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2004 - 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo SOHO by DMC 
Let’s say you picked up a 2004 to 2008 Gallardo only to fall in love with the Gallardo LP-570-4 when it hit showrooms in 2012. Instead of taking a huge hit trading up to the LP-570-4, DMC – no, not THAT DMC, the German car tuner – has a solution for you in the form of its Gallardo SOHO upgrade. DMC starts off by eliminating the Gallardo’s front fascia and adding in a replacement piece that has more of the pointed nose, like the LP-570. On the bottom of the fascia are the signature air intakes and lower lip spoilers. On each end of the front fascia is the same diffuser you’ll find on an LP-570, showing DMC’s attention to detail. The rear end is another part of the Lamborghini Gallardo that has obvious differences between the LP570 and the base model, so DMC completely revised it. DMC began by ripping off the entire rear fascia and replacing it with one that boasts the same lengthwise grated opening that the LP-570 boasts. Under the fascia, DMC added in a rear diffuser that very closely mimics that on the LP-570, including the lower brake light assembly and the cutout near the center. Also on the backside DMC also includes a pair of dual-exit exhaust tip, just like the LP-570, and even a twin-pedestal wing with center high-mounted stoplight. Every body piece added to the Gallardo is made from lightweight carbon fiber, to avoid adding too much weight to the base car. The interior boasts an overhaul as well. DMC will fit your Gallardo with carbon fiber and Italian leather to complete the aesthetic overhaul. In the engine compartment, the 2004 through 2008 Gallardo gives up 58 to 73 horsepower, depending on the year. DMC’s engineers helped compensate for that with some engine management mods that bump the Gallardo’s up about 40 horsepower making its new top speed 322 km/h (200 mph). For a little extra scratch, you can add in the DMC sport catalytic converter and get an extra 28 ponies. Overall, this is a pretty sweet build, but we can’t find pricing anywhere on it. We have reached out to DMC for pricing information. Video: Irina Olhovskaya teaches us a thing or two about the Lamborghini GallardoNothing gets our juices going more than a leather-dressed vixen talking about supercars and actually knowing what she’s talking about. Even better when we’re talking about a Playboy bunny. That’s why there’s something absolutely magnetic about Irina Olhovskaya, the Russian Playboy bunny and host of a video series from Blond Drive TV. In this latest episode, Olhovskaya gets down and jiggy with Italian exotics at its finest. In between ogling over Olhovskaya’s Marilyn Monroe-esque looks and trying to understand Russian - don’t worry, there are English subtitles in there - what goes unnoticed is the fact that Olhovskaya actually knows what she’s talking about when she talks about the Lamborghini Gallardo. We don’t know what’s sexier, the lady or the bull. Can we just call it a tie and say it’s the bull with the lady inside it? Check out the video and watch Irina Olhovskaya give the low down on the Gallardo like only she can. Lamborghini Gallardo Successor to be a Simpler Lineup Lamborghini’s “entry-level car,” if you want to call the $187,000 Gallardo “entry level,” is getting on in age and we already know that a successor is due out in 2014. We also know that the Gallardo came in a dizzying amount of formats, trim levels, body styles, and special editions, which tended to confuse the casual Lamborghini buyer and was somewhat intimidating. In an interview with Car and Driver, Lamborghini America COO, Michael Lock, let us know that the Gallardo’s successor, which may be named the Huracán, will be a much simpler lineup to navigate. It’s not that Lambo will eliminate all of the options, but rather streamline them into precise packaging. The basic configurations — coupe, convertible, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and lightweight — will be available, but you will not be able to walk into a dealership and pick a Lamborghini that meets every spec (i.e. convertible, all-wheel drive, and lightweight). That will be a relief to most buyers, as is the much needed elimination of the aging Gallardo. We will continue keeping an eye out for news on the upcoming Gallardo replacement and let you know as soon as we hear something. We expect to start seeing a lot more details rolling down the pipe by the end of this year and we should see an actual production concept sometime in early-2013. Also addressed in the meetup was the manual transmission option making a return in the Gallardo’s replacement. It was confirmed by Lambo’s COO that the manual option will not return in this model, or ever again to the Lamborghini lineup. Hot Chicks and Hot Cars, `Nuff Said...
You know we love hot cars because we write about them all day every day. Well, when we catch hot women driving hot cars, that just makes our trek toward the weekend all the more fun. Mr. Smee150 has blessed both our eyes and ears with a plethora of rather well-built women whipping some just as well put together cars. This all takes place in Monaco, AKA the land where even a janitor drives a new Audi, in July. The array of cars include a Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster , Ferrari 599 GTO, Ferrari California, Bentley Continental GT, Gemballa Porsche 911, Maserati Grancabrio, Bentley Azure, Mansory Stallone Ferrari 599 GTB (my personal favorite), and an Aston Martin DBS Volante. What a list that is. I just wish we could find out who each woman driving each car is and how exactly she got her hands on it. We’d also like to find out which ones are single and would like a strapping young American lad... For, umm, my friend...Yeah! My friend wants to know. Enjoy! Supercars Unite for a U.K. Bank Holiday
On August 27, 2012, U.K. banks are closed for a holiday and supercars are set to run wild in celebration of this holiday. At the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, the Supercar Showdown will take place and we will all get a good glimpse and listen to what these cars have to offer. Some of the cars in this year’s Supercar Showdown include: Jaguar XJ220, Ferrari F40, Ferrari F50, Ferrari 360 Spyder, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes-Benz SLS, Ultima GTR Can-AM, Lightning GT Carbon, Ascari KZ1 GT3 racecar, and Aston Martin GT2. That, of course, is not an exhaustive list of all of this year’s participants, but it gives us a great idea of what to expect. The guest list also includes a laundry list of car clubs that are sure to bring numerous hot cars to the National Motor Museum. This year, there will be a course set up in the museum’s parking lot, so you can watch these supercars do what they do best, navigate a road course, though we doubt it will be a timed race, but rather a friendly drive. You also can get involved in the show, as you can vote on the People’s Choice Award for the best supercar at the show. The winner of this award receives a 60th anniversary Beaulieu trophy and tons of bragging rights. To get into the show, all you need to do is purchase a general Beaulieu attraction admission ticket and you’re good to go. You can get tickets online at the rate of ₤18 for adults, ₤16.65 for those 60 years and older, ₤10.80 for those 13 to 17 years old, and ₤8,95 for those 5 to 12 years old. Alternatively, you can pick up family admission tickets, which are good for two adults and up to three children for just ₤47.25. This ticket also gives you admission to the museum, World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House and Garden. Speeding Lamborghini Gallardo owner caught after posting YouTube clip
Posting videos of speeding vehicles on YouTube may seem fun, and can even be profitable in some instances, but it comes with a whole host of risks. First and foremost, there’s the ever present danger that if said car’s license plate is shown in a video, then the police can easily track the owner and issue them with a host of driving violations. Well, that’s exactly what recently happened to a 38-year-old, Japanese CEO named Mikami Tadao. He was recently captured after the following video depicted him speeding through a Japanese tunnel, at what’s suspected to be 97 mph or almost 60 mph faster than the legal speed limit. Although the video certainly doesn’t seem to capture the offending Lamborghini Gallardo traveling at those speeds, we’ll take Asahi’s word for it. Nevertheless, Tadao was clearly speeding through the tunnel based on how many car’s the Italian supercar passes, and on one hand we can understand the attraction of pinning the throttle to capture the glorious V-10 cacophony of the car, but on the other hand, posting the video on YouTube obviously pushed it a bit too far. The offense is believed to have occurred January 2, 2010 and the man was captured on March 9 this year, and we believe, he’s still behind bars with an array of traffic offenses expected to be passed down on him when, and if, the case ever makes it to court. Check out the video, and be sure to keep in mind that if you ever plan to break the speed limit and film it (which, of course, we don’t condone), please don’t post it online! 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
Asia has received lots of special Lamborghini lately and today is time for a new one. This time Kingsway Cars Ltd. unveiled a very special Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition to celebrate its 20th anniversary as the official Lamborghini dealer in Hong Kong. Only 8 units will be produced and each will carry a price tag of HK$3,680,000 - about $475,000 at the current exchange rates. The car is painted in a very cool solid white finish (Bianco Monocerus) combined with matte gold strips running from its front bonnet to the roof and the engine bonnet. The front and the rear spoiler received an "HK20" logo, while the rear spoilers and side skirts are painted in a very cool matte black to contrast the white exterior paint. On the interior the seats are made with Q-citura on Alcantara and they are contrasting with a red transmission shifter and matte black selector plate. Special "HK20" logo on the headrest and side remind you one more time this is a special Gallardo.
Video: 1970 Austin Mini with Yamaha R1 engine meets Gallardo
Fitting high-revving motorcycle engines into cars is nothing new, as the incredible Ariel Atom 500 makes use of no less than two highly-modified and tuned Suzuki motorcycle engines. It’s little wonder why this exercise is so popular for lightweight sports cars. Motorcycle engines rev like no other internal combustion engine in the world, with the exception of Formula One cars, and as a result, they provide an engine note unparallelled to those offered from high-performance sports cars. Additionally, they’re generally very small and pump out considerable amounts of horsepower. The following YouTube user has actually fitted a 170WHP, 1.0-liter engine from the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R1 to a 1970 Austin Mini and the results can be seen in the following video. The YouTube user responsible for the video, Daign, was recently out cruising down the highway when an orange Lamborghini Gallardo popped up, and the driver of the Mini was quickly on his tail. Even though no drag race eventuated between the two (Boo!!!), Daign stated, "I think the Gallardo was a bit confused where the 11000 rev was coming from honestly. Shame we were in traffic. Just for kicks it’d be fun to see how the Lambo pulls against the Mini’s powerband between 7-11,500rpm... In the power band it pulls harder than my 500hp Camaro without a doubt. 170hp with only 1300lbs. It’s scary and fun." 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bianco Rosso
In June 2012, China received a special Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Gold Edition specifically for its region, and now it’s time for Lamborghini to show some love for Japan with its own special Gallardo. Called the Gallardo LP560-4 Bianco Rosso, the model was built to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Lamborghini imports. The new Gallardo LP560-4 Bianco Rosso features a combination of red and white paint finishes as a tribute to the Japanese flag. The car is painted in white, combined with red insertions on the rear engine hood, side mirrors, and brake calipers. The interior was specially designed in the Lamborghini Design Center and combines a black theme with red leather. In terms of power source, nothing was changed. The Gallardo LP560-4 still carries a 5.2 liter V10 engine that delivers a total of 552 HP at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 398 lb-ft available at 6,500 rpm. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bianco Rosso will be limited to only 10 units, so if you are from Japan and want one, you better hurry up! Video: Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale vs HelicopterA few days ago, we brought you a very cool video showing the Lamborghini Aventador battling it out with an F16 Fighting Falcon. Today, it’s time for another video just like that one, the supercar is a Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale and it’s facing a helicopter in the snow. This video was shot at the beginning of 2012 while filming for Lamborghini Magazine issue No. 10 at the Transfagarasan road, where TopGear also shot a video back in 2009. Watch the video and let us know which type of vehicle impressed you the most: the Gallardo or the helicopter? The Gallardo is powered by a V10 engine that delivers a total of 570 HP and a peak torque 398 lbs-ft at 6500 rpm. The supercar can hit a top speed of 198 mph and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. | Lamborghini Gallardo latest reviews:Lamborghini Gallardo tuning:
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