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Basic Specs
| Base Price | TBA |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3042 |
| City (MPG) | 14 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 20 |
| Horsepower | 550@8000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 540@6500 |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 |
| Length (in.) | 171.1 |
| Width (in.) | 74.8 |
| Height (in.) | 45.9 |
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni is a special edition rear-wheel-drive version of the Gallardo that is the first of its kind in ten years. It pays tribute to the great Valentino Balboni - a man who helped test drive and shape Lamborghinis for nearly four decades.
The Lamborghini LP550-2 Valentino Balboni is powered by a 5.2-liter 550 horsepower V10 engine. The front-wheel drive that normally completes the all-wheel drive systems found on the Gallardo has been removed in favor of a rear-wheel drive-only system.
This Lamborghini, limited to a 250-unit production run, will run from zero-to-62 mph in 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 199 mph.
In order to re-tune the car following the switch from AWD to RWD, Lamborghini tweaked or replaced the springs, dampers, stabilizers, tires and aerodynamics of the vehicle. To handle the increase in power to the rear wheels, Lamborghini also developed a stronger 45 percent limited-slip axle, in addition to a new tune for the e-gear transmission.
One major change was to the ESP system - the new CORSA system allow for greater drift angles, thus enabling drivers to further push the LP-550-2.
Though the LP550-2 Balboni doesn't take Lamborghini in a new styling direction, it does make a bold statement with either bright yellow or bright green paintjobs - both with a white stripe running the length of the car.
Inside the LP550-2 drivers and passengers will find a continuation of the characteristic color schemes found on the exterior of the vehicle. The majority color for the interior is black, but they feature a white stripe, as well as a Polar white covered center console.
The Valentino Balboni edition also features a unique transparent engine cover, rear view camera, Bluetooth enabled navigation and a lifting system for the front axle to help navigate obstacles.
Key Competitors
Although its somewhat unique as a rear-wheel-drive model in Lamborghini's all-wheel-drive dominated lineup, there are plenty of other rwd supercars on the market, including the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Porsche 911 Carrera GT2 RS and the Aston Martin DBS.
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- General
- Body Style: Coupe
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Luxury
- Weight: 3042 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 171.1 in.
- Width: 74.8 in.
- Height: 45.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 100.8 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 64.3 in.
- Rear Track: 62.9 in.
- Weight Distribution: 43/57
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 2
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 5.2L V10
- Power: 550 hp @ 8000 rpm
- Torque: 540 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automated Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 20 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
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- Wheels
- Front: 19" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 235/35 ZR 19
- Rear: 19" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 295/30 ZR 19
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: N/A
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: N/A
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