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As reported by Auto Express, on Saturday (06/25/2011) concept car with convertible model called the Toyota GRMN Hybrid Sports Concept II. Some say this car is actually a potential successor to MR-2 although it has not been confirmed.

Toyota GRMN Hybrid Sports Concept was actually already been shown in exhibitions Tokyo Auto Salon 2010. But in this latest version II is much more sporty body with an improved hybrid system.

All elements of the car have been developed by Gazoo Racing, a team that was behind the appearance of the Lexus LF-A super car.

Toyota's hybrid system on GRMN Hybrid Sports Concept II is the combination of electric motor and conventional gasoline engines.

On the front wheels, Toyota gives four electric motors to drive the two front wheels. While in the rear wheel installed with a capacity of 3.5-liter V6 engine that has a power of 245 bhp. Moreover, the rear wheels are still stuck with one set of electric motors.

By these engine specifications, Toyota GRMN Hybrid Sports Concept II, which has a weight of 1,500 kg has been able to bear the total power of 295 bhp and accelerates from rest to 100 km per hour in less than six seconds.

Toyota also claims the AWD hybrid system which applied at Toyota GRMN Hybrid Sports Concept II is also able to improve vehicle maneuverability while enhancing driving pleasure and increase stability.

But unfortunately, there are no plans to make this car on the list of cars that will be sold by Toyota. But Toyota says it will continue to study all aspects that exist in this car for the later applied to the cars they sell.

Berlin - The competition to create an environmentally friendly sports car getting overtly. An electric sports car called the e-WOLF Alpha-2 ready to go and remove the impression that a super car was extravagant fuels.

The creation of car e-WOLF Alpha-2 is none other than to answer the desire of automotive enthusiasts who want a fast car but still 'green'.

Body of e-WOLF Alpha-2 is very exotic like any other super car. A line that extends from the front to the stern is also deliberately designed to increase the level of vehicle aerodynamics.

While large an air scoop at the front gives more cooling and an additional impetus. But when viewed at a glance, the design of the front of the car is a bit similar to the Lamborghini Aventador.

This car engine uses two electric motors placed at the rear wheels. The electric motor is capable to providing e-WOLF Alpha-2 power of 280 kW with a torque that is big enough that reaching 800 Nm. Excerpted from the car advice.

Besides providing abundant power and torque, e-WOLF Alpha-2 can also provide the sensation of driving a sports car generally. Because of this electric car can accelerate from rest to 100 km per hour in just 3.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 240 km per hour.

Speed ​​which is owned by e-WOLF Alpha-2 was also not just on the road. When he wants to fill the car power, the power in car batteries can also be recharged rapidly of 30 minutes to fill 80 percent of its power.

And when fully charged, the car who was said released at a price of 292 thousand euros, or approximately USD 3.5 billion can explore 300 km of asphalt roads.

Washington DC - A super car from Denmark, Zenvo ST-1 50S will be anchored in the United States. Selling price of this car was quite astonishing, reaching U.S. $ 1.8 million.

Cars produced by the super car manufacturer Zenvo Automotive who came to America have greater power than the ability of ST-1 50S Zenvo available in Europe.

The power of the ST-1 50S Zenvo now grow 144 bhp, from the beginning of 1089 bhp to be 1233 bhp with a torque also increased from 1055 lb-ft, to be 1106 lb-ft.

The ability that much obtained from the V8 engine that is equipped with a turbocharged and supercharged. This machine have capacity of 7.0 liters is juxtaposed with a 7 speed an automatic transmission.

And even though using an automatic transmission, the ability of ST-1 50S Zenvo accelerates not slow like automatic car generally. Because ST-1 50S Zenvo can accelerate from rest to 100 km per hour in less than 3 seconds

If you want to speeding, the driver can drive a car endowed with an exotic body with a sexy line to a speed of 375 km per hour.

Inside the car, the Zenvo Automotive is ready to give monogrammed chair and a watch made ​​specifically in Switzerland worth 30 thousand pounds or approximately (USD 420 million).

But to get it all, prospective buyers must dive deep trough his pockets because the number of U.S. $ 1.8 million was still off the road.

The price is quite expensive considering the price of this car in the country of origin is only 850 thousand euros.

Having long been known as a sports car manufacturer Lamborghini intends to re-turn on cars type Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) which had long been their switch off. Offroad vehicle is expected to launch in 2012.

Previously, Lamborghini once had their first 4x4 type car called LM002 which designed for military use. This car had a V12 engine from the Countach.

for new SUVs according to the Auto Express will be named LM00X, Lamborghini will be probably give new twin turbo V8 engine with a capacity of 4.0 liters. This machine is likely similar to a machine that will be used in Audi Q7 with peak power of 550 bhp.

As for its platform, Lamborghini LM00X will likely use the same platform as used by the Audi Q5 and Porsche Cajun. Its appearance will be remaining signaled strength Lamborghini. So despite having a certain SUVs, Lamborghini LM00X can instantly recognizable as Lamborghini family.

Even so, the Italian car is expected to be able to run up to 100 km per hour in less from 4 seconds. That way, even though this car is a SUV, Lamborghini LM00X will easily pass through the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.

To maintain her weight, Lamborghini LM00X will be use the material from carbon fiber as used in as well by their Sesto Elemento supercar concept. Possibility LM00X will be launched by Lamborghini by 2012 at a price of about 100 thousand pounds.

Stuttgart - Innovations in the automotive world would continue forever. Now a team is exploring the possibility to use the steering wheel which is based on touch-screen technology.

A team of researchers from the University of Stuttgart, University of Duisburg-Essen and Germany Research Center for Artificial Intelligence are currently working together to create a prototype of the steering wheel that uses the touch screen.

Moreover, the steering controls can also be done with a touch screen integrated with the windshield. So they're hoping all the information and features on the car like a radio up to the navigation map can be seen in the windshield.

That way, the driver does not have to turn his eyes from the road when they want to enjoy or control this feature when traveling.

The basic idea of this technology development is actually quite simple, because of more widespread and advanced technology in mobile phones makes the rider draw his attention from the road to their mobile phone, steering with a touch screen and glass functional car is expected to maintain the attention of motorists.

Albrecht Schmidt, a computer science professor who worked on this project as quoted from physorg, Monday (13/06/2011) believes that by creating this steering wheel, the driver will be able to more focus on the road.

Steering wheel is made of acrylic which has a 11 millimeter thick that is surrounded by an infrared LED. There is an infrared camera attached to the acrylic base which detects reflection when the screen is touched.

In addition, the movement can also be done on the screen without the driver must touch their hands off the wheel.

To create a prototype, the researchers asked participants to make their body movements in order to create a command signal to 20 commands. A movement such as pinching two fingers to zoom in on the screen has also been included in the testing.

Once the researchers have set all the different common commands and record the usual gestures of drivers, the researchers then asked the participants to test this steering wheel in the simulator.

And the result, data from study showed that the prototype of this steering wheel can significantly reduce the amount of time riders from something that could take his eyes off the road.

On the road, the researchers also believe that their technology can be combined with technology that can check road conditions and traffic and give a warning alert to the driver.

The prototype of this innovative steering wheel has been presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. The researchers also reportedly is in talks with auto companies to look at the possibilities apply this technology into the vehicle in soon.

Seen from the exterior design of this car were minimalist and all-round angles and a stiff body line, at a glance Mercedes-Benz G-Class is more like a toy car. But once the machine is turned on, various advanced features that have made ​​millions of dollars worth of these SUV deserves to be called 'The Real Monster'.

Since created in 1972, Mercedes Benz G Class was maintained with the original design. Both are used for military or civilian purposes, all Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) of this type remain the same shape

But about the engineering technology, this minimalist-looking luxury car can not be underestimated.

Since the stamping on the first gas, the SUV with a capacity of 5.5 liter V8 engine is direct to show his class.

Launched in Quiet Street, this automatic transmission car is able to reach speeds of 100 km / h in just 5.5 seconds.

Maximum sustained speed is 210 km / h while its maximum torque of 700 Nm at 2750-4000 rpm with the power of 507 horsepower.

Another sensation is also felt when braking suddenly. With support of features Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Traction System (ETS), G55 AMG does not slip or lose grip when stopped suddenly and not bounced to one side. Features differential lock owned G55 AMG again handy when the car stopped in the middle of a hill. Starting from position of gears 2 to the above, the car will not slide down even stopped in the middle of a steep incline.

One of the Mercedes-Benz drivers who came from Germany, Erwin was demonstrating its ability to drifting with the G55 AMG. Just by tinkering with the 3 options differential lock, Erwin makes drifting and roulette look so easy.

Beyond that, G55 AMG still provides driving comfort. Although still not as comfortable as a sedan, a car with the type of suspension for soft and stable in all four legs were sort of special.

Santa Pod, UK - speed record has been re-created. Now the record for fastest electric car in the world was taken by the electric-powered VW Beetle. This car can accelerate from stationary to a speed of 100 km per hour in just 1.6 seconds.

This car is not electric-powered VW Beetle that was made official by the VW factory, but this car is assembled two British brothers Sam and Olly namely Young.

The reason they make these electric cars also tend to be simple, namely to prove that the car could be friendly to the environment but also run fast.

The car, named the Black Current is built from the VW Beetle made ​​in 1965. Although the age of this car is not young anymore, this car proved to have a power like a young child.

The electrified beetles are able take over a quarter mile track in less than ten seconds and reaches 0-100 km per hour acceleration in just 1.6 seconds. The times are incredible for old electric-powered cars.

In addition, the car that broke the record when it participated in the category of Zero Emissions in the arena dragrace Alternative Energy Racing Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire, England also scored speed of 214 km per hour.

"You can not imagine how fast it is. From zero to 100 km per hour in 1.6 seconds is quite difficult to explain. It is really amazing," said Olly who designed this car as reported by the Daily Mail, Wednesday (8 / 6 / 2011).

"We started making this car with no engine. We are making improvements from year to year, until we got to where we are now. The secret is the time, effort, trial and error and lots of research," adds Olly.

"We will try and continue to make the car an even lighter and more powerful to make it faster. The only thing that we feel is pride and joy of course! It was so amazing when everything works as it should after months of work," he said.

The car itself has a cardiac of 60 fruit 12-volt battery commonly used by motorcycle but in the future. Two brothers want to try the battery pack of lithium batteries gel because they believe it will be able to make their cars go faster.

After this record-breaking both Sam and Olly have ambitions to challenge the dragsters overseas especially those still using gasoline engines to prove that electricity can also be run as tight as they are.

Tennis player Roger Federer's greatness when tame a tennis ball on the ground was ogled by Mercedes-Benz. Mercy allowing Federer to tame one of the latest sports cars from Mercedes Benz witch is SLS AMG Roadster.

Unmitigated, Roger welcome to tame The SLS AMG roadster, latest version of the Mercedes Benz roadster that has a white color.

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG roadster is scheduled to be released at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 on September 13, 2011. Even so, The Mercedes Benz is showing off this roadster at the end of May 2011 then.

As reported by caradvice, Monday (06/06/2011) Roger felt that valuable experience in Dubai. With a white shirt and gray shorts, Roger looks really enjoyed racing with Mercedes SLS AMG roadster version.

Roger was very impressed with the performance of the car. Wonder if he uttered words of praise while enjoying how strong the SLS AMG roadster machine. Because he felt just how very incredibly the car was, Roger pursed his lips. He seemed to really enjoy the test drive sessions this time.

"This car is very beautiful and really great," shouted Roger.

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster enhanced with a machine that has a capacity of 6208 cc DOHC 32 valve V8. The roof cover can be opened and closed in a matter of time 11 seconds. The fun part is, the cover can be activated while the car drove at a speed of 50 km / hour.

For maximum speed, this car could through 317 km per hour. While the heavier body weight of 2 kg from the gullwing model.

Issues concerning the cancellation of joint venture undertaken by Japanese car manufacturer, Mazda and Ford motor would seem really occur. This happens because the Japanese car manufacturer, Mazda reportedly will stop his car production in the U.S. Mazda will stop production of the Mazda-6 in the United States, and will be made directly from its factory in Yamaguchi prefecture of Japan.

The news first appeared on the Nikkei site and reported by Reuters on Friday (03/06/2011). Mazda will halt U.S. production in 2013. In return Mazda planning to export the cars they produce in Japan and Mexico for marketed in the U.S...

These actions are taken by Mazda since Mazda's production capacity in the U.S. is still small. This year Mazda only made ​​45,000 cars in the U.S., or only half of its production capacity. This occurred after the financial crisis hit the U.S. for some time ago which made ​​the number of car sales there fell. So in fact it’s reasonable when Mazda chose to stop production in the U.S.

Mazda's official site was immediately reacted with this report and denied it. Mazda says that information about the cessation of production are not derived from the Mazda official. Mazda added that Mazda and Ford together studying the possibility of a joint venture project.

"We do not have anything to announce at this time. We will not comment on this speculation," Mazda said in a statement.

Ford motor is currently setting up a machine with the capacity of the smallest ever in the line-up which is 1,000 cc 3-cylinder. This machine will add the line up of EcoBoost machines that environmentally friendly, owned by Ford.

As reported by Reuters on Saturday (06/04/2011), Ford will introduce his new machines in the next 2 years. Ford guarantees although this machines only has 3 cylinders, engine performance is not much different from the 4-cylinder machines but with that more economical fuel consumption. This is conducted by Ford in anticipation of increased fuel prices and federal government regulations about gasoline consumption.

"We keep try to look for improvement in fuel efficiency side," said Head of Product Development Derrick Kuzak Ford.

Apart from this 1,000 cc machines, Ford also currently were develop his own hybrid transmission. Today hybrid transmissions in Ford cars are supplied by Japanese manufacturer named Aisin. Moreover, Ford is also preparing his first 8 levels of acceleration transmission system.

Actions are taken by Ford to comply with demands of the U.S. government that later in 2016 the cars in the U.S. must have a fuel consumption data 35.5 miles per gallon. Today the average fuel consumption of cars in the U.S. reached 22.5 miles per gallon.

Hydrogen fuel cell car Mercedes-Benz F-Cell finally finishes in Stuttgart, Germany. After traveling over 30,000 miles and crossed 14 countries on 4 continents,

3 Units of Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell hydrogen fuel this, start the journey around the world at the end of January 2011 ago.

Recorded during the trip around the world there is only one obstacle faced by this environmentally friendly fuel car. It was not a technical constraint of the car, but because of accident happened in Kazakhstan. Of course accidents can happen to a car of any type.

Travel surround this world made to celebrate the anniversary of the Mercedes-125 as well as environmentally friendly vehicles campaign carried out by Mercedes-Benz. As reported by Daimler's official website on Saturday (04/06/2011).

"By traveling the world with the F-Cell we have shown, the era of hydrogen fuel car has arrived. Now the hydrogen filling station infrastructure development must be accelerated. Due to the number of hydrogen refueling stations, allowing motorists to obtain benefits from the advantages of this technology, high cruising range, and refueling time that short and of course without emissions, "said Chairman of the Board of Management and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Dieter Zetsche.

Mercedes-Benz hopes in the future, motorists in the entire world will be able to refuel with hydrogen just as they do today with gasoline and diesel.

Mustangs are an icon in world of Muscle Car. You and everyone would know the Ford Mustangs. Although Ford has many types of Mustangs and you may not be able to memorize it one by one, but to this one type of Mustangs, after hearing the engine sound would be difficult to forget.

Ford reportedly is developing Mustangs with a special machine that is intended to drug race through variant called Cobra Jet Mustangs. The car is quite a success to drive your adrenalin. Not explained where the car is being tested. However, as reported by leflanews, Tuesday (01/06/2011) Ford Mustangs Cobra Jet which caught on camera, claimed to be the successor to from the Cobra Jet Mustangs, a car which is known as the most radical when dealing with machines.

Ford Mustangs Cobra Jet uses rear-wheel motion. And for produce lightweight engine, Mustangs Cobra Jet is rumored to use the raw material of aluminum for the engine. The machine has a capacity of 5.400c cc DOHC supercharged which is connected with an automatic transmission. The machine is similar to the SVT Mustangs supercharger with 2 engine options ie 2300 cc and 4000 cc supercharger.

Tsunami disaster that struck Japan affected in many aspects for the country, particularly for the aspects of industrial. Japan as the largest industrial countries in automotive has also suffered a huge impact for the industry. Toyota as one of the largest automobile industries in the world which are located in Japan claimed his car production in Japan fell to the lowest level in 35 years. Toyota suffered a decrease in the production system.

In Japan, Toyota's automobile production declined by 78 percent to 53,823 vehicles. This is the biggest decline since 1976. While global output fell 48 percent plus exports also fell to 79 percent.

Currently, the Toyota plant in Japan has been able to work 70 percent from the normal conditions, which number has increased by 50 percent in April and May. Toyota expects the production can run normally in November or December.

"April is clearly the worst month," said Takeshi Miyao, an analyst at consulting company in Tokyo as quoted from Gasgoo, Monday (30/05/2011).

"The automaker is making phased progress in recovery and Toyota is probably could return to normal levels earlier than they had announced," he said.

Currently the supply of components that are still in critical condition is only 30 types. The 30th types of components are still in critical short supply, compared to April where the number of komponet that in critical condition reached 150 species, most from these components are electronic components, rubber and plastics, President Akio Toyoda said on 11 May.

You would have known Lamborghini Gallardo, this super car made by Italy is also took part for strengthening police forces in his country which is Italy. You definitely think, the cops were very lucky because they have a car that's really cool and awesome for operations. It does not stop there; The Italian police now may imagine for get the latest variant of the lamborghini for increase their armada. Lamborghini Avendator.

Although the Lamborghini has not been decided for provides the police with a new car, but the home design Milanno Artworks Working with Carrera Design already provide an estimate of how the design of the super cars worth of three million dollars if it becomes a police car.

This great police Cars was merged with blue paint and white line with two pairs of black rim. This car is not like most of the police car that looks so monotonous. Siren was not placed in roof of his car for keep it the aerodynamic side of Aventador. Police lights placed beneath the water intake, and in the dashboard. As reported by GT Spirit, Tuesday (05/31/2011)

Cars that so concerned about aerodynamic, have a machine with a capacity of 6,500 cc. V12 engine configuration is capable release power of 700 hp with a torque of 690 Nm of torque. This car has a top speed of 350 km / hour. With a total weight of 1575 pounds, the car can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3.9 seconds.

Hm ... roughly, what kind Lamborghini Insurance required for this car and I also think that you should give enough space for the police.

New car launched by BMW recently is the BMW 520d Diesel saloon. Looked from the outside, the car is quite masculine. BMW seems to not want to let go of the image of the BMW 520d as an exclusive European car. At the front of this car is more fresh with blend of Xenon lamp and fog lamp on the right and left. Many people believe BMW 520d saloon is a gasoline-powered saloon. So the energy released by this saloon is equivalent with another saloon who consuming gasoline. Whoever would have thought the BMW 520d is consuming gasoline.

2.000cc capacity engine owned this car can generate power of 184 hp and generates a torque of 380 Nm. it was quite sweeping. The character of this engine is also very responsive because turbo embedded in the machine. If you want to feel more performance in the BMW 520d, you can shift the gear lever to the left; this would change the transmission into manual mode. You can move the gears as your wishes by pressing the lever up and down. Well considering how powerful and fast this car, maybe you could consider the BMW car insurance. Just in case.

To get into the cabin you do not have to turn the key, because this car featured an electric start-stop the button so just press the button and the car door even opens. BMW 520d Diesel passenger cabin is very luxurious. The interior is also equipped with CD player, cruise control. Steering wheel can not only be regulated up and down but also can be withdrawn and lowered according to the distance the driver's body.

Engine hood on this car is quite wide, first seemed difficult to monitor the conditions in front of the car especially when it stops if traffic light turns red or jammed roads. However 15 minutes later, you will eventually get used to these conditions. That difficulty also can be assisted with which fairly wide windshield, so the driver's visibility is more assisted. Electrical systems which embedded in the car were also found on the seat, seat height can be adjusted by electrical system, only backwards and forwards which still moved manually.

BMW 520d Diesel equipped with safety featured, anti-leaking tire (Run Flat Tires), crash sensors, brake assist, ABS, EBD. But unfortunately the steering wheel is still a little heavy. The difficulty occurs when zig-zig on the highway.

Another good aspect of the car was speeding when the car in the condition, a feature on the car sound system can raise the volume with itself when the car in the the speeding. You also can enjoy a 7-inch touch screen, Radio CD, 6 loudspeakers, and a USB audio interface.

BMW 520d suspension works very well, all the rocks and bumpy roads impassable perfectly without any constraints. Character suspension is not giddy and very soft. BMW 520d suspension works very well, all the rocks and bumpy roads impassable perfectly without any constraints. Character suspension is not giddy and very soft. BMW 520d fuel consumption is 1:10 on the streets in the city, while out of town if this car has a fuel consumption ratio of 1:14. A little more lavishly than BMW claims which reach the ratio of 1:19.2.

Advance Diesel engine capacity of 2.0 liter turbo

Power 184 hp at 4400 rpm

Maximum torque of 380 Nm at 1750-2750 rpm

Compression ratio 16.5:1

Acceleration 0-100 km per hour in 8 seconds

Acceleration 80-120 km / h 6.9 seconds

Top speed 227 km per hour

Source: DetikOto

Charging the battery without the cord is considered to be more comfortable and enjoyable because car owners do not need to bother to roll the cable after finished filling or pull the cable when it will plug into the socket. The latest version - is actually still in the development stage - from this method is the car that will be filled must be parked on top of charging plate hidden under the floor or road surface.

"The primary target should please owners of electric cars" explains Johan Konnberg, project manager of the Special Vehicles Division, Volvo Car Corporation. In this project Volvo is using his own C30 electric series that had to be changed at the power filling system.

The wireless electric charging Volvo developed - in collaboration with Belgium's Flanders Drive - is the induction system. With this system, the source of electrical energy transferred from the charger to the car without cables. In this way also there is a change or modification in charging system located at the car.

How it Works

Inductive charging, the charger plate is planted in the ground, for example beneath the surface of the road, home or in the garage. Plate filler consists from the coils that generate magnetic fields when energized by electrical current.

When the car was parked in it, the energy from the the plate was transferred to the car without physical contact to coil "puller" induction in the car. Power was transferred in the form of alternating current (AC). Then on the car, an electric current is converted into direct current (DC) through a converter to charge the battery. Especially in Volvo C30 Electric, battery capacity reach 24 kWh, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes for full charge.

Volvo will also send 250 an electric car to their selected customers in Europe in the second half of this year. This is a move to accelerate the public in Europe and around the world to use an electric car.

This helmet for riders released by Newmax is one of the forms of tribute for the tradition of the historic Maranello. This helmet is developed by the designers on Pininfarina who usually designed Ferrari cars. The helmet is covered with satin, aluminum and metal fused termoplas on the outside of the helmet.

Moreover this helmet also applying genuine leather and the logo of Ferrari to provide the perfect finishing touch. While the outer shell is made from the thermoplastic polymer is shiny and scratch-resistant while the helmet visor is manufactured using an anti-scratch polycarbonate and offers excellent visibility on all conditions.

For air circulation, the helmet is claimed to have optimal air distribution with ventilated helmet who it says could make it the most quickly reduce an internal temperature and dissipates heat inside the helmet.

This helmet has fulfilled the ECE 22.05 safety standards with the production process who using a standard ISO 9001:2000. On the official website of the Ferrari Store, this helmet is sold at 249 euros.

Which makes the car was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show event of 1967 is very special not only of famous brand Lamborghini itself, but also from machines that are embedded behind his bonnet.

V12 engine which has a capacity of 1964 cc is derived from the 3929 cc engine and is a concept machine that will not be seen again in another Lamborghini car. An engine with six-cylinder in-line which is then combined with 5 speed transmission is capable of producing power up to 175 bhp. What an amazing old machine.

The cabin interior designed by Marcello Gandini of the Bertone design house is also still looks very futuristic, design with hexagonal honeycomb theme on the dashboard and center console makes it still looks quite modern. This theme is also carried even in the general form as in the seat cushions and backrests. The interior of the 44-year-old Lamborghini P200 Marzal is still very neat.

Marzal Lamborghini ever made ​​a pivotal moment in the Grand Prix of Monaco on May 7th, 1967 ago, where this car was driven by Prince Rainier along with Princess Grace for a drive around the circuit. So it is not just a great machine or a famous brand Lamborghini but this car has a very high historical value.