Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 VALENTINO BALBONI [1600X1200] HQ pics!

He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world's most uncompromising sports car brand – Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name – the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.
For several decades, Valentino Balboni has had a distinct influence on the character of the super sports car bearing the sign of the bull. With his fine-tuning and testing work, he has helped to shape many automotive legends, from the Lamborghini Miura of the 60s through to the current Gallardo and Murciélago models. Balboni was hired in 1967 by company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini himself.

After over 40 years with Lamborghini, Balboni is now officially retired. Yet, Valentino Balboni continues to travel to many countries around the world as an ambassador of the brand.The special exclusivity of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is guaranteed – it is limited to 250 units.

In the Valentino Balboni, the compact and lightweight power unit generates 405 kW (550 hp). At a dry weight of only 1,380 kilograms, this guarantees outstanding performance: the LP 550-2 is catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62mph) in a breathtaking 3.9 seconds, while the top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph) guarantees its place among the ultimate in super sports cars.

Suggested retail price – without taxes

Europe: 162.000 €
UK: 137.900 £
USA: 219.800 $

SOURCE: LAMBORGHINI PRESS RELEASE

All new 2010 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster !..

The constant efforts of Horacio Pagani and his team shows once again how art and engineering can be combined in the Zonda Cinque Roadster.

The carbon fiber/titanium Roadster is expected to run to about 217 mph thanks to its 678 horsepower Mercedes-Benz/AMG V12 – a terminal velocity that's the same as its hard-hatted brethren.

The Roadster weighs 1210 kg (2,662 pounds) – a figure that Pagani says should help get the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds.

Technical Specifications:

- Mercedes Benz AMG engine, Power: 678 hp, Torque: 780 Nm

- Carbon-titanium monocoque

- ECU, Traction control, ABS by Bosch Engineering

- Inconel/titanium exhaust system coated with ceramic

- Suspensions in magnesium and titanium

- Cima sequential gearbox (6 speed), robotized by Automac enginnering

- APP monolitic wheels forged in aluminium and magnesium

Size: front 9x19 – rear 12,5x20

- Pirelli PZero tyres. Size: front 255/35/19 - rear 335/30/20

- Pagani leather/carbon fibre racing seats

- Brembo brakes in carbo-ceramic self ventilated with hydraulic servo brake,

Size: front 380x34 mm, monolitic 6 piston caliper; rear 380x34 mm, monolitic 4 piston caliper

- Dry weight 1.210 kg

- Weight distribution in driving condition: 47% front, 53% rear

- Acceleration: 0-100 Km in 3.4 sec., 0-200 in 9.6 sec.

- Braking: 100-0 km in 2.1 sec., 200-0 km 4.3 sec.

- Maximum side acceleration: 1,45 G (with road tyres)

- Downforce at 300 kph: 750 kg