Originally Posted by
jameswithington
Lamborghini has a bit of a history of introducing a standard base model and then over the years it's in production going nuts on it. Look at all the different variations of the Countach and Diablo there were. With the current cars the biggest weight problem is the fancy four-wheel-drive system with all it's differentials and electronics and stuff. I reckon give it a couple of years and Lambo will come out with a variant or two on the current models.
I've got my fingers crossed for a rear-wheel-drive Gallardo, possibly with more carbonfibre panels, carbon brakes, and a more hardcore interior. I reckon they could trim the weight down to about 1300kg/2860lb. Slap an SV badge on it, tweak it on the test track, and it'll be out thrashing the pants off the 360 Challenge Stradale any time, anywhere!
Your right, I think if they just dropped the all wheel drive and lightened a few other components you would see a much quicker car.
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