The Fiat 500 Murcielago Packs Over 500 Horsepower
Michael Hines — April 29, 2013 — Autos
Just in case you were wondering, the Fiat 500 Murcielago is not an official crossover project between Fiat and Lamborghini. Italian tuning firm Oemmedi Mechanics decided to drop the Lamborghini Murcielago’s V12 6.2-liter engine, good for 580 horsepower, into a Fiat 500.
Even non-gearheads know that a Fiat 500 isn’t exactly built to accommodate a V12 engine. Oemmedi Mechanics completely rebuilt the 500, turning it into something of a rear-engine rat rod. Lamborghini wheels and a retractable wing were also added. No word on how the Fiat 500 Murcielago performs on the track, but you can hear it growling in all its glory in one of the many videos released. Hopefully an American tuning company will give car lovers something as awesome as this -- a Sonic with a Corvette’s engine would be a nice start.
Even non-gearheads know that a Fiat 500 isn’t exactly built to accommodate a V12 engine. Oemmedi Mechanics completely rebuilt the 500, turning it into something of a rear-engine rat rod. Lamborghini wheels and a retractable wing were also added. No word on how the Fiat 500 Murcielago performs on the track, but you can hear it growling in all its glory in one of the many videos released. Hopefully an American tuning company will give car lovers something as awesome as this -- a Sonic with a Corvette’s engine would be a nice start.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Vehicle Conversions - The creation of the Fiat 500 Murcielago showcases the trend of customizing vehicles with high-performance engines from different brands.
2. Rat Rod Revival - The Fiat 500 Murcielago exemplifies the growing trend of transforming classic or unconventional cars into powerful, attention-grabbing machines.
3. Hybrid Brand Collaborations - While the Fiat 500 Murcielago is not an official collaboration, it highlights the potential for unexpected partnerships between automotive brands to produce unique and exciting vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Tuning - The Fiat 500 Murcielago represents an opportunity for automotive tuning companies to showcase their expertise in creating high-performance custom vehicles.
2. Automotive Manufacturing - The success of the Fiat 500 Murcielago raises the possibility of mainstream automotive manufacturers exploring unconventional collaborations to create innovative and powerful vehicles.
3. Automotive Aftermarket - The popularity of the Fiat 500 Murcielago opens up new avenues for aftermarket companies to offer performance enhancement solutions and accessories for non-traditional vehicle conversions.
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