The announcement was timed to coincide with the delivery of the first Gallardo LP560-4 here. The car was delivered to New Yorker Benny Caiola, Jr., whom Lamborghini described in a statement as a "noted Italian car enthusiast and collector." Caiola bought the car at a local charity auction during the 2008 New York Auto Show. Caiola said he has "owned nearly every [Lamborghini] model."
The LP560-4 went on sale across Europe in June with a price tag of $222,000.
The LP560-4 is named for its more powerful engine, a new direct-injection 5.2-liter V10 that makes 552 horsepower. It also features permanent four-wheel drive. The face-lifted model has been resculpted, with larger air intakes that provide additional cooling. The redesigned rear end takes its styling cues from such Lamborghinis as the Miura.