Valentino Balboni drives his self-titled Lamborghini
We've seen Valentino Balboni drive the tires off his namesake and even managed to spend a few hours with the man while stuck in LA's notoriously hellish traffic. Now, Danish magazine Bil Magasinet gets some quality time with the famed test driver as he flogs his Lamborghini LP550-2 across the frozen countryside.
Balboni's warm, Italian charm stands in stark contrast to the surrounding snow as he offers up several choice quotes about Lamborghinis past and present, his time with the automaker and the development of the LP550-2, among others. Speaking about the lack of all-wheel drive, Balboni says simply, "You need [...]
Lamborghini Ad Personam Programme Promo Released
Lamborghini has released a new video to support their "Ad Personam" program. The plan, which translates from Latin as "To the person," offers customers the opportunity to select from a variety of exclusive options.
The options include an extensive variety of choice in exterior color, leather tone, and stitching hue. As the video points out, one thing that will not be changed is Sant'Agata, Bolognese, where each hand built Lamborghini is still assembled.
Lamborghini makes Ad Personam available, for a fee, to those customers who need an extra level of exclusivity. Launched at NAIAS in 2008, the only limiting [...]
iForge Promo Using Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
For all of you Lamborghini fans, here's a bit of carporn for a bleak Tuesday afternoon. Custom wheel manufacturer iForge has put together this promo showcasing their, you guessed it, wheels dressed upon an LP640. Normally we shy away from blatant promos and "wheels only" stories in favor of tuning packages that are a bit more comprehensive, however, we like the silly splitscreen and scissor door edits as well as the sampled air ratchet music.
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Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Promo Tells us What Are the Chances of Owning One
You would assume that anybody with basic math skills could probably figure out what the chances are of owing one of the 20 (more or less) Lamborghini Reventon Roadster models that are destined for production. However, we must say that this promotional film, which was created by the German agency Philipp und Keuntje for the Frankfurt Motor Show, somewhat confused us.
Bypassing all the other stats mentioned in the ad, it is claimed that the chances of owning the €1,1 million Italian special is 1 in 700,000,000.
Okay, so world's total population is approximately 6,8 billion (not that it matters, but we [...]
Lamborghini Reventon Roadster video
Here’s the official Lamborghini Reventon Roadster video. The new limited series Lamborghini was presented at the Frankfurt motor show and compared to the coupe, has the LP670-4 SuperVeloce engine at 670 hp. There will be a production run of 20 and the Reventon Roadster price tag is 1.1 million euros. Great car, but the video…?
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Promo Clip
A nearly five-minute video featuring a new special edition Gallardo named for Valentino Balboni has just been released. The very humble Balboni, a Lambo test driver for 40 years, nearly breaks down in tears towards the end of the video because of how touched he is by the gesture to name a car after him.
In his honor, the company will produce the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni special edition. The car will be a bit distinct from other Gallardo models, with a racing stripe adorning the exterior, and unique interior features.
Limited to just 250 units, the rear-wheel drive supercar comes [...]
Saudi man hits 222 mph in his Lamborghini Reventon
Of the 20 exclusive Lamborghini Reventons produced, there was no doubt that one had to make it into the hands of an uber-rich Saudi man (and we’re sure someone else owns it in Dubai, UAE as well).
As seven Reventon owners are trying to get rid of their expensive purchase, one Saudi owner is out taking his exclusive Lambo up to 222 mph.
Refresher: Power comes from a 6.5 liter V12 engine that produces 640 horsepower. 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds.
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Lamborghini Estoque Hits the Chopping Block
Lamborghini has shelved plans for the Estoque, a four-door coupe concept the Italian luxury brand had unveiled at the Paris auto show last year.
"The timing and market conditions are just not right for an additional model line," Maurizio Reggiani, head of research and development at Lamborghini, told Autocar. The Estoque was still in the early stages of development, with limited resources having been put into it, which made it easier for Lamborghini to shelve the project.
It seems the collapse in auto sales has made even premium and luxury automakers scale back their ambitions. On [...]
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV Goes Sideways in Official Promo
This is the first official video of the brand-new Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce that made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Unlike most official promo films that tend to be somewhat boring, this one gets your blood pumping as it features pro-drifter Samuel Hubinette behind the steering wheel of the hardcore Murcielago SV. Click through and enjoy the 'raging bull' in slideway motion.
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Crazy Swede Drifts Lamborghini Murcielago SV in Official Promo Video
Not often do you find an accomplished racing driver and Hollywood stuntman expressing his satisfactory feelings about a job he'd just finished. But that is what the man known as the Crazy Swede did after he posted this smoking video of the new Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce on his YouTube page.
The accompanying description reads as thus: "Check out the video of the brand new Lamborghini Murcielago SV. I had a blast driving the car for the video shot in Hamburg Germany. Hope you enjoy it."
There indeed is very wide scope for enjoyment for the one who clicks on the video. [...]
Pontiac Solstice-Based Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 Replica
A while ago we showed you a Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster replica based on a Pontiac Solstice that was up for grabs on eBay. With the exception of the rear wing and the fact that in this case, the Solstice donor car is equipped with a manual gearbox, this faux Murcielago LP-640 Roadster that's up for sale on eBay with a starting price of (ahem) $63,244 is identical to the previous replica. Then why bother with it, you may ask? Well, simply because this eBay seller chose to show off the car with a video starring 'Zak'. Hit the jump and [...]
Reiter Engineering builds Gallardo GT3 for the street
Turning road cars into race cars and then back into road cars seems to be Reiter Engineering's new specialty. The factory-supported Lamborghini race team, which also recently built a street-legal variant of their Murcielago R-GT that competes in the FIA GT1 and European Le Mans Series, is now offering a road version of their Gallardo GT3 racecar. Based off the standard Gallardo with the 5.0L V10, the "Strada" features carbon fiber bodywork including fenders that have been widened 60mm, a new front fascia with "shark" style air ducts, side skirts and a large carbon fiber wing at the rear. A [...]
Lamborghini's New Gallardo LP560-4 Police Car in Action
It's one thing looking at pictures of the new 2009 Gallardo LP560-4 that was donated by Lamborghini to the Latzio Highway Police Department 4 and it's another seeing and hearing this Italian masterpiece in action. Watch both videos after the jump and you'll get a taste of why we're so envious of the 30 "carabineri" that will have the unique opportunity to patrol Italy's Autostradas in a Gallardo. What a "dreadful" line of work...
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Lamborghini Fantasy Garage Packing a Surprise
Live in the suburbs and don't have a place to park all of your Lamborghinis? This collector seems to have found a unique solution to the problem.
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Lamborghini Estoque Concept Live from Paris
You’ve seen more teaser shots that we can recall; you’ve seen the official studio shots and you’ve even watched a 3D animated film. But now it’s time for you to see the Estoque concept in the flesh, live from Lamborghini’s Paris Motor Show stand. Hit the jump and tell us what you think about the Estoque Concept that could very well lead to a production version in the near future providing Lamborghini with its first ever four-door sedan model.
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