Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni

[JRodrigues]

O nome indica uma diminuição de potência, e apenas 2WD (tracção traseira!) Por enquanto não há mais informações.






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[Braz]

Deve ser para aumentar as vendas, com um PVP inferior...

[Lightman]

este ate podia vir 1.8c com 180c que eu comprava, eu e muitos...

[KingTDI]

este ate podia vir 1.8c com 180c que eu comprava, eu e muitos...

Com esse motor deixava de ser um "Super Desportivo", passava a ser mais um.

Mas seria engraçado daqui a uns anos quando deixassem de fabricar esse modelo, darem-lhe uns "toques" (alterações estéticas)e venderem-no com um motor inferior a um preço mais acessível.

[crash]

uhhhh
menos 10cv em relação ao outro de 560, não fará diferença, tendo em conta a mais que provável perda de peso associada a esse -2.

Será sem dúvida o brinquedo do ano.
Faz recordar os tempos do Diablo SV. Têm números semelhantes!
I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!!!

[leblanc]

Será interessante ver como se comporta sem o sistema AWD.Terá uma redução de 10% no preço e 30kg mais leve.

[crash]

Será interessante ver como se comporta sem o sistema AWD.Terá uma redução de 10% no preço e 30kg mais leve.

só 30kg???

oh pá... estava à espera de uns 100kg! (não tem veio de transmissão a ligar às rodas da frente, não tem diferencial frontal... )

10% de redução no preço ainda dá uns valentes trocos pra uns cafezinhos.

[sarapatanas]

30kg não é nada...

[JRodrigues]

Pelo que se diz:

• 0/100km/h : 3.9s
• 550 HP
• 2 roues motrice
• 30kg de moins
• 8 couleur disponible
• sticker bande blanche et liseré dorée
• Full option (GPS, freins céramique, cuir stage 2, etc..)
• Limité à 250 exemplaires

[Andre]

Isso não terá a transmissão AWD 100% locked para as rodas traseiras?

É que a diminuição do peso é ridiculamente pequena

[sarapatanas]

paga-se menos para se ter menos e é uma edição limitada? não estou a entender muito bem este markting

[DocJRA]

paga-se menos para se ter menos e é uma edição limitada? não estou a entender muito bem este markting

É um bom carro para se ser o primeiro a comprar e vender inflacionado ao 251 que já não conseguiu o seu.

Não devemos subestimar a enorme quantidade de gente capaz de disponibilizar mais uns tostões para ter acesso a modelos "limitados" ou com tempos de espera brutais.

Também estanho a redução de apenas 30 quilos.

[crash]

Pelo que se diz:

• 0/100km/h : 3.9s
• 550 HP
• 2 roues motrice
• 30kg de moins
• 8 couleur disponible
• sticker bande blanche et liseré dorée
• Full option (GPS, freins céramique, cuir stage 2, etc..)
• Limité à 250 exemplaires

A questão dos apenas 30kg deve ser devido a isto... Full Extras!
Devia haver algo mais "light".
Bancos estilo baquet em carbono, eliminação do GPS, um escapezinho em titânio. sunstituição do couro por alcantara.
Certamente daria pra chegar aos... 60, hehe.

tendo em conta que, no geral, converter um carro de tracção às 2 pra 4, obriga sempre a acrescentar 40, 50kg de peso no minimo, estes 30 sabe a pouco.
Será que o hardware deles era assim tão leve?

Por exemplo, entre um 911 Carrera 2 e um Carrera 4 existem 55kg de diferença. E estamos a falar da Porsche, que no geral, tem uma atenção especial para o hardware, optimizando sempre onde é preciso

[bg2]

com uma redução de peso tã pequena isto é só para adoçar a boca

para o ano sai o Superleggera e é preciso garantir que se vendem



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[Ruben99]

Esperar para ver, mas não me parece muito significativo esses 30kg a menos!

[MadDragon]

E que tal uma versão especial desprovida de equipamento e de 2 rodas motrizes?
Pensa nisto, Lamborghini.

[JRodrigues]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni

Driving fun with absolute precision

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 30th June 2009 - He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world’s most uncompromising sports car brand – Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name – the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

The latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini’s most successful model of all time - overall, more than 9,000 units of the model range have already been produced - boasts not only its own distinctive design and exclusive equipment, but its technology is unique too, as indicated by the model badge: the 550 stands for the power output in hp and the 2 is for
rear wheel drive.

For several decades, Valentino Balboni has had a distinct influence on the character of the super sports car bearing the sign of the bull. With his fine-tuning and testing work, he has helped to shape many automotive legends, from the Lamborghini Miura of the 60s through to the current Gallardo and Murciélago models. Balboni was hired in 1967 by company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. From early on, it was evident that the young Balboni
had a special feel for cars, that most sensitive of all instincts that connects to the ‘life blood’ of an automobile and defines the soul of a test driver.

“A Lamborghini must always combine the precision of a race car with the reliability of a good friend,” says Balboni. Since 1973, he has sat at the wheel of every prototype built by the brand, and even most production cars have passed through his hands before being delivered to their customers. This has turned Balboni into one of the most important representatives of the brand, with an outstanding reputation and status among the brand’s
fans and customers worldwide.

Limited to 250 units

After over 40 years with Lamborghini, Balboni is now officially retired. Yet, Valentino Balboni continues to travel to many countries around the world as an ambassador of the brand.
The special exclusivity of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is guaranteed – it is limited to 250 units.

Light-footed yet extremely safe

With this latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini is honouring its long-standing test driver in a very special way. The LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni was conceived in line with his own thinking, and it meets many customers’ requests for a model with a unique character, which offers a very special kind of active driving fun. The Balboni model is the only current Lamborghini that delivers its power to the road via its rear wheels alone.

Rear wheel drive has a special appeal to those sports car drivers who enjoy a particular driving style. Thanks to the eminently powerful V10 driveline, controlled oversteer is no problem – naturally always to the extent defined by the driver - because refined road manners and perfectly tuned assistance systems mean that the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is an exceptionally safe sports car to drive.

Driving fun with unique characterer

In order to shape this unique character that combines driving fun and safety, the engineers at Sant’Agata Bolognese have incorporated extensive modifications into the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. It was not simply a question of moving the transmission to the rear axle, the vehicle had to be adjusted and tuned in every element of its driving dynamics. This includes springs, dampers, stabilisers and even the tyres. The aerodynamics were also adjusted to take account of the change to the power flow.

The rear axle differential, with a 45 percent limited slip, was also redeveloped, as was the calibration of the e-gear transmission. One significant point was the adjustments made to the ESP system. While the standard program is focused on high stability, the CORSA program permits greater drift angles, thus enabling drivers to enjoy the dynamics of the
LP 550-2 to their full extent.

Outstanding performance is guaranteed

Adjustments have also been made to the very heart of the Gallardo, the 5.2 litre ten- cylinder: the perfect synthesis of hi-revving pleasure, pulling power, a constantly exuberant temperament and a powerful symphony played in all keys. In the Valentino Balboni, the compact and lightweight power unit generates 405 kW (550 hp). At a dry weight of only 1,380 kilograms, this guarantees outstanding performance: the LP 550-2 is
catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62mph) in a breathtaking 3.9 seconds, while the top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph) guarantees its place among the ultimate in super sports cars.

Powerful elegance in its distinctive design

The Valentino Balboni is not only unique in terms of its technology: its design and equipment reinforce its exclusivity. Its classic sporting character is emphasised by a colour strip in white and gold running from the front panel over the roof and parts of the engine cover all the way to the rear spoiler, with inspiration from the classic sports cars from the ‘70s. This colour treatment underscores the powerful elegance of the Gallardo
and emphasises the unique Lamborghini design DNA. The Special Edition is available in eight colours, from Bianco Monocerus through to Verde Ithaca, or Arancio Borealis to Nero Noctis. The Scorpius wheels retain their dark grey finish, while the brake callipers come in black, orange or yellow, depending on the exterior paint finish.

Classic sporting look for the interior, too

The characteristic colour combination is repeated in the interior. The basic colour of the full leather upholstery is black. Both seats, however, feature the colour strip in white. The centre console is completely upholstered in Polar white leather to create a powerful accent. A badge below the left side window bears the signature of Valentino Balboni and the production number of the car.

The exclusivity of the Valentino Balboni is augmented further by its extensive equipment. Alongside several new leather features in the interior, there is also the transparent engine cover, the rear view camera, the navigation system with Bluetooth and the lifting system for the front axle that makes it easier to drive over obstacles. In addition to the extensive standard equipment, a list of further options is available including e-gear
transmission and carbon ceramic brakes.

Suggested retail price – without taxes

Europe:
162.000 €

UK:
137.900 £

USA:
219.800 $

Maximum power 550 hp at 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm

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

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

Dry Weight 1380 Kg. (3042 lbs)
Weight distribution (front/rear) Front 43%/rear 57%

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

[HaagenDazs]

Video em HD: YouTube - Our brandnew Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 "Valentino Balboni" documercial.

[CarlosAndrade]

Video em HD: YouTube - Our brandnew Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 "Valentino Balboni" documercial.

É um video como estes que mostra o que é um Lamborghini.

[HaagenDazs]

Em breve vou ter um polo cinza igual ao dele..

[CarlosAndrade]

Eu queria uma destas mas só os portes de envio...

[sarapatanas]

eu se ganhasse o euromilhoes ia ter serios problemas....

[ZYX]

Eis o meu Gallardo de eleição.

É muito pesado nos «ombros» de qualquer carro usar o nome desse «tester» mítico: signor Balboni.

[HaagenDazs]

Lamborghini LP550-2 | First Drives | Car Reviews | Auto Express

[CarlosAndrade]

Exactamente o que queria ouvir.