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Lamborghini Gallardo driver shows us how not to drive
We all love viral videos. Sure, half of them are completely irrelevant to everyday life, but we can always find time to watch them. The following video is no exception, with it raking up in almost 2 million views in a couple of days, and it’s not surprising why. A trio of citizens from Chicago in the U.S. managed to film a $225,000 Lamborghini Gallardo crashing into oncoming traffic and swiftly bursting out laughing, just like we did, even though thousands of dollars of damage was inevitably caused. After all, it’s always fun watching videos of supercar drivers who have no clue in how to control their mighty, Italian machines. One of the most ironic things about the video is that the man filming picked that the Lamborghini owner was going to pin the throttle through the turn and then just seconds later, it all started to unfold. Whilst getting off the line quite slowly, the owner began to increase their speed through the corner (just like any other good driver does) but before straightening out, the throttle was floored and a split-second later, the tail begins to slide wide sending the Italian supercar into two stationary cars on the opposing side of the road. All we can say is that we’d hate to see the driver controlling a rear-wheel drive car, as that obviously wouldn’t end well. Check it out! Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT & Lamborghini Diablo vs Strongman
Over the years, we’ve seen almost every match-up conceivable to test both abilities of man and machine, until we stumbled upon the following video. Cars have shown themselves against other cars for years, and even a variety of motorcycles, but before now, we’d never seen a Lamborghini pitted against a strongman. As a part of the 2009 World’s Strongest Man competition, one of the incredibly fierce competitors was put behind a Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT race car and had to hold it back for as long as possible, eventually holding the Diablo back for 6 seconds. However, before the game could get underway in earnest, the clutch of the R-GT broke and throughout the first half of the video, you’ll notice that the Murci is simply revving rather than pulling the man and utilizing all of its torque, so instead a Lamborghini Diablo racer was called in to get the job done. The clock started when the famous supercar began to burn up its rear tires in a valiant effort to pull the strongman off his feet but it failed to do so until he let go at the 6 second mark. The occurrence of the wheels spinning may look extremely impressive, but the vast majority of the cars power and torque are lost during this spectacle and it would be a better representation of the car’s ability if it were all-wheel-drive and could access all the necessary power. Nevertheless, it’s an incredible effort to hold back a car packing in excess of 500 horsepower for upwards of 5 seconds, and something you’re never likely to see in real life, so check out the video! Lamborghini Urus will be built on PL73 platform; will be lightest in its segment
  When Lamborghini unveiled the Urus Concept at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, it came with the announcement that a production version would arrive sometime in 2017. And now, in an interview with Automotive News, Maurizio Reggiani has stated that the company hopes the Urus will become its top-selling model with an annual volume of 3,000 because of strong demand in China, the United States, Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. That’s almost double compared to the 1,600 vehicles Lamborghini sold last year. The future Urus will be built on the Volkswagen new PL73 platform that will be used for the next-generation Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, and Volkswagen Touareg, as well as the production version of Bentley’s new SUV. Lamborghini also hopes that their future SUV will weigh as much as 4400 lbs - or about 440 lbs lighter than any of the models in its segment. And because the new platform will be made of steel, Lamborghini will need to use innovative technologies to hit their target weight. One of these solutions is a T-shaped, forged-carbon composite structure that extends from the central tunnel to the rear suspension hinging points. Reggiani also confirmed that a twin-turbo, gasoline-direction-injection V-8 is a strong possibility because it "improves weight distribution without forcing an increase to the SUV’s wheelbase and overall length." This engine will be coupled to a permanent four-wheel-drive system and most likely a dual-clutch transmission. 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo "Toro" by DMC Tuning
Fresh off of their program for the Lamborghini Aventador, German tuning firm DMC is at it again, this time, with a new tuning package for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Known as the "Toro" program, DMC fitted the Gallardo with a bevy of new modifications, including a lightweight styling kit and a performance upgrade. Talking about the former, DMC gave the Italian supercar new components that are all made out of carbon fiber. These components include a new front spoiler and sword, side sills and skirts, a new rear diffuser, a rear spoiler, a new rear panel, side mirrors, and rounded sills. Rounding out the exterior modifications are a new set of 20" lightweight forged rims. Moving on to the performance enhancement, DMC took the Gallardo LP560-4’s 5.2-liter V10 engine and added a new titanium sport exhaust system as well as reprogrammed the supercar’s ECU unit. The result is an increased output of 580 horsepower and 424 lb/ft of torque, as well as a new top speed of 205 mph, up from the 201 mph top speed of the standard model. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador "Rabbioso" by Wheelsandmore
Wheelsandmore has done it again. Not that we should be surprised considering the talents of these guys, but when they decided to put their German tuning talents to good use and work one of the finest Italian supercars on the planet, we have to give kudos where they are due. The car we’re talking about is the Lamborghini Aventador and Wheelsandmore gave it quite the modification, even calling it the "Rabbioso," which apparently means ’angry’ when translated to English. Quite the description, huh? First up on Wheelsandmore’s Rabbioso program is the car’s revamped looks, which features a new Mocha Brown paint finish, complete with a new set of 20" 6Sporz ² forged wheels wrapped in 355/25/21 Pirelli tires. The rims also carry the same mocha-brown finish and are complemented by a matte black wheel center. Under the hood of the Italian supercar, Wheelsandmore decided to treat the Aventador’s 6.5-liter V12 with an electronic map optimization, as well as a new carbon fiber air box and a flip-controlled exhaust system, netting an increased output of 777 horsepower and 553 lb/ft of torque, up from the standard model’s 700-horsepower and 509 lb/ft of torque output. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J by Prindiville Design
The one-off Lamborghini Aventador J Speedster will find its lucky owner very soon. But for the rest of the world’s population that will never get to own a supercar as unique as this one, UK design house Prindiville Design has released a rendering of what they would do to the Aventador J Speedster if it was given an aftermarket conversion of sorts. According to Prindiville, the work on the Aventador J Speedster begins with replacing the car’s original panels with something along the lines of carbon fiber. From there, the UK tuner would add a host of interior features, including dressing up the cabin in black leather and Alcantara while also adding a five-inch LCD TV screen, a DVD player, satellite navigation, and bespoke software featuring maps, setups, and telemetry. Prindiville would also take in the task of upgrading the Aventador J’s braking system with new ceramic discs and an adjustable suspension. Finally, the UK tuner would give the Italian supercar a little electric tweaking, taking the car’s 6.5-liter V12 engine and increasing its output from the standard 700 horsepower all the way up to 805 horsepower, allowing the car to hit 0-62 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 220 mph. Of course, all of this is only theoretical because unless the owner decides to send the Avetador J Speedster, we’ll never get to see it actually happen. Nevertheless, Prindiville founder Alex Prindiville still knows that his company can do with the one-of supercar. “Although this model was created as a one off-example, the design which we have created showcases the beauty and technology which we are able to offer clients across ourcustom-built supercar model range including the Aventador," he said.
Lamborghini opens brand new dealership in Mumbai, India
It’s been just over a week since Lamborghini officially began construction on its very first dealership in Russia, and the Italian marque has already opened another new showroom this time in Mumbai. This new dealership means Lamborghini now has two outlets across India, a country which has been booming over the past few years and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. As a result, wealthy business people are looking to splash their cash on exotic sports cars, much like their compatriots in China and Russia. In addition to this opening, Lamborghini also announced the launch of a new subdivision of the brand being Lamborghini India. Lamborghini India will be the sole importer of Lamborghini’s into the country, obviously discounting the few high-end importers which may be situated in India, and if this second showroom boosts sales then Lamborghini is likely to open further dealerships across India. Furthermore, this latest announcement comes after Lamborghini confirmed late last year that it was targeting to improve sales in India, as the number of millionaires is set to double before 2015 and Lamborghini expects sales of luxury automobiles to sky rocket in excess of five times their previous rates. Unfortunately for Indian buyers, the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will cost almost twice as much as it does in the U.S. due to the very high import taxes.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster will come with a removable hardtop
 While most of us were hoping that Lamborghini would offer the roadster version of their latest Aventador supercar in March at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the company decided against it and extended the anticipation even longer. Now, Italian magazine Quattroruote, has offered a few more details on the upcoming Aventador LP700-4 Spyder. According to the magazine, the new Aventador Spyder will feature a removable, solid roof and not a soft-top roof like the Murcielago Roadster. The retractable hard top should detach into two sections, separated in a transverse direction. It will be made of carbon fiber just like most of the other body components. This material will keep the weight of the car down and make the roof easier to maneuver. The magazine also reports that the Spyder version will feature an increased number of carbon fiber applications. Expect to see the launch of the new Lamborghini Aventador Spyder in the coming months.
2012 Lamborghini Aventador Supremacy by SR Auto Group
When it comes about the Lamborghini Aventador there isn’t much you can change. But as usual, its the little changes that make a great car looking even greater. And this is where tuners like SR Auto Group came into focus and they do their magic. The tuner’s latest tuning kit is called "Project Supremacy" and we tend to believe they couldn’t find a better name for it. Just watch the images and you will agree with us. But do not imagine that SR Auto did some extraordinary changes. No! As usual they have only added a new set of wheels from PUR Wheels. In a 20/21" setup, featuring a modern matte-black face and the beautifully captivating, Rose Gold Lip, these new wheels seems to be just the right addition. And when you add a Lamborghini Murcielago in the background then you definitely obtain an amazing combination. We’ll just hope you’ll enjoy it! 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Malaysia Limited Edition
Lamborghini is the kind of brand that likes to appease their customers. So when the opportunity came for the Italian automaker to gain traction in a new Southeast Asian market, they decided to give its local clientele a special edition model to commemorate the occasion. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the Lamborghini Gallardo Malaysia Edition. Based on the Gallardo LP 550-2 and limited to only 20 units, the Gallardo Malaysia Edition comes with a choice of three unique colors: Arancio Borealis, Verde Ithaca and Blanco Monocerus. The car will also carry a Superleggera exterior kit that includes a more aggressive front bumper, new carbon fiber side skirts, a new diffuser, a titanium exhaust system, and an ’MLE Limited Edition 20’ plaque to highlight its special edition status. As far as performance credentials are concerned, the Gallardo Malaysia Edition will carry the same 5.2-liter V10 engine as the LP 550-2 Balboni Edition. This model is capable of producing 550 horsepower with a 0-60 mph time of just 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. Granted, the limited run nature of the Gallardo Malaysia Edition makes it a punch on the pockets of anybody looking to buy one of the 20 available models. Converted from local currency, the supercar will cost a tidy $554,000 and will be made available on a per-order basis. | featured reviews:Lamborghini cars reviews2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
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