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Reiter Engineering unveils new race-spec Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+

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Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3 – Click above for high-res image gallery

Which is the ultimate iteration of the Lamborghini Gallardo? Is it the purist’s choice, the Balboni edition? The LP570-4 Superleggera? Or the latest open-top Spyder Performante? The answer could very well be track-bound, and you’re looking at it right now.

The latest race-spec Gallardo developed by Lamborghini’s motorsport partners at Reiter Engineering, the LP600+ is designed to GT3 regulations. Its 5.2-liter V10 has been tuned up to 600 metric horsepower (592hp by our count), joined with a retuned gearbox, competition aerodynamics package, rolling stock, suspension and more. With a curb weight trimmed to just 2,624 pounds and a 40mm ground clearance, the Reiter LP600+ promises to give the competition a run for their money with a relatively modest price tag (for a race-ready supercar, anyway) of €288,500 ($386k).

Gallery: Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3

[Source: Reiter Engineering via motorsportblog.it]

Reiter Engineering unveils new race-spec Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hamann Victory II is Lamborghini’s Gallardo gone wild

Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Lamborghini

Hamann Victory II

Hamann Victory II – Click above for high-res image gallery

German tuning house Hamann isn’t known for producing boring vehicles, and its latest projected, dubbed the Victory II, is a prime example. Based off the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, the Victory II features a completely new look thanks to all new body panels, functional roof inlet, rear wing and 20-inch Hamann wheels. Inside, the car gets new carbon fiber sport seats and custom upholstery.

With the LP560-4 already producing 552 bhp and 398 lb-ft torque, Hamann decided to do only minor modifications to the 5.2L V10. New engine programming results in 20 more horsepower and an additional 26 lb-ft, resulting in a new top speed of 204 mph.

You can read more about the Hamann Victory II in the press release after the jump, or browse through the images from its studio photoshoot in the gallery below.

Gallery: Hamann Victory II

[Source: Hamann Motorsport]

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Hamann Victory II is Lamborghini’s Gallardo gone wild originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lamborghini to celebrate Italy with Tricolore edition Gallardo?

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini, Rumormill

Image above for illustrative purposes only

Two weeks ago reports began to surface that Lamborghini could be preparing to launch a new two-tone Bicolore edition of the Gallardo at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. But since the pace of the automotive industry is unrelenting, this week’s reports indicate that a Tricolore edition could be in the works, too.

So… a two-tone special followed by a three-tone one? We must have lost something in the translation here. And we almost did. Word has it that the second special-edition Gallardo will not be a three-tone model, but a Tricolore in the sense of the Italian flag. The country, you see, is preparing to celebrate 150 years of unification, a national milestone which Lamborghini very well might celebrate with a commemorative patriotic edition featuring the red, white and green.

Then again, it could just be a three-tone paint job. We’ll have to wait and see, with sources tipping the Tricolore edition’s launch to take place in Geneva in March.

[Source: autoblog.it via eurocarblog]

Lamborghini to celebrate Italy with Tricolore edition Gallardo? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo vs. the other Callaway

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Click above to watch the video after the jump

On a good drive Stuart Appleby can launch a golf ball at about 174 miles per hour. A Lamborghini Gallardo can approach speeds of 200 miles per hour. Golf and Italian exotics typically don’t have much in common, but like the Gallardo, the new Callaway Diablo Octane driver uses forged composite carbon to reduce weight and increase speed. So the two companies got together to pit the golfer against the pavement-pounding LP560-4 to see if Appleby can drive a golf ball 250 meters faster than the Gallardo can travel the same distance from a rolling start.

The supercar is moving fast as it crosses the start, and Appleby appears to hit the ball at almost exactly the same time. At first glance the Lambo goes full-throttle right through the finish line without any sign of the ball, but a slo-mo examination shows a truly amazing result. We have no idea how many takes it took to get this incredible finish, but it’s amazing enough to take a closer look. Or three. Check it out after the jump.

[Source: YouTube]

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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo vs. the other Callaway originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Porsche 911 GT3 and Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera tango through Paris

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Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Video

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera chases a Porsche 911 GT3 through Paris – Click above to watch video after the jump

Before we go salivating all over the thought of two of Europe’s best and brightest going the distance through the City of Lights, we should probably start off with an obligatory “don’t try this at home.” The kids you see sliding around the Parisian streets in the video after the jump are trained professionals working in a semi-controlled environment, so do us all a favor and keep your reenactments confined to your Need For Speed marathons.

That said, the video is a well-shot interpretation of what a full lap of Paris might look like as a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera go fender-to-fender. Our early money was on the Raging Bull strolling away with the checkered flag, but Stuttgart’s finest seemed to have no problem keeping the big bad Italian behind its winged tail-end as the two snake around the French capitol. Hit the jump to see the action for yourself.

[Source: YouTube]

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Video: Porsche 911 GT3 and Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera tango through Paris originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LA 2010: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertible, Performance, Lamborghini

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante – Click above for high-res image gallery

Lamborghini didn’t commandeer a space at the LA Auto Show itself, preferring to host an exclusive gathering across town for the reveal of the Gallardo Spyder Performante. As usual, even though we’re speaking of a subtly tweaked Gallardo Spyder whose finest revelations couldn’t even be seen, it was worth the trip.

The lightweight droptop sheds more than 140 pounds versus the standard offering, and gains a meaner visage to make its point. The eye candy that could be seen – additional eye candy, that is – was wrapped in Alcantara and carbon fiber, and would you get a look at those tailpipes…

In fact, enough with the words – feast your eyes on the gallery of high-res photos below live from Lambo’s exclusive party. You can read more details about the car in the official press release after the jump.

Gallery: LA 2010: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

Photos copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOL

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LA 2010: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo Twin-turbo crashes at Texas Mile

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Underground Racing Lamborghini Gallardo crash

Underground Racing Lamborghini Gallardo crashes at the Texas Mile – Click above to watch video after the jump

The Texas Mile had scary moment last weekend when a twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Gallardo built by Underground Racing left the track at well over 100 mph. Driver Richard Holt was attempting to pilot the machine to a new standing mile world record, though once his parachute opened to slow the car, the Lamborghini veered off of the course, clipped a small wall and catapulted end over end. Miraculously, Holt walked away from the incident after being cut free from the wreckage by rescue workers. He was later observed at a local hospital before being released.

Reports peg the modified Gallardo as packing somewhere between 1,500 and 1,900 horsepower. Holt actually passed the mile marker at 235 mph and it’s suggested that a crosswind is to blame for the sudden change of direction upon the chute’s deployment. Accidents like this one underscore the value of conducting high-speed runs in authorized locations with plenty of rescue workers on hand. Hit the jump to watch a video of the entire run.

[Sources: Dragtimes, Small World News Service]

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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo Twin-turbo crashes at Texas Mile originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Jet-powered scooter vs. Lamborghini Gallardo

Filed under: Motorsports, Etc., Videos, Lamborghini, Motorcycle, Humor

Rocket Scooter vs Lamborghini Gallardo

Jet-Powered Scooter vs. Lamborghini Gallardo – Click above to watch video after the jump

We love ourselves a good drag race, but sometimes two-equally matched vehicles going head-to-head down a straight gets a bit boring. This is where ingenuity, bravery and a lack of self-preservation come in handy. Apparently, the Swedish have figured out a sure-fire way to spice up your standard 1,320-foot race. Take one Peugeot scooter (the video incorrectly calls it a Vespa), add a small jet-engine to the back and let Charlie Pace from Lost a rider line up next to a Lamborghini Gallardo.

It’s a jet-powered David versus an Italian Goliath. More importantly, it’s the type of racing we can wholeheartedly get behind… and you can watch the video for yourself after the jump. Anybody want to guess the winner? Thanks for the tip, Per Eriksson!
[Source: Youtube]

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Video: Jet-powered scooter vs. Lamborghini Gallardo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paris Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery

Typically, when an automaker and a watchmaker team up, it’s to spec out a special-edition watch. But Lamborghini and Blancpain have already done that. The two marques are also behind the Super Trofeo racing series, which Lamborghini claims is the fastest spec racing series on today’s circuits. The season just wrapped up at Vallelunga, where the two companies took the wraps off the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition.

The special-edition Lambo is distinguished from the standard model with such unique touches as a vented engine cover and a big rear wing, along with carbon fiber parts, Skorplus wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes. A matte black finish with yellow accents further set its apart inside and out. The most interesting spec however, is the Blancpain Edition’s weight; at 2954 pounds, Sant’Agata lauds it as the lightest vehicle in Lamborghini’s roadgoing range. Couple that with the 5.2-liter V10 boosted to 570 horsepower (like the spec racers) and Lambo claims a 3.4-second sprint to 62 mph from a standstill, topping out a hair under the double-century mark.

We’re on our way to Paris to get a closer look at this among the myriad other excitements making their debut later this week. In the meantime, we invite you to read more about the Blancpain Edition in the press release after the jump and have a closer look in the image gallery below.

Gallery: 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

[Source: Lamborghini]

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Rumormill: Lamborghini developing Touareg-based SUV, V8 Gallardo [w/poll]

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Performance, SUV, Lamborghini, Rumormill, Luxury

Lamborghini LM002 – Click above for high-res image gallery

Hold on to your butts, Lamborghini fans. Word from Car and Driver’s German correspondent is that the bullish Italian automaker is strongly considering re-entering the hardcore SUV segment. Considering that the brand’s last effort into such uncharted territory brought us the Hummer-esque LM002, you can officially color us intrigued.

If the machine does make it past the planning stages, it will reportedly be based on the platform shared by the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, but we imagine it would get a powertrain more suitable for Lamborghini use – we can only hope that means a V12, as was the case with the LM002.

Another market Lamborghini is said to be considering is the entry-level V8 supercar segment. If a production model does indeed come about, it would slot below the V10-powered Gallardo. As with the aforementioned SUV, this would not be the first time Lambo has dipped a toe in these waters, as its Urraco, Silhouette and Jalpa played in the exact same market in the 1970s and 1980s before the Italian manufacturer pulled out in favor of traditional range-topping supercars like the Diablo and Murcielago.

Sadly, rumor has it that Lamborghini will not pursue the Estoque concept, leaving the Maserati Quattroporte as the only Italian to do battle with the likes of the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide. Still, the company must at least be considering the Estoque since it went ahead and produced a concept to gauge reaction. So, which of these new Lamborghini rumors would you most like to see fulfilled? Take part in our totally unscientific poll after the break.

Gallery: Lamborghini LM002

[Source: Car and Driver]

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Rumormill: Lamborghini developing Touareg-based SUV, V8 Gallardo [w/poll] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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