The Avenger: The Watch Inspired by the Lamborghini Aventador

The amazing work of art is a concept designed by Marko Petrovic and named the Avenger Vertical Tourbillon Watch. As of yet no specs or possible price have been released. What a stocking stuffer for the Lamborghini enthusiast that has everything.

 

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Photoshoot Featuring a Ferrari F430 coupe and a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder on Modulare Wheels

Here is a 2-car photoshoot featuring a Ferrari F430 coupe and a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, each wearing a set of 20” Modulare B18 monoblock forged wheels.  The set on the Ferrari measures 20×8.5 front and 20×12 rear and is finished in the optional tinted brushed finish, while the Gallardo set measures 20×8.5 front and 20×11 rear and is finished in a satin black powdercoat.

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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Debuts at LA Auto Show

Automobili Lamborghini is expanding the most successful model line ever built under the sign of the bull with a very special car – the new Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the open spyder body style with purist rear Wheel Drive. This version brings together that stunning level of open-air driving fun that can come only from a super sports car with a folding roof and an unbelievably agile and spontaneous handling.

“With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, we are expanding the Lamborghini lineup with a purist model that adds yet another dimension of driving fun. This will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “This special model with rear-wheel drive is a logical expansion of our lineup of spyder models with all-wheel drive.”

The most important technical characteristics of the Lamborghini LP 550-2 Spyder are already recognizable from the model designation – LP stands for Longitudinale/Posteriore, for the mid-engine built longitudinally in front of the rear axle. 550 refers to the power output in hp, and the 2 stands for the drive to the rear wheels. At Lamborghini, the word spyder means the ultimate synthesis of a fascinating, powerfully expressive super sports car design, the ultimate open-air thrill and sheer pleasure for all the senses.

A driving experience of the highest precision

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder with rear-wheel drive is the perfect fit for the kind of sports car driver that enjoys a particularly hands-on and spirited style of driving. The setup is laid out to ensure that the rear end remains reliable and stable at all times, while the front axle steers with the highest level of precision and limits movement to an absolute minimum.

Thanks to the supremely powerful V10 engine, controlled oversteer is not a problem, although always and only to the extent prescribed by the driver. Its easy-to-control road manners and the ESP assistant system developed for these vehicles make the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder an outstandingly safe sports car to drive.

Further developed chassis, drive system and engine

In order to shape this unique character of driving fun and safety, the engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese carried out extensive modifications to the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, developing it specifically for these new characteristics. Not only was drive concentrated on the rear axle, the vehicle was also completely retuned in all its dynamic details. This Includes a specific dampers setting. The aerodynamics were also adapted to account for the change in the distribution of forces.

The vehicle show out its goods with a rear axle with the 45-percent locking differential, and the adoption of the e-gear transmission. All completed with a fine adaptation of the ESP stability control system. While the standard program puts a priority on stability, the CORSA program allows larger drift angles and delivers a highly intensive appreciation of the full dynamics of the LP 550-2. All the excellent characteristics of the Gallardo chassis are fully retained – its pleasing bodyroll comfort, as well as its excellent directional stability at high speed.

Outstanding performance is guaranteed

The heart of the Gallardo – the 5.2-liter ten-cylinder – was also retuned and its characteristics optimized for rear-wheel drive, delivering that perfect and breathtaking synthesis of high-revving pleasure, pulling power, exuberant temperament and powerful melody in all keys. In the LP 550-2 Spyder, the compact and lightweight power unit delivers 405 kW (550 hp). Thanks to systematic Lamborghini lightweight design and an extremely low dry weight of just 1,520 kilograms, phenomenal performance is guaranteed – the LP 550-2 catapults itself from zero to 100 km/h in just 4,2 seconds. And its top speed of 319km/h guarantees it a place among the ultimate super sports cars. The soft-top of the Gallardo Spyder is designed for unlimited top-speed enjoyment both open and closed.

Careful individualization of the lineup

With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini is expanding its most successful model line of all time (to-date a total of nearly 11.800 have been built in Sant’Agata Bolognese) with a stunning variant that continues the successful individualization of its lineup. This includes the LP 560-4 Spyder, as well as the ultra-high-performance Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, which boasts an even further weight reduction through carbon-fiber lightweight engineering. The latest version among the coupe variants is the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale – the road-going version of the race car featured in the world’s fastest single-brand racing series.

Source: Lamborghini Press Release

Lamborghini Gallardo Twin Turbo with 20″ Modulare B18 monoblock satin black

Here is a Lamborghini Gallardo with a set of our new 20” Modulare B18 monoblock forged wheels in the satin black finish.  The B18 is the forged monoblock version of our popular M18 3-piece design, and is available in 19-22” diameters for most high performance 5-lug applications.  The set shown here measures 20×8.5 front and 20×11 rear, and weighed in a 22.4 lbs front and 24.1 lbs rear, and with the optional lightening package the weight would be reduced an additional 1/2 lb.

This particular car also features a twin turbo kit hand built by our friends over at Dallas Performance in Dallas, TX.

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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is presenting at the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt the most extreme Gallardo ever: the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s fastest single-make series.

The car will be produced in a limited run of 150 numbered units.

The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship brings professional racers and gentlemen drivers face-to-face in fiercely fought battles on Europe’s most challenging racetracks such as Monza, Silverstone and Hockenheim. There are many similarities between the racing and road versions of this super sports car. For example, they both share the same V10 powerplant, which is used in the racing version with no modifications.

An enormous and manually variable rear spoiler for increased dynamic load

Right from first glance, these similarities are even more evident in the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. In fact, it is equipped with the same rear spoiler that offers greater aerodynamic load – reaching in the best aerodynamic condition 3 times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – for increased dynamic stability during tight, high-speed driving. As in the race cars, the rear spoiler can be varied manually in order to let the driver optimize the car’s performance according to the track or road characteristics.

Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood with quick-release system. Both the spoiler and the hood are of course made of carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on the SuperTrofeo Stradale. Together with aluminum, carbon fiber is the basis behind the extremely lightweight construction of Gallardo’s new top model.

Lightweight construction through consistent use of carbon fiber.

The Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale boasts a maximum dry weight of 1340 kilograms. It beats the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4 by 70 kilograms, which gives the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale a stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per HP for breathtaking performance. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h just 10.4 seconds later. Its forward thrust finally tops out at 320 Km/h.

“Rosso Mars” stands for Italy’s racing tradition

The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale sports a brand new “Rosso Mars” finish that underscores the special connection between ultimate race track performance and Lamborghini’s “Italianness”. The “Rosso Mars” color symbolizes Italy’s traditional racing red, as established at the beginning of last century in motor racing, when the home nations of the competitors were indicated by the color of the paint on the vehicles. Dark green stood for Great Britain, blue was for France, white (and silver later on) represented Germany, white and blu stripes for USA, and red was the color of all race cars from Italy.

Red, black and carbon fiber characterize the exterior

The exterior appearance of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is perfectly accentuated by a matte black finish on the large rear spoiler, the engine hood and the front air intakes, which contrasts with the “Rosso Mars” paint. The forged wheels are painted in high-gloss black, a color that is also available on the roof as an option. The rocker panel covers, impressive rear diffuser and outside mirror housings are made of carbon fiber polished to a high gloss, while the brake calipers are accented in red for the first time on a Lamborghini. It’s a perfect match with the exterior color and racing concept of this new super sports car. And besides the historically suggestive “Rosso Mars”, the new Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is also available upon request in “Grigio Telesto” or “Bianco Monocerus” with the roof available in gloss black as an option, as mentioned above.

Minimalist sporty interior

Black and red, the perfect combination of sporty minimalism, are the dominant shades inside the Super Trofeo Stradale. The most broadly used materials are Alcantara – in “Rosso Mars” on the underside of the dashboard, the central part of the seat cushion and the backrest – and extremely lightweight carbon fiber. Black Alcantara with contrasting red top-stitching is used to finish the other parts of the interior. The steering wheel is upholstered in black suede and also features red top-stitching. The door panels, the monocoque racing seats and the center console cover are made of carbon fiber, the construction of which Lamborghini has achieved a world-leading expertise. Discreet sporty accents are provided by dark chrome visible metal parts.

Upon request, an interior layout including elements made of carbon fiber, such as the handbrake frame, the middle of the center console, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the decorative frames around the main and secondary instrument panels, the door handles, and the handle for opening the glove box (also available upon request), can be ordered.

Phenomenal powerplant

Like the Super Trofeo competition version, the new Super Trofeo Stradale is based on the Gallardo Superleggera technical approach. The V10 powerplant generates 570 HP, equivalent to 419 kW, which is fully available at 8000 RPM. The maximum torque is equally impressive, with the torque curve peaking at 540 Nm at 6500 RPM. The V10’s unique firing order delivers the striking sound you hear in motor racing.

Transmission “race tested” in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship series
Like the race car, the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale offers the robotized e-gear six-speed transmission controlled by steering wheel paddles as standard equipment. This electronically controlled system shifts through its six gears smoothly and much faster than any human being could. And for maximum acceleration from a standing start, the transmission can be set to the “Thrust Mode” – a program that allows to reach the best performance possible executing a racing start with minimal tire slippage at an initial engine speed of approximately 5000 rpm.

Permanent all-wheel drive for maximum traction in any situation

Every kilometer in the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is packed with sheer excitement, in part due to its unrelenting grip in virtually all situations thanks to all-wheel drive. At the end of the day, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo is the only single-brand racing series in the world that features all-wheel drive race cars. The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is a highly concentrated driving machine offering a truly stunning driving experience with breathtaking cornering speeds and fast, immediate response. Its road manners are always precise, stable and completely safe.

Suspension with unmatched precision

The layout of the suspension is directly derived from motor racing, with a double aluminum wishbone guiding the wheels. Precise rack-and-pinion steering gives the driver a very close connection to the road. As is true for the Gallardo Superleggera, the vehicle is specially set up to take full advantage of its dynamic potential. No other model in the Gallardo line is as close to being a true race car. Another great feature is the ultra-lightweight 19-inch wheels, which alone save some 13 kilograms. The lightweight and sturdy wheel bearings and bolts are made from titanium and high performance Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires are fitted.

Brakes with unmatched stopping power

Behind the massive wheels are brakes designed for unmatched stopping power, as controlled by the ESP stability control system, which is standard equipment. The front axle is equipped with aluminum calipers with eight pistons each, and the calipers on the rear axle have four pistons each. The ventilated discs on the front and rear measure 365 and 356 millimeters, respectively. Upon request, Lamborghini will install a carbon-ceramic brake system. The carbon-ceramic discs measure 380 mm for the front wheels and 356 mm for the rear wheels.

Racing-type options

The optional equipment designed with racing in mind includes not only the carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, but also a tubular interior roll cage, 4-point safety belts and fire extinguisher. On the other hand, those who want comfort can equip their Super Trofeo Stradale with a satellite navigation, with Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, an anti-theft system, and a lifting system that raises the front axle.

Source: Lamborghini Press Release

Lamborghini LP670-SV with a Set of PUR Design 1NE Wheels

Here is a Lamborghini LP670-SV with a set of PUR Design 1NE wheels in satin black.  The wheels measure 19×8.5 front and 20×13 rear and are mated to 255/30/19 and 345/25/20 rubber.

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For Sale: 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Convertible

Euro Motorsport is offering this perfect Lamborghini LP560 Spider finished in Pearl white over White seats and blue trim.  Features include Q-citura stitching, dual power seats, navigation, rear camera, Calisto wheels and much more.  We offer long term  leasing and financing on this beautiful LP560 and our entire inventory of fine pre-owned autos.  Trades are welcomed.  Call 1-888-587-EURO.

This car is being being diplayed on a mirrored finished turntable by CARTURNER. Visit www.CARTURNER.com for more information.

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Lamborghini LP640 featuring a set of Modulare M11A 3-piece wheels

Courtesy of our friends at SR Auto Group, Vancouver BC….Lamborghini LP640 featuring a set of Modulare M11A 3-piece wheels, 19×8.5 front and 20×13 rear, with a tinted brushed face and gloss black lips and bolts, mated to 235/35/19 and 345/25/20 Toyo Proxes T1-R tires.

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Flash Floods Damage Luxury Super Cars

The words often used when selling one of these luxury supercars…Garage kept, never seen rain…does not apply in this case. A Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Bentley were no match for this unexpected flood which took place at the St Regis Residences at Tanglin Road.

Hope they had flood insurance?

Source: The New Paper

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder on a set of F1 Brava’s by Cor Wheels

Lamborghinis have always been extreme and excessive with their styling and performance. After all, their logo is a charging bull. So, when Bill Levinson decided to take his Gallardo to a new level of performance; he knew that unleashing this already raging machine would require the very best parts and performance products, and not to mention; experienced technicians to get the job done right. After enlisting the help of renowned Lamborghini tuner, Heffner Performance, to turn the already potent V-10 into a dyno monster, Bill entrusted his 1,000-horsepower Gallardo Spyder to the team at COR Forged in order ensure that his untamed bull would leave with ferocious style and performance.

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The hooves of this Gallardo Spyder are fitted with a set of F1 Brava wheels with a matte black finish from our Competition Series Collection. The high-strength forged aluminum construction helps these wheels reduce unsprung mass, while dramatically increasing strength to withstand the enormous stress generated by the powerful engine and the competition rubber. The Gallardo boasts a widened stance with the F1 Brava wheels, measuring 20 x 8.5 inches up front and 20 x 12 inches at the rear axle. To help put all 1,000 horses to the pavement without erupting in a cloud of smoke, the stunning wheels wear ultra-sticky 245/30-20 and 315/25-20 Michelin Sport Cup tires.

Bill L. Levinson has been one of Cor Wheels best customers. You may recognize him from the 12-page feature in Heavy Hitters magazine titled “The Powerhouse”. As head of one of the Top 10 Life Insurance Marketing Companies in the United States, Bill, just like his Gallardo, is no stranger to a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding lifestyle. But, there’s more to Bill than his successful insurance marketing business. Bill is also a firm believer in health and exercise, and spends at least two hours a day at the gym working on bodybuilding and maintaining his physical fitness. He is a firm believer that there is a direct correlation between the discipline of working out and the direct impact it has had on a person’s success. It is the same internalized power of discipline which ultimately replaces procrastination with accomplishment, and complacency with determination.

Bill Levinson’s Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder hides a force-fed V-10 tuned by Heffner Performance. The twin-turbocharged 1,000 TTG engine build from Heffner consists of twin ball bearing turbochargers, upgraded fuel and engine management systems, reinforced engine internals, and upgraded drivetrain components. The result is 1,000 horsepower and blistering acceleration times of 3.1 seconds to 60 mph and 21.2 seconds to 200 mph. With the 1,000 TTG kit, the Gallardo Spyder can scream through the quarter-mile in just 10.3 seconds at 144 mph – all while riding on a set of striking COR F1 Brava wheels.

Source: Cor Wheels

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