Pics Aplenty: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni gets its launch on
Lamborghini Gallardo Valentino Balboni - Click above for high-res image gallery
Autoblog friend David Kaiser, the same man who brought us images of the Tramontana F1 in full jet fighter camouflage regalia, has struck again with stunning pictures from Lamborghini's launch of the Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni in Zürich, Switzerland. According to Kaiser, this was the third stop of the car's initial European tour following appearances in Paris and Lyon in France. Next, the Italian crew will pack up and take their show on to various locations in the United Kingdom.
In case you your memory needs refreshed, the new Lambo was named in honor of the automaker's longtime test driver. Featuring a 550-horsepower version of the Gallardo's familiar V10 engine and a comparatively low 3,042-pound curb weight, the rear-drive LP550-2 is reportedly capable of scurrying to 60 in just 3.9 seconds and up to a top speed of 199 mph. Check out the photo gallery below and pay special attention to the unique black-and-white racing stripe, Scorpious wheels hiding bright yellow brake calipers and transparent engine cover. Thanks, David!
[Source: DavidKaiser.ch]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tdogg 8:07PM (7/15/2009)
How does anyone remember these names? They get longer with every new edition.
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Bobmarley 7:13AM (7/16/2009)
I was going to say the same...these lamborghini names get longer with every new post i see on AB
Mike7 8:19PM (7/15/2009)
James May is right. It's worth it just for the stripe.
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Mike7 8:22PM (7/15/2009)
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2-valentino-balboni-zurich-unveil/2145483/full/
...that's cool too.
Venom 8:31PM (7/15/2009)
Thank God Lamborghini is going back to 2 wheel drive.
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AndrewNoNumbers 8:54PM (7/15/2009)
Interesting assymetrical striping.
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Aloysius Vampa 11:00PM (7/15/2009)
Yeah, I like it.
220v 11:49PM (7/15/2009)
RWD FTW.
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RLQ 5:07AM (7/16/2009)
awesome
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jason 9:05AM (7/16/2009)
You gotta like 550hp, 3042lbs, and RWD. Bet this is a blast to drive.
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dukeisduke 2:08PM (7/16/2009)
Balboni looks so much like a Texan I half expect to see him wearing pressed Wranglers and cowboy boots.
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