Lamborghini Super Trofeo stars in one-make race series
Click above for a gallery of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo racer
Ferrari does it. Porsche does it. And now, Lamborghini is going to do it, too. "It" is a single-make race series, and Lambo's will showcase a competition-spec Gallardo LP560-4 dubbed the Super Trofeo. Each race will feature 30 of the cars, piloted by deep-pocketed private owners, dealer teams, and a single, Lambo-sponsored "celebrity driver" who'll change from race-to-race.
The Super Trofeo racer weighs in at 1300 kg/2866 lb and is spec'd out with all the requisite safety equipment; race-specific chassis adjustments, ABS brakes and wheels; Pirelli slicks; new instrumentation; and aero tweaks. The powered-up 5.2L direct-injected V10 sends 570 horses to all four wheels via the automaker's e.gear six-speed sequential gearbox. If you have the itch, head to your Lamborghini dealer with €200,000 -- that's the buy-in fee for the car and parts package. Each race will offer trackside support and parts sales to participants, who get to cool their heels in luxury at the Lamborghini Village that'll be set up at every venue. It all kicks off next May at Silverstone. Head over to the Super Trofeo website for the rest of the schedule and additional info. Thanks to Mobius for the heads-up!
Gallery: Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo
[Source: Lamborghini]
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tankd0g 10:33AM (10/25/2008)
This better be televised!!!
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tjon 10:41AM (10/25/2008)
I guess no one remebers the diablo supertrophy series.
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Tourian 1:33PM (10/25/2008)
I do. And that's just what I was thinking.
Stumpy 10:53AM (10/25/2008)
Now I know what to do with my $260,000! Thanks Autoblog!
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Jeff Banks 12:42PM (10/25/2008)
That'll probably just cover tires and gas for a season. Man I wish I was ultra rich sometimes.
Jon 12:18PM (10/25/2008)
Didn't Oldsmobile once make a version of the Toronado called the Trofeo?
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Alex Nunez 11:32AM (10/25/2008)
Yup.
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1990-to-1992-oldsmobile-toronado-trofeo-5.htm
GtAkReYz 11:57AM (10/25/2008)
Trofeo is Italian for Trophy.
Mobius_1 1:05PM (10/25/2008)
Top Gear should participate in one the races, just for fun :)
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zamafir 2:23PM (10/25/2008)
500lbs lighter and almost 3x the hp of a GTI. Yes. Yes this car should be quite fun.
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EEL 5:21AM (10/27/2008)
I need a sponsor, please?
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n4gual 5:54PM (12/06/2008)
Discover the first movie of the Gallardo LP560-4 in action at Vallelunga. Nov. 25th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVzT0aT_L-A
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