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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni - Click above for a high-res image gallery
Few names resonate more with the Lamborghini faithful than Valentino Balboni, Lambo's long-term test driver who's honed every model to roll off the line since 1973. In an ultimate tribute to ...
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DESCRIPTION: Check out the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder.
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni: Officially unveiled
The German Car Blog —
... navigation system and Bluetooth integration, buyers can option up for the e-gear transmission and carbon ceramic brakes. This purest of Gallardos will be limited to 250 units, each bearing a serial number and Balboni's signature on the left side window, with US pricing starting at $219,800. Related news: GermanCarBlog , P4MR , Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Source: Autoblog Labels: Lamborghini Watch more TV. The German Car TV . Read more
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Officially Official: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Few names resonate more with the Lamborghini faithful than Valentino Balboni, Lambo's long-term test driver ...
Pics Aplenty: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni gets its launch on
Autoblog —
... , has struck again with stunning pictures from Lamborghini's launch of the Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni in Zürich, Switzerland. According to Kaiser, this was the third stop of the car's initial European tour following appearances in Paris and Lyon in France. Next, the Italian crew will pack up and take their show on to various locations in the United Kingdom. ...
VIDEO: Valentino Balboni introduces his namesake Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2
Autoblog —
... of a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, the notion of a more sporting version is pretty close to absurd. Of course, we're not Valentino Balboni, the man who's logged more miles behind the wheel of more Lamborghinis than any other human being in the history of Earth. While we'd be thrilled to one day break his record, we probably won't. Balboni has served as Lambo's test driver since 1967, and in 1973 began sitting behind the wheel of all the prototypes, including the Diablo, Murcielago and Gallardo. Few cars have left Sant'Agata without Balboni's stamp of approval, so when a new ...
REPORT: Lamborghini hybrid coming in 2015, next-gen models available with either AWD or RWD
Autoblog —
... that both the Gallardo and Murcièlago lines are destined to receive dedicated track-ready Balboni-style rear-wheel drive models to augment the automaker's already amazingly capable all-wheel drive supercars. ...
REPORT: Lamborghini eyeing hybrid model for 2015
Autoblog Green —
... that both the Gallardo and Murcièlago lines are destined to receive dedicated track-ready Balboni-style rear-wheel drive models to augment the automaker's already amazingly capable all-wheel drive supercars. Could the stage be set for an AWD hybrid with the front wheels electrically powered and the rears via a conventional powertrain? ...
Rumormill: Lamborghini to unveil Reventón Roadster at Frankfurt show
Autoblog —
... By slapping on some edgy body panels and glitzy instruments, Sant'Agata managed to bump the Murcielago's price up into seven-figure territory, and they could do it again by lopping off the Reventón's roof (or slapping said panels on the Murci Roadster, depending on how you look at it). But while they could very well unveil the car in Frankfurt, with the Balboni edition Gallardo yet to make its public debut, they may also opt to make good on ...
550 Reindeer-Power: Lamborghini celebrates Christmas early with Balboni baubles
Autoblog —
... With households across America still decking their halls with jack-o-lanters and all manner of goolish decorations, it may be a tad soon to start thinking about the winter holiday season. But for Lamborghini, Christmas arrives early this year with the launch of the hardcore Balboni edition Gallardo. And to commemorate, Lambo's putting the Santa in Sant'Agata Bolognese with a new collection of holiday ornaments and stocking-stuffers. ...
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Lamborghini reveals Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni Edition
sablogzone.com 6/30/2009 —
He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world’s most uncompromising sports car brand – Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name – the Gallardo LP ...
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Valentino Balboni是 Lamborghini 的一位試車手，他從1973年起就在Lamborghini工作。至今已經有36年了，為了對這位忠心的試車手表示敬意，Lamborghini最新的Gallardo LP 550-2特別以他的名字來命名。正如這款車的名字所透露的，這款Gallardo拋棄了標準版車型所使用的四輪驅動系統，而採用了後輪驅動，據Lamborghini表示，LP 550-2的設計符合Balboni自己的想法，它能滿足很多客戶的特殊需求，能夠帶來一種特殊的動態駕駛樂趣。 Continue reading 後驅版Lamborghini Gallardo ...
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550 2 Valentino Balboni —
THEAUTONEWSTODAY.COM
At the beginning of the week Lamborghini has unveiled a rear-wheel-drive version of the Gallardo in honor of one of its test drivers - the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The RWD Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is powered by the 5.2 lite… [...].. [ read ...
Test driver edition Gallardo LP 550-2 —
THEAUTONEWSTODAY.COM
A Lamborghini model honouring a company test driver is to bear his name, called the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status, has long been revered as part of Lamborghini legend. The four-wheel drive Gallardo is Lamborghini ’s most ...
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni —
Car Throttle
To the Lamborghini faithful, the nameValentino Balboni holds a lot of meaning. Valentino was Lamborghini’s official test driver and product refinement guru going as far back as 1973, and he’s recently retired. To celebrate Balboni’s work at the raging bull, they’ve ...
Lambo’s Got Your Balboni Correct Here! —
THEAUTONEWSTODAY.COM
Do you find that the standard Lamborghini Gallardo LP-540-4. has too short . name? Or too many driven wheels? Is it too common? Does it not have enough Balboni?
Well friend, has your ship ever come in! Lamborghini just announced . special-edition Gallardo, called the LP 550-2 Valentino ...
A Lamborghini As Fast As The Man It’s Named For —
Wired: Autopia
Lamborghini is releasing what has to be the umpteenth variation of the Gallardo, this one called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The answer to the first part of your question — why LP 550-2? is easy. The car sports 550 horsepower and two wheel drive.
Answering the second part of ...
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni —
Car Body Design - News
Lamborghini has unveiled the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, a special edition dedicated to the company's historic test driver, who since 1973 has tested almost every car built by the Italian carmaker. It will be produced in 250 units and will be the only rear wheel drive model.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni [New Cars] —
Jalopnik
The newest bull in the pen's officially named after the most legendary test driver to ever tame a rambunctious Italian beast. Give a hearty nod to the 550 HP, RWD Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni , a bull with a Mohawk. Our speculation was correct yesterday, as the leaked images ...
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