Going through all of the glorious supercars of 2011 was no easy task, especially since it felt like every random country of the world was developing their own supercar. Each vehicle we came across deserved to have their time to shine on the list for best supercar of 2011, but as time went on, it was clear which ones stood out above all of the rest.
A couple of the supercars on the list shouldn’t surprise anyone, especially since they were created by one of the top supercar makers in the world. Then there are the relative newbies to the group that have received enough recognition to warrant praise from the average car enthusiast, but the final vehicle would probably not be recognized by many and its home country may actually cause ridicule to ensue. The end result, however, was enough to give it a spot on our list.
Hit the jump to check out which of the supercar bad boys made it to the top of our list for Supercar of the Year.
We’ve see a number of iterations of this race-spec Lamborghini Gallardo in the past courtesy of Reiter Engineering. On the heels of what amounted to as a hugely successful year for the 2011 Gallardo LP600+ GT3, Reiter is back with fresh improvements for the 2012 model that seeks to improve the car’s endurance capabilities, on top of its already dominating racing credentials.
For the 2012 model, Hans Reiter is looking into expanding the race car’s abilities into a full-fledged 24-hour racer. "We’ve already proved that the Gallardo is a safe and fast car in sprint format races," he said.
"Now we want to be successful at long distance races too. Our aim is, to have a reliable 24-hour race car, which is able to win."
Putting all their racing experience and know-how to good use, Reiter fitted the LP600+ GT3 with a bevy of new aerodynamic and performance parts, including a new 2012 Holinger gearbox that’s not only lighter in weight, but also possesses a more direct and precise shifting process. Reiter also added a bigger spliter and double dive plates at the front, providing more downforce for the car while suspension brackets, spring pairings and an AP Racing brake system are all expected to be added despite still being in the testing and development phase.
Performance-wise, the 2012 LP600+ GT3 will still carry the same ’600+’-horsepower 5.2-liter V10 engine that the 2011 model came in. As it stands, Reiter is looking into putting the race car through the paces in the coming months with it already being entered in the 24-hour race in Dubai.
With all these changes in tow, expect a sizable bump in the current €288,000 (around $385,000) price of the race car.
What can be better than a supercar? The answer is quite simple: more supercars brought together! This video was shot during a "private" supercar rally and brings together some of the most amazing cars in the world.
The first three minutes of the video will show an impressive supercar parade, but if you want to hear some wonderful exhaust music, fast forward up to the 3:30 mark. Our advice is for everyone to turn up their volume and enjoy! We can assure you that the video is worth every second!
We all remember Robert, the owner of the 1,250-horsepower Underground Racing-tuned Lamborghini Gallardo. A few months ago, Robert took his mom out for a spin in his Gallardo and predictably, dear old mom wasn’t too thrilled about that experience.
This time around, Robert left his mom at home and just brought his steed of a supercar out on the streets of Atlanta. Predictably, the video shows the UG-tuned Gallardo revving up and shooting flames out of its exhaust in downtown Atlanta.
We don’t see sparks coming out of exhausts all too often so when we spot one that does it so easily, it’s something that’s definitely worth watching. The only downside to this video is that Robert’s mom, who, by the way, is a certifiable stunner, wasn’t around to amuse us with her hysterical reactions to being driven around in one of the most powerful Lamborghinis on the market today.
Robert’s Gallardo was given the incredible tuning package from Underground Racing which is offered in three different engine stages with updates ranging from Stage One’s 650 WHP all the way up to Stage Three’s 1250 WHP on race fuel. Robert opted for the mouth-watering Stage Three.
The package includes custom twin billet 62mm precision turbochargers, TiAL billet wastegates and billet blow off valves, custom fabricated stainless steel air induction using aircraft quality metal, and a custom Air/Water intercooler system with high flow water pump. Everything is cleaned up and ready to go with a custom ice water reservoir, high flow intercooler water heat exchanger, crankcase ventilation system, and K&N air filters. The engine’s beautiful sounds will rip out of a custom fabricated stainless steel exhaust using aircraft quality metal and ultra lightweight stainless steel mufflers. That added quality sure came in handy when fire started spewing out!
Are you surprised? We’re not! Especially after we have reported that Shelby Supercars has managed to sell an impressive 10 Tuatara during the 2011 Dubai International Motor Show. Compared to that the Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is a bargain.
The first unit from the 150 to be produced found its way home. And what a home! The first unit was bout by the Galadari family in Dubai. And if you don’t know them, don’t worry. But you really need to know what other cars you will see in their garage: a Lamborghini Aventador recently bought, a one-off Gemballa MIG-U1 Enzo, one-off Brabus Stealth and a Jaguar XJ220. Among many others of course.
Refresher: this special Gallardo is powered by a V10 engine that delivers a total of 570 HP and a peak torque 398 lbs-ft at 6500 rpm. It will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds and will go up to a top speed of 198 mph.
