Reports about Gallardo LP560-4/Spyder
 

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.

why not the same 5.0 v10?

Thanks André
can't wait to go to Geneva

Can't wait for PICS!! :clap:

30 hp and 15 lb-ft stronger than its 5.0-liter predecessor is a good enough reason for me.

It is essentially the same engine, just slightly bored out to 5.2.
Can't wait :twisted:

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 ... ;)

the age old "no replacement for displacement" is a 100% truism :)

Sounds good

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.

Warning, press area not comfirmed that "LP550" press.

"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."

Can't wait to discover it :-)

Can't wait to see pics!! :-)

Can't wait to have it :mrgreen:

:\ ... thats like ... giltter on the lower eyelashes .... i just cant see them looking pretty :\ ...

all else sounds good .. :)

That's the worst analogy i've ever read :mrgreen:

Ha ha ha, the American way.

lets just say I am not a big fan of over done eye makeup :huh:

America just nuked the Japanese.. building the heavy weight under powered GT-R was all them.. no Amelikanese help needed ;)

it seems official picture by italian mag quattroruote of march 2008

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5...lardolpst5.jpg

wow!!!

"Ma non basta: abbiamo anche indossato la tuta Lamborghini e ci siamo messi al lavoro sulla linea che, a Sant'Agata Bolognese, ha dato vita al primo esemplare della nuova Gallardo LP560/4. Vi raccontiamo anche la Castagna 500 Wagon in versione ibrida, un gioiellino da 87.000 euro, e i nuovi modi degli automobilisti italiani di acquistare auto e pneumatici."

:w00t:Wah Wah wee Waah!

It's *$%&!# AWESOME!! :love: Been waiting for these pics for some time... Thankyou!

It just doesn't do it for me. Its more aggressive and all but it doesn't surpass the Superleggera for looks.

Wait for Superleggera Version :thumbup:

for me this looks better than superleggera.italian bull rules

ps.: That's black spy pics not its LP550, its a Reiter GT concept:
http://www.reiter-engineering.com/

looks beautiiiful in white :D
the font end give an enzo 'ish look :\

It looks really nice in white.

Even so, that GT3 car's obviously based on the new Gallardo.

I'm disappointed. It looks underwhelming, especially the rear one-piece grille. The front doesn't look that new, so I don't care. I dunno. For me, the LP640 fixed everything I didn't like about the Murcielago. This one works the other way.

Automobili Lamborghini will reveal its new Gallardo LP560-4 at Geneva Auto Salon in March 2008.
The new model replaces the former Gallardo Coupé, which was first introduced to the market in 2003. The new car’s
name,the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, reflects the uprated power of 560 PS, together with reference to the
Lamborghini feature of permanent four-wheel drive.
“The new Gallardo LP560-4 is a significantly enhanced version of what was already an extreme car,” said Stephan
Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA. “With an even more sharply defined character, the
new Gallardo LP560-4 is also innately elegant and sensuous : the expression of an uncompromised lifestyle. We look
forward to launch our first new product for 2008 at the Geneva show.”
The new model will be shown for the first time to the international Press, on the eve of the Geneva Auto Salon. The new
cars presented during the preview “Driving Ideas” organized by the Volkswagen Group will be shown at the Geneva
Auto Salon from 4 March.
The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 will be shown on Automobili Lamborghini’s stand, number 1260 in Hall 1.
Geneva Auto Salon opens with press days on 4 and 5 March, with public days running until March 16.
The first official pictures of the new Gallardo LP560-4, as well as the product information will be available on the preview
evening and on press days on Automobili Lamborghini’s stand.
Sant’Agata Bolognese, February, 26th 2008

:thumbup: Thanks again for the news mate :-D Can't wait to see it !!

there ya go :)

:thumbup:
Yabadabaduuuuuuuuuuuu
:mrgreen:

nice:-D

Firts pics in hi res gallery ;)

:?: Could you put a link ?

When is the actual release date? Suspense is killing me..

Geneva day 4

Is it march 4????