious history now awaits – Lamborghini’s
research and development engineers started with a clean sheet of paper to
create an all-new high-performance power plant. The resulting package is
extremely powerful and high-revving, yet compact. At 235 kilograms, it is also
extremely lightweight – with every single kilo of engine weight representing
around three hp of maximum output.
High-revving joy, stunning sound
Even in the world of super sports cars, 515 kW (700 hp) at 8,250 rpm sets a
new benchmark. Maximum torque stands at 690 Newton meters and is
available at 5,500 rpm. The extremely well-rounded torque curve, beefy
pulling power in every situation, incredibly spontaneous responsiveness and,
not least, the finely modulated but always highly emotional acoustics make
this engine a stunning power unit of the very highest order. Not only was it
developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, it is also manufactured from start
to finish at company headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Highly qualified
specialists assemble the engines by hand, with every single one then tested
extensively and finely calibrated on an engine test bed.
This exceptional athlete derives its power from a whole package of innovative
technologies. For optimum weight, the crankcase and the four-valve cylinder
heads are made from aluminum-silicon alloy. The short-stroke layout ensures
exceptional high-revving performance and very low internal friction. A lengthy
process of fine tuning perfected the thermal management system for the highperformance
power unit, as well as the oil circulation system with dry-sump
lubrication. The intake system with four individual throttle valves is highly
complex – an extremely well-rounded torque curve and outstanding pulling
power across the rev range the reward. The exhaust system delivers the
lowest emission levels, as well as that unmistakable, spine-tingling
Lamborghini sound – from a moderate rumble when cruising through the city
at low revs to the howling crescendo of gears at their limits.
Innovative transmission for maximum performance
Engineers working under the sign of the bull have come up with an ingenious
mate for the new twelve-cylinder engine in the shape of the Lamborghini ISR
transmission. Overall, this is a drive unit that is absolutely unique in the
competitive world of super sports cars. The development target was clearly
formulated – to create the world’s most emotional gearshift feel.
This innovative manual gearbox combines extremely fast shift times – almost
50 percent shorter than with a dual-clutch transmission – with the benefits of
manual shifting when it comes to low weight and compact dimensions, both
always crucial for a super sports car. The low shift times are enabled through
the transmission’s particular design, known as ISR (Independent Shifting Rod).
Instead of taking place in series, as with a conventional gearbox, shifting can
occur virtually in parallel. While one shifting rod is moving out of one gear, the
second shifting rod can already engage the next. Moreover, the transmission
weighs only 79 kilograms – a distinct benefit, even against comparable DSG
transmissions, which are considerably heavier.
Press Release
Another milestone in the history of Lamborghini:
The new twelve-cylinder and the new ISR transmission –
Innovative technologies for a unique powertrain
Sant’Agata Bolognese, November 15, 2010. Automobili Lamborghini is
embarking on a highly innovative chapter in the company’s history with an allnew
V12 power plant and a new, unique high performing transmission – the
twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liter displacement, output of 525 kW (700 hp) and
maximum torque of 690 Newton meters was developed with state-of-the-art
technology from a clean sheet of paper. The result is a synthesis of
breathtaking performance, high-revving exhilaration, low weight and
moderate gas emissions. The perfect complement is a completely new
transmission concept for super sports cars: the “Lamborghini ISR” automated
manual gearbox combines minimal shift times and everyday usability with low
weight and dimensions to guarantee that emotional sensation from gearshifts,
which customers expect from a super sports car at the very top of the premier
league. The new powertrain will enter production early 2011.
The legend of Lamborghini strongly relies on its extraordinary, unique V12
engines.“This new power unit is not only the crowning glory of our product
range, it is also part of our enormous investment in the future of the
Lamborghini brand,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of
Automobili Lamborghini. “With this new V12, we are heralding a technological
leap that encompasses all areas of the company and our future model lineup.
With a unique package of innovations, Lamborghini will redefine the future of
the super sports car. This 700 hp engine, together with an all-new concept
gearbox, will be the strong heart of the Murciélago successor next year.”
Another milestone in the history of Lamborghini:
The new twelve-cylinder and the new ISR transmission –
Innovative technologies for a unique powertrain
Sant’Agata Bolognese, November 15, 2010. Automobili Lamborghini is
embarking on a highly innovative chapter in the company’s history with an allnew
V12 power plant and a new, unique high performing transmission – the
twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liter displacement, output of 525 kW (700 hp) and
maximum torque of 690 Newton meters was developed with state-of-the-art
technology from a clean sheet of paper. The result is a synthesis of
breathtaking performance, high-revving exhilaration, low weight and
moderate gas emissions. The perfect complement is a completely new
transmission concept for super sports cars: the “Lamborghini ISR” automated
manual gearbox combines minimal shift times and everyday usability with low
weight and dimensions to guarantee that emotional sensation from gearshifts,
which customers expect from a super sports car at the very top of the premier
league. The new powertrain will enter production early 2011.
The legend of Lamborghini strongly relies on its extraordinary, unique V12
engines.“This new power unit is not only the crowning glory of our product
range, it is also part of our enormous investment in the future of the
Lamborghini brand,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of
Automobili Lamborghini. “With this new V12, we are heralding a technological
leap that encompasses all areas of the company and our future model lineup.
With a unique package of innovations, Lamborghini will redefine the future of
the super sports car. This 700 hp engine, together with an all-new concept
gearbox, will be the strong heart of the Murciélago successor next year.”
Top performance, low weight
Twelve-cylinder engines are fundamental to the legendary Lamborghini
brand – in the past and in the future. The very first model by Ferruccio
Lamborghini, the 350 GT, first appeared on the market in 1964 with a twelve
cylinder power unit that was extremely innovative for its day. Miura, Espada,
Countach, Diablo and, most recently, Murciélago are just a few of the super
sports car to have been built in Sant’Agata. All of them were and will be
driven by V12 engines – and all have long since taken their place in history as
automotive legends.
The next milestone in this glorious history now awaits – Lamborghini’s
research and development engineers started with a clean sheet of paper to
create an all-new high-performance power plant. The resulting package is
extremely powerful and high-revving, yet compact. At 235 kilograms, it is also
extremely lightweight – with every single kilo of engine weight representing
around three hp of maximum output.
High-revving joy, stunning sound
Even in the world of super sports cars, 515 kW (700 hp) at 8,250 rpm sets a
new benchmark. Maximum torque stands at 690 Newton meters and is
available at 5,500 rpm. The extremely well-rounded torque curve, beefy
pulling power in every situation, incredibly spontaneous responsiveness and,
not least, the finely modulated but always highly emotional acoustics make
this engine a stunning power unit of the very highest order. Not only was it
developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, it is also manufactured from start
to finish at company headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Highly qualified
specialists assemble the engines by hand, with every single one then tested
extensively and finely calibrated on an engine test bed.
This exceptional athlete derives its power from a whole package of innovative
technologies. For optimum weight, the crankcase and the four-valve cylinder
heads are made from aluminum-silicon alloy. The short-stroke layout ensures
exceptional high-revving performance and very low internal friction. A lengthy
process of fine tuning perfected the thermal management system for the highperformance
power unit, as well as the oil circulation system with dry-sump
lubrication. The intake system with four individual throttle valves is highly
complex – an extremely well-rounded torque curve and outstanding pulling
power across the rev range the reward. The exhaust system delivers the
lowest emission levels, as well as that unmistakable, spine-tingling
Lamborghini sound – from a moderate rumble when cruising through the city
at low revs to the howling crescendo of gears at their limits.
Innovative transmission for maximum performance
Engineers working under the sign of the bull have come up with an ingenious
mate for the new twelve-cylinder engine in the shape of the Lamborghini ISR
transmission. Overall, this is a drive unit that is absolutely unique in the
competitive world of super sports cars. The development target was clearly
formulated – to create the world’s most emotional gearshift feel.
This innovative manual gearbox combines extremely fast shift times – almost
50 percent shorter than with a dual-clutch transmission – with the benefits of
manual shifting when it comes to low weight and compact dimensions, both
always crucial for a super sports car. The low shift times are enabled through
the transmission’s particular design, known as ISR (Independent Shifting Rod).
Instead of taking place in series, as with a conventional gearbox, shifting can
occur virtually in parallel. While one shifting rod is moving out of one gear, the
second shifting rod can already engage the next. Moreover, the transmission
weighs only 79 kilograms – a distinct benefit, even against comparable DSG
transmissions, which are considerably heavier.
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; 11-15-2010 at 12:58 PM.
#2
11-15-2010, 03:03 PM
...the twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liter displacement, output of 525 kW (700 hp) and
maximum torque of 690 Newton meters...
...This innovative manual gearbox combines extremely fast shift times – almost
50 percent shorter than with a dual-clutch transmission..
how brutal will that thing go plz?! insane combo!
maximum torque of 690 Newton meters...
...This innovative manual gearbox combines extremely fast shift times – almost
50 percent shorter than with a dual-clutch transmission..
how brutal will that thing go plz?! insane combo!
#5
11-16-2010, 12:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR-nf...ayer_embedded#!
Is it weird that I am totally turned on by this video
Is it weird that I am totally turned on by this video
#6
11-16-2010, 01:31 AM
Not at all! I thought I could contain myself, but then they started revving it, and then my pants exploded!
Last edited by Peter1.8t; 11-16-2010 at 01:35 AM.
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11-17-2010, 10:04 AM
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Information I have read so far including info from the dealer is that the base price of the car will be approximately the same as a LP670-4 SV. With options that means the proce will be $475,000-$500,000 in the U.S.
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11-18-2010, 09:49 AM
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More videos on the new Lambo V12 and ISR transmission...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlF86...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVDbJ...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PCLY...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LqI1...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlF86...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVDbJ...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PCLY...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LqI1...layer_embedded
#14
12-02-2010, 08:03 PM
Id love to see those heads on a flow bench. Those intake ports look amazing.
I wish stuff like cam and cylinder head specs were as easy to find for exotics as it is for the more common platforms. Id just like to see specifics on how the italians do it
I wish stuff like cam and cylinder head specs were as easy to find for exotics as it is for the more common platforms. Id just like to see specifics on how the italians do it
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