Geneva '08 Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 caught hanging out
by John Neff on Mar 3rd 2008 at 3:02PM 
UPDATE: Lamborghini has released the official photos. Click here to check them out.
Though the 2008 Geneva Motor Show doesn't officially start until tomorrow, the show floor is open and it's amazing what you can find just parked out in the open. Some Geneva show-goers, for instance, have already caught the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 uncovered at Lamborghini's display. While we won't have any official info from the Raging Bull until tomorrow, reports speculate that the car's name is derived from its new 5.2L direct-inject V10 producing 560 PS (552 hp), and its four-wheel-drive system. The new engine, expected to become the Gallardo's sole motor eventually, is reportedly derived from the same V10 in the Audi RS6 Avant. The new LP560-4 is also said to be lighter than a standard Gallardo by some 20kg (44 lbs.), and features some important styling tweaks to the now five-year-old coupe.
While the exterior upgrades are minimal, once spotted they jump out at you. Up front are what appear to be new headlights, as well as a third intake or inlet that possibly directs air underneath the car. Positioned front, center and low between the two larger intakes, the new inlet adds some angles to the front end that are very reminiscent of the angular Reventon. Lamborghini has also added new vertical intakes ahead of the front wheels, though otherwise the profile remains the same except for new (and gorgeous) wheels. The largest exterior alteration is the rear end, which has been totally redone. The taillights are wider and shorter, a black grille stretches the entire expanse of the rear, and a pair of dual exhausts now exit within a black housing above a purposeful looking rear diffuser.
We'll have our own pics early tomorrow, but until then click the source to see a few more from the show floor. Thanks for the tip, Mike!
[Source: Asphalt.ch]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andrew Tanasescu 3:04PM (3/03/2008)
Looking super sexy but it could do without the chrome wheels.
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freckles 3:26PM (3/03/2008)
couldn't agree more.
SenSpeed 3:36PM (3/03/2008)
damn...looks a bit too much like an Audi...
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zamafir 4:09PM (3/03/2008)
yup. esp those rear tail lights, actually I think it's lost all it's lambo masculinity with just a few subtle touches, oh well I'm sure it sounds wonderful... though it'll make an odd case given it's sharing the 5.2 with the forthcoming R8, sure the R8 will be down on hp, but an audi mill in the lambo, now i've seen it all.
Ben 3:34PM (3/03/2008)
Is anyone else seeing alot of R8 in the rear end treatment? It looks the the tail light assemblies look VERY similar...
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Andrew Tanasescu 3:48PM (3/03/2008)
I dont know. I really cant stand the r8, but I love this car. I think its completely gorgeous. Maybe the R8 just looks to feminine to me. The rear of this is just so sharp and angled. I love it. The R8, well not so much.
garlinski 3:45PM (3/03/2008)
That is so nice!!!!!
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giallo 3:47PM (3/03/2008)
Love that rear! way better than the standard gallardos ugy arse. Now this is the best looking lambo..rrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Kayne001 6:30PM (3/03/2008)
reminds of a ferr. Scuderia back
not an audi
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DShep 5:17PM (3/25/2008)
thats sweet
needs some black rims
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