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Valentino Balboni drives his own Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2
The special edition Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni was dedicated to the veteran Lamborghini test driver, and here we see the man himself driving his car. This Gallardo is a rear wheel drive model, and it’s clear that Balboni loves this car - he can really drive.
Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni video
After 40 years of test driving Lamborghinis Valentino Balboni says that it would be difficult to find someone who has driven more kilometres than he in a Lamborghini. In this video he talks about the Gallardo LP550-2, dedicated to him.
Lamborghini launches LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni
The Gallardo rear wheel LP 550-2 made in honour of test driver Valentino Balboni is undergoing its launch in Europe. This pic comes from the event in Zurich to celebrate the car.
The vehicle is a special edition limited production of only 250 units, and will be the only Lamborghini rear wheel drive option. It can reach 100 km/hr in just 3.9 seconds. For a full gallery of the launch, see Autoblog, and for more information our LP 550-2 gallery and technical details.
Lamborghini confirms rear drive LP 550-2 in honour of Valentino Balboni
Lamborghini has confirmed yesterday’s rumour that it will produce a limited edition, rear wheel drive LP 550-2. The special edition is limited to Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni, who has worked at the company since 1967.
While now officially retired, Balboni is still a Lamborghini brand ambassador, and has driven every prototype of the company since 1973. The LP 550-2 will feature a V10 engine at 550 hp, and as the number ‘2′ suggests, rear wheel drive.
It will be the only Lamborghini in the line-up that drives solely on rear wheels. The LP 550-2 reaches 100 km/hr in 3.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 320 km/hr. With only 250 units being produced, in Europe it will cost about 162,000 euros, while in the US it will be about 219,800 USD. In the UK the pricing is set at 137,900 pounds, all figures without tax. For full details of the LP 550-2 from the press release, see after the jump.
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