Simon's EVO LP640

[Davey S2]

Simon mentioned in his EVO long term article in the new issue that there was going to be a new V12 car joining the Lambo soon.

Anyone know what it is?

[ilovevolvo]

I wondered that too...

Russ

[Bund]

Andy/Simon,

Was the car solely misbehaving because of the lack of oil? I know you called it a near miss but would it have done the car any harm long term running with low enough oil to make it cut out occasionly or is it different with a dry sump?

New car, DBS?

[Lambojim]

DBS are getting tempting at £118k it has to be said.
I thought it might be one of the last Vanquish but looking forward to hearing about it.

[speedyellowrs]

Vanquish or v12 AMG merc?

[andrew.]

LP 670 ???

[autofocus]

Hi there,

Its no big secret so Simon/Andy won't mind me posting it as its already mentioned on the 6th Gear website.

Yes it is a DBS, a stunning Black one.

Trying to catch up with Simon in the next few weeks to get some shots of it.

Will post them as and when.

Regards

Tim

[burriana]

Saw it in the flesh a few weeks ago ... subtle and menacing all rolled into one

[simonspider]

Bund said:

Andy/Simon,

Was the car solely misbehaving because of the lack of oil? I know you called it a near miss but would it have done the car any harm long term running with low enough oil to make it cut out occasionly or is it different with a dry sump?

New car, DBS?

I asked Simon at Lambo Manchester this question and yes if it runs so short of oil the ECU cuts out the engine usually on corners to begin with to prevent oil starvation. It does use a lot of oil the LP. Its just having paint = £2000 + it now needs a clutch too. Hasnt done bad since over 500 people have driven that car
Yes it is a DBS. I expected an armchair on wheels but that thing is blo*dy frightening. Far more lairy than the LP. It joins fast fleet next month. Just hope it doesnt fall apart!

Edited by simonspider on Monday 2nd February 20:17

[SonnyM]

DBS.

Will it join the LP on track day experiences?

[Obi Wan]

simonspider said:

Bund said:

Andy/Simon,

Was the car solely misbehaving because of the lack of oil? I know you called it a near miss but would it have done the car any harm long term running with low enough oil to make it cut out occasionly or is it different with a dry sump?

New car, DBS?

I asked Simon at Lambo Manchester this question and yes if it runs so short of oil the ECU cuts out the engine usually on corners to begin with to prevent oil starvation. It does use a lot of oil the LP. Its just having paint = £2000 + it now needs a clutch too. Hasnt done bad since over 500 people have driven that car
Yes it is a DBS. I expected an armchair on wheels but that thing is blo*dy frightening. Far more lairy than the LP. It joins fast fleet next month. Just hope it doesnt fall apart!

Edited by simonspider on Monday 2nd February 20:17

I take the LP is done on the fast fleet then?

[simonspider]

No the LP is carrying on in ff but on alternate months.

[willcrookz]

Wonder how long before you can snag a DBS for £100k

[Bund]

willcrookz said:

Wonder how long before you can snag a DBS for £100k

not long at all.

[ted 191]

willcrookz said:

Wonder how long before you can snag a DBS for £100k

You can buy them now at £100k,

[EL77]

for a £100k with silly mileage maybe but not a sub 10k!!!

i'd buy as many as you can find with sub 10k on the clock for £100k

[stainless_steve]

Nice one Simon,can't wait to see that

[ted 191]

EL77 said:

for a £100k with silly mileage maybe but not a sub 10k!!!

i'd buy as many as you can find with sub 10k on the clock for £100k

A friend has just bought an 08 with a few hundred miles for £100k, and thats from a main dealer

Edited by ted 191 on Thursday 5th February 08:35

[Bund]

ted 191 said:

EL77 said:

for a £100k with silly mileage maybe but not a sub 10k!!!

i'd buy as many as you can find with sub 10k on the clock for £100k

A friend has just bought an 08 with a few hundred miles for £100k, and thats from a main dealer

Edited by ted 191 on Thursday 5th February 08:35

Your friend has done well to bag it at that money already, i thought maybe March but obviously a dealer wanted rid quick.

There is unbelievable choices around 100k!

[EL77]

does he want to make a quick profit? i'd give him £105k today!!