Reporting from Hell:The Lamborghini Topic

[smithico]

Tantos juntos [br][br]

 

[bizopt]

Este verde está fantástico. E o branco com jantes pretas.. FANTÁSTICOS.

 

[Unreal]

Reventon unboxing

 

[CarlosAndrade]

Brutal!!![]

Já começam a ser entregues![br]

 

[smithico]

Brutal!!![]

Já começam a ser entregues![br]

Mas já não estavam? Aqueles que temos visto por aí não contam para a contagem dos 20?

 

[CarlosAndrade]

Mas já não estavam? Aqueles que temos visto por aí não contam para a contagem dos 20?

O que se vê por ai, penso eu, que seja o que andou pela mãos da Imprensa![]

Já agora, este ultimo Reventón irá ser o único vendido a um privado pelo "Dealer" da Lamborghini de Las Vegas...os outros 19 já estavam vendidos mesmo antes de o carro ser apresentado em Frankfurt![]

 

[leblanc]

CAR - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

CAR - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

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[CarlosAndrade]

Ah pois é...O LP560-4 está sendo apresentado em Las Vegas e aqui estão as primeiras reviews![]

 

[CarlosAndrade]

Autoweek...

"You're an accountant!" shrieked the silver-haired woman as she hung out of the passenger window of a black Chrysler 300C on the Las Vegas strip. "Even with that car, you'll never get l@!#!"

And with that, she was gone--middle finger extended with (alcohol fueled?) rage. Never mind that it was she who blatantly and purposely dropped a bag of McDonald’s garbage onto the road, prompting us to issue a disapproving look and a thumbs-down sign. That was all that it took to send one of the AARP's Vegas cougars into an angry analysis of our ride for the day, Lamborghini's new Gallardo LP560-4.

What is it about exotic cars--"super sports cars" is what Lamborghini president and CEO Stephan Winkelmann calls them--that rubs certain people oh so wrong? Envy? Genuine disgust for such hedonism? Confusion as to how to insult someone who apparently knows success more than they do and knows it well? Who cares.

Indeed, time spent behind the wheel of Lambo's new $201,000 stud stirs nearly that much worth of emotions. Only in an Italian supercar will you feel like the king of the world in one instant, a narcissistic cheeseball who feels a twinge (or more) of embarrassment the next.

Most of the time, though, the former applies, even when drunken grandmothers suggest that your motivation for riding the raging bull has nothing to do with performance and everything to do with lifestyle. Or at least the lifestyle they figure you fantasize about.

Admittedly, there is a large fantasy element at play, and Lamborghini knows it. When asked to name competitors, Winkelmann deadpans, "We have no competitors."

The implication is that Lamborghini is the best and operates in a different stratosphere where normal rules of engagement don't apply, and that's all there is to it. Indeed, the LP560-4's press launch in Vegas began with a peculiar dinner featuring dancing runway "models"--or were they the best the area's thriving adult industry had to offer?--and leaping Ninjas, all inside a tent custom-built as a temporary restaurant for media. No, not one of Vegas' kabillion five-star restaurants would be sufficient to demonstrate that the LP560-4 is far more than a simple car.

Except that once you fire the direct-injection engine of Sant’ Agata’s latest Gallardo, all the psychological nonsense becomes irrelevant. Crack the throttle that electrifies the new 5.2-liter V10 and you remember that it will--and should--always be about the car. Lamborghini says 0-62 mph happens in 3.7 seconds, a solid 0.3 second faster than the outgoing 5.0-liter edition, and 124 mph (200 kph) screams up in just 11.8 seconds, 0.5 second sooner than before. But while horsepower is up to 552 from 520, the extra 22 lb-ft of torque makes this beast noticeably different from its predecessor.

Gone are the power spikes and high-strung character. Oh, it revs and revs until the limiter kicks in at a staggering 8500 rpm. But there is snorting, kicking, bucking grunt across the range, a seemingly limitless reserve of mojo that rips the twisting desert roads and Las Vegas Motor Speedway where we drove.

Power oversteer is there when you want it, as is stability when you want that, too. The chassis, revamped suspension and tires pull huge lateral g; turn into a corner and the car sets on its suspension and then digs in to a mesmerizing degree. Though the new V10 is heavier than the old one, the car weighs 45 pounds less thanks to a reworked drivetrain. The LP560-4 is endlessly tossable through heavy steering that strangely enough feels a lot like the virtual steering sensation of Logitech’s range of video-game wheels. The same goes for the optional carbon ceramic brakes we tested, which are sensitive early on in the pedal's travel but ungodly when it comes to stopping distance. The reworked paddle-actuated gearbox shifts 40 percent faster courtesy of re-engineered internals and software; in "Corsa" mode, full-throttle shifts engage with all the subtlety of a baseball bat to the face. But in normal and sport modes it is easy to shift smoothly. Regardless, a manual gearbox is available.

The Gallardo LP560-4 arrives in U.S. Lamborghini dealerships late this summer, but if you don't have claim to one of the 550 pre-orders you will likely have to wait nine months or more to take delivery. That's plenty of time to figure out if you place a priority on performance or lifestyle, but really, that is irrelevant. In this case, you can have both. And maybe, just maybe, that's exactly what pisses people off so much.​

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LAS VEGAS — Lamborghini's baby supercar is all grown up. Boasting more power, less weight and slicker styling cues, Lambo's new Gallardo LP560-4 is closing in on its big brother Murciélago while retaining a sticker price of $201,000—roughly 20 grand less than last year's edgy Gallardo Superleggera. —Basem Wasef


The Specs

The LP560-4, which we first spotted in March, has the same power-to-weight ratio as the Superleggera, but achieves its performance goals with much friendlier dynamics. The new 5.2 liter V10 pumps out 560 hp and 398 lb.-ft. of torque, and this ten-banger utilizes a high-pressure Bosch direct injection system with revised variable valve timing to improve fuel consumption and C02 emissions by a whopping 18 percent. Optimized cylinder heads aid combustion efficiency, and reduced engine mass helps contribute to an overall weight loss of 44 pounds. The redesigned 6-speed eGear transmission features Normal, Sport and Corsa modes, the latter of which reduces gear change times by 40 percent. All these tweaks are good for a claimed 0-62 mph time of 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 202 mph.

Unsprung mass has also been trimmed from suspension and brake components, which are revised for LP560-4 duty, and an optional carbon ceramic brake system offers 1.2 g of stopping power for $10,000 more. The LP560-4's larger vents gobble more air for the V10, and a resculpted rear diffuser increases aerodynamic efficiency by 31 percent. The taillights' Y-shaped LEDs recall the Miura Concept, Murciélago LP640 and Reventon, though to our eyes the LP560's rear end is starting to resemble the car's other cousin, the mouthwatering Audi R8.


The Drive

Climb inside the LP560-4, and you'll enjoy a purposeful cabin that can be outfitted with leather, Alcantara or carbon-fiber accents. The familiar Audi-sourced nav system and A/C controls are easy to use, and the tach's 8500 rpm redline is one of the few clues to the outrageous side of this Lambo's personality.

Off the line, the new Gallardo feels more eager than the outgoing model, with a power curve that's smoother and more robust at the lower end of the powerband. Plant the throttle, and the engine sounds a bit less husky than the prior version; this V10 is more aircraft-like, and while open-window cruising reveals more bass notes from the exhaust, cabin noise is generally less boomy than in the 2008 Gallardo.

Acceleration gets more ferocious at higher rpms, but the buildup of power is smooth and manageable—hardly as high-strung as earlier iterations. The eGear transmission seemed less clunky during laps here at Las Vegas Speedway, though Sport and Corsa modes produced appropriately abrupt (and sometimes violent) shifts.

When revs are high and the V10 is working hard, the LP560-4 is in its element, though it exhibited more flexibility at lower rpms than we were expecting. Launch control is activated with ESP off, Corsa mode selected and both pedals depressed until the engine revs to 5000 rpm; lift the brake, and you'll be whacked into your seat with a thud of satisfying, skid-free acceleration.

On the track, 120 mph speeds down the banked oval here feel planted and stable, and the LP560-4's all-wheel-drive system boosts confidence throughout the infield course. This 3307-pound Lambo pushes a bit with excessive entry speeds, but a lift of the throttle quickly tucks in the nose and neutralizes the car's balance. Weight transfer is transparent enough that the car could easily be pointed using the right pedal. Heavy throttle on exit can slip the rear tires, though in Corsa mode the fun is eventually curtailed by ESP. Lateral grip is impressive, though the car sometimes felt like it needed precise steering, brake, and throttle inputs in order to avoid understeering.

The carbon ceramic brakes on our test car took some getting used to. Press the pedal, and the first inch or so doesn't do much of anything. But just past that point, the stopping comes on with seemingly exponential force; we never felt that the brakes couldn't dish out amazing deceleration (especially at the track), but we later had a few disconcerting moments in stop-and-go traffic.


The Bottom Line

Despite being a bit rough around the edges, the Gallardo LP560-4's hardcore personality makes it an entertaining drive at any speed. It may be in its element getting tossed around a racetrack at triple-digit velocities, but with greater engine flexibility and better handling, this stylish 200-mph supercar has become sexier than ever.​

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[smithico]

Nem dado o queria ...







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[CarlosAndrade]

Motor Trend

Lambo's updated baby bull charges from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, hits quarter-mile in 11.4

To outside observers, the whole process looks complicated and, well, a bit silly.

Clicking the right most e.gear button on the center console of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 engages Corsa mode. A push of a silver switch on the center stack disables the stability control and lights up two amber Gallardos on the instrument panel, the smaller of the two indicating that ESP is completely off. Left-footing the brake pedal and matting the throttle revs the LP560-4's engine to over 5000 rpm and creates a cacophony of popping and banging.

Releasing the brake pedal sends up a poof of smoke as the rear tires chirp and slip through not quite one full rotation. The car then bogs, as though hunkering down, before exploding forward a millisecond later.

"It always looks like a failed launch," shrugs photographer Vance. But to the nine satellites reading our position overhead, the Gallardo LP560-4's all-new Thrust mode is a raging success -- launching Lambo's latest supercar to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The quarter mile comes just a few beats later -- 11.4 seconds at 126.9 mph. Both numbers are pretty far off the pace of Lamborghini's estimates of 3.7 and 11.8 seconds. Who knew Italians could be so conservative?

Inside the low-roofed cabin, the LP560-4's attempt to violate Newton's second law is a comprehensive assault on the senses. Getting kicked in the ass a split second before being shot from a cannon is probably the closest approximation. The only thing missing is the taste of cordite upon the lips.

Thrust mode is impressive not just at mere sports car speeds; unlike the previous Gallardo launch control system that required manually shifting the gears, a Thrust-moded Gallardo LP560-4 will autorocket through all six gears on the way to a terminal velocity of 202 mph.

Just what you'd expect from a $201,000 supercar, right? Wait, there's more...

Behind the cosmetically reshaped nose, between the all new Y-styled, LED head and taillights, is a vehicle truly worthy of such an affected alphanumeric name. LP stands for Longitudinale Posteriore and refers to the engine position -- that's longways and mid-mounted in plain English. The first set of digits - 560 -- is the horsepower count, though it's measured in Italian cavallinos (CV), which are a slightly smaller breed than our American horses. We'd call this Gallardo the LP552-4 -- that last digit accounting for the car's four-wheel drive system.

While LP560-4 may succinctly describe this latest and fastest Gallardo, it is the engine that defines it. Mounted behind the driver's compartment is an all-new, 5.2-liter direct injection V-10, the first of its kind in a mass production vehicle. Two rows of five cylinders set at a 90-degree angle mean this is a wide engine in a wide car. The high zoot factor comes from that high rpm horsepower rating. Lamborghini and Bosch engineers teamed up to develop the technology that ensures that the updated V-10 spins no faster than its 8500 rpm redline. The result: 552 horsepower at 8000 rpm, 398 pound-feet of torque at 6500 and exclusive membership into the sub-3.5 second club.

All 560 cavallinos are routed to the Viscous Traction (VT) four-wheel drive system through the thoroughly updated e.gear transmission. You can still shift it yourself, as Lamborghini will continue to offer a traditional six-speed manual, but with 90 percent of customers ordering e.gear, it is understandable why they spent the time and money revising the system.

In Corsa (track) mode, Lamborghini claims e.gear shift times have been reduced by 40 percent. We couldn't verify that claim, but during our test session and around a road course set up at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it certainly felt as though shifts were quicker -- and far more violent. For high-performance driving on the street or simply loafing about, e.gear also offers Sport and traditional slower shifting Automatic modes. But the hottest ticket is the aforementioned Thrust mode - Lambo's all-new and appropriately named launch control system.

Not only is the LP560-4 much faster and more powerful, it's also greener. By virtue of a strict diet, heavy ECU tuning, and the miracles of direct injection and advanced lubricants, Lamborghini claims the Gallardo's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by some 18 percent. By the company's own calculations, the Gallardo returns a respectable (for a supercar, anyway) 11 mpg in the city, and a jaw-dropping 23 mpg on the highway.

So to reiterate, the $201,000, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 will go from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds, hit a top speed of 202 mph hour, and get over 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

Guess that's why they call it a supercar.

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[CarlosAndrade]

Há algo neste carro que ainda não é do meu total agrado...ora é aquela frente...ora é aquela traseira...

 

[Bimmer]

Acho que é mais pq estamos habituados ao antigo Gallardo... mas cada vez mais estou a gostar da estética deste LP560..

 

[bg2]

em termos de desenho também gosto mais do antigo (excepto da frente).

se bem que aquele branco perola........

mas tecnicamente o 560-4 é uma evolução muito bem vinda.


cumprimentos

 

[CarlosAndrade]

Acho que a frente teria resultado muito melhor se fosse inspirada no LP640 e não no Reventón!


A evolução estética do Murciélago para o Murciélago LP640 foi simplesmente brutal, um "limar de arestas" ao qual não consigo imaginar melhor...já este Gallardo, enfim...

 

[JRodrigues]

Já estou a começar a gostar deste 560-4.. A frente é brutal, e a traseira vai-se entranhando..

 

[manicospic]

Acho que a frente teria resultado muito melhor se fosse inspirada no LP640 e não no Reventón!


A evolução estética do Murciélago para o Murciélago LP640 foi simplesmente brutal, um "limar de arestas" ao qual não consigo imaginar melhor...já este Gallardo, enfim...

yep, concordo perfeitamente, o Murci foi uma evolução "sem espinhas", melhorou em todos os pontos, no caso do gallardo, não querendo dizer que ficou pior, existe um ou outro pormenor que requer habituação.

Ainda assim, grande máquina.[br] [br]

 

[bizopt]

23 mpg = +-11 litros aos 100 km!! Quase económico!!

 

[FredSimoes]