Gallardo LP550 upcoming Geneva show

[a007apl]

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.

[ramynawfal]

Do you have any pictures?

[ScionDriver]

Doesn't sound a heck of a lot different than the Superleggera and only 20 more hp, I suppose it will be more refined as far as for the street goes but still, I'm excited for it.

[Fuerte100]

Nice, I would like to see it, were there any pics released?

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by a007apl

Applying some of the high-speed powertrain principles Audi has introduced in its latest RS4 model...

This where it gets wrong.

[nopassn]

shaocking... Lambo is going to turn out another version of the Gallardo... oh wait, no it's not.

[a007apl]

Souce of that:
2008 Geneva Auto Show Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550
I'm receive one @ now:
"There is nothing official, these are speculations in the press.
We will send an official communication of what we present in Geneva on 4 March, not before. "

[F1_Master]

If anything, it'll be like when we saw the Murcielago go through the LP640 transition, with this replacing the 520Bhp Gallardo.

[Lotec_Sirius]

This sounds interesting, can't wait to see what happens

[Street_Dreamer]

Originally Posted by F1_Master

If anything, it'll be like when we saw the Murcielago go through the LP640 transition, with this replacing the 520Bhp Gallardo.

Yes indeed, paving the way for a faster R8...

[a007apl]

"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."

[a007apl]

[Quiggs]

<insert bitching about yet another "special edition" of the same car with a hefty price increase here>

Oh, wait, it's not American.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Originally Posted by Quiggs

<insert bitching about yet another "special edition" of the same car with a hefty price increase here>

Oh, wait, it's not American.

It's not a special edition, it's the upgrade to the base model.

[Ferrer]

I quite like the front. Not sure about the rear though.