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    Gallardo LP550 upcoming Geneva show

    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.

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    Do you have any pictures?

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    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.

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    Nice, I would like to see it, were there any pics released?
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    Quote Originally Posted by a007apl View Post
    Applying some of the high-speed powertrain principles Audi has introduced in its latest RS4 model...
    This where it gets wrong.
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    Visca Catalunya!

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

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    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. "

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    If anything, it'll be like when we saw the Murcielago go through the LP640 transition, with this replacing the 520Bhp Gallardo.
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    This sounds interesting, can't wait to see what happens

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    Quote Originally Posted by F1_Master View Post
    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...

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    "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."

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

    Oh, wait, it's not American.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Quiggs View Post
    <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.
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    I quite like the front. Not sure about the rear though.
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