Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 images leaked
By Thami Masemola
June 29, 2009 9:14 PM
Filed Under: European, Lamborghini, Leaks, Supercars
Lamborghini is said to be undertaking a rear-wheel-drive project by the name of Gallardo LP550-2. If these leaked pictures show that car then fans of the bull are in for a real treat. The LP550-2 as the designation suggests, is built on a RWD system instead of Lambo's usual AWD layout.
Power comes from the 5.2-litre normally aspirated V10 engine but has been detuned to make 550hp (405kW) and not 560hp (412kW) like the LP560-4. A 6-speed manual gearbox comes standard. Don't let that minor power cut dissuade you from forming high opinions of the car though; it has shed 30kg (66 lbs) and dispatches the 0 - 100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.
Those 30kgs lost are matched with a 10% price cut and a limited run of 250 units worldwide. A total of eight exterior colours will have owners salivating over which one to choose. Included with those is a special white livery.
An AWD Italian bull rushing over 500 stallions from under the bonnet is no child's play at full glory. One with no AWD safety net is something only a few should attempt to play with.
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but why they detuned the engine?
Edited by user on June 30, 2009 at 6:06 AM
I also wish they'd done this on the Murcielago SV.
The heavier 560-4 do it in 3.8 or even less
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Edit: Wait, it is 2wd?! That just adds to this car's excitment! =D
Edited by user on June 29, 2009 at 9:25 PM