Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder

Next up in the never-ending proliferation of Lamborghini’s Gallardo lineup is the LP550-2 Spyder. (In just the past year, Lambo has introduced the Super Trofeo Stradale, the Spyder Performante, the rear-drive LP550-2, and the Bicolore and Tricolore.) The first rear-drive convertible from Lamborghini since the 1998 Diablo SV roadster, the LP550-2 Spyder is a rear-drive version of the LP560-4 ragtop for a bit less money: $211,995 (plus yet-undetermined gas-guzzler tax) versus $232,095.

The one-year-only LP550-2 Valentino Balboni coupe started this rear-drive-Gallardo business. Then, Lamborghini patted itself on the back for that idea by announcing that it would continue to sell rear-drive Gallardos without the Balboni name and exclusive details. Given Lambo’s recent fixation with the Gallardo, the appearance of the LP550-2 coupe at the L.A. auto show is little surprise. Its suspension has been uniquely tuned for the Spyder’s lower weight and the altered weight bias of the rear-drive configuration, a step that included allowing more body roll. In past testing, we’ve found the rear-drive versions of the Gallardo to actually be more prone to understeer than the AWDs, possibly as a safety countermeasure to the 542 hp directed only to the back. We’ll be happy to determine if this again is the case.

Lamborghini Gallardo Testing…Boobs?
I cannot believe what drivers these days have to resort to to test the speed of their cars. In this Lamborghini Gallardo boobs are used to see the acceleration performance. A very low tech solution but alot more fun than the traditional gauges. Now, don’t get too excited guys…BOOBS ARE FOR BABIES !!








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