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Old 02-13-2008, 07:36 AM   #1
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SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy — Lamborghini will unveil a face-lifted version of its Gallardo, likely to be called LP550, at the upcoming Geneva show.

The LP550 will be powered by a 5.2-liter V10 with direct-injection technology. Applying some of the high-speed powertrain principles Audi has introduced in its latest RS4 model, the updated Gallardo's FSI power plant will produce 550 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, making it 30 hp and 15 lb-ft stronger than its 5.0-liter predecessor.

The engine isn't the only piece of hardware to receive extensive modifications. Both the manual gearbox and the optional e-gear sequential transmission have been improved and are now capable of sending more power and torque to a lighter, more efficient permanent all-wheel-drive system. Upgraded brakes and a stiffer chassis help to harness the power and improve ride quality.

Designwise, the LP550's more aggressive character is emphasized with a deeply revised body kit, featuring completely restyled front and rear ends, whereas the cockpit remains largely untouched.

Lamborghini hasn't hinted yet at pricing, but with the current Gallardo fetching $182,000 in U.S. trim, expect the LP550 edition to easily top $200,000.
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Old 02-13-2008, 08:38 AM   #2
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why not the same 5.0 v10?
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:04 AM   #3
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Thanks André
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:21 AM   #4
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Can't wait for PICS!!
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:40 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by andreadebi View Post
why not the same 5.0 v10?
30 hp and 15 lb-ft stronger than its 5.0-liter predecessor is a good enough reason for me.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:54 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by andreadebi View Post
why not the same 5.0 v10?
It is essentially the same engine, just slightly bored out to 5.2.
Can't wait
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:59 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by styla21 View Post
It is essentially the same engine, just slightly bored out to 5.2.
Can't wait
I dont understand why they needed more power, less weight and better engineering to make the Gallardo better - they obviously don't know what they are doing.

They should have just called the Nissan engineers, those guys can add weight, remove power and in the process still lap faster than everyone ...
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Old 02-13-2008, 11:01 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by styla21 View Post
It is essentially the same engine, just slightly bored out to 5.2.
Can't wait
the age old "no replacement for displacement" is a 100% truism
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Old 02-13-2008, 01:09 PM   #9
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Sounds good
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Old 02-13-2008, 01:21 PM   #10
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Isn't this supposed to have design elements from the Reventón? I wonder how that's going to turn out.

And yes, more power is always good.
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Old 02-13-2008, 02:04 PM   #11
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Warning, press area not comfirmed that "LP550" press.
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Old 02-22-2008, 12:44 AM   #12
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"FRONT:
Lights: mix between LP640 and Gallardo with LED technology like the R8
Bumper: Think LP640, simply gorgeous!

REAR:
Lights: Longer and more narrow, size of the R8 but with LED's like the LP640
Grill below lights: full length of the bumper (more like the Concept S car but not quite)
Exhaust: think Nissan GTR -> bombastic (4 huge endtips)
Cool diffusor

Racy rims

Interior:
Another font is used for the instruments en the switches on the console have a much nicer finish, nothing really special though."
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Old 02-22-2008, 04:13 AM   #13
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Can't wait to discover it
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Old 02-22-2008, 05:47 AM   #14
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Can't wait to see pics!!
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Old 02-22-2008, 07:08 AM   #15
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Can't wait to have it
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