Lamborghini Gallardo

Video: a Hot Lap with Lamborghini’s test driver (NSFW)

Posted April 22, 2007

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Lamborghini

Valentino Balboni has one of the best jobs in the world. When at Maranello, the Ferrari F1 drivers lend a hand in ringing out the latest Italian stallions. Over in Sant’Agata the job belongs to Balboni. He’s been with the company since 1968, working his way up from mechanic’s apprentice to his current role as chief test driver. The guy gets to drive Lamborghinis day in, day out…what more could you ask for?

Once in a while some lucky “civilian” gets the chance to ride shotgun with Balboni in the latest fire-snorting bull. This video was recorded from inside the cockpit of a Murcielago LP640 as Balboni gave his passenger what was certainly the ride of his life - tail out, foot to the floor as the Lambo drifted from corner to corner around the Bahrain race circuit. Hold on tight and follow the jump to catch the action.

Note: Due to the passenger/videographer repeatedly screaming obscenities during the lap, we wouldn’t recommend watching as your boss looks over your shoulder.

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VIDEO: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera gets on track

Posted April 6, 2007

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Filed under: Sports/GTs, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Videos, Supercars, Lamborghini

Less is more when it comes to exotic sportscars. Less weight, that is. Enthusiasts know that taking extra weight out of a sportscar makes it go faster. No wonder, then, that the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera that was unveiled last month at the Geneva show was such a hit.

Although Lamborghinis are decidedly built for the road, the results of the Gallardo’s high-perfomance diet can best be seen (and heard) on the race track. This video comes courtesy of the Swedish Auto Motor & Sport, who took the new Superleggera out for a spin at the Phoenix International Raceway in Arizona. Follow the jump and turn up your speakers, ’cause this is one raging bull with a sweet sound.