CloseLP550-2 Balboni Special Edition
- 550hp
- RWD
- 30kg less
- 10% price reduction over LP560-4
- 8 colors
- sticker white band and gilded edging
- limited 250 units
- 0/100km : 3.9
Superleggera version of LP560 is another car that will come later
andrea:
LP550-2 Balboni Special Edition
- 550hp
- RWD
- 30kg less
- 10% price reduction over LP560-4- 8 colors
- sticker white band and gilded edging
- limited 250 units
- 0/100km : 3.9Superleggera version of LP560 is another car that will come later
Would that be the 49th or 50th variant of the Gallardo... Another reason not to buy a Lamborghini 
MKSGR:
andrea:
LP550-2 Balboni Special Edition
- 550hp
- RWD
- 30kg less
- 10% price reduction over LP560-4- 8 colors
- sticker white band and gilded edging
- limited 250 units
- 0/100km : 3.9Superleggera version of LP560 is another car that will come later
Would that be the 49th or 50th variant of the Gallardo... Another reason not to buy a Lamborghini
I think it's actually the 53rd. 
But it's the first one with RWD for a long time and that's all that matters. 
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Rossi:
MKSGR:
andrea:
LP550-2 Balboni Special Edition
- 550hp
- RWD
- 30kg less
- 10% price reduction over LP560-4- 8 colors
- sticker white band and gilded edging
- limited 250 units
- 0/100km : 3.9Superleggera version of LP560 is another car that will come later
Would that be the 49th or 50th variant of the Gallardo... Another reason not to buy a Lamborghini
I think it's actually the 53rd.But it's the first one with RWD for a long time and that's all that matters.
They might shorten the product specs. "LP550-2 Balboni Special Edition" is much too long. LP550-#53 would be much better 
I'm still waiting for the LP120-1 Recession Special Edition.
- 120hp (Engine borrowed from VW Polo)
- One wheel drive
- 100kg less. (No interior appointments except for pedals, driver's seat, and steering wheel)
- 70% price reduction over LP560-4
- 1 color (primer gray)
- limited 250 units
- 0/100km : You don't really want to know the answer to this question.
...the only thing stopping you in all likelihood, is you!
MKW:
MKSGR:
Would that be the 49th or 50th variant of the Gallardo... Another reason not to buy a Lamborghini
In the future , the two most valuable vintage Lambos from this era will be the single Gallardo and single Murcielago that WASN'T a " special edition ".
Did they ever build them or did they already start with some "special edition"?
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Jun 28, 2009 12:47:52 AM
hahah you guys crack me up!
As for Lambo, i've stopped being excited about their new models... Well done marketing.
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Cosmos Blau on Tan leather.
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
Jun 29, 2009 6:26:23 AM
SciFrog:
10% less money, when was the last time a special edition was cheaper?
http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/06/27/rumours-2wd-lamborghini-gallardo/
in the article maybe there is the explaination...
"...Some of the speculation focus’s on the cars roll as a budget car for the brand. The price hike that came with the LP560, a considerable £30,000 (€35,000), could well be the reason for the new car. Recent news that the companies sales are down as much as 30% add fuel to this fire which is the reason we think that this could be the real deal..."
Rossi:
Is it available as manual only?
perhaps they made pics with manual gearbox instead of the obvious e-gear version....or it could be the only version, to reduce the price in this economic moment ;)
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Dedi La vita è troppo corta per non guidare italiano.....
andrea:
Rossi:
Is it available as manual only?
perhaps they made pics with manual gearbox instead of the obvious e-gear version....or it could be the only version, to reduce the price in this economic moment ;)
Sounds like it could be the cheapest and best to drive to me - that is a bargain 
The economic crisis may be over for banks and large companies...for most people, especially those who are employed, it is just starting in my opinion. I have the feeling that 2010 will be the year of MASSIVE layoffs worldwide, causing an economical stagnation for some time because people won't spend that much money anymore. Right now, I rather get the feeling that nothing happened...yet...but it will change, most people just don't seem to realize it.
If you want to buy a car for a good price...or a house...or whatever...2010 may be the year to do that.
I may be wrong but looking around me, I don't think so.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
SciFrog:
IMHO a 2WD Lambo is a mistake. 4WD is their one big difference vs Ferrari.
And all these special edition... Crazy complicated and very bad for brand value...
At a 40% price reduction, I could be interested. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
http://www.italiaspeed.com/2009/cars/lamborghini/06/gallardo_lp550_2/2906.html
First images of Lamborghini's new 'entry level' Gallardo sports car model have broken cover, the two-wheel-drive version being set to enter the showrooms later this year.
Dubbed the Gallardo LP550-2, this will be the first time that the mid-size sports car will be available to customers without the all-wheel-drive since it was first introduced in 2003, despite the proposal having being considered several times before, and with nearly 9,000 units having been delivered. This new two-wheel-drive version will have 10 bhp less that the current production model but will reduce the weight (the Gallardo LP560-4 weights in at 1410 kg which was a 20 kg saving over the previous generation) and importantly cut costs, allowing the Bologna Sant'Agata, Italy-based manufacturer to reduce the car's cost, invaluable during the global economic recession which has seen its sales hard hit as many of its key target buyers have suffered in particular from the slowdown.
Little concrete details are known so far but the Gallardo LP550-2 will be based closely on the current-generation Gallardo LP560-4 (introduced in March 2008) and will come with a choice of eight external body colours and finished with a full length white body stripe that runs the length of the luggage compartment lid, roof, top of rear panel and overlapping the top/bottom sections of the clear engine cover. The stripe is embossed with a slim gold trim. Inside, the leather interior will continue the striped feature with a white band running up the seats and that colour is complimented on the sides of the central tunnel trim, the bezel locating the central instruments, vents and controls, while a similar pinstripe fans out across the dashboard.
The new Gallardo LP550-2's production will be limited to 250 individually-numbered units and it has been widely reported that this variant will have a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, which would put it just two-tenths slower over the same parameters than the current Gallardo LP560-4. It is reported that it will be known as the "LP550-2 Balboni Special Edition" in honour of the company's legendary Chief Test Driver Valentino Balboni who has worked at Sant'Agata for just over 42 years after being personally hired by Ferruccio Lamborghini.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni ? Driving fun with absolute precision
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 550-2 Valentino Balboni.
The latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini?s most successful model of all time - overall, more than 9,000 units of the model range have already been produced - boasts not only its own distinctive design and exclusive equipment, but its technology is unique too, as indicated by the model badge: the 550 stands for the power output in hp and the 2 is for rear wheel drive.
For several decades, Valentino Balboni has had a distinct influence on the character of the super sports car bearing the sign of the bull. With his fine-tuning and testing work, he has helped to shape many automotive legends, from the Lamborghini Miura of the 60s through to the current Gallardo and Murciélago models. Balboni was hired in 1967 by company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. From early on, it was evident that the young Balboni had a special feel for cars, that most sensitive of all instincts that connects to the ?life blood? of an automobile and defines the soul of a test driver.
?A Lamborghini must always combine the precision of a race car with the reliability of a good friend,? says Balboni. Since 1973, he has sat at the wheel of every prototype built by the brand, and even most production cars have passed through his hands before being delivered to their customers. This has turned Balboni into one of the most important representatives of the brand, with an outstanding reputation and status among the brand?s fans and customers worldwide.
Limited to 250 units
After over 40 years with Lamborghini, Balboni is now officially retired. Yet, Valentino Balboni continues to travel to many countries around the world as an ambassador of the brand.
The special exclusivity of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is guaranteed ? it is limited to 250 units.
Light-footed yet extremely safe
With this latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini is honouring its long-standing test driver in a very special way. The LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni was conceived in line with his own thinking, and it meets many customers? requests for a model with a unique character, which offers a very special kind of active driving fun. The Balboni model is the only current Lamborghini that delivers its power to the road via its rear wheels alone.
Rear wheel drive has a special appeal to those sports car drivers who enjoy a particular driving style. Thanks to the eminently powerful V10 driveline, controlled oversteer is no problem ? naturally always to the extent defined by the driver - because refined road manners and perfectly tuned assistance systems mean that the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is an exceptionally safe sports car to drive.
Driving fun with unique character
In order to shape this unique character that combines driving fun and safety, the engineers at Sant?Agata Bolognese have incorporated extensive modifications into the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. It was not simply a question of moving the transmission to the rear axle, the vehicle had to be adjusted and tuned in every element of its driving dynamics. This includes springs, dampers, stabilisers and even the tyres. The aerodynamics were also adjusted to take account of the change to the power flow.
The rear axle differential, with a 45 percent limited slip, was also redeveloped, as was the calibration of the e-gear transmission. One significant point was the adjustments made to the ESP system. While the standard program is focused on high stability, the CORSA program permits greater drift angles, thus enabling drivers to enjoy the dynamics of the LP 550-2 to their full extent.
Outstanding performance is guaranteed
Adjustments have also been made to the very heart of the Gallardo, the 5.2 litre ten-cylinder: the perfect synthesis of hi-revving pleasure, pulling power, a constantly exuberant temperament and a powerful symphony played in all keys. In the Valentino Balboni, the compact and lightweight power unit generates 405 kW (550 hp). At a dry weight of only 1,380 kilograms, this guarantees outstanding performance: the LP 550-2 is catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62mph) in a breathtaking 3.9 seconds, while the top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph) guarantees its place among the ultimate in super sports cars.
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Powerful elegance in its distinctive design
The Valentino Balboni is not only unique in terms of its technology: its design and equipment reinforce its exclusivity. Its classic sporting character is emphasised by a colour strip in white and gold running from the front panel over the roof and parts of the engine cover all the way to the rear spoiler, with inspiration from the classic sports cars from the ?70s. This colour treatment underscores the powerful elegance of the Gallardo and emphasises the unique Lamborghini design DNA. The Special Edition is available in eight colours, from Bianco Monocerus through to Verde Ithaca, or Arancio Borealis to Nero Noctis. The Scorpius wheels retain their dark grey finish, while the brake callipers come in black, orange or yellow, depending on the exterior paint finish. Classic sporting look for the interior, too The characteristic colour combination is repeated in the interior. The basic colour of the full leather upholstery is black. Both seats, however, feature the colour strip in white. The centre console is completely upholstered in Polar white leather to create a powerful accent. A badge below the left side window bears the signature of Valentino Balboni and the production number of the car. The exclusivity of the Valentino Balboni is augmented further by its extensive equipment. Alongside several new leather features in the interior, there is also the transparent engine cover, the rear view camera, the navigation system with Bluetooth and the lifting system for the front axle that makes it easier to drive over obstacles. In addition to the extensive standard equipment, a list of further options is available including e-gear transmission and carbon ceramic brakes. |
Technical data – Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni
Frame & Body
Frame Structural aluminum space frame, based on aluminum
extruded parts welded to aluminum-cast joint elements
Body Aluminum with thermoplastic ″hang on″ parts
Rear Spoiler Electronically controlled
Mirrors External mirror with electrical closing system
Suspension Aluminium double wishbones front and rear suspension
system, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat
ESP 8.0 Full ESP System with ABS, ASR and ABD
Airbags
Front Front Dual-Stage driver and passenger airbags, side Headthorax
airbags
Tires (front/rear) Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19 – 295/30 ZR 19
Wheels (front/rear) Aluminum alloy, 8.5″ x Ø 19”- 11” x Ø 19”
Steering Power-assisted rack and pinion
Curb-to-Curb turning circle 11.50 m (37.73 ft)
Brakes
Steel brakes Power vacuum, aluminum alloy calipers: 8 cylinder front
calipers and 4 cylinder rear calipers
Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø365mm x 34mm (14.37 x 1.34) in front –ø356mm x 32mm (14 x 1.26) in rear
CCB brakes Power vacuum, aluminum alloy calipers: 6 cylinder front
calipers and 4 cylinder rear calipers
Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø380mm x 38mm (15 x 1.5) in front –ø356mm x 32mm (14 x 1.26) in
rear
Motor
Type 10 cylinders V90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft
Displacement 5.2 l
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Maximum power 550 hp at 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm
Engine management system Bosch MED 9
Cooling system Engine and gearbox radiator
Cooling system oil Oil to Water cooler
Cooling system water Two water radiators
Emission control system Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Lubrication system Dry sump
Drivetrain
Type of transmission Rear Wheel drive
Gearbox 6 Speed + reverse, an optional robotized sequential e-gear
system with actuation by paddles on the steering column
Clutch Double plate ø 215 mm (8.46’’)
Rear Differential 45% limited slip
Performance
Top speed 320 Km/h (199 mph)
Acceleration 0-100/h (0-62 mph) 3.9 sec
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2560 mm (100.8 in)
Overall length 4345 mm (171,1 in)
Overall width 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Overall height 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Track (front/rear) 1632 mm- 1597mm (64.3 – 62.9 in)
Dry Weight 1380 Kg. (3042 lbs)
Weight distribution (front/rear) Front 43%/rear 57%
Capacities
Engine oil 10 litres (2,6 US gal)
Fuel tank 90 litres (23,8 US gal)
Engine coolant 20 litres (5,3 US gal)
EU - version
Consumption with E-Gear
Urban 20,1 l/100 Km. (14,05 mpg UK)
Extra urban 9,2 l/100 Km (30,70 mpg UK)
Combined 13,3 l/100 Km (21,24 mpg UK)
CO2 315 g/km
Consumption with manual transmission
Urban 22 l/100 Km (12,84 mpg UK)
Extra urban 9.9 l/100 Km (28,53 mpg UK)
Combined 14,4 l/100 Km (19,62 mpg UK)
CO2 341 g/km
KresoF1:
BTW, LP550-2 Balboni will cost 192780€ in Germany with Mwst. Price without Mwst is 162000€. Less expensive? In someones dreams...
What is the German price of the regular Gallardo?
KresoF1:
BTW, LP550-2 Balboni will cost 192780€ in Germany with Mwst. Price without Mwst is 162000€. Less expensive? In someones dreams...
Seems they wanted to match the GT2 price? Could be an interesting car as the major problem of the current LP560 seems to be its AWD. A switch to RWD does make sense 
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