Lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni official details. It names them after bulls, and the special jobs get kind of dull names like jota. Named after the famous lamborghini test driver valentino balboni, the new gallardo lp 5502 is essentially a rearwheel drive version of. Towards the end of the lamborghini gallardos long production life, the italian supercar company wanted to honor its beloved test driver, valentino balboni, upon his retirement after a 40year career. He retired in october 2008 due to italian government work regulations, after having served the company for 40 years. The gallardo is a midengine, allwheel drive, twopassenger sports car with a top end speed of 192 mph. Lamborghini lp5502 balboni wrecked in france carbuzz.
Aug 09, 2016 in honor of his service, there was even a model named after him, the rearwheeldrive gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni. Jun 30, 2009 named after lamborghini s best known test drivers, valentino balboni who retired after 40 years with the company, the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni ditches the gallardos fourwheel. Limited to 250 units, the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the. Limited to 250 units, the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary lineup, the balboni is rear wheel drive, reducing the curb weight by 30 kg 66 lb to 1,470 kg 3,241 lb. Named after and built for lamborghini s chief test driver, the lp5502 is the wildest gallardo ever built. Lamborghini unveils rwd gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni. An honor to spend that kind of money, i guess, he chuckled. Lamborghini, in a thankful and generous nod to its longtime test driver, has named the rearwheeldrive, 550 horsepower car after valentino. Aside from being named after my first car that i got in 2004, this channel is all about giving you the opportunity to see cars indepth and teach you what makes each and every car unique in their. Named after the famous lamborghini test driver valentino balboni, the new gallardo lp 5502 is essentially a rearwheel drive version of lamborghini s allwheel drive lp 5604. That suggests that customers are happy with the continual improvements lamborghini has made beneath that flamboyant body. Nov 16, 2017 after an interview to prove his bona fides, lamborghini finally decided to let him purchase a centenariothe first one ever built. Sep 15, 2009 lamborghini sarasota held a reception september 4, where renowned test driver valentino balboni, unveiled a new lamborghini bearing his name.
Named after lamborghinis famed test driver, the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni coupe adopts rearwheel drive to save about 265 pounds versus the allwheeldrive lp 5604 coupe. He was the companys chief test driver from 1964 to 1975 and was responsible for the legendary miura jota. Legendary lambo test driver valentino balboni starts tuning firm. Named after lamborghini s famed test driver, the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni coupe adopts rearwheel drive to save about 265 pounds versus the allwheel drive lp 5604 coupe. Jul 01, 2000 according to lamborghinis new chairman, giuseppe greco, diablo owners drive their cars an average of 6500 miles a year, three times farther than they drove them 10 years ago. Mar 11, 2015 the lamborghini gallardo lp5502 balboni, named after famed lamborghini test driver valentino balboni, saw a rear drive version of the huracans predecessor sold to the public for its dynamic purity. Limited to just 250 units worldwide, the lp5502 valentino balboni is named after lamborghinis esteemed test driver, who was hired by. After an interview to prove his bona fides, lamborghini finally decided to let him purchase a centenariothe first one ever built. Dec 08, 2015 a rearwheel drive model has been part of the huracan plan from the start, so its been conceived to offer something different to the standardcar. Lamborghini sarasota held a reception september 4, where renowned test driver valentino balboni, unveiled a new lamborghini bearing his name. That special edition was named after lamborghini s most legendary test driver, and designed with his input. A rearwheel drive version named after lamborghini s former test driver, valentino balboni and this gallardo had 10ps less power to compensate for the aggressive nature the car would have with the rwd system. Lamborghini test driver valentino balboni on the worlds.
Drive a lamborghini gallardo lp550 on a racetrack at exotics. To pay tribute to him in occasion of his retirement. According to lamborghinis new chairman, giuseppe greco, diablo owners drive their cars an average of 6500 miles a year, three times farther than they drove them 10 years ago. Rearwheeldrive lamborghini huracan evo is official. Dec 14, 2015 the company started using allwheel drive exclusively for a period before trotting out the gallardo balboni. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 balboni with the testdriver it is.
What used to be civilized lp 5604, a fourwheel drive 560 ps car, got a tweak in the drivetrain which made it meaner. The valentino balboni limited version is named after the lamborghini test driver. It also ignited enthusiast interest in rearwheel drive lambos. A lamborghini as fast as the man its named for wired. Lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni official. Lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 balboni limited to 250 units.
Jun 30, 2009 limited to just 250 units worldwide, the lp5502 valentino balboni is named after lamborghinis esteemed test driver, who was hired by ferruccio lamborghini himself in 1967, and who has been instrumental in developing the dynamic attributes of every lamborghini model introduced since 1973. Best lamborghinis of all time pictures, specs, and more. Everything on the car is setup for balbonis personal preferences the driven wheels. Valentino balboni was destined to become lamborghinis chief test driver the moment his parents picked that name. Unlike the contemporary models, this version comes with rear wheel drive, while awd system is removed. Balboni has been the factory test driver out of santagata bolognese. A rearwheeldrive version named after lamborghinis former test driver, valentino balboni and this gallardo had 10ps less power to compensate for the aggressive nature the. Dec 14, 2015 that special edition was named after lamborghini s most legendary test driver, and designed with his input.
Apr 18, 2017 limited to 250 units, this gallardo was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary lineup, the balboni was rear wheel drive, reducing the curbweight by 30 kg 66 lb to 1,470 kg 3,241 lb. Aug 30, 2016 lamborghini test driver valentino balboni on the worlds greatest job dw burnett puppyknuckles valentino balboni may be retired from his day job, but hes not slowing down. Aside from being named after my first car that i got in 2004, this channel is all about giving you the opportunity to see. Another great lamborghini tester was new zealander bob wallace, who passed away last month. Lamborghini legend from italy at lamborghini sarasota in. Limited to just 250 units worldwide, the lp5502 valentino balboni is named after lamborghinis esteemed test driver, who was hired by ferruccio lamborghini himself in 1967, and who has been instrumental in developing the dynamic attributes of every lamborghini model introduced since 1973. The espadas predominantly horizontal styling is unusual and distinctive, and the low roofline belies the room inside. Named after lamborghinis famed test driver, who has helped shape the brands cars and performance standard for four decades, the lp5502. Nov 11, 2018 aside from being named after my first car that i got in 2004, this channel is all about giving you the opportunity to see cars indepth and teach you what makes each and every car unique in their. He retired in october 2008 due to italian government work regulations, after. It names them after bulls, and the special jobs get kind of dull names like. Named after the lamborghini test driver valentino balboni who has driven every single one of the automakers prototypes since 1973, the lamborghini legend was instrumental in developing every. So for lamborghini to name a car for someone must be a special deal.
Information t is a limited 250 units version named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni. Limited to 250 units, this gallardo was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary lineup, the balboni was rear wheel drive, reducing the curbweight by 30 kg 66 lb to 1,470 kg 3,241 lb. Balboni has been the factory test driver out of santagata bolognese since old man ferruccio was building tractors. Years ago, i happened to be stuck in rushhour beverly hills traffic in a lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni being driven around by none other than lambos legendary test driver. Legendary lambo test driver valentino balboni starts. In 2009 the lamborghini lp 5502 balboni became the top gear dream car of the year. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni classic. Limited to 250 units, this gallardo was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary lineup, the balboni. Unlike the contemporary lineup, this model is rear wheel drive because the standard allwheel drive system was removed. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni jalopnik. That special edition was named after lamborghinis most legendary test driver, and. Valentino balboni born may 1949 is the former chief test driver of lamborghini, a manufacturer of sports cars in italy. Lamborghini gallardo likes 3d cad model library grabcad. Last time out, the lp5502 balboni, named after lamborghinis legendary test driver, was a bit of an afterthought, so the changes, beyond the drivetrain, were minimal.
Named after the famous breed of fighting bull, the gallardo 550 hp machine has a top speed of 200 mph and rockets from 060 in 3. The 67yearold who started as a lamborghini mechanic, then spent the next 40 years as the exotic car companys chief test driver, just kicked off a brand new project. Limited to 250 units, this gallardo was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary lineup, the balboni is rear wheel drive, reducing the curbweight by 66 lb to 3,241 lb. Previous tester balboni served lamborghini for almost four decades before a car was named after him. Balboni has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the worlds most uncompromising sports car brand. Its called vb, and its first offering is a gorgeous alltitanium exhaust kit to make your lamborghini aventador sv evenlouder. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 balboni with the testdriver it. In honor of his service, there was even a model named after him, the rearwheeldrive gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni. The gallardo is also available in a limited edition version called the gallardo balboni, which is named after lamborghini test driver, valentino balboni.
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