The new Gallardo LP560-4 will not come on the US market until later this summer, but Lamborghini has already announced a six-months waiting list for the car.
The Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by the new 5.2 litre V10 engine with an output of 560 PS (412 kW) at 8000 rpm. The increase of 40 PS compared with that of the previous Gallardo, and the approximate 20 kilogram reduction in weight, improves the power weight ratio to 2.5 kilograms per PS (hp) and thus enhances performance. The LP560-4 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, its speed at 11.8 seconds is 200 km/h and its top speed lies at 325 km/h.
The LP560-4 went on sale across Europe in June with a price tag of $222,000.
Lamborghini delivered the first Gallardo LP560-4 to the US. The happy owner is Benny Caiola, Jr., noted Italian car enthusiast and collector, from New York. He took the keys to his brand new supercar this week.
Benny Caiola, Jr. has a real collection of Italian supercars: he owns a Countach, Diablo, Espada, Jalpa and the legendary Miura.
He won his Gallardo at an auction at the East Side House Settlement charity auction during the 2008 New York International Auto Show.
The Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by the new 5.2 litre V10 engine with an output of 560 PS (412 kW) at 8000 rpm. The increase of 40 PS compared with that of the previous Gallardo, and the approximate 20 kilogram reduction in weight, improves the power weight ratio to 2.5 kilograms per PS (hp) and thus enhances performance. The LP560-4 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, its speed at 11.8 seconds is 200 km/h and its top speed lies at 325 km/h.
Although the recently launched Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has already enough power, more exactly 560 hp, the stylish Italian coupe received an engine upgrade from IMSA, a well-known tuning company specialized in high-end vehicles. Many of you folks are wondering where is the tuning kit? Well, IMSA wanted to keep intact the original body kit and added only a carbon fiber rear wing and a new set of alloy wheels in order to improve the stability of the vehicle.
According to the tuning company the modifications were made at the engine, some ECU tweaking and by adding a new exhaust system, obtaining in this way 24 more hp and a total of 584 hp. No words about the price yet!
If you’re one of the 20 luckiest people who will buy a Lamborghini Reventon unit, then you will definitely be interested about this new set of wheels manufactured by Forgiato. For those who don’t know the Reventon has 650 hp and can hit 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. Due to this, the 20 inch Estremo wheels are manufactured carefully in order to support these performances. No words about the price yet!
Got a Lamborghini and don’t know how to customize it? Well, Hamann, the well-known German tuner, unveiled its latest genuine carbon bonnet for the Lamborghini Gallardo which gives the Italian sports nice look. For those who want buy it, Hamann offers the „Victory ” bonnet for all the Gallardo models in its catalog under the item number: 15 100 115.
edo competition revealed the modified Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, a supercar that now is capable to hit a top speed of 199 mph and make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 seconds.
The V10 engine delivers 560 hp at 8250 rpm and a peak torque of 398 ft-lb at 6800 rpm. The increase of power was possible thanks to 200-cell high flow catalytic converter, carbon fiber air box and ECU recalibration.
The car also features: 19“ three-piece racing wheels with an artificially-aged cast center-section, hand-polished outer rims and 39 stainless steel screws. Tire dimensions as stock or on request front: 245/ 35 ZR 19, rear 305/ 30 ZR 19 Dunlop Sport Maxx.
In a interview with CarMagazine, Volkswagen Group’s Design Director Walter De Silva confirmed the existence of a new V12 supercar in the future Lamborghini line-up.
He also said that the newly launched Gallardo LP560-4 - will continue to influence future product, specifically the arrow nose and forward projecting air intakes.
The future supercar will be a all-wheel drive model and will be launched after the much-rumored Murcielago SV. The design will be inspired by the Reventon.
About it technology, De Silva only confirmed it will keep the dual clutch transmission as Lamborghini is already in the top performance in 0-100kph with their cars.
A matte-black Gallardo LP560-4 was spotted in Las Vegas. If Lamborghini only showed us the white version, you have now the chance to see this black beauty in action.
For the lucky ones who visited the Maison’s Via Gesu 12, which took places yesterday in Milan, one of the biggest surprises was surely the launch of the new Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Roadster Versace together with its unique collection of accessories. The new concept will be produced in a limited edition and will be equipped in premiere with a transparent engine hood that reveals a powerful V12 engine. The cradle seats are clad in black and white leather, while the accessories, exclusively crafted in black matte calf skin, include: a trolley bag, suit carrier, sports bag, as well as a briefcase, suitcase, gloves, driving shoes, belt, wallet, key ring, beauty case, hat and a pair of jeans.
For the new roadster the Maison Versace’s designers worked together with the designers from Lamborghini Design Center to create a program that allows individual clients to personalize their car, choosing the equipment specification, the color of the exterior body and of the interior fittings. The prestigious accessory collection will be available only in the Versace Boutiques and selected Lamborghini showrooms beginning with November 2008. “This new supercar and the exclusive Collection LP640 represent a natural evolution of excellence for both Versace and Lamborghini through the creation of these unique, one-of-a-kind projects,” Gianni Versace’s CEO Giancarlo Di Risio declared.
It is official now, Automobili Lamborghini and Sirius Satellite Radio signed an exclusive agreement for all the Murcielago models which are due for launch in 2009. The Automobili Lamborghini will offer Sirius as its exclusive satellite radio provider in Lamborghini vehicles. The Sirus will be included as standard equipment for Murcielago at first and all the U.S. models will have it in the offer starting with 2009.
“We are very pleased to have Automobili Lamborghini as a partner. We look forward to working closely with Automobili Lamborghini to offer its customers the best in audio entertainment available for its prestigious vehicles,”’ said Mel Karmazin, CEO SIRIUS.
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