Gallardo LP 550-2 for the legendary Valentino Balboni

Posted December 22, 2009 | Category: Cars

Valentino Balboni was the most famous test of the House of Sant'Agata Bolognese, and became a true icon in the field of super. To celebrate, Automobili Lamborghini has decided to present a model in his honor: the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The Lamborghini Gallardo, as most successful model of all time with over 9000 units produced, can now boast in its latest version, not just a new staging unique and exclusive range of accessories, but also a specific technical solution This legislation, already evident in the model name: 550 horses provided and 2, that number refers to the rear wheel drive. The production run of only 250 copies ensures and emphasizes the exclusivity of this special series.

For many decades Valentino Balboni has influenced decisively the soul of the super brand of Taurus. His valuable contribution to the stages of testing allowed the House of Sant'Agata Bolognese to create legendary models, the legendary Miura '60s until the Murciélago and Gallardo today. It was the same company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, to take Balboni in 1967 realizing his innate skill at the wheel. How Balboni said, "In every Lamborghini must coexist reliability of a good friend and accuracy of a model racing. Since 1973 he has guided and tested each prototype and many Lamborghini car series, before they reached the end customer. That's dedication, combined with unparalleled precision, accuracy and professionalism have made Balboni a "face" of the mark, giving him an outstanding reputation among fans and customers worldwide. Balboni, after 40 years in Lamborghini, is officially retired but has continued to travel the world representing the brand.

The LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is a special car as it was designed in line with the same thought with Valentino Balboni and desires of those customers looking for a sports model with unique characteristics, while offering a driving experience exciting.

The model is in fact the only Lamborghini Balboni of today with rear-wheel drive.

In fact, rear-wheel drive has a particular fascination for those drivers who have a propensity for power oversteer during sporty driving. Thanks to the powerful V10 engine is easy to execute a controlled oversteer, of course within the limits of capacity of the pilot. The road first class and guidance systems are the perfect assisted dall'assetto Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni a major sporting safety.

The engineers in Sant'Agata Bolognese have introduced the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni major changes in order to shape its unique character that enables a fun driving safely. It was not only to eliminate the front-wheel drive, but to adapt, adjust and develop each component of driving dynamics, including springs, dampers, stabilizer bars and tires. The adaptation and adjustment have also involved the aerodynamics of the car in the light of changes in power flow.

It 'was also updated the calibration of automated e-gear exchange, and were made significant adjustments to the ESP. While the drive mode is to a satisfactory standard, with the RUN mode you can get higher drift angles to fully enjoy the dynamic abilities of the riders Valentino Balboni LP 550-2, for example on track.

Changes were made also to the ten-cylinder from 5.2 liters: the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is then fitted with a lightweight and compact engine that delivers 405 kW (550 hp). With a dry weight of just 1,380 kg performances from star players are really insured. In just 3.9 seconds the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni accelerates from 0 to 100 while the maximum speed of 320 mph puts it among the super sports car excellence.

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