The Garman automaker Audi is releasing a more powerful version of their pride and joy super car, the R8. This 500+ HP Quattro driven speed machine can go from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 3.9 seconds and is distinguishable from the standard version thanks to a new rear diffuser, twin oval tailpipes, and new LED headlights.
Based loosely on the Lamborghini, what better way is there to see how two of the most powerful cars of the moment stack up against each other and have been put into a head to head competition at the racetrack: the Audi R8 V10 and the Gallardo Spyder LP560-4. Both models are powered by the same 5.2 Liter V10 engine, and while the R8 is capable of reaching a top speed of 196.35 MPH, while the Gallardo can hit 201 MPH.
About a month ago, word spread out that Lamborghini was releasing a special edition Gallardo LP560-4 to honor their venerated test driver, Valentino Balboni.
For those who don’t know, Balboni has driven more Lamborghini’s than any of us can ever have in a thousand lifetimes. Since 1967, he has been behind the wheel of every Lamborghini model that has rolled out of the Sant’Agata plant in Italy, test driving it to make sure that the cars worked in tip-top condition. So it only seemed fitting that after four decades of working for the company, Balboni would one day have a car devoted entirely to him and while we’ve seen a few clips of this ‘special edition’ Lambo, it wasn’t until a video came out of Balboni himself describing the thought process behind the car that bears his name.
By all accounts, we’re pretty envious of Valentino Balboni on all levels. Not only was he able to drive as many Lamborghinis as he could – and call it his day job – but to have the luxury Italian car brand commission a car just for you, then, yeah, we’d die to be in his shoes.
Reiter Engineering has just unveiled a new competitor for the GT3 category in the form of the mid-engine Lamborghini Gallardo LP560. Reiter started off by losing as much weight as possible and by reworking the vehicle’s aerodynamics to create more downforce at speed to keep the cars glued to the track. The GT3’s 5.2 Liter V10 delivers 570 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque. The race car manufacturer is planning on producing only 49 versions of this gentleman’s race car.
The GT3 spec Gallardo features a carbon GT wing, a front splitter as well as a completely sealed aluminum honeycomb under tray. The car weighs in at an impressive 2,600 pounds, and as a result, numbers among the lightweights in the GT3 class. The reason for this is the vehicle’s unique light weight aluminium space frame which allows the chassis to be considerably light while at the same time extremely rigid. The majority of Reiter’s bodywork and accessory components are made from lightweight carbon fiber.
With the Gallardo Superleggera, Automobili Lamborghini presents an uncompromisingly high-performance sports car. Thanks to increase in output by 10 HP and a 220 pound weight reduction, the new range-leading Gallardo Superleggera is even more dynamic than the already very sporty Gallardo. The weight/power ratio of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is only 2.5 kg/hp, which puts it unquestionably at the top, as well as its 5.0 Liter V10 that puts out 530 HP.
This pink supercar was spotted in London, and while the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is a masculine and aggressive car, this pink color changes everything.
It is not everyday that you are invited for a ride at the Lamborghini production facility, and when you find out that it is with the company’s long time test driver, a little documentation is in order.
Valentino Balboni recently got his own special edition rear wheel drive Gallardo LP 550-2, but here the Lamborghini test driver was giving journalists rides in the ultra luxurious Murcielago LP-640.
Valentino is right at home in one of the world’s most expensive offices, no matter whether they were doing 270 Km/h down the Italian highway, dodging oncoming traffic or undertaking a four wheel slide, Mr. Balboni’s years of experience behind the wheel of high horsepower machines shined through.
It has only been a few days since Lamborghini officially unveiled the special edition Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni and the car has already shown up in a Paris dealership. Where better for this car to make an appearance than the fashion capital of the world, and if you are looking for a brand new speed machine, why not go to where they are sold. Thankfully there were a few cameras on hand to record what this rear wheel drive Lambo encounter.
The Gallardo LP 550-2 is powered by the same 5.2 litre V10 engine from the four wheel drive version and is a fully tuned version of the one in the upcoming R8. In the Gallardo it makes 550 HP. Weighing in at only 3042 lbs, the Italian super car can sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 199 MPH.
The rear drive raging bull will be limited to only 250 units, priced at $219,800 each. Not since the Diablo has the Italian automaker offered a rear wheel drive dream machine, taming this beast would be quite a treat at any price.
Top Speed recently showed you a video from the Blancpain Super Trofeo one make race from the Adria Raceway. This time take a look at these cars do battle from inside the cockpit, its a whole different ball game sitting next to the driver’s seat, there is a whole new sense of speed.
The Italian automaker began the Blancpain Super Trofeo back on May 3rd and will end it on October 4th. The Super Trofeo race car is based on the Gallardo LP 560-4, powered by the new 5.2 Liter V10 direct injection "Iniezione Diretta Stratificata" engine, generating an increased output of 570 HP. Its power flows through the e.gear six-speed robotized gear box to the permanent all-wheel drive system with viscous differentials to get the power to each corner for enhanced traction and improved handling.
Another super car has gone up in flames, this time it was a Lamborghini that bit the dust. This Gallardo caught fire yesterday outside a pub in England. This was not the work of rowdy soccer hooligans, but an unidentified malfunction that makes this the second Gallardo to inexplicably catch on fire in the past few months.
Two men were test-driving the car when they have noticed smoke coming out from the engine bay. They tried to extinguish the fire while waiting for the fire fighters, but as you can see the duo was quite unsuccessful because the Italian exotic still burned to the ground.
The exotic Italian dream machine maker, Lamborghini, has just released a new image gallery of the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder that was unveiled last year at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Gallardo Spyder will be powered by the same 5.2 Liter V10 engine that sits in the middle of the coupe’s chassis. The power plant delivers 560 HP and over 380 lb-ft. of torque to all four wheels. This raging bull can go from 0 to 60 MPH in under 4 seconds and won’t stop until it hits a super car like top speed of 201 MPH.
Apparently, one of the perks of working for Lamborghini, especially if you’ve been with them for over 40 years, is having a car named after you.
Talk about company benefits.
Valentino Balboni, Lamborghini’s long-time lest driver is having a car named after him, aptly called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The car, which is a special edition rear-wheel-drive Gallardo – is a tribute to the man hired by the company’s founder, Ferrucio Lamborghini, way back in 1967. While Balboni has long hung up his test-driving boots, his contributions to developing and propagating the popularity of Lamborghinis all over the world has not gone unnoticed by his former employers.
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