Showing posts with label lamborghini. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lamborghini. Show all posts

Monday, February 12, 2024

My FM Log: Italian Works of Art

Two Italian works of art, the Giulia Sprint GTA and the Murcielago SV, made their comeback in Forza Motorsport as prize cars in two separate limited-time tours in Update 4.0.


First up is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA, a motorsport legend obtained after fighting through Update 4's Open Tour until February 14th.

Launched a year after the first Giulia sedan of 1962, the Giulia Sprint is the coupe version styled by Giugiaro, who was part of Bertone then. At launch, the Sprint GT is powered by a 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 104HP of power and 102.7ft-lb of torque.

Three years later, the lightweight GTA version was launched, featuring aluminum body panels, plexiglass rear and side windows, and a stripped-off interior which drops the weight to 745kg for the road version. The 1.6L engine was upgraded with two spark plugs per cylinder, new camshafts, and a pair of twin-barrel carburetors which bumped the power to 115hp, giving it a top speed of 185kph.

500 examples were made between 1965 and 1969 to comply with Group 2 homologation. In the 1966 racing season, the Giulia GTA scored over 200 wins with official team drivers and privateers behind the wheel.


Lastly is the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV which was obtained by clearing the time-limited Italian Challengers tour until February 28, 2024.

The Murcielago LP670-4 SV served as the "last special edition" before production, as well as its legendary V12 engine traced back to the Miura, ended in 2010 after its near-decade-run tenure. The 6.5L V12 engine was improved to produce 670PS of power. 

It is limited to 350 cars worldwide and costs 450,000 US Dollars. However, only 186 models were built before the factory had to be reserved for Aventador production. In 2010, there was a China Limited Edition launched exclusively in China that comes with the same specs but with a middle stripe on it.



Let's give these Italian works of art around Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and see how legendary these icons are. Let's roll the tapes.



If Forza Motorsport is art, these Italian legends are masterpieces that deserve to be driven. This is the art of driving, the Forza way.

Enjoy your new rides!

Friday, January 5, 2024

My FH5 Log: Tricolorus Extremus

I respect the Italians because their supercar-building status made them the nuclear power of the motoring world. In Forza Horizon 5, I've been greeted by three of the most extreme Italian track superweapons ever made. All three of them are DLC cars, sadly.




Are these number codes? I think not.


These are the Italian track superweapons in question; the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, the Pagani Huayra R, and the Ferrari FXX-K Evo. These de-restricted weapons of mass velocity are armed and ready to shake, rattle, and roll to the extremes.


Let's begin with the Ferrari FXX-K Evo, the most extreme version of the LaFerrari-based FXX-K, and yours to keep if you got the Car Pass. Although the V12 hybrid powerplant remains the same, meaning it still pumps out 1050PS of power output while torque output is over 900Nm, the FXX-K Evo features improved aerodynamics resulting in 23% improved downforce, improved drag resistance, improved dynamics, and more.


Next up is the Pagani Huayra R, part of FH5's Italian Exotics Car Pack currently available. Essentially the finale for the Huayra hypercar, this track-only version, with only 30 units made and sold, is powered by the naturally-aspirated 6.0L AMG V12 engine producing 850PS of power while mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.


Lastly, the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, also part of FH5's Italian Exotics Car Pack currently available. With only 40 made and sold, this track-only superweapon made by Lamborghini Squadra Corse is powered by the same 6.5L V12 engine as the Aventador but it pumps out 830PS of power output, 20PS less than the Huayra R. It is mated to a 6-speed X-track sequential gearbox, which doubles as a structural element within the fully carbon-fiber chassis, with the pushrod rear suspension installed directly on it for better weight distribution.




With their introduction made, it's time to find out which of the three track nukes is the deadliest behind the wheel and with that, it's off to the Horizon Mexico festival grounds to conduct...this nuclear test. Let's roll the tape.


And now the results...

Essenza - 1m03.130s

Huayra R - 1m00.878s

FXX-K Evo - 59.326s

It looks like Scuderia Ferrari is still the top dog in the Italian supercar arms race after all. The FXX-K Evo is the definite proof that you don't want to mess with Maranello's mightiest.


The FXX-K Evo, Huayra R, and the Essenza are proof that Italy is the motoring nuclear superpower because these weapons of mass velocity are like an explosive mix of, let's say, Capsaicin, Pitaya Dragon, and Golden Cheese. If you mess with them, they'll hit you to the extreme. Approach with extreme caution with these track nukes behind the wheel. Their mind-blowing performance and dynamics are too much for puny humans behind the wheel.




Go ahead, take a spin with these three if you are heroic enough. The results will shock you through the earth's core.

CASE CLOSED.

Monday, December 18, 2023

My FM Log: The Sixth Sense

Obtained as a prize car from the limited-time Prestige Tour until the last Thursday of December 2023, the V10-powered Lamborghini track weapon, the Sesto Elemento, returns to Forza Motorsport. Another reason to wrap up Lamborghini's 60th-anniversary celebration with a V10 masterpiece that belongs only to the track and nowhere else.


Sesto Elemento, which means 6th element in Italian, is the name of the Lamborghini that was derived from the periodic table of elements because carbon is classified as the sixth element. True to its name, the Sesto Elemento demonstrates the worldwide leading expertise of Lamborghini in carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) technology. The super sports car brand from Sant'Agata Bolognese is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies, from 3D design through simulation, validation, production, and testing - all in a state-of-the-art industrial process that stands for the very highest quality standards.

Based on the racing-spec Gallardo, the V10 engine that powers it generates 570HP of power, making it capable of 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration of only 2.5 seconds. It also has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.75 kilograms per hp.

Only 20 units of the track-only Sesto Elemento were made and sold.


With Yas Marina its sandbox, it's time to unleash the sixth sense within...the sixth element. Get it? Roll the tape.


This is another reason why the dark art of V10 magic is too hard to miss when it goes extinct by now. The glorious sound is impossible to be forgotten even in this track-only witchcraft. Speaking of witchcraft, the heart-shaped stuff at its rear bumper is the charm point of the Sesto Elemento.


See what I mean?

For a track car crafted by witchcraft, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a blast to drive until the last drop.

Enjoy your ride!

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Lamborghini Revuelto

The Lamborghini Aventador marked the end of an era of purely internal combustion engine-powered Lamborghinis that became the hallmark of its six-decade heritage. As the next chapter begins, a new page of Lamborghini's history has been written. Welcome to the Lamborghini Revuelto.

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto

Costing half a million Euros plus additional costs, the first-ever Lamborghini Revuelto takes over the Aventador's reigns as the new V12 king of the Lamborghini lineage and it uses most of the teachings learned from the electrified V12 series limited machines, the Sian and the reborn Countach.

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto

Beginning with the styling, the Revuelto features elements inspired by the Sian, making this electrified flagship indistinctively Lamborghini in every angle, making it too cool to be missed by anyone who is living under a rock. I'm talking about you, Gran Turismo, Forza, and any racing video game I know and love that comes with real-life cars to play with. With such looks, the Revuelto is surely becoming the hypercar worth coveting.

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto interior

Inside, the Revuelto matches the functionalities of its opposition such as having a tall touchscreen just like a McLaren, the information display above the glove compartment just like the Ferrari, and just like its Aventador predecessor, the ignition switch inspired by fighter jets. Although stuffed with infotainment and connectivity features that don't make sense in a two-seater hypercar like this, the interior matches the Revuelto's character.

2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto

Now, we get to the main event of the Revuelto, the electrified performance that signals the new start for Lamborghini. The 825PS 6.5L V12 engine is connected to a rear P2-P3 eMotor, front e-axle, and a Li-ion high specific power battery with pouch cells, generating a total power output of 1015PS of power output. Mated to an 8-speed e-DCT, it has a 0-100kph time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 350kph. Judging by the stats, that's more than you get from its main rival, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

It's not just the electrified performance that sets the road and track on fire, it's the dynamics that made the Revuelto beyond compare. With a carbon fiber bodywork, active rear wing, double wishbones with Lamborghini Magneride dampers, electric power steering, Carbon Ceramic Brakes Plus, and a new generation Lamborghini Integrated Vehicle Dynamics, whichever driving style you're at, this new era Lamborghini is the most addictive hypercar to drive from Rome to Monza. Once you set foot with it, there's no turning back.

For a half-a-million-euro electrified hypercar that rewrites the rules of Lamborghini, the Revuelto is no doubt the sensation of 2023, and with its styling, technology, performance, and dynamics that set the world ablaze, this is the hypercar that deserves to be called the top star of the revue. Hypercar Revue, that is, because you can't say "Revuelto" without "revue".

Photo: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

My FH5 Log: Novena Diabolos

As the whole world's gone to hell, experiencing a new kind of hell, there's only one kind of demon that shows that Hell awaits when you have fun, the Lamborghini Diablo.


The Diablo, Spanish for demon, is Lamborghini's V12 flagship supercar that dominated the 90s, following the footsteps of the successful Countach. The 90s is all about the fall of the Soviet Union, the rise of Bill Clinton, Michael Jordan making headlines in the NBA, the death of Princess Diana, the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, and the Asian financial crisis, everything about the 90s is an eclectic mix of doom and prosperity but nothing in the 90s is prepared for this kind of hell Lamborghini unleashed to the world.


Launched in 1990 as the direct successor to the Countach, the Diablo features a 5.7L V12 engine with computer-controlled multi-port fuel injection that produces 492PS of power and 580Nm of torque. Mated with a 5-speed manual, it's capable of a 0-100kph time of four and a half seconds and a top speed of 325kph. The Diablo has spawned numerous variants and the one featured in FH5 is the SV variant. Being the first to use the SV marque since the Miura SV, the Diablo SV is rear-wheel-drive and features an upgraded V12 engine producing 517PS of power and 580Nm of torque.


The Lamborghini Diablo, like most supercars in the 90s, was involved in motorsports, and the most potent of all the racing Diablos is the GTR version. Based on the Diablo GT road car, the GTR features a stripped-down interior, and the 6.0L V12 engine sourced from the GT road car but with new fuel and ignition systems, individual throttle bodies, dynamic air intake duct system, VVT, titanium connecting rods, and a lightweight crankshaft, capable of producing 598PS of power. Only 40 of these were made.



With the two Diablos getting their moment of introduction, it's time to unleash hell in Sierra Nueva's gate to hell; the Devil's Pass. Chock full of twists and turns, the Devil's Pass is probably one of the most punishing but probably one of the most enjoyable road tracks Sierra Nueva offered.

As I get the show on the road, oh look! Foggy weather! A recipe for a horror movie story! But this ain't the time to fantasize about another slasher because it's time to witness the trials of these two Diablos on a foggy technical road course as they are using whatever means necessary to survive all the way to redemption. Send in the tape.


With the two Diabos found redemption at the end of the Devil's Pass, I got the results;

Diablo SV - 3m43.807s

Diablo GTR - 3m23.070s

So, I was surprised that the track-only Diablo GTR emerged as the ultimate Diablo ever made before it went to hell and got its role taken over by its successor, the Murcielago.


Dubbed one of the coolest supercars to emerge from the 90s, the Lamborghini Diablo is proof that Hell awaits when you have fun with it. It may have descended into darkness a long time ago, but its legacy remains part of the Lamborghini heritage, something to take note of from Lamborghini's 6-decade history.

Is the Diablo worthy of being the coolest Lamborghini in its 6-decade history? Hell if I know...

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

My FH5 Log: The Lamborghini Huracan then and now

The Lamborghini Huracan served as the hero car of Forza Horizon 2 in 2014 and this V10 wonder showcased just how fun the baby Lambo can do even during the European road trip. In Forza Horizon 5, there are different versions of Huracan to choose from.


Now, there are four different stages of the Lamborghini Huracan to choose from, ranging from the original LP610-4 to the hardcore STO that I've recently obtained from the High Performance series update.


Let's begin with the Huracan that started it all; the Huracan LP610-4. It is the successor of the Lamborghini Gallardo which was named after a Mayan god of wind. It was powered by a 5.2L V10 engine developing 602HP of power and when mated to a double-clutch gearbox derived from the Audi R8 as well as its 4WD system, it has a top speed of 202mph.


Next up, the Lamborghini Huracan Performante. Dubbed the better version of the Huracan, the Performante's V10 engine produces 29 more horsepower and 30 more torques compared to the normal Huracan, making it capable of hitting 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds while retaining the original Huracan's top speed of 202mph. Apart from that, the Performante sheds 40kg thanks to using of carbon fiber as well as its fixed rear wing and it features ALA, which Lamborghini claims to be the most clever aerodynamic system ever made, making it more grippy in the bends. Such aerodynamics have made the Huracan Performante lap the Nurburgring five seconds quicker than the Porsche 918 Hybrid.


The Lamborghini Huracan Evo is the minor change version that produces similar power outputs as the outgoing Huracan Performante, meaning it produces 630hp of power output. Aside from that, the Evo features improved dynamics as well as new rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring system.


Lastly, the one that I've won from FH5's High Performance Wet Season Playlist for 20 points is the Lamborghini Huracan STO. Dubbed the road-legal version of the Super Trofeo and GT3 race cars, the STO's race-car-inspired aerodynamics generates 53% more downforces and 37% better aerodynamic efficiency overall. Because most of the body panels are made from carbon fiber, it weighs 20% less than the old Performante. Although it packs the same 630hp 5.2L V10 engine as the Evo, it's rear-wheel-drive and while mated to a 7-speed DCT, it goes from 0-100kph in exactly three seconds and a top speed of 193mph. 





These Huracan variants are proven to be a blast to drive on the road and on the track if you're into that, but there can only be one Huracan to rule them all and with that, I've assembled them outside the stadium that was recently converted into an oval track following the recent series update. No, we're not going to the oval because that would be too short to do it. Instead, it's a proper circuit racing to determine which Huracan is the best in the game. The fastest time wins as expected.

Without further ado, let's roll the tape.


And now the results...

Huracan - 1m08.085s

Huracan Performante - 1m05.999s

Huracan Evo - 1m07.568s

Huracan STO - 1m05.249s

What a shocker, boys and girls. It looks like the ultimate purists' Huracan really is the best Huracan after all, just.


Be it a four-wheel-drive or a purist-friendly rear-wheel-drive, the Lamborghini Huracan is proven to be "the last one" in the age of the new normal. I said this because this will be known as the last car to have a V10 engine in it, which is rather a sad undertone to spell it out. Although it may not be forever, the last V10 car on earth is proven to be the final gambit that never gives in unless it uses its last resort to keep speedo boys happy until the very end.

It may soon be extinct along with its engine but...let's wish the Huracan the best of luck as it's nearing its endgame not just for this car but for the nearly-diminished V10 race.

FIGHTING!

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

My FH5 Log: Sian Todos

With the FH5 Horizon Holidays' Secret Santa reaching over nine million in-game cars gifted by players for players, the keys to the Lamborghini Sian Roadster have finally landed to all Forza Horizon 5. I know, Christmas may be finished but in here, it ain't over until it's really over.


Since this is a new-to-Forza vehicle, it's time to have a bottom line with the Lamborghini Sian Roadster. Unveiled at the 2019 IAA, the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is thought to be known as the runoff for the Aventador replacement. Being the first production Lamborghini to have a hybrid powertrain, the 6.5L V12 engine is connected to an electric motor and a supercapacitor instead of batteries, producing 819hp of power, making it capable of hitting a 0-100kph time of fewer than 2.8 seconds and a top speed of over 350kph. 63 of these machines were made and sold prior to its unveiling.

A year after FKP 37 was unveiled, the Roadster variant of the Sian was unveiled, offering the same hybrid performance as the FKP 37 but without the roof for an open-sky driving experience. Unlike the FKP 37, 19 of these units were built and sold prior to its unveiling.


It's rather odd why we got the Roadster version instead of the FKP 37 but despite being a roofless hybrid hypercar, it's still a Sian. The rather unique hybrid powertrain that powers it really made the Sian special in every way and when I take it for a joyride, it behaves in a mild but menacing kind of way compared to other Lamborghinis we had in the game. Although packed with grip, it's about as thrilling as a game of Go. Get it? Let's ¡Go!


Speaking of Go, let's give our Secret Santa prize car a joyride to the top of the mountain while battling against other supercars. A chance to demonstrate the Sian's capabilities. Let's roll the tape.


Challenging from start to finish but the Sian did a really good job outplaying the competition.


Roof or no roof, the Lamborghini Sian truly is a runoff for the Aventador replacement. With Lamborghini set to unveil their newest V12 masterpiece later this decade, let's hope it has the teachings of the Sian as we're ushering in the new normal. The new normal where electrification is king.

In the meantime, let's bask in the glory of the Lamborghini Sian, in Roadster form, and experience the powertrain that the Aventador replacement might possess. It may not be pretty but deep down, it's Lamborghini business. The more you know.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

My FH5 Log: Who is the ultimate Horizon Hero?

As the Forza Horizon 10th Anniversary celebration came to its bittersweet end, it's time to find out which of the Horizon hero cars is the ultimate Horizon Hero. Will it be the SRT Viper GTS? The Lamborghini Huracan? The Lamborghini Centenario? The McLaren Senna? Or the Mercedes-AMG Project One?

Five Horizon heroes are gathered at the Volcan Sprint and all they have to do is to set the fastest time, ultimately deciding once and for all who is the ultimate Horizon Hero. It's all or nothing now. It's do-or-die for these machines as they are giving this Forza Horizon 10th anniversary celebration the ideal sendoff I've envisioned.






Without further ado, let the battle commence. GO!


With their bravery tests done, here are the results;

Viper - 3m18.665s

Huracan - 3m08.155s

Centenario - 3m00.864s

Senna - 2m51.905s

One - 2m52.890s


So, after ten years of enjoying the Forza Horizon series since the first one up to now, this is the ultimate Horizon Hero. The McLaren Senna, the hero car of Forza Horizon 4, is the ultimate Horizon Hero.

FOREVER KING.

And that's a wrap! This is the end of the Forza Horizon 10th Anniversary celebration. The celebration has ended but our journey on Forza Horizon 5 continues because there will be more surprises in store, starting with tomorrow's Donut Media collaboration series update as well as December's holiday series update. There will be more to come this 2023 so stick around!

Here's to ten more years of the Horizon Festival! 

The party never ends...