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Adrian PatonGenaddi carbon-fibre hard top for Lamborghini Murcielago
December 11th 2007 22:00
The Genaddi Automotive Design Group has come up with an alternative - and much more convenient - solution to the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster's troublesome manual fabric roof.
You see, the original manual fabric roof that comes with the Murcielago Roadster is a downright pain in the proverbial backside to install/remove so what Genaddi has done is offer a removable carbon fibre hard top that can be stowed under the front bonnet when not in use.
Made up of six panels including a rear glass window, they can be mounted in different configurations - completely open, completely closed, T-top or targa. Available in either dull or gloss finish of carbon fibre, the hard top is scheduled for production in May 2008 priced at US$26,000 - the equivalent of a reasonably priced, medium-sized car!
But hey, in terms of ease in which it keeps the plush leather and your bonce dry, it's priceless!
The Official Genaddi Press Release:
Effective today Genaddi Design Group, a company in Green Bay Wisconsin in the United States, builders of the Ford GTX1 Roadster have released the following renderings of a removable carbon fiber hard top that they will be producing for the Murcielago Roadster owners. The top is designed to fit easily in the front bonnet of the car and go on and off the car in about one minute making the ownership experience of the Murcielago Roadster much more rewarding. Owning a top that can be stored in the car for "easy on and off" capabilities allows much more freedom to enjoy your Lamborghini!
Let's say you live in Florida, well as you know it can be beautiful one minute and raining the next making it impossible to take the Murcielago anywhere without having a place to duck in when the rain hits. This 6-piece hard top includes the rear glass window, and you have the option of enjoying the car a few different ways. First of course as a Roadster, then as a hard top, a T-top, and lastly as a Targa top.
All pieces come finished in either dull or gloss finish of carbon fiber but not painted. Color matching without the car is far too hard so when you get it and want it to match your car take it to your local dealer and they will accommodate you. The top is very light weight and easy to handle for most anyone, it is not difficult to figure out, and uses a proprietary system for keeping it water tight.
The top will be available directly from Genaddi Design Group or through participating Lamborghini dealers. It is warranted to be free from defect with a cost of $26,000. If you would like to get on the list for one please contact Mark Gerisch at Genaddi Design Group to place the order. Production will start in May of 2008 and be sold on a first come basis.
[Source: Genaddi]
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