New Lamborghini - LP560 2W Balboni Special Edition

[Erik]

LP560
2WD (rear :D )
Light weight
Balboni Special Edition

:hahahehe:

[andreadebi]

is it true? when will be available?

[andreadebi]

I got an info it will be at Frankfurt auto show this year

[RXBG]

to deal with the F450 no doubt.

i hope audi unleashes an updated R8 V10 with full power in 2011 MY. i think i might be all over that one.

[emve]

This is the car I suppose.

LP550-2
- 550hp
- RWD
- 30kg less
- 10% price reduction over LP560-4

Superleggera version of LP560 is another car that will come later.

[JavierNuvolari]

I wonder how they did it, I mean the Gallardo as far as I know was developed as an AWD vehicle, hence, once you take the AWD advange should'nt the chasis behave not as good as it should?

[Erik]

Could this be it? :)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k94/trax_x/LP550-2.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k94/trax_x/lp550-22.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k94/trax_x/lp550-23.jpg

[kju]

heh its 6 speed ^^

[RXBG]

love it. and the thick leather on the seats too.

[Z07]

More info.:

Lamborghini is said to be undertaking a rear-wheel-drive project by the name of Gallardo LP550-2. If these leaked pictures show that car then fans of the bull are in for a real treat. The LP550-2 as the designation suggests, is built on a RWD system instead of Lambo's usual AWD layout.

Power comes from the 5.2-litre normally aspirated V10 engine but has been detuned to make 550hp (405kW) and not 560hp (412kW) like the LP560-4. A 6-speed manual gearbox comes standard. Don't let that minor power cut dissuade you from forming high opinions of the car though; it has shed 30kg (66 lbs) and dispatches the 0 - 100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.

Those 30kgs lost are matched with a 10% price cut and a limited run of 250 units worldwide. A total of eight exterior colours will have owners salivating over which one to choose. Included with those is a special white livery.

An AWD Italian bull rushing over 500 stallions from under the bonnet is no child's play at full glory. One with no AWD safety net is something only a few should attempt to play with.

[roadrunner]

An AWD Italian bull rushing over 500 stallions from under the bonnet is no child's play at full glory. One with no AWD safety net is something only a few should attempt to play with.

Hopefully the prospect buyers belog to them.

Other than that, a beauty.

[Erik]

http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2011_lamborghini_lp550_2_spy_shots_june_001-0630-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2011_lamborghini_lp550_2_spy_shots_june_002-0630-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2011_lamborghini_lp550_2_spy_shots_june_003-0630-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2011_lamborghini_lp550_2_spy_shots_june_004-0630-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2011_lamborghini_lp550_2_spy_shots_june_005-0630-950x650.jpg
http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2011_lamborghini_lp550_2_spy_shots_june_006-0630-950x650.jpg

[Ruergard]

I already adore this car and it just keeps getting better... Can't wait!

[AndyBG]

So, Audi goes RWD, after all... :D

Is this at last chance for proper italian show down, Lambo' vs Ferrari, RWD vs RWD...

[f1esp]

http://static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2009/lamborghini_gallardo-lp550-2_valentino_balboni.jpg

[pampas]

So, Audi goes RWD, after all... :D

Is this at last chance for proper italian show down, Lambo' vs Ferrari, RWD vs RWD...

So .. then my Audi S5 is a Lambo .. nice :)
Some other (not so friendly) people say it's a VW..

For now, I really like the quattro, so no RWD for me .. especially not in a super fast car :)

[f1esp]

For now, I really like the quattro, so no RWD for me .. especially not in a super fast car :)


If you want to go fast or really fast, there's nothing like RWD...

:incar:

[AndyBG]

I have to say that I'm very happy about this RWD Lambo'... Its a great news!

[KresoF1]

Technical data – Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni

Frame & Body

Frame Structural aluminum space frame, based on aluminum
extruded parts welded to aluminum-cast joint elements
Body Aluminum with thermoplastic ″hang on″ parts
Rear Spoiler Electronically controlled
Mirrors External mirror with electrical closing system
Suspension Aluminium double wishbones front and rear suspension
system, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat
ESP 8.0 Full ESP System with ABS, ASR and ABD

Airbags

Front Front Dual-Stage driver and passenger airbags, side Headthorax
airbags
Tires (front/rear) Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19 – 295/30 ZR 19
Wheels (front/rear) Aluminum alloy, 8.5″ x Ø 19”- 11” x Ø 19”
Steering Power-assisted rack and pinion
Curb-to-Curb turning circle 11.50 m (37.73 ft)

Brakes

Steel brakes Power vacuum, aluminum alloy calipers: 8 cylinder front
calipers and 4 cylinder rear calipers
Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø365mm x 34mm (14.37 x 1.34) in front –ø356mm x 32mm (14 x 1.26) in rear
CCB brakes Power vacuum, aluminum alloy calipers: 6 cylinder front
calipers and 4 cylinder rear calipers
Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø380mm x 38mm (15 x 1.5) in front –ø356mm x 32mm (14 x 1.26) in
rear

Motor

Type 10 cylinders V90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft
Displacement 5.2 l
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Maximum power 550 hp at 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm
Engine management system Bosch MED 9
Cooling system Engine and gearbox radiator
Cooling system oil Oil to Water cooler
Cooling system water Two water radiators
Emission control system Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Lubrication system Dry sump

Drivetrain

Type of transmission Rear Wheel drive
Gearbox 6 Speed + reverse, an optional robotized sequential e-gear
system with actuation by paddles on the steering column
Clutch Double plate ø 215 mm (8.46’’)
Rear Differential 45% limited slip

Performance

Top speed 320 Km/h (199 mph)
Acceleration 0-100/h (0-62 mph) 3.9 sec

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2560 mm (100.8 in)
Overall length 4345 mm (171,1 in)
Overall width 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Overall height 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Track (front/rear) 1632 mm- 1597mm (64.3 – 62.9 in)
Dry Weight 1380 Kg. (3042 lbs)
Weight distribution (front/rear) Front 43%/rear 57%

Capacities

Engine oil 10 litres (2,6 US gal)
Fuel tank 90 litres (23,8 US gal)
Engine coolant 20 litres (5,3 US gal)
EU - version

Consumption with E-Gear
Urban 20,1 l/100 Km. (14,05 mpg UK)
Extra urban 9,2 l/100 Km (30,70 mpg UK)
Combined 13,3 l/100 Km (21,24 mpg UK)
CO2 315 g/km

Consumption with manual transmission
Urban 22 l/100 Km (12,84 mpg UK)
Extra urban 9.9 l/100 Km (28,53 mpg UK)
Combined 14,4 l/100 Km (19,62 mpg UK)
CO2 341 g/km

[AndyBG]

Impresive...! :revs:

[RXBG]

sooooooooooooooooo basically a less better equipped version of an R8 V10 that still costs alot more and is actually slower than a standard LP 560 but is more ...... ahem...... "pure"


:boring: someone hand me my teddy bear so i can go to sleep.

[JavierNuvolari]

sooooooooooooooooo basically a less better equipped version of an R8 V10 that still costs alot more and is actually slower than a standard LP 560 but is more ...... ahem...... "pure"


:boring: someone hand me my teddy bear so i can go to sleep.

I see your point mate... but I cannot find anything wrong with this car.....It's like the maximum expression of a macho Gallardo, and I have to say that if I had the money to choose between this and a V10 R8 this would be my choice on a heartbeat.

Also, when dry and in my book, RWD > AWD fun wise.

Saludos !

[Speedou]

sooooooooooooooooo basically a less better equipped version of an R8 V10 that still costs alot more and is actually slower than a standard LP 560 but is more ...... ahem...... "pure"


:boring: someone hand me my teddy bear so i can go to sleep.


Are you sure it really is slower? I would think it to be faster.

[RXBG]

Are you sure it really is slower? I would think it to be faster.


0-60 LP560 3.5 sec.

0-60 LP-560-2 3.9 sec.


so, re: this possibly upcoming rwd R8 V10 i am not so thrilled. unless it is so unexpected that it can post a ring time below the GTR's and be handily better than the 997.2 GT3. if this is the case and the car costs a bit less than the regular V10 (like the GT3 costs less than the TT) then maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe i might tip it my audi hat.

we'll see.

you'll find me sitting on my skeptic stool in the meantime.

[Speedou]

0-60 LP560 3.5 sec.

0-60 LP-560-2 3.9 sec.




Sorry, didn't know that the speed is measured between 0-60. I can easily believe that it will be faster after 60 or etc.

[Erik]

Am I the only one here thinking "track tool"?

Who cares about a few tenths in 0-60?

Shave off the weight and let me see some lap times...

[KresoF1]

http://www.vonbraun.se/_Pages/208/Gallardo_LP_550-2_Valentino_Balboni_-_Product_Information_7_20091.pdf

Download it while it is online...

[Speedou]

Am I the only one here thinking "track tool"?

Who cares about a few tenths in 0-60?

Shave off the weight and let me see some lap times...

That was exactly my point :incar:

[kju]

sure a fun machine. if i hear lambo rwd i always think about an empty runway and 2435 new sets of tires.(jeremy clarkson like<-)

[RXBG]

brochure looks pretty. but notwithstanding the misinterpretation of my post (that is NOT supposed to imply i am only concerned with 0-60 times) i am going to continue to yawn until someone posts a published bona fide summary improvement over the LP560- i.e. a substantially improved ring or hockenheim time. until then, this is just another lambo variant designed to stimulate sales.

oh, and the same will apply to that supposed R8 V10 variant we are all talking about too.

[QuattroFun]

WOW, very nice indeed. Not as driveable or fast off the line as the LP560-4 I am sure, but probably even more exciting. Only question: why was it not launched solely in SL/SV guise with all the weight savings whistles and bells?