Pop quiz, hot shot: 24 hours with a Lambo LP640 roadster. What would you do?
A former Autoblogger is in need of your help. Chris Paukert, current online editor for Winding Road, former Autoblog editor and, at least next week, official lucky bastard, had a visit from his boss who promised him the keys to a Lamborghini LP640 roadster for a day. Paukert has a gas card, the company credit cards, and 24 hours to shoot the shoot the car for his March issue before the bull goes back in its cage.
So what could a guy with free run of a Lamborghini possibly need help with? Paukert looking to you to find ways to spend every last second of his 24-hour day with LP640 Roadster.
At the top of our suggestion list is what we imagine every gearhead, car geek, torque-toker and grease monkey daydreams about: going back to your hometown strip, taking that 640-hp beast, lining it up at the light next to Billy Bob Jackass in his bottled Chevy 454 SS pickup, then dropping the hammer to watch his smug little grin turn to embarrassment and shame. Oh, what dreams we have.
So what would you do if given 640 Italian horses for a day?
Oh, and Chris, if you just can't think of anything to do with that beauty, give your old pals over here a call. We'll unburden you of that huge responsibility.
[Source: Winding Road]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Timmy 3:47PM (12/15/2006)
Dude, find a track somewhere in your area and put it through it's paces. And at night, just go cruising down to your main club and drive real slow. be sure to bring a camera to make sure you get a pic with this.
I envy you with every cell in my body
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Car videos & Motorcycle videos 3:47PM (12/15/2006)
I would love life, but seriously a trip to the drag strip would be on the top of my list.
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Brad 3:46PM (12/15/2006)
"...lining it up at the light next to Billy Bob Jackass in his bottled Chevy 454 SS pickup..."
Hahaha good line :) But man 24hours with a LP640? My god, I'd have all my Redbull & Caffeine pills lined up because I don't think I'd leave the car. Man....I still can't believe it......I think I'd rob a bank in good fashion. A little police chase for good measure too ;)
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emor8t 3:47PM (12/15/2006)
I would do...the top speed, alot.
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Big Rocket 3:54PM (12/15/2006)
Winding Road? Maybe they can duct tape fake bits on the Lamborghini, put some camouflage on it, and drive it around town. After the fake Corvette Blue Devil prototype, Winding Road has zero credibility with me.
Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/01/report-blue-devil-prototype-faked-by-winding-road/
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Accordsforall 3:54PM (12/15/2006)
I would also pull the hair off a dogs ass with this car.. and make the most of every single second. Id christen it 10x every hr. It would be full on.. total LUNACY.
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Albert 3:55PM (12/15/2006)
Hmmm... try and make sure it coincides with your High School reunion? Seriously though, other than tracking it a lot you can use it to mess with old friends or easily pick up chicks if you're still single...
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thesawzall 4:00PM (12/15/2006)
Have dinner or at least a drink at THAT trendy nightspot in your city, just to be seen once. For once in your life, you can have your car put in the spotlight parking spot.
Track and drag strip are good ideas too.
Ummmmm. Go mudding???
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Accordsforall 4:02PM (12/15/2006)
Id load the car up with frozen chocolate bars, red bull, cokes, and drive that car.. as hard as I could anywhere I could get to its limit of 200mph. Id go through tires, and gas like it was GOING OUT OF STYLE.
ID drive up to Pocono raceway in PA and tear the car a new one. Driving that car.. would be the single best event in the history of all man kind. Not to mention.. once ya get done and give the car back driving and life wont be the same (From the time I get it.. to the time I give it back.. the car wont see anything under 2nd gear.)
Driving that car.. would be the single best event in the history of all man kind
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Robert 4:03PM (12/15/2006)
I'm in Los Angeles. I'd get a friend and I'd see if I could make it to NYC before it turned back into a pumpkin.
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Jack 4:23PM (12/15/2006)
CANNONBALL RUN!!!!
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Accordsforall 4:06PM (12/15/2006)
Oh heck yeah.. put ya flashers on.. and pretend ya in the movie CANNONBALL RUN and drive.. as fast as ya can. prob make it there in a coupla hours.
It would be the single best trip.. of a human being.
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A-man 4:19PM (12/15/2006)
Show off to my friends, then snag a hot chick, then, if i have time, head to the nurburgring for a little speed, then maybe the autobahn for street racing. i'd take the chick along as well.
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Mike 4:13PM (12/15/2006)
Personally, I'd make a point of driving it somewhere really scenic, and taking it to all my favorite areas to just BE in. In my area, that'd be a drive along the lakeshore and all my favorite twisty highways - if you're in California, may I suggest a relaxed romp on the Pacific Coast Highway ?
I say this to emphasize the idea that a car isn't just a machine for doing impressive feats, but rather to enhance the experience of travel. While I'd still love to take it to the track or speed on the highway or show it off in a big city at night, such events just wouldn't feel as personal. Take it somewhere where the experience is all yours - have a zen hour or 2 with it, y'know?
One last note: PLEASE be careful with this car! If you look around the net, you'll notice that a LOT of LP640's have crashed or otherwise spontaneously combusted - it's a twitchy one. Take a valium to smooth yourself out before hopping in! (Joking, of course.)
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jscro 4:22PM (12/15/2006)
I'd take it to the parking lot at work and do some wicked donuts and burnouts.
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Accordsforall 4:24PM (12/15/2006)
Id also.. give the credit cards.. a WORKOUT. I would charter a cargo plane with the Amex, have it ready to go the second you get the car…and fly that puppy to germany. Run the Autobahn for about 6 hours, then fly my ass down to the “The Dragon” in Deals Gap. http://www.tailofthedragon.com.
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sze 4:26PM (12/15/2006)
Run an endurance race of your own. 24 hours of Laguna Seca, anyone?
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Jro 4:47PM (12/15/2006)
well since he works at Winding Road he could always put black tape and masking on it and drive it around a metropolitan area. Hell, why don't they just photoshop the guys face into a factory press photo and make up a cool story.
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James 4:52PM (12/15/2006)
Tail of the Dragon.
The weather this weekend: sunny, 65 degrees.
'nuff said.
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beken 4:53PM (12/15/2006)
I agree with others here. CANNONBALL!!!!
Hey, it's a car....don't just look at it. Drive it!
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