Valentino Balboni Interviewed While Driving His Namesake Gallardo LP550-2

Former Lamborghini head test driver of 40 years, Valentino Balboni, is interviewed by Danish Car Magazine Bil Magasinet about the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni named in his honour. He drives while talking about the development of the car and his story with Lamborghini.

The special edition rear-wheel drive Lambo is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine to push the1,380kg (3,042 lbs) car to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

Limited to 250 units, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni retails €162,000 in Europe, £137,900 in the UK, and $219,800 in the US.

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Jeremiah Clarksonius

Looking forward for the "Max Venturi" Special Edition Lambo... Oh Yeah! Q: What's a 2WD Lamborghini? A: A Ferrari?...

February 24, 2010 12:11 am

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dbehmoaras

You should probably change your name then, because Top Gear loves the Balboni. Oh, and what's a RWD RS4? An M3?

February 24, 2010 3:04 am

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nederina

Jeremy Clarkson is overated and totally biased pure for entertainment or just being ego or British.

February 24, 2010 4:13 am

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9TNine

IMO Jeremy Clarkson is well-admired by many because he is outspoken and politically INcorrect in this now excessively over politically correct world! ?but then that?s my opinion!

February 24, 2010 1:40 pm

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MTC

I think he's now too much of a patriot now and not being harsh enough on some cars like he used to be but then he's more famous than before, he have to watch what he's talking about

February 24, 2010 2:23 pm

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2010S5

Don't really like Clarkson too much. Funny guy but that's all scripted and always thinks he's right. That't not how the automotive world works.

February 25, 2010 4:07 pm

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nederina

Nice video, I personally like the Diablo SE30. How about a rear wheel drive Murcielago LP670-2, Mr. Balboni?

February 24, 2010 4:22 am

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what a guy! he's my hero! and even the man himself cannot resist and whipping out his camera @3:41 :)

February 24, 2010 7:00 am

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motorjedi

When you rev a Lambo, SNOW FALLS FROM THE TREES! That car dude, it is something else. But yes, a Murcielago LP670-2 would be awesome as well. Thanks for making sure they were so awesome over the years, Val!

February 24, 2010 9:28 am

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Shaktiman

Yes, I have heard and seen a Gallardo 560-4 in person and let me tell you that even at tickover it sounds that its engine is bout to explode.... marvellous....

February 24, 2010 9:40 am

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