Supercar Saturday

"Reigntastic" (reigntastic) 05/24/2014 at 15:01 • Filed to: Supercar Saturday

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What's your favorite supercar, oppo? Here's a picture I took in the suddenly very FP worthy Plano, Texas.

interrogator-chaplain > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:02

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Bar none.

Brian Silvestro > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:03

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458 Speciale has piqued my interests lately.

jkm7680 > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:05

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Close 'Nuff.

Reigntastic > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 15:06

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This was one of the last Lamborghini to have a manual gearbox, was it not?

Reigntastic > Brian Silvestro 05/24/2014 at 15:07

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Yeah, I really like the nose job those got, it's a fine looking car indeed.

EL_ULY > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:07

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dang that's a sweet picture!

Not really into supercars, but Ferrari EnzoFXX is just mechanical sex!

Reigntastic > jkm7680 05/24/2014 at 15:08

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That's a 612, right?

jkm7680 > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:10

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Ma-y-bee...

Reigntastic > EL_ULY 05/24/2014 at 15:11

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Thank you. I was driving around with my brother, and I spotted the Testarossa parked in front of a shopping center. I pulled a quick u-turn and snagged the handicapped spot that was available, took a few rapid fire pictures and quickly moved my car. Worth it.

Isn't the FXX practically a rental car?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:13

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I love the Koeningsegg Agera R

Reigntastic > jkm7680 05/24/2014 at 15:13

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I am bad with remembering some of the FR Ferrari, I can't really afford them; I try and keep them off my mind, so I don't spiral into depression.

Reigntastic > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 05/24/2014 at 15:14

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I definitely prefer those to the Veyron, myself. The door hinges are interesting, too.

twinturbobmw > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 15:20

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Saw that one in person. One of the only Verde Ithica SVs in the world.

interrogator-chaplain > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:21

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Nope, if it had a manual, it must've been really rare. As far as I know, they all had paddle shifters.
I do remember that you could get the Gallardo with a manual up until at least 2012, maybe 2013.

interrogator-chaplain > twinturbobmw 05/24/2014 at 15:22

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I would have mine repainted. It needs to be that colour to match my dreams.

Reigntastic > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 15:25

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Ah, it's a Murcielago LP670, definitely not manual. Gorgeous car though, for sure. I didn't realize they still offered the manual so recently, to be honest.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:41

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I can't just have one favorite supercar, but here's one of mine.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 15:41

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I remember many times people here mentioned that there were 6 in the U.S.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:42

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I believe there are 6 in the U.S.

feather-throttle-not-hair > twinturbobmw 05/24/2014 at 15:47

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I never liked these even after seeing a normal murcialago in person.

Then I saw an sv in downtown Seattle. I never thought ricey carbon fiber bits could do much for a car, but damn. That thing had fucking presence! Had to change my opinion on them.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 15:53

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The masterpiece. The gestalt shift. The new rule-book from the day it was introduced. The Mighty Mac. McLaren F1.

twinturbobmw > feather-throttle-not-hair 05/24/2014 at 15:55

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What color did that SV happen to be?

feather-throttle-not-hair > twinturbobmw 05/24/2014 at 16:03

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orange.

CAcoalminer > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 16:05

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Actually, the LP670s were offered with a manual transmission but the take rate was very low. In fact, of the 186 LP670s produced, only 5 were specced with a manual and of those 5, only 2 were US cars.

Here's one of them:

Sn210 > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 16:05

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Too many to pick just one

CAcoalminer > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash 05/24/2014 at 16:06

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There were actually 38 LP670s sold in the US market. How many still remain here is a mystery.

CAcoalminer > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 16:07

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This is actually the only Verde Ithica LP670 in the US and one of three ever produced. It is also the only car with the "comfort seats" (basically alcantara covered LP640 seats). It's also car #325.

Reigntastic > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 05/24/2014 at 16:08

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One of my absolute favorites as well. No nanny electronics, just batshit awesome power and layout.

CAcoalminer > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 16:09

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No, the Gallardo offered a manual transmission until it was replaced.

CAcoalminer > twinturbobmw 05/24/2014 at 16:10

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Yes, there were only 3 produced and this is the only one in the US.

CAcoalminer > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 16:12

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Actually, the LP670s were offered with a manual transmission but the take rate was very low. In fact, of the 186 LP670s produced, only 5 were specced with a manual and of those 5, only 2 were US cars.

Here's one of them:

GhostZ > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 16:33

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Fuck prestige, circumstance, or idle luxury. Give me raw, visceral power, insane top speeds, reliability, cutting-edge technological design and analog characteristics. So here's my favs, in descending order:

GhostZ > interrogator-chaplain 05/24/2014 at 16:37

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The Murcielago had a standard manual transmission (including the SV) for most of its life, the the E-gear sequential gearbox as an option. I think the Aventador was the first Lamborghini with no manual option.

There were only 5 SVs made with a manual, from what I can find.

EDIT: Nvm, CAcoalminer beat me to it, his comments were hidden from me until I replied.

GhostZ > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 16:39

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Actually, ~5 SVs were made in total that had manual transmissions. It was available through the entirety of the Murcielago's life.

EDIT: Nvm, CAcoalminer beat me to it, his comments were hidden from me until I replied.

CAcoalminer > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 16:51

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C63 Estate

The E61 M5 isn't bad either:

Just kidding. I'd probably say the Carrera GT.

CAcoalminer > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 05/24/2014 at 16:52

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That blue paint is gorgeous.

twinturbobmw > CAcoalminer 05/24/2014 at 18:00

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I believe both were Bianco Isis (White), however one of them is matte yellow wrapped.

CAcoalminer > twinturbobmw 05/24/2014 at 18:29

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Yes, both of the US cars were Bianco Isis. The only difference between them was the wing option. The one in my original post has the "Aeropack Wing" while yours has the small one.

Here's the small winged car before it was wrapped by its new owner:

The car was actually purchased new by the owner of Cat's Exotics. While the car in my original post was purchased new by a fellow in Houston from Lamborghini Chicago.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > CAcoalminer 05/24/2014 at 20:28

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That blue one with the LM aerokit is my favorite one. (It might actually be an LM, but there were only 7 of them... it could also be a road car fitted with LM style parts.)

CAcoalminer > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 05/24/2014 at 20:41

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It's actually a regular F1 with what McLaren calls a "high downforce kit." Basically parts similar to the ones on the LM are added to a regular car.

Really good representation of differences between stock car and one with kit added:

wiffleballtony > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 21:14

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Lamborghini Diablo. Specifically the SV model. Pre Audi.

Tony Dickson > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 21:54

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The only "exotic" that really grabs me:

Reigntastic > Tony Dickson 05/24/2014 at 22:28

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Ah, I really like Miura. I have seen a few in person, they had a great color palette.

Tony Dickson > Reigntastic 05/24/2014 at 22:31

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Oh yeah, and they sound wonderful too. I don't know why, but the newer exotics just don't do it for me, visually anyway. The Boxer Berlinetta comes the closest.

Unbearable Pain > Reigntastic 06/13/2014 at 15:03

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I want it...I want it SO bad!