Jalopnik: lamborghini gallardo

Italian Police Total Lamborghini Cop Car

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Remember the gadget-laden Lamborghini Gallardo Italian police car gifted to the boys in blue by the boys in Sant'Agata? They've managed to plow one into a row of parked cars. Full gallery below.

According to The Guardian:

The Lamborghini Gallardo that crashed into parked cars on its way from an exhibition in Cremona. The crash occurred after the car, which belonged to the Bologna police was cut up (Ed. - We're assuming that's the Euro version of "cut off") by another motorist leaving a service station.

Yes, the selfless officers of the Italian police force just happened to be cut off by a motorist after they were returning from sort of swank exhibition and they crashed it into a line of parked cars. We're smelling some tomfoolery here. In case you don't remember, here's what the car used to look like.

(Hat tip to rognbrow!)
[The Guardian]

IMSA GTV Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EDT

The IMSA GTV Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 is a Gallardo LP 560-4 with IMSA-style racing wheels, carbon fiber doo-dads scattered around, and a stainless steel exhaust adding 29HP and 15 lb-ft of torque. Kinda reads like our fake Lexus LFA.

The car is based on Lamborghini's height-adjustable sports chassis and gets some ravishingly expensive central locking wheels, a carbon fiber body kit of some extent, bespoke spoiler and carbon fiber seats along with interior carbon fiber widgets. The polished stainless steel exhaust is the only performance improvement, adding 29HP and 15 lb-ft of torque to the output of the 5.2-liter V10 for a total of 581 HP and 413 lb-ft of torque. [WorldCarFans]

The Picture Proving Men Like Cars More Than They Like Women

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Why is this blonde scowling at the camera? Because she's being ignored. The object at the root of her furious anger makes the full picture, below the jump, hilarious.

She, and her deux amis are pitch girls in front of a parked display in Paris, France advertising a European drink called Oasis. Trouble is they're being completely upstaged by the Lamborghini Gallardo in a display advertising Need For Speed: Shift. Keep in mind those are Frenchmen back there ignoring a trio of ladies, and instead playing video games and gawking at an Italian exotic. In this context, the blonde's cold scowl is nothing short of hilarious. Thanks to tipster "Ant" for sending us this photographic proof that guys think cars are better than girls. [anthonygrimley's Flickrstream]

Hamann Lamborghini Gallardo Victory: Awesome Like a Super Car, Radical Like A Jet

Wes Siler — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Acknowledging the unspoken contradiction that supercar buyers somehow have buckets of money, yet the mental faculties of small children, Hamann has combined the super sweetness of a Gallardo with the total bitchingness of a fighter jet.

The Hamann Lamborghini Gallardo Victory can be based on any Gallardo of your choosing and comes with an exhaust that boosts power a little bit and noise a lot. That, in addition to all the fake rivets and faux warnings should easily boost the amount of money Vegas hookers charge to spank you by at least 15%. [via Autogespot]

Stereotypical Lamborghini Owner Claims Lemon Over Squeaky Brakes

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EDT

Any time you talk generally about Lamborghini owners, inevitably they get painted with a very broad brush usually made of long chest hair and gold chains. This guy? Well, he completely embodies those stereotypes.

Dissecting the video, we really think the tipping point of funny was the vacation home in Scottsdale. Yes, he's got enormous hair, the open polo shirt, is complaining about a ridiculous detail and he's a serial Lambo owner, but it was the vacation home that brought the whole thing home. Who new CNN was such an adept producer of comedy. (Thanks to all who tipped this video) [CNN]

The Jalopnik Guide To Mid-Mounted Engine Faux Pas

Peter Orosz — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EDT

Having been invented three times over three decades, the mid-mounted engine is not an engineering innovation that feels particularly natural to the human eye. Here’s our guide to avoiding faux pas involving mid-engined cars.

Exhibit A

The problem:

We see a young lady trying to place a bag of groceries inside her Audi R8 V10. She is prevented from doing so by the R8’s 5-liter V10 engine which gives off enough heat to prepare an instant meal from the chicken and the produce in her shopping bag. This is undesirable as her dinner guests are yet to arrive and she would hate to serve them a less than fresh meal.

The Jalopnik solution:

Invite dinner guests to parking lot. Produce copy of Manifold Destiny: The One! The Only! Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine! and find a recipe. Prepare chicken on intake manifold of engine. Serve piping hot. Initiate highbrow petrolhead conversation by pointing out Bernd Rosemeyer’s 1936 Auto Union Type C racing car on shopping bag.

Exhibit B

The problem:

We see a bike rack installed above the 5-liter V10 engine of a Lamborghini Gallardo, with a bicycle clipped to it. Even if this is a high-end racing bike made of titanium with a melting point of 3034 °F, the immense heat from the engine will cause it to melt and splatter said engine with molten metal. This is undesirable, as a Lamborghini with a melted engine will quickly come to a complete stop.

The Jalopnik solution:

Take off bike rack. Take off bike. Get on bike. Find skilled driver. Hold on to passenger side rearview mirror. Acquire balls of titanium. Enjoy 200 MPH ride on skinny bike tires.

Model: Natalie Polgar. Photo Credit: Balázs Fenyő (Audi), Milano Fixed (Lamborghini)

South African Lamborghini Gallardo Hits The Cape, Literally

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:30:00 EDT

We're not sure how many Lamborghini Gallardos there are in South Africa, but the driver of this bright yellow bull crashed one of the few into some power equipment in Cape Town.

All of this occurred along the Cape of Good Hope which, thankfully, has its own Lamborghini dealership. More info and pictures of this accident at Easy Car Blog. It's just like "Disgrace."

[EasyCarBlog.com]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni Spotted At Zurich Dealer

Ray Wert — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Here's the first live shot of the mohawk-equipped Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni stretching its long Italian name out at a Zurich dealership. [via Autogespot]

TeenTrackAttack Puts UK Teens In Ferraris, Lambos

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Inspired by Top Gear and edge-worn Zonda posters, Britain's spoiled kids demand track time in Italy's finest cars. Enter the "TeenTrackAttack" experience, the greatest thing to happen to teens since sexting.

Because the folks running this aren't insane, the cars are fitted with a passenger e-brake, the teens are on a course setup with cones, and they go out supervised. Assuming you're at least 4'10" you can hop in the seat for 15 minutes at a cost of $140. A bit steep, but how often does a kid get time behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DB9?

Also, if the British ever get a LeMons series they'll have some great starter cars.

6TH GEAR LAUNCHES ‘TEENTRACKATTACK' – SUPERCAR DRIVING FOR THE UNDER 17s*
For youngsters aspiring to become the next Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton, and for whom Sunday evening means being glued to TV's Top Gear, the opportunity to stop dreaming and get driving has arrived.

6thGear Experience offers any young person – boy or girl - the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a legendary supercar. Providing they are at least 4ft 10ins tall and can reach the pedals, they can choose between a real Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Audi R8!

No more sitting in front of the box and turning green with envy as Jeremy Clarkson and company ‘smoke the tyres' and screech with excitement while driving the latest/fastest motoring exotica - now it can be your turn, too.

Ideal as a holiday treat, Christmas or birthday present, or even as an exam pass or other incentive, a TeenTrackAttack supercar drive is exactly that – a thrill-a-minute driving experience.

All cars feature an automatic gearbox and are very straightforward to drive, so no previous driving experience is necessary, although more confident drivers can opt to change gears using the ‘paddle shift'. Cars are also fitted with dual controls, and an experienced instructor sits alongside in the passenger seat to ensure each driver gets the maximum enjoyment in complete safety.
The cars you actually drive

Aston Martin DB9 – Aston Martin, James Bond's car of choice.

5.9 litre, V12. 0 - 60mph in 4.6 seconds, top speed 190mph. It'll set you back an eye-watering £111,500 to buy, but your driving experience costs just £89.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder – the uber cool Italian supercar – just listen to that engine!

5.2 litre V10 with a blistering 0 - 60mph acceleration of 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 191mph. £140,000 worth of head turning automotive brilliance and 500bhp's worth of power!
Ferrari F360 Spider – a truly legendary Ferrari created by Italian design specialist Pininfarina, in collaboration with Ferrari's own Head of Design.

3.6 litre 400bhp at 8,000 rpm and 275 lb ft at 4,750 rpm. Top speed over 180mph, and 0 - 60mph in 4.4 seconds. And guess what? It's red!
Audi R8 – Audi also owns Lamborghini and the R8 uses the same chassis as the Gallardo, but is built in Germany.

4.2 litre FSI Quattro gives a 0 – 60mph performance of 4.6 seconds, and a top speed of 187mph from 414bhp. £80,000 ‘fresh-out-of-the-box, and a classic already in the making.
Safety first

Every drive is supervised by a fully trained and experienced instructor, who is not only skilled at driving and controlling high performance cars, but has also been CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked for working with youngsters. The instructor ensures that vehicle speed is controlled to match the driver's capability; most young drivers reach an average speed of around 35mph, although with practice and confidence they can go faster. Safety helmets are provided.
Family friendly

Suitable for all the family, a TeenTrackAttack experience is fun to come and watch, too. There's plenty of action, and as well as the driving experience, ‘Hot Laps' are available for a high-speed passenger trip in a Lamborghini with a qualified driver/instructor. Every participant is given a certificate to mark their special drive, and action photographs are also available to maximise the ‘show your mates', take home value!

Locations
6th Gear Experience currently operates from two principal tracks, at Prodrive, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, and Elvington Airfield, York. Two new locations, near London and Manchester will be added shortly.

OMG Audi!

LOL Ferrari!

WTF Ferrari!

OMGLOL Audi!

WTFLOL Audi!

Audi O'RLY?

I Can Haz Lambo!?!

15 Lamborghini Super Trofeo GTRs Provide Heavenly Soundtrack

The Auto Insider — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:20:00 EDT

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo series offers up 15 Lamborghini LP560-4 GTRs, 150 cylinders pumping out a glorious soundtrack and 8,550 combined bull-power tearing up the track. Are you ready for a sublime aural experience?

Lightened to 2,800 pounds and fitted with a new 570 HP race-tuned 5.2-liter V10, the Lamborghini LP560-4 GTRs are shown here fighting it out during the third race of the first season at the Adria Raceway in Italy. The noises that come out of the tail pipes of the Super Trofeo cars are pure spectacle and we're convinced they're pumping out this full, rich tune with the single goal of attracting all fans of racing, engines and lions catching their prey.

The good stuff starts around the 2 minute mark in the top clip, but this clip to the left of the driver's seat point-of-view starts as soon as you hit the go button. If you're at work, pop on some headphones and crank that volume. And if you're at home, well we shouldn't have to tell you. Goda di!

[via autoblog.it]

Most Recent Lamborghini Gallardo BBQ Now With Video

The Auto Insider — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EDT

Not content with still imagery of burning supercars, we've dug up some juicy footage of that extra crispy, molotov cocktail-esque Lamborghini Gallardo that we delightfully brought you yesterday. Flaming exotic number 20, we salute you.

The roof the roof the roof is on fire
The roof the roof the roof is on fire
The roof the roof the roof is on fire
We don't need no water let the mother f**ker burn
Burn mother f**ker burn

[via BBCNews]

Another Lamborghini Gallardo Goes Up In Flames

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Add another to the list of Lamborghinis lost to sudden and catastrophic fires. This latest bull-headed super car to catch fire did so outside a pub in England.

The fire happened yesterday, when two men were apparently out test-driving the car and had to bail when they notice smoke billowing from the engine bay. They called fire fighters and attempted to put the car out with a hand held extinguisher, but the car burned to the ground. Adding insult to injury, the pair stopped outside a line of bars and the inferno drew a crowd of about 150, all recording the blaze for posterity with their cell phones.

Considering this kind of thing is becoming strangely common in the world of Lamborghinis, we're wondering if this is some kind of planned obsolescence program to insure continued super car sales.

Photo Credit: Daily Mail

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder: A Poseur Bull?

The Auto Insider — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EDT

The roofless Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder is finally hitting the streets, but is the 560 HP, 5.2-liter V10-equipped convertible a boulevard poseur or can this drop-top bull run with the best from Sant'Agata?

It certainly looks the part. With a sprint to 60mph taking only 4 seconds flat, 124mph approaching in 13.1 seconds and a top speed of 201mph, it's got plenty to back up those adorably good looks. Take a peak at the gorgeous gallery of images provided by Lamborghini below and be prepared to pick your jaw off the floor. [via netcarshow]

Engine
Configuration 90º V 10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 5.204 liter / 317.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression 12.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body aluminum body and spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r) double wisbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 3615.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4345 mm (171.1 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1184 mm (46.6 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1632 mm (64.3 in) / 1597 mm (62.9 in)

Performance
Power 560 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 398 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter 108 bhp / liter
Top Speed 201 mph
0-60 mph 3.9 s
Engine
Configuration 90º V 10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 5.204 liter / 317.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression 12.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Dimensions
Weight 3615.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4345 mm (171.1 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1184 mm (46.6 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1632 mm (64.3 in) / 1597 mm (62.9 in)

Performance
Power 560 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque 398 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter 108 bhp / liter
Top Speed 201 mph
0-60 mph 3.9 s

When Lamborghini Gallardos Attack!

Wes Siler — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

We've seen them burn, we've seen them crash, but who knew the little Lamborghini Gallardo was actually trying to kill people? This photographer walked away with only a broken Tibia and Fibula. Others aren't so lucky. [via Superbike]

The Challenge: Beat These People In Flaunting Wealth

Peter Orosz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Even though China has been hit by the global economic crisis like every other country, not everyone is feeling the crunch. Certainly not this bridal party, parader of at least a week's output of Lamborghinis.

Details are unfortunately lacking about this magnificent bull-happy wedding, but one thing is for certain: a fraction of the Chinese government’s 586 billion dollar stimulus plan has not gone to waste. Also, complex flower arrangement work surprisingly well on the engine cover of a Gallardo LP 560-4.

Three Dead In Philadelphia Rented Lamborghini Accident

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT

A driver of a rented Lamborghini Gallardo crashed into a minivan Friday in Philadelphia, killing himself, a passenger and the driver of the minivan. Not surprisingly, the driver is suspected of speeding. [MyFoxPhilly]

Lamborghini Gallardo Burns In Greece, Ignites Super Car Flame War

The Auto Insider — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT

We're not trying to start a flame war, but apparently after this weekend's Ferrari Enzo fire, the Italian boys from Sant'Agata wanted the world to know their ride was also pretty hot. Flame-broiled Lamborghini Gallardo pictures below.

It upsets us to see these pristine examples of rolling sex end their lives like this, but after countless hours of putzing back and forth down the local boulevard, we'd probably make an attempt at our lives too. Although, maybe in a much less glorious fashion. Taking place in Athens, Greece; the cause of the blazing inferno that took the life of said yellow Gallardo is unknown, but we're positively sure the owner didn't cry as hard nor as long as the owner of the recently departed Ferrari Enzo. [via Autoblog.gr]

Wohnwagen: A Seedy Yet Intriguing Interactive Photo of Various Cars

Peter Orosz — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:30:00 EDT

We found this on a Dutch blog with very little explanation, but an underlit trailer park with a caravan, an Impala and a Gallardo is already exciting enough. Potentially NSFW.

Use the arrows and the plus signs to click around the image at various hot objects—LucasArts style—and discover people doing, well, things. Many of the people are well-endowed women. Make sure you click with the sound on as the creators have made an excellent effort at depicting audio depth.

Warning: While nothing explicit happens in the pictures, there is enough implied seediness to make this potentially NSFW.

Source: Qinetiq

Lamborghini Super Trofeo GTR Mixes It Up At Monza

The Auto Insider — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT

The stripped down, 2,800-pound, 570 HP Lamborghini Super Trofeo GTR gets an on track debut, mixing it up with LP560-4 little brothers and a Porsche GT3 RSR at Italy's Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

Make sure you turn the volume up for this one boys and girls because you won't want to miss the glorious and angry sounds piping out of this 570 HP, race-tuned 5.2-liter Italian V10.

The Perfect Family Cars are Made in Italy With V12s Up Front

Peter Orosz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:00 EDT

You don’t necessarily have to consign yourself to minivan hell when you have kids. Lamborghinis and Ferraris make for lovely ways to transport a growing family. Here’s how.

On a lovely autumn day in 2006, I folded myself out of the back seat of my friend Larry’s Lamborghini Espada and had a revelation: I have just found the perfect family car.

Orosz, get your head out of the mushrooms, you might be thinking, the Espada is a 40-year-old Italian rustbucket, but see, it all makes sense. The car is Marcello Gandini’s trickiest design—the svelte coupé profile obscures two flawless, roomy back seats, either of which will accommodate my 6'2" frame with ease. Fitting a child seat in there would be a walk in the park.

The Espada also makes a very pleasing noise, is not very expensive at around $40,000 for a driveable example and most importantly, it comes with a cubic mile of style. Based on my rudimentary knowledge of developmental neurophysiology, a child exposed to such a stylish means of transport in her formative years will develop impeccable taste. And a sense for the benefit of extreme speeds.

To test my theory, I went for a stroll in Knightsbridge, London’s perhaps poshest neighborhood. Specifically, the streets around the famous department store Harrods, where the local ultra-rich do their weekend shopping.

Ferrari 456

The first car I ran into that fit the bill was a midnight blue Ferrari 456. This is very similar to the Espada in that there is a V12 up front, two doors on the sides and four seats on the inside. Ferrari introduced it in 1992 as the replacement for that eyesore 400 and made around 3000 of them until the 612 Scaglietti took the stage as Ferrari’s resident leviathan.

It’s a beautiful, compact car, and in spite of the fact that the good people of Knightsbridge receive ultra-high doses of supercar every single day, it still drew looks. The inside is your typical all-leather Ferrari affair—but it showed no signs of occupation by minors. Little wonder: the rear seating area is way less voluminous than that of the Espada. You would need to have kids with very short limbs to feel comfortable back there.

The Knightsbridge crowd thought the same: a couple stopped by to consider it as perhaps their next family ride, but upon seeing the interior, they promptly walked off.

Ferrari 599 GTB

Of course unless you have twins or more than one child, you won’t need a four-seater right away, and if you live in Knightsbridge, your spouse probably has her own supercar. What you need is a grand tourer. And show me a grander tourer than the Ferrari 599 GTB.

It was parked in front of the World’s Easternmost Krispy Kreme Franchise: a favorite haunt for those who have gotten hooked on this wonderful Southern suspension of fat and sugar, yours truly amongst them.

And here, in the tantalizing cloud of frying donuts, my theory was proven. In the passenger seat of the Ferrari was installed a child seat! Pardon the lack of a polarizing filter:

Unlike the Espada, the 599 is definitely not a reasonable choice. You will be charged a quarter million dollars to own this rocketship with its archways of aerodynamics. But consider: putting your child through a good college and graduate school runs up a tab very much in that neighborhood—and there’s no guarantee that she’ll have a happy and productive time.

Alternatively, you can spend that money on a 599. Her hearing will develop in a vat of high-strung V12 engine noise. Her sense of balance will be trained by the sudden instances of acceleration and deceleration produced by the 611 horses up mid-front and the humongous carbon ceramic brakes in the corners. She will smell gasoline and premium leather. All in all, the perfect way to nudge her central nervous system in the right direction.

As I was considering all this, the smell of Krispy Kremes became overpowering. I followed my zombified brain inside and introduced four glazed donuts into my body. A few minutes later, giddy with the sudden overload of sugar, I stumbled outside to see the Ferrari already gone. Inside traveled a small child, her brain happily soaking up every component of that magic which Ferraris are made of, constructing all the right synapses for a balanced adulthood.

Next up, we’ll look at a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and a real, live kid who rides in the back.

Photo Credit: Balázs Fenyő (Lamborghini Espada) and the author