Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled yesterday, during an exclusive event at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills, a new version of its most successful model: the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, Spyder perfect mix of style and rear wheel drive. The evening was attended by the President and CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, people and customers and the world of entertainment and cinema. "With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder Lamborghini is enhanced by offering a version of" purist ", which will bring the driving pleasure at the highest levels, a version that will delight those customers who like driving dynamics, without aiming at the pleasure of open-top driving, "says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "This car features rear-wheel drive is a logical expansion of our range of models
spyder wheel drive. "
The most important technical features of the LP 550-2 Spyder is already evident in the model designation: LP stands for Longitudinal / Rear and refers the mid-engine mounted longitudinally in front of the rear axle, 550-horsepower are provided and 2 shows the rear-wheel drive.
For Lamborghini, word Spyder evokes the combination of the charm and power of the design of a super sports car, the unmistakable thrill of open-top driving and pure pleasure for all senses. Maximum driving precision: The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder with rear wheel drive model is ideal for lovers who prefer a super dynamic and agile driving style. The structure is designed to ensure maximum stability of the rear end and to ensure that the front axle ensures maximum accuracy with minimum insertion spostamenti.Grazie the powerful V10 engine, controlled oversteer maneuver will not be a problem, always respecting the driving skills of the driver. The ease of control at the roadside and the ESP system developed for these models are of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder sports a great safety.
Further innovations in the chassis, engine and guidance system. The engineers in Sant'Agata Bolognese have introduced substantial changes in the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, in order to shape its unique character that combines driving dynamics and safety to enhance these characteristics. In addition to bringing only the traction rear axle, have changed the dynamic characteristics of the entire vehicle, from a group-specific set-up suspension, up to an adjustment in the light of the aerodynamics of the car's new traction. Among its main features should be mentioned the rear differential with locking up to 45% and the e-gear gearbox with steering wheel controls, to which is added an optimization of the calibration of electronic stability control or ESP. While the standard driving mode is mainly focused on stability, RACE mode allows larger drift angles to fully enjoy the dynamic qualities of the LP 550-2, all enhanced by the Gallardo chassis features: excellent resistance to rolling and high directional stability at high speeds. class-leading performance guarantee. The heart of the Gallardo, the engine has been optimized for the rear-wheel drive, to give the perfect combination of the power of a high speed, the traction force, an exuberant and powerful symphony that involves all components. The LP 550-2 Spyder is equipped with a lightweight and compact engine that delivers 405 kW (550 hp). Due to the unique Lamborghini design and a dry weight of just 1520 kg class-leading performance are really secured: in just 4.2 seconds the LP 550-2 goes from 0 to 100 km / h. The maximum speed of 319 km / h, then allows to rank among the super excellence. The roof of the Gallardo Spyder is designed to ensure maximum driving pleasure is open or closed.
Careful characterization of the range. With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini adds another model to its line of striking more successful (the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese has so far produced almost 11,800 Gallardo) helping to make it even more unique and inimitable. It also includes the LP 560-4 Spyder and Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder-performance, high performance, which boasts a further weight reduction through the use of engineering lightweight carbon fiber. The latest versions of the Gallardo LP 570-4 coupe is Super Trophy Road, the road model derived from the super sports car racing in the competition which runs the world's fastest single-brand car, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo.
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