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Lamborghini Gives Limited Green Light to Concept S
Date Posted 07-11-2005

SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy, — Lamborghini will be building a new vehicle based on its Concept S, but will limit numbers to no more than 80 or 90, according to Automotive News Europe.

Though intended more as a demonstration of what could be done with the upcoming roadster version of the Gallardo, the Concept S proved to be such a hit with Lambo enthusiasts the company has decided to put the vehicle into production.

The company is still expected to go forward with a separate Gallardo Roadster, which could be named "Spyder" when it debuts at the Frankfurt auto show in September.

The Concept S originated in Centro Stile Lamborghini at the company's headquarters in Sant' Agata Bolognese, with primary responsibility going to the company's design chief, Luc Donckerwolke.

The production model will retain its "saute-vent," which divides the cockpit into two distinct sections, an electronically controlled retractable rearview mirror mounted in the center console, and the lack of a proper roof.

What this means to you: The Lamborghini Concept S's unorthodox appearance struck a substantial chord with enough potential buyers to warrant a production version of the car, much to the delight of enthusiasts.

Interesting!

i know i am really interested to see what the actual production model will look like and what kind of interior it will have 8) , not sure how long we will have to wait for it though, as that wasnt really stated in the article.

hmm shame of donckerwolke leaving lambo...he drew some great cars, especially the Gallardo...
about the gallardo spyder, its just insane...but hey thats lambo (thankfully) :twisted: i'd like to see one of those on the streets some time

MY06 Gallardo

New Standard Content:
- Improved Performance: Engine 520HP :: 510TQ
- Shorter Gear Ratio (1st Gear: 27% shorter, 2nd Gear: 13% shorter, 3rd, 4th, 5th Gear: 6% Shorter, 6th Gear: 3.5% shorter)
- Air filters, heat deflectors, power steering cooler
- More direct steering rack (approx. 20% vs current Coupe)
- Sinter clutch (only manual gear)
- Improved Suspension Dampers
- Autolock (car automatically locks reaching about 15km/h)
- New Lamborghini logo on key (logo in black/golden)

- Lamborghini Multimedia System (CD Changer/MP3/Radio)
- 3rd Brake Light in rear spoiler
- New "Silver" colour on plastic interior parts
- No smoker version (cigarette lighter substituted for a 12V plug)
- New bag for tire fit

New Exterior Colours:
- Verde Faunus (Forest Green)
- Blu Fontus (sort of like F-car Blu Possi)
- Grigio Proteus (Gunmetal)

New Options:
- Branding Package
1. "Lamborghini" signature on dashboard
2. CI-Logo in headrest
- Travel Package:
1. Storage box on driver's side
2. Cupholder
3. Net behind seats on the firewall
- Winter Package
1. Heated Mirrors
2. Heated Seats
3. Heated Windshield Washer Nozzels
4. Additional black floormats
5. Winter Tires on Titanium Wheels
6. 12V Plug in Trunk
- Rear View Camera (Mounted on rear wing)
- Callisto Wheels (Silver) - Same wheels coming on Gallardo Spyder

New "Free" Options:
- Smoker Version

Changes:
- New Exterior Colour: Rosso Leto - Metallic Red (substitutes Rosso Metis - Metallic Burgundy)
- New Exterior Colour: Nero Serapis - Metallic Black (substitutes Nero Osyris - Metallic Black)

- New Interior Leather Colour: Arancio Leonis - Gold (substitutes Arancio Mira - Deep Orange)
- New Interior Leather Colour: Rosso Centaurus - Bright Red (substitutes Rosso Mysia - Burgundy)

- Luggage Set 1: 2 Suitcases for Trunk
- Luggage Set 2: 2 Suitcases for behind the seats

No Longer Available:
- Exterior Colours: Arancio Ymir (Flat Orange)
- Interior Colours: Grigio Sirius leater colour (light grey)
- Alcantera Colours: Avorio Lilium (white), Grigio Phoenix (light grey), Grigio Sirius (medium grey)

- Electric Seats
1. Available with manual seat and electric backrest (standard)
2. Available with full electric & heated seats (option)

- Track Setup
1. Steering Wheel in Suede
2. Sport Suspension
3. Air Filters, heat deflectors, power steering cooler
4. Sport Tires on Titanium Wheels

Note: Sport Setup still available which includes Sport Suspension & Suede Steering Wheel.

- Stitching in Basic Colour (applies to Bi-Colour interior only)
- Stitching in 3rd Colour (applies to Bi-Colour interior only)


MY06 Murcielago (Coupe & Roadster)

New Standard Content:
- New Bag for tire fit

New Options:
- Interior Carbon Package (contains following equipment in carbon):
1. Driver's side instrument display
2. Side covers of dashboard (left & right)
3. Small instrument display cover (on driver's side)
4. Handbrake lever
5. Kickplate
6. Air condition cover
7. Cover around radio
8. Grab handle by tunnel (passenger's side)
9. Shifting surround cover
10. Frame around armrest
11. Ashtray

- Branding Package:
1. CI-Logo on headrest

- Carbon Ceramic Brakes
Techinical Data:
Front/Rear Discs: 380mm X38mm
Front/Rear Calipers: 6 Piston
Benefits: Shorter Braking Distance, Lighter Pedal Load, No Fading, Constant Efficiency at low and high temperatures, much lighter weight, much longer lifetime

- Titanium Colours "Hercules" Rims

- New Exterior Colour - Oro Adonis: Flat Yellow (Coupe only)

wow 520hp and better handling for the gallardo...its closing in on the murcielago 8) They'd better hurry up with that performance upgrade for the murci...

Lamborghini Gallardo It will become the Roadster
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Gallardo with the detachable soft top "was lit" during the tests. Novelty they will present September in Frankfurt. The start of production is outlined for the beginning of 2006 soft roof on Gallardo Spider it is necessary to add and to spread by hand. Automobile will obtain the more powerful 522- strong engine V10 and all-wheel-drive transmission.

We check out the Polizia Lamborghini Gallardo in Rome

The following is an extract from Roberto Giordanelli’s feature in Auto Italia magazine, Issue 108 2005. For access to the full feature, plus articles on driving the Maserati GranSport, the 2005 Villa d'Este Concours, the 2005 Pau Historic meeting, and much more, see www.auto-italia.co.uk

The Italian Polizia Stradale has scored a major PR triumph with the fabulous Lamborghini Gallardo. Stop Press - a second Gallardo has joined the force. Both cars are donations: the first from the Lamborghini factory and the second from an independent organisation.

Before you dismiss this PR coup d'état as a media stunt, these patrols have teeth so watch out. The officers are the best of the best and go through a rigorous training schedule, while the cars are kitted out with the very latest high-tech equipment. Police forces worldwide are always keen to improve their relationship with the public. Getting people on-side is the key factor in efficient policing. The Italians are doing just that.

At the Rome HQ of the Polizia Stradale we found two of the nicest guys you could ever meet - two of the specially-trained police officers qualified for the Lamborghinis - AS, Massimiliano Finore and ASS, Giancarlo Bravo:

Q. You now have two Gallardos. How did the second Gallardo come about?A. It was donated to the Polizia Stradale by the Peretti Foundation of API Industries at the recent 152nd anniversary celebrations of this police force.

Q. The law enforcement work of the Polizia and the Carabinieri are different. Are the Carabinieri jealous that you have Lamborghinis?A. No. There is great friendship and a great rapport between the two forces. Anyway, they had Ferraris in the 1960s.

Q. Who drives the Gallardos?
A. There are eight officers qualified to drive this car. And there will probably be another eight for the second Gallardo.

Q. What will the second Lamborghini do?
A. The same duty as ours but we shall patrol the centre and the south of the country, while the new car will patrol the centre and the north of Italy.

Q. How does policing the north compare with policing the south of Italy?
A. This is a generalisation but let us say that the further south you go, the looser the interpretation of the law.

Q. What are the Gallardo’s duties?
A. Medical activities, some escort duties, PR work, traffic duties and crime-fighting. The automatic number plate recognition system automatically flags up any nearby suspects.

Q. How did you get the job?
A. The Ministry of the Interior selects the officers by examining their driving record.

Q. So only the best are chosen?
A. No (with a modest shrug). There are many fine officers in the force who could do this job.

Q. What does it take to be a traffic cop?
A. Assuming you have met the requirements for police duty and successfully qualified, you then need a further one-year training for traffic duties.

Q. How did you train to drive the Lamborghini?
A. We did a one-week course with the car at the Vallelunga race circuit with Lamborghini's chief test driver Giorgio Sanna.

Q. Have you ever been in a car with Lamborghini's legendary test driver Valantino Balboni?
A. No, but I have heard stories that make your hair stand on end from those who have. I believe that Lamborghini is building its own test track to solve the problems associated with high-speed road testing.

Q. Are the Gallardos used every day?
A. Most days yes, but not every day. When not in use they are on standby for immediate action should the need arise.

Q. Is there such a thing as a typical day for this car?
A. No; every day is different.

Q. Has this Lamborghini been reliable?
A. Yes. Extremely reliable. We have covered 34,000km since Lamborghini gave us the car last year.

Q. What is the public reaction?
A. Very enthusiastic. It creates lots of attention and lots of questions from people of all types. The police motto is ‘Get close to the people’. These cars certainly help us achieve a closer collaboration with the community.

Q. What crimes in Italy are on the increase?
A. There has been an increase in crime committed by armed criminal elements in the immigrant community, mainly from Eastern Europe, but that is the concern of the Carabinbieri. Our job is that of traffic cops. Drink-driving is common, also driving without insurance or on false papers. All of which need cops on the ground, not cameras.

Q. Why bother to stop speeders instead of just sending them the fine and penalty points?
A. A car owner can choose not to declare who was driving his or her car at the time of the offence. This incurs an extra 300 euros fine on top of the speeding fine but does not affect the penalty points.

Q. In the two years since the introduction of penalty points and tougher enforcement of motoring laws in Italy, have you seen any improvements in the accident statistics?
A. Yes. Fatalities and injury statistics are steadily falling but we still have a long way to go.

Q. You have many accidents at weekends involving young drivers. What is being done to address this?
A. If a young driver commits an offence, he receives double points for the first three years of driving. Where permitted, his maximum speed limit is 100km/h instead of 130km/h.

Q. What is the reaction of drivers who are stopped?
A. Amazement. We have to be careful as sometimes in heavy motorway traffic, issuing a ticket can cause jams as onlookers slow down for a look.

Q. Do you ever take the car to its 200mph top speed?
A. No. There is no need, and the speed differential would be dangerous for other traffic. We do sometimes travel at very high speed, and this is where the Lamborghini scores. Other police vehicles at their top speeds are less stable and less safe than the Gallardo. Being four-wheel drive, it is extremely sure-footed in the wet. We have also used it to good effect in snow with the appropriate tyres.

Q. Recently in the UK a British traffic cop was caught testing a car at 160mph. The magistrate let him off but the press made a meal of it. What would have happened in Italy?
A. The same. The Italian press would have eaten him alive.

Q. You have little room left for any extra equipment. How do you manage?
A. If we need back-up it soon arrives.

Q. What part of your job do you like most, and like least?
A. The job varies so much and there are no bad parts.

Q. Where are you both from?
A. We are both Romans.

Q. What do you drive off-duty?
A. A Ford Ka and a Peugeot 206. Both are suited to everyday battle in Roman traffic.

Q. This Lamborghini caused quite a stir when it went to New York for the Columbus Day celebrations. Did you go to the USA with it?
A. Unfortunately not, two other officers went. But we would like to come to London if you would like to organise an invitation!

To go from Lambo to Seat must be kinda depressing IMO :(

Too bad he is leaving.. he did a good job for Lambo, he is young and IMO he should have stayed but well.. not up to me to decide :bah:

Rumour has it, Lambo is planning to build an Enzo killer in the league of the 1000 HP Bugatti Veyron and it's name will be a tribute to the greatest Lambo of them all: MIURA (2008) :shock: