"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
10/19/2013 at 13:18 • Filed to: Veneno Roadster, Lamborghini, CFRP, VW
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"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
10/19/2013 at 13:18 • Filed to: Veneno Roadster, Lamborghini, CFRP, VW | 1
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Carbon Fiber. Lots of it. In discussions with Autoblog's !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , I've gone back and forth over what it really takes to achieve efficiency in future automobiles, not necessarily just fuel economy, but true efficiency. The answer has been and will always be light weight. This is goes back to Lotus founder Sir Colin Chapman's mantra: "Simplify, then add lightness”. I'm not sure there isanything simple about the Veneno Roadster, but for a car of its size and power it is light, tipping the scales with a dry weight of just 1,490 kilograms (3,278 pounds). Compare that to a 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 weighing in at 3,153 pounds. Very impressive considering the mass of the car and having twice the cylinders on tap.
Lamborghini's method of adding lightness is expanding on its industry leading employment of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). The Veneno Roadster features a monocoque made from carbon-fiber reinforced polymer which forms the basis of the Roadster. All exterior parts are made from CFRP. Lamborghini points out that carbon fiber dominates the interior of the Veneno Roadster. The carbon fiber monocoque is visible inside the car around the central tunnel and the sills. The two lightweight bucket seats are made from Lamborghini’s patented Forged Composite. The woven carbon-fiber CarbonSkin is used to clad the entire cockpit, part of the seats and the headliner. Like a hi-tech fabric, the carbon-fiber matting fits to any form and reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Sir Colin also helped introduce the idea of using aerodynamics to achieve downforce in racing. The Veneno is completely designed around this concept as well. Lamborghini points out "the entire design of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has been laid out for perfect airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large aerodynamic wing. The visual division of the rear fenders from the car body is a reference to the world of racing cars and optimizes the aerodynamic flow. The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust pipes divided by a splitter. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine bay and direct airflow to the rear wing. The design of the adjustable rear wing is the product of motorsport experience and extensive aerodynamic simulation to ensure optimum airflow in the interaction of the rear wing with the rear diffuser."
The work Lamborghini is doing in advanced design goes way beyond creating crazy looking cars for attention and to meet the needs of the hairy-chested-gold-chain-wearing devotees of the marque. Lamborghini, and now BMW, are showing that there are methods of using CFRP to achieve lightness and true efficiency. The question becomes, when does the work find its way into other VW Group vehicles in order to make all this work truly relevant?
Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
> Mosqvich
10/19/2013 at 13:20 |
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These images are wallpaper material. I somehow lost my red GT86 wallpaper,and I haven't found it. This is a worthy replacement. This car is probably the most batshit insane car I've ever seen, by a long shot
Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW.
> Mosqvich
10/19/2013 at 13:36 |
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Daaaaammmn.
I love the side profile of Veneno. As I said million times, everything looks better with top down.
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Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW.
> Mosqvich
10/19/2013 at 13:38 |
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Daaaaammmn.
I love the side profile of Veneno. As I said million times, everything looks better with top down.
PanchoVilleneuve ST
> Mosqvich
10/19/2013 at 13:39 |
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I love this thing, mostly because it looks like plasma cannons are part of the standard equipment list.