Filed under: Etc., Supercars, Lamborghini

After the G419 Invitational ended last Sunday, I was outside BSing with Davey G. Johnson (the erstwhile Jalop, friend of Autoblog, and all-around great guy) as we looked over the cars that still remained parked in the GPNY lot. The front row contained both a Gallardo Roadster and a spanking new LP560-4, while row two was home to a silver Diablo SV. We were going over the SV, commenting on how it’s aged rather well, when Davey noted something that inspired this particular post.

“Look at that,” he said, pointing at the all-lowercase, italicized, block-letter ‘lamborghini‘ badge on the Diablo’s rear deck. “That would look so much better on the new cars.” The new-school Lambos, as you’re all aware, wear the cursive ‘Lamborghini’ on their tails. Davey and I walked over to the LP560, eyeballed it, and returned to the SV. I have to say, I’m with him on this one. Those lowercase block letters are like Countach-flavored exoticar comfort food, and they’d look perfect on the angular modern Lambos. Then again, maybe the happy medium would be to split the difference and go with this classic.

In any case, let’s put it to a vote:

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Sunday Poll: Lambo logo showdown originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Motorsports, Sports/GTs, Euro, Supercars, Lamborghini

Ferrari does it. Porsche does it. And now, Lamborghini is going to do it, too. “It” is a single-make race series, and Lambo’s will showcase a competition-spec Gallardo LP560-4 dubbed the Super Trofeo. Each race will feature 30 of the cars, piloted by deep-pocketed private owners, dealer teams, and a single, Lambo-sponsored “celebrity driver” who’ll change from race-to-race.

The Super Trofeo racer weighs in at 1300 kg/1866 lb and is spec’d out with all the requisite safety equipment; race-specific chassis adjustments, ABS brakes and wheels; Pirelli slicks; new instrumentation; and aero tweaks. The powered-up 5.2L direct-injected V10 sends 570 horses to all four wheels via the automaker’s e.gear six-speed sequential gearbox. If you have the itch, head to your Lamborghini dealer with €200,000 — that’s the buy-in fee for the car and parts package. Each race will offer trackside support and parts sales to participants, who get to cool their heels in luxury at the Lamborghini Village that’ll be set up at every venue. It all kicks off next May at Silverstone. Head over to the Super Trofeo website for the rest of the schedule and additional info.

[Source: Lamborghini]

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Filed under: In the Autoblog Garage, Supercars, Lamborghini

Click above for high-res gallery of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

A 5.2-liter V10 with 560 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, a top speed of over 200 mph and one of the most beautiful modern designs to ever come out of Italy. It’s the new Gallardo LP560-4, and Lamborghini wants us to drive it. There are certainly more lucrative ways to make a living than being an automotive journalist, but it’s moments like this that we know we made the right career choice. The best news is that we got to drive the new LP560-4 with about two dozen Lamborghini owners. Lamborghini of Orange County recently opened up a new dealership in Newport Beach, and they invited all of their customers down to see the new showroom and go for a Sunday drive. We tackled some of California’s best back roads in the LP560-4 with other Gallardos, Murcielagos, and even a few Diablos. Follow the jump to read on.

All photos Copyright (C)2008 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.

Continue reading First Drive: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

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Filed under: Coupes, Geneva Motor Show, Euro, Supercars, Lamborghini

Though the 2008 Geneva Motor Show doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, the show floor is open and it’s amazing what you can find just parked out in the open. Some Geneva show-goers, for instance, have already caught the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 uncovered at Lamborghini’s display. While we won’t have any official info from the Raging Bull until tomorrow, reports speculate that the car’s name is derived from its new 5.2L direct-inject V10 producing 560 PS (552 hp), and its four-wheel-drive system. The new engine, expected to become the Gallardo’s sole motor eventually, is reportedly derived from the same V10 in the Audi RS6 Avant. The new LP560-4 is also said to be lighter than a standard Gallardo by some 20kg (44 lbs.), and features some important styling tweaks to the now five-year-old coupe.

While the exterior upgrades are minimal, once spotted they jump out at you. Up front are what appear to be new headlights, as well as a third intake or inlet that possibly directs air underneath the car. Positioned front, center and low between the two larger intakes, the new inlet adds some angles to the front end that are very reminiscent of the angular Reventon. Lamborghini has also added new vertical intakes ahead of the front wheels, though otherwise the profile remains the same except for new (and gorgeous) wheels. The largest exterior alteration is the rear end, which has been totally redone. The taillights are wider and shorter, a black grille stretches the entire expanse of the rear, and a pair of dual exhausts now exit within a black housing above a purposeful looking rear diffuser.

We’ll have our own pics early tomorrow, but until then click the source to see a few more from the show floor. Thanks for the tip, Mike!

[Source: Asphalt.ch]

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

Click image for a hi-res gallery of the Lamborghini LP560-4

We just detailed the changes made to the Lamborghini Gallardo as it evolves into the spectacular LP560-4. And while the name might not be exciting, the car sure is. New front and rear fascias, as detailed here, give the “baby” Lambo a menacing new look that’s backed up by an upgraded 5.2L V10 that reportedly dishes out 560 PS/ 552 HP while tipping the scales at 44 lbs. less than the Gallardo. That’s what fast is made of. We’ll update the photo gallery (more pics coming as we type) and post the official specs as soon as they’re released.

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

Click image for a hi-res gallery of the Lamborghini LP560-4

var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/autos/BREAKING_Lamborghini_LP560_4_official_pics’; We just detailed the changes made to the Lamborghini Gallardo as it evolves into the spectacular LP560-4. And while the name might not be exciting, the car sure is. New front and rear fascias, as detailed here, give the “baby” Lambo a menacing new look that’s backed up by an upgraded 5.2L V10 that reportedly dishes out 560 PS/ 552 HP while tipping the scales at 44 lbs. less than the Gallardo. That’s what fast is made of. We’ll update the photo gallery (more pics coming as we type) and post the official specs as soon as they’re released.

[Source: Lamborghini]

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

Click image for a hi-res gallery of the Lamborghini LP560-4

var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/autos/BREAKING_Lamborghini_LP560_4_official_pics’; We just detailed the changes made to the Lamborghini Gallardo as it evolves into the spectacular LP560-4. And while the name might not be exciting, the car sure is. New front and rear fascias, as detailed here, give the “baby” Lambo a menacing new look that’s backed up by an upgraded 5.2L V10 that reportedly dishes out 560 PS/ 552 HP while tipping the scales at 44 lbs. less than the Gallardo. That’s what fast is made of. We’ll continue to update the photo gallery (more pics coming as we type) and post the official specs as soon as they’re released.

[Source: Lamborghini]

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Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Supercars, Lamborghini

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.

After circumnavigating the whole of the Geneva expo center, a strange force drew us to a minimalistic booth on the west side of the complex. There, we were afforded our first live glimpse of Lamborghini’s newest exotica, the Gallardo LP560-4. As its name implies, the gussied-up Gallardo is sporting 560 hp from its new, direct-injected 5.2-liter V10. Hacking off 20 kilos from the curb weight allows the LP560-4 to rocket to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 201 mph, all the while increasing fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by some 18-percent.

All the official details are available after the jump and we’ve assembled a high-res gallery of live and press images below.

Continue reading Geneva 2008: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 live and drool-worthy

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Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sports/GTs, Euro, Supercars, Lamborghini

Click above for more high-res images of the Lamborghini LP560-4

Seems like yesterday when we first saw the new Lamborghini LP560-4 debut in Geneva, but we were glad it was here at the New York Auto Show today too for its North American debut. Rather than bring three variations on the theme like the Italian exotic automaker did in Switzerland, Lamborghini simply uncovered the matte white pearl version with the shiny black LP640-like rims. It still looks incredibly hot. All of the changes seem to have made the car crisper and immediately more current, especially out back where the car now appears lower and wider, which it needed. About that LP560-4 name… as Lamborghini’s Stephen Winkelmann pointed out that it means “longitudinal posteriore” for the rear longitudinal engine position, 560 for the ponies that the new 5.2L V10 generates, and “-4″ for the number of driven wheels. The cosmetic and name changes don’t begin to delineate the numerous alterations made under the skin though. It’s essentially a new car, with a highly revised chassis, all-new suspension and engine, as well as a new interior. We guess “Lamborghini New Gallardo” just doesn’t have the right ring to it even though it fits corporate overlord Volkswagen’s naming scheme a little better.

All the official details from Lamborghini are available after the jump and we’ve assembled a high-res gallery of live and press images below.

Continue reading New York 2008: Lamborghini LP560-4 makes American debut

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Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Supercars, Lamborghini

Remember Lamborghini’s pledge to attend each major auto show with a new product? Pretty ambitious, but by and large the exotic Italian carmaker has lived up to its promise. In unveiling the LP560-4, the revised version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini opened up a whole new range of possibilities, and we’re expecting new Spyder and possibly Superleggera models to follow at coming shows.

The former is likely to be the first to make its debut. While modifying a vehicle - especially one with such dynamic excellence as the Gallardo - to drop its top is a time-consuming affair, remember that the outgoing Gallardo on which the LP560-4 is based had its own Spyder version, so we wouldn’t expect too long a development period. Still, the Paris show in October could be a bit soon, so we might have to wait a while longer to see the new Spyder. In the meantime, we’ve got a very…different video of the new Gallardo LP560-4 after the jump, just because we like you that much.

[Source: AutoGespot via World Car Fans]

Continue reading Rendered Speculation: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

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