Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 gets Grigio Antares paint

Grigio Antares is usually a color reserved for the Murcielago, but over in San Diego, California, Symbolic Motor Car Company has just sold a 2009 Gallardo LP560-4 dressed to the nines in this unique color. The car looks sensational and even comes equipped with passport radar, tinted tail lights, tinted side markers, and apparently much more not listed.



Forget the yellow or green exterior paint colors some choose for the Gallardo, this gray paint makes it look better than any other options Lamborghini may have to offer. Apparently the owner chose this color as a way to express his personality without disrupting Lamborghini’s design.



As a reminder, the Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by the new 5.2 liter V10 engine with an output of 560 PS (412 kW) at 8000 rpm. The increase of 40 PS compared with that of the previous Gallardo, and the approximate 20 kilogram reduction in weight, improves the power weight ratio to 2.5 kilograms per PS (hp) and thus enhances performance. The LP560-4 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and can hit a top speed of 201 mph.

Lamborghini Working on 50th Anniversary Model

Lamborghini has been pretty busy, with the Italians developing a successor for the Murcielago, a brand new engine & transmission, the Sesto Elemento concept and other goodies.

However, it seems that the company just can’t get enough new developments. Maybe the Italians are just crazy for positive public feedback or maybe they’ve found a new business pathway that allows them to offer one new release after another - it doesn’t matter, we’re just happy to get more Lambo creations.

Various media sources report that the automotive producer is preparing something special for 2013, when the company will celebrate its 50th anniversary. It seems that the company won’t just stick to marketing moves and champagne bottles, being determined to offer us a new beast.

Considering that we are talking a bout half a century of activity, this should be the Bull’s Raging party, so we are expecting an extreme four-wheeled creation. Certain sources indicate that we’ll get a road-legal incarnation of the Sesto Elemento concept, but it’s still to early to tell - of course, such a car would be more than enough to make us jump for joy. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the market really needs supercars that know what the true meaning of the word “lightweight” is and the 999 kg concept is the perfect example.

The move will continue the automotive producers tradition - we’ll remind you that the list of other birthday special models includes the 25th Anniversary Countach, the Diablo SE30, as well as the Murcielago 40th Anniversary.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento On Sale For €2.26 Million

We had heard rumors that the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept will be produced in extremely limited numbers and at a painfully high price. Well, it turned out to be true, as the German dealer Auto Salon Singen lists the Sesto Elemento 1 of 10 with 90 km on the clock for sale. The price? Well since you are asking, it is 2.261.900 EUR! The actual price of the car is €1.9 million but you have to pay €361,000 VAT on it.



All of a sudden the Reventon seems like a bargain!

The Sesto Elemento is a super lightweight car made almost entirely out of carbon fiber and powered by a 570 hp 540 Nm V10 engine which takes it from zero to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. But who cares really, all it matters with this car is exclusivity. Actually they could sell it at a higher price than this if they’d put it on auction.

Auto Singen must have very good contacts at Lamborghini, as they managed to secure the first Sesto. Where will the next one go? Well, maybe Alain Class, they got the first Reventon.

HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II

The original Gallardo Victory by Hamann was unveiled back in 2007 and now, the German aftermarket specialists comes with an update - the HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II. The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II comes with a new wide body kit, improved handling and increased engine output. Thanks to a re-mapped ECU, the HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II develops 427 kW/580 hp and 575 Nm of torque which means the supercar can get to a top speed of 328 km/h. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time has not been announced yet.



The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II wide body kit includes a new front apron with a center carbon fiber part, new front fenders and fender extensions in the rear and new side skirts.

The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II also features an air intake on the roof, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and a huge rear wing.



The HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II sits on 9.5Jx20 inch rims and 235/30ZR20 tires on the front and 13Jx20 inch wheels with 325/25ZR20 tires at the back.

The interior of the HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo Victory II features various styling updates, that come in carbon fiber and leather.



Hamann Press Release: HAMANN Victory II turns the Gallardo LP560-4 into a technology and design winner

HAMANN already presented the super sports car Victory based on the first Lamborghini Gallardo. With the latest Gallardo LP560-4, now also the new HAMANN Victory II is introduced. The car body becomes broader and the engine performance as well as the amount of carbon parts is significantly increased.



And what is the most essential part of a Lamborghini? Right, it is the wing doors. Andnobody really knows why the Gallardo is not equipped with them straight away.

HAMANN offers these for the Victory II. In addition, they offer an entire refinement of the original body design which starts with a new front apron in Race-design with a center carbon part. With new fenders in the front and fender extensions in the back, the Victory II renders an even more remarkable appearance. Also, the extended side skirts and the air inlet on the roof –
available in carbon as well – confirm this impression. The back of the car is enhanced by a diffuser and a newly designed rear wing which pushes the car onto the road at high speeds. HAMANN offers the rear wing either in fiber glass or the ultra light and persistent carbon. On top of that, a carbon layer can be applied to the bonnet.



HAMANN equips the Victory II with 20 inch Edition Race rims with a special varnish in order to emphasize the new dynamic look. At the same time, the reduced unsprung masses improve the handling and the acceleration and braking response.

The recommended wheel/tire combination is 9.5Jx20 inches with 235/30ZR20 tires at the front and
13Jx20 rims with 325/25ZR20 tires at the back.



By adjusting the engine electronics, HAMANN squeezes additional performance out of this Italian stallion, increasing its power to 427 kW/580 hp with a maximum torque of 575 Newton meters. Therefore, the HAMANN Victory II reaches an impressive 328 km/h top speed.

The impressive V10-Sound turns even more remarkable by applying an end muffler to the serial end pipes.

The interior of the HAMANN Victory II is enhanced by a 14-part carbon set which includes decorative blends, the steering wheel and the door openers. The HAMANN sports seats with the carbon back render a perfect seating position. If desired, the HAMANN upholstery department can offer anything to make the customers’ hearts beat faster. Personalized floor mats or entire leather equipment, everything is handmade by master craftsmen. Individually designed for you and fitted to your car by experts.

Leaked Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Brochure Confirms: 0-60 In 2.9

The international automotive press received the first informations about the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the successor of the Murcielago LP640-4. Here are the first scanned pictures of a confidential brochure, brochure that should have landed in the Lamborghini dealerships.

The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will weigh-in 1,575 kg, 230 kg less than the Murcielago LP640-4. The new Aventador will be fitted a 6.5-liter V12 engine, a unit capable of developing a total power of 700 HP and 690 Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption is of 17/100 km, and the emissions are of 398 g CO2/km.

The 0-100 kph sprint is made in 2.9 and the top speed of Lamborghini LP700 is of 350 kph. In order to face the increase in power, Lamborghini have fitted the new Aventador with an enhanced braking system and 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inches in the rear. The rims are wearing 255/35 and 335/30 tires.



Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 uses the new ISR transmission (Independent Shifting Rod), automatic, with seven gears and only needs 50 milliseconds for shifting gears, so shifting up and down is almost is done in a blink.

Thew brand new Lamborghini Avandor LP700-4 will be available in 13 different body paints, among them Argos Orange and Estoque Grey especially developed for the new model. The Italians are offering 12 color options for the interior. Among the stock features of the new LP700-4 are the rear spoiler, the electronically controlled side air intakes, the 7-inch multimedia screen, navi, xenon headlights and air conditioning.

Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition by Anderson Germany

Anderson Germany is continueing its spree of newly tuned models with at least one introduction per month. The latest addition is this Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 White Edition.



Performance kit takes the horsepower from 560 to 600hp. This is done with a series of modifications that include the use of software optimization and the addition of a modified air filter and a sport exhaust system with additional Rennkats. The tuning package includes a remote-controlled valve adjusting system that lets driver opt from three different levels of noise and also reduces approximately 22kg in weight.

A sport suspension module combined with a precise undercarriage changes the driving dynamics. Three-piece, shiny black rims – each with a white painted deep dish – in dimensions of 9×20 inch with 245/30-20 tires in front and 12.5×20 inch with 325/25-20 rear provide adequate adherence with the asphalt surface.



Externally visible modifications include carbon trim, widening aero kit consisting of front apron, side skirts, rear bumper diffuser and a rear spoiler. And window and tail light tinting should be mentioned also. The look is completed by LED lights on the sides of the vehicle and contrasting red-painted calipers.

The interior features white carbon details. There are the vents, the hand brake lever, the shift paddles, the dashboard, the steering wheel, door handle inlays, the shift lever and the border of the internal light in the roof lining.



The seats of the White Racing Edition are finished in black Alcantara and black and white leather; the edges of seats are entirely in white; doors and seats have diamond-shaped stitching.

Video: Underground Racing’s Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Set To Return

Underground Racing is an American tuning firm based just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina that specializes in twin-turbocharging kits for Italian exotica, namely Lamborghini’s Gallardo and Murcielago supercars.

The firm has a reputation for building some of the most awesome power-up kits in the business, like this twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV, which actually spat out fire during a high-speed run. Sadly, that reputation turned slightly sour following an incident involving one its highly modified Gallardos.

The car, which develops upwards of 2,000 horsepower and is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 250 mph, suffered a crash while traveling at more than 200 mph. Fortunately the driver was unhurt and walked away from the crash--proof that modern safety equipment isn't only necessary, it's damn effective. You can see a video of the crash here.

To help turnaround its tarnished image, Underground Racing is working on a new Gallardo project, and this time it’s using the highly exclusive Gallardo Nera as its blank canvas. You may recall that the Nera was a special edition Gallardo built in a production run of just 185 cars back in 2007.

We can only surmise what Underground Racing has planned for the car but expect otherworldly power ratings and insane top speeds. Check out this teaser video of the car completing some acceleration tests.

Bucharest, home of luxury cars: 102 Ferrari, 29 Lamborghini, 48 Rolls Royce, 1,100 Porsche cars

The fact that Bucharest has more luxury cars that the country’s development would support is a wonder for many foreigners who visit the city. In a city where parking spaces are scarce, there are 20,000 luxury cars, writes Romanian daily Gandul. There are 102 Ferrari cars registered in Bucharest, 160 Cadillacs and 100 Chrystlers.

The list goes on with 29 Lamborghini cars, 120 Maserati, 10 Maybachs and as many as 1,100 Porsche cars. There are also 48 Rolls Roys cars in the Romanian capital city and 125 Ford Mustangs. Chances to see such cars on Bucharest streets are higher in areas like Dorobanti and more recently, the Decebal boulevard, close to the coffee shops in these areas.

Bucharest has over 1.7 million drivers and only 188,000 parking places. According to statistics, 1.5 million cars are registered in the city, and an extra 500,000 are in transit in the capital city.

Lamborghini Estoque Will Be Produced After All

Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann finally confessed to Autocar that he prefers to make a four-door sedan rather than a SUV. He says that they were baffled by the positive feedback they received from their Estoque Concept. He also says it can attract new buyers to the brand. If you do the math, you have to conclude the Estoque is heading into production!

But don’t expect it to arrive anytime soon. Lamborghini has been very relaxed regarding the Estoque from the beginning. The car was first introduced in 2008, then during the credit crunch it was totally canned, and now it’s back on again. And it’s not fully confirmed yet. But from every aspect you look at it, it just makes complete sense for Lambo to build it. So just do it!

"We have opportunities outside the supercar business, and we showed that with Estoque,” said Winkelmann. “It had a more enthusiastic response than we had expected. It was the right time to see if the brand could go outside of supercars. Even now, people are still emailing me about us making the Estoque.

“We really have a choice when it comes to an additional model: an SUV or a four-seat four-door. And for me the SUV is a no-go. It doesn’t exist in our price segment, and it’s not a real luxury car.”

Winkelmann said a four-door in the mould of the Estoque could attract new buyers to Lamborghini by offering a more practical proposition than the company’s two-seaters. “There are more opportunities in the segment of four-doors,” he said. “If we are going to offer a third model, it could be a ‘first’ car, bringing people to our brand.”

PokerStars’ Vanessa Rousso Selling Her Lamborghini on eBay

Want to buy a Lamorghini that belongs to PokerStars pro Vanessa Lamborghini? You can own it with a bid on eBay.

The PokerStars pro is putting her 2007 yellow Lamborghini Gallardo up for bids at the online auction site. The current asking price is $126,500, and there are no bids. The auction is scheduled to conclude on Dec. 17.

According to the ad, there are just 5,000 cars like it in the world, and it “comes with a computer, IPod connections, USB connections, heated mirrors, and hand knitted seats, just to mention few of the things this luxury sports car has.” You can see the listing here.

Rousso is considered one of the top female poker players in the world, with more than $2.5 million in cashes in her career in live and online tournaments. Here biggest cash was for $700K in the 2007 World Championship of Online Poker. Rousso also finished second to Huck Seed in the NBC National Heads-up Poker Championship in 2009. She is married to fellow professional poker player Chad Brown.