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Teen Driving
TeenTrackAttack Puts UK Teens In Ferraris, Lambos
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. More »
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Comment by baldy_pm: "Because the folks running this aren't insane, the cars are fitted with a passenger e-brake, the teens are on a... 14 Responses | Other threads
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super cars
15 Lamborghini Super Trofeo GTRs Provide Heavenly Soundtrack
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? More »
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Comment by NewbiusMaximus: I don't know.. if anything, the low gutteral growling sounds kind of lazy. I prefer a screamer really, like the... 4 Responses | Other threads
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car accidents
Most Recent Lamborghini Gallardo BBQ Now With Video
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. More »
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Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: Why is the "fucker" in the lyric censored? Is this not Jalopnik? Do we not have "filthy fucking mouths"? Where's the Godfather... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
Deception in Sant’Agata: How the Lamborghini Miura Made Mid-Engined Layouts Look Good
Super cars need drop-dead gorgeous looks. Conventional wisdom insists putting a long monster-of-an-engine up front is how to accomplish this. Then how come the mid-engined Miura is the prettiest thing ever? More » -
car accidents
Another Lamborghini Gallardo Goes Up In Flames
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. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: Honestly, what's going on, folks? Recent fire stories: E-type racing Corvette another Corvette Enzo F430 612 Scaglietti McLaren F1 LF-A Murcielago Gallardo auto plant 10 Responses | Other threads
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retro cars
Lamborghini, The Early Years: An Exclusive Gallery
In 1969, barely six years after its founding, a young Hungarian engineering student found himself at the Lamborghini factory. Presented here for the first time are his photographs of Miuras, Espadas and huge V12’s. More »
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new cars
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni
The newest bull in the pen's officially named after the most legendary test driver to ever tame a rambunctious Italian beast. Meet the 550 HP, RWD Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni, a bull with a Mohawk. More »
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Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: It kind of sucks to have your tribute Lamborghini called the "budget option" Lamborghini. Let's call it the "sport" Lamborghini. Or in... 10 Responses | Other threads
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top gear
Top Gear Abuses Lamborghini LP670-4 SV In Abu Dhabi Desert
During Sunday's episode of Top Gear, Richard Hammond let loose for a spirited drive through the Abu Dhabi desert, drag racing a Mercedes-McLaren SLR 722 in Sant'Agata's newest "snot-nosed kid," the raucous Lamborghini LP670-4 SV. More »
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Comment by pj134 can comment from work no more: I know... most people who own Lambo buy it for the looks/edgyness and not the performance... but my god just... 11 Responses | Other threads
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new cars
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2: The Perfect Bull?
Assuming this leaked set of photos are the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2, then Lamborghini's finally given enthusiasts what they've wanted, dropping their grip-locked all-wheel-drive system in favor of rear-wheel-drive action. With a six-speed manual, could this be the perfect Lambo? More »
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Comment by SirNotAppearing: Caption: The LP5500-2, soon oversteering into a guardrail near you! 8 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
When Lamborghini Gallardos Attack!
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]
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By Wes SilerComment by pmalik: I'm really surprised he actually walked away before realized both the bones in his low legs are broken... 6 Responses | Other threads
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super cars
The Challenge: Beat These People In Flaunting Wealth
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. More »
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car crash
Three Dead In Philadelphia Rented Lamborghini Accident
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] -
Cars Of Iran
Tehranopnik: The Cars And Car Culture Of Iran
Home to a disputed election, 70 million people and twice as many barrels of cheap oil, Iran has cars aplenty. Meet Paykans, Miniators and Italian exotica—plus the gutsy female drivers of the Islamic Republic. More »
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classic cars
Panoz Batmobile: Proof Front-Engined Race Cars Don't Suck
Front-engined cars have been absent from the highest echelons of racing since the early 1960s. But in 1997, Don Panoz took a car to Le Mans ready to rattle the mid-engined establishment. It was called the Batmobile. More » -
custom cars
Pontiac Sunfire-Based Fake Lamborghini Ends Up In Junkyard
Some troubled soul accosted a Pontiac Sunfire with lumber and plaster for this junkyard-bound "Lamborghini Murcielago." Believe us when we say this horror show raises the bar on fake super cars in every way imaginable. We dub thee the Flim-Flamborghini! More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: Living in LA, I have seen so many levels of automotive debauchery that this just doesn't even come close to... 11 Responses | Other threads
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alternative energy
Lamborghini Developing Hybrids, Biofuel Engines
Under pressure to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy, Lamborghini says it's developing hybrid engines and researching biofuels. Would you drive a Lamborghini Hybrid? More »
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By Wes SilerComment by pauljones: I don't really see too much wrong with the idea from an enthusiast standpoint. This is simply an evolution of... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Car Clips
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV Drives Silverstone, Us Crazy
A Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV laps at Silverstone. Wait, strike that. The furious sound of the Murciélago LP670-4 SV causes the unworthy driver to have to visit the restroom before taking laps at Silverstone. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Syrax: I would have to visit the restroom to vomit after looking how rice-tastic they've made this car. The symphony barely... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Basement Lamborghini
Basement Lamborghini Hits The Road, Builder Gets The Pink Slip
At long last, Ken Imhoff's basement-built Lamborghini Countach made its first run around the block. There's still plenty of test and tune left, but darn it sounds good. Unfortunately, Ken lost his job. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ash78: It's a pretty strong statement about our economy lately when a guy who can hand fabricate a car from scratch... 19 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
An Elegy for Six Missing Cylinders
If you're spotting Lamborghinis in Eastern Europe, watch out for chronic cylinder shortage. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Tucker589 hates Hyundai: When I encounter a kit car owner, I can't help but get in their face a little. The other day... 41 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Lamborghini Miura ASCII Art
Presented here is the Everest of car ASCII art, the Miura, with all its surreal curves. It was created by Péter Fűri from Brno, Czech Republic. We salute. Now up him and do the Daytona.
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By Peter OroszComment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: I don't really expect this to format properly, but I'll give it a shot: , ... 17 Responses | Other threads
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separated at birth
Separated at Birth: Lamborghini Countach Vs. Ikarus 280 Bus
One is an Italian supercar. The other is a Hungarian bus. Both are from 1971 — and both use the same rear light cluster.
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By Peter OroszComment by engineerd: I don't see it. Maybe the wing is distracting me. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy Does London
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: Track-Tested, V12-Powered, Kid-Approved
We have looked at Ferraris, Lamborghinis and even a Maserati wagon in our search for the ultimate family super car. Let’s wrap things up with the overlord of them all: the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by pauljones: And an obligatory picture of a young woman in shorts with no car in sight. Slightly creepy, but nice touch. 13 Responses | Other threads
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how to
How To Stop A Formula One Race With One Button
Remember this year’s Malaysian Grand Prix which was red-flagged in torrential rain after 31 laps? Here’s how the officials brought the cars to a stop. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by dirtyjerseysti: I wanted to see like two guys with keys around their necks, ya know so they can put them in... 6 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Wohnwagen: A Seedy Yet Intriguing Interactive Photo of Various Cars
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. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Ash78: "There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch." 5 Responses | Other threads
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car design
How The Stile Bertone Mantide Got Angular Rear Wheelarches
When Jason Castriota left Pininfarina for Bertone, it was like switching to Coke after a lifetime of Pepsi. Let’s examine a design element he’s started using that’s alien to Pininfarina but essential to Bertone. More » -
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Lamborghini Super Trofeo GTR Mixes It Up At Monza
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. More »
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concorso d'eleganza
Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback Touring: The Ultimate Station Wagon
The Ferrari 599 GTB seats only two, the 612 Scaglietti is big—but what if you have kids, dogs and elephant guns to carry? Enter the custom-built Quattroporte Bellagio, certainly not your daddy's station wagon. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Tossed Accordtaco salad over Malibu: SWEET CHRIST! A MIURA.. in the same space as a Quattro Wagon! Damn. I mean... D A M N! I bet.. the dude paid... 27 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
The $2 Million Showdown: Bertone Mantide vs. Corvette ZR1
Stile Bertone's Mantide now has a price and production run size: $2,000,000 and ten. Let's see if it's worth the 20× premium over its donor car: the Corvette ZR1. More » -
concorso d'eleganza
Our 35 Best Photos From The Concorso d’Eleganza
Powerboats, well-dressed people and lots of red cars: here's our 35 best photos from this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: How is the Mantide included in the "best photos?" No offense Jason, I'm just not a fan of this one. And no,... 4 Responses | Other threads
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accidents
Delivery Driver Wrecks Mario Andretti's Rare Lamborghini Countach
According to a post on ToyotaNation, a Lamborghini dealership employee allegedly got into a street race with a Viper GTS while delivering an ultra-rare Lamborghini Countach once owned by Mario Andretti. Guess what happened next? More »
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Comment by Leeeeena - 1000 Club: Fuck the Enzos, save the Lamborghinis! 11 Responses | Other threads
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concorso d'eleganza
The Concorso d’Eleganza is Huge Fun (If You Don’t Take it Too Seriously)
Old guys in polo shirts nurturing vintage Ferraris? Industry people showing off concepts which will never get built? What's the point? Not much: but it's a great way to spend a weekend in Italy. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Hello Mister Walrus: Yeah, I'm pretty sure that if you crashed in that first car, you would die. 6 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
Lamborghini Diablo Crashes In Front Of Crowd
We've been seeing a lot of crashed Lamborghinis in recent weeks, but here's a Lamborghini Diablo crash actually caught on video. More »
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Comment by engineerd: What is going on? Is there something in the water? Seriously, it seems like we have seen more... 6 Responses | Other threads
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2009 Concorso d'Eleganza
The 2009 Concorso d’Eleganza: Action! Suspense! Video!
Care for classic GT’s at full throttle? In between photographing the cars of the 2009 Concorso, we shot you some footage of various cars idling—or, in rare moments, at speed. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by jduffy13: Italian cars the best. I heard a corvette idling at a light last night on the way home. The bloody thing... 8 Responses | Other threads
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engine of the day
Engine Of The Day: Volkswagen W
We've had a lot of clamor to give EOTD honors to VW's innovative VR6, but the whole concept just got so much cooler when those mad scientists in Wolfsburg put two VR banks per engine. More »
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Comment by UDMan: Meh, nothing of any interest to me here. Yes they are engineering marvels, that are basically sterile. Look at the... 27 Responses | Other threads
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Car Crime
Oregon Trooper Nabs Five Speeding Exotic Cars... At Once!
Yesterday, we told you about the Canadian cop unable to nab just one Ferrari. Today, we have the story of an Oregon Trooper who nabbed five Canadian exotic car owners. By himself. At once. More »
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Comment by pauljones: Well, that's one more reason I won't be moving to Oregon. Kudos to the cop for nabbing himself some bragging rights. 30 Responses | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy Does London
The Perfect Family Cars are Made in Italy With V12s Up Front
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. More » -
nice price or crack pipe
Italian Week: 1988 Rambo Lambo for a Cool $114,888!
Long before the Estoque, Lamborghini built another front-engined 4-door, and for today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe we're going to find out what's Italian for getting a Hummer. More »
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By GraverobberComment by Almostbanned: How could anyone here not love this thing? Its a very nice price. If I had the cash, I would... 11 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
Lamborghini Bones Hyundai SUV: Ugliest Automotive Offspring Ever Expected
A Lamborghini Murcielago rear-ended a much slower-moving Hyundai Sante Fe on Seattle's I-5 freeway on Monday. Nobody was hurt, but we have the latest unfortunate coupling to add to the car sex archives. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Sure, the Lambo's quick enough to catch it. But the brakes should also be strong enough to hold you... 3 Responses | Other threads
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update
The Lamborghini crash from earlier? Nobody died. Bonus? The homoerotic acts causing the crash! [Jalopnik]
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accidents
Lamborghini Obliterated In Fiery Multi-Vehicle Moscow Crash
These remarkable images from Moscow depict a crazy, fiery and homoerotic multi-vehicle accident with a Lamborghini Murcielago that's slipped sideways and ripped to shreds. Amazingly, no one died. Details and carnagegasmic gallery below. UPDATE BELOW! More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Pessimipposaurus: Ahahahhahahahha. I just read the news article for this crash. Good news is that no one was killed. Apparently the driver... 16 Responses | Other threads
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