Thursday, January 27, 2011

Gallardo LP 550-2: The Lambo "back"

Can an entry-level version up to embody the meaning of sports car? If the sport in question is a resounding yes Lamborghini. The House of Sant'Agata Bolognese has indeed put a new version on its own market access of the range called Gallardo LP 550-2, which follows closely the mechanics of the special version of the Italian sports "Valentino Balboni, launched last year and characterized by rear-wheel drive only.

To understand what he is capable of this new Gallardo must start from its name: LP 550-2 An alphanumeric code that includes the 550 hp delivered by the mighty 5.2-liter V10 and the type of traction in this case is only the rear wheels sulledue . Aesthetically identical to other versions of the Gallardo LP 550-2 of the qualities found in all the mechanical parts: the power of the V10 are only about 550 hp, 10 less than the "classic" LP 560-4 but these are often offset by 120 kg saved on the all-wheel drive (for a total of 1480 kg), while peak torque remains unchanged at 540 Nm compared to "Valentino Balboni" The engine has been optimized to be less polluting and fall within the strict Euro 5 emission control standards.

The performance can be summed up with the data on the maximum speed which stood at 320 km / h on the step from 0 to 100 km / h of 3.9 seconds. More than the pure performance, one that promises the Gallardo LP 550-2 is a guide to the most challenging and rewarding, thanks to rear-wheel drive aided by a superlative chassis and many horses.

The handling of the car was suitable for a new type of traction have been revised stiffness of the springs and dampers than the adoption of dedicated tires and stabilizer bars, traction control also received a specific reprogramming. As we mentioned before, the Gallardo LP 550-2 is the basis of the range Lamborghini with a starting price equal to € 166,200, excluding options.

The new version is already ordered from authorized dealers and because the Lamborghini factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese production has begun in recent days, the waiting times are estimated to take possession of about three months.

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