In july 2009, lamborghini announced a special edition run of 250 gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni edition supercars. It was 31 october 2006, the mist hanging over the industrial buildings of santagata bolognese and balboni was driving a red 1964 lamborghini 350 gt with a gentle smile playing across his grey stubble, his eyes narrowed to slits. To the lamborghini faithful, the namevalentino balboni holds a lot of meaning. The gallardos sharply creased styling and v10 prove irresistible to drivers who want to be both seen and heard. Used car pricing for the 2010 lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni coupe 2d. Behind the wheel lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 spyder.
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Immagine tagliata della lamborghini gallardo arancio. Lamborghini has unveiled the limited edition gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni, a new entrylevel model, and its first rearwheel drive supercar since the diablo. The lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni edition is supposed to be a better performing gallardo lp5504, if you can imagine that. Gallardo lp5502 indonesia limited edition the story on. Limited to 250 units, the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni was named after lamborghini test driver valentino balboni and to his request, unlike the contemporary lineup, the balboni is rear wheel drive, reducing the curb weight by 30 kg 66 lb to 1,470 kg 3,241 lb. The lamborghini gallardo, named after a famous breed of fighting bull was launched in 2003 and became lamborghinis best selling model. Valentino balboni has this car absolutely pegged as he.
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Aug 04, 2010 the lamborghini gallardo balboni edition also gets a slight power increase from 542hp to 582hp using the same 5. Valentino was lamborghinis official test driver and product refinement guru going as far back as 1973, and hes. Oct 24, 2014 its only rarely that i remember meeting someone for the first time. Gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni lamborghini 350 gt. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni edition. Lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni spotted in. Read about the lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. The balboni did have 6speed option, the bicolore only came in egear. The balboni model is available in eight color schemes, each with a single. The lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni edition is supposed to be a better performing gallardo lp 5504, if you can imagine that. Its superlative handling and roadholding and its driving assistance systems make the gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni an extremely safe super sports car.
The lp 5502 valentino balboni was conceived in line with his own thinking, and it meets many customers requests for a model with a unique character, which offers a very special kind of active driving fun. In place of a gold watch the italian supercar maker crafted a limited edition model only 250 in his honor. To honor the long time dedication of their test driver, valentino balboni, lamborghini decided to manufacture a special edition gallardo. The valentino balboni is a limited edition, the first rearwheeldrive roadgoing lamborghini since the diablo sv, launched 15 years ago. Used 2010 lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni. This is a high spec car including lifting gear, reverse camera and full electric heated seats. Nov 16, 2009 the lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni is the secondquickest lamborghini ever, and the 16thquickest production car weve tested.
The lamborghini gallardo is a sports car built by the italian automotive manufacturer. Since horsepower went north of 500 ponies, lambo decided the best way of nearly containing it was to. These vehicles were also made special with a white and gold stripe that runs the center of the car, inspired by sports cars of the 1970s. Together they offer the most exclusive gallardo ever.
It also tells the story of valentino balboni in an excellent way. The lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni bears the name of the italian automakers chief factory testdriver, who began his career in santagata in 1967 and retired last year after. The lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni is far more than a fancy paint job. The cars official name is the lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni named in honour of the companys renowned.
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In valentino balbonis case, the truth is very different. Lamborghini claims the lp 5502 valentino balboni can reach a top speed of 320 kmh 199 mph and reach 100 kmh 62 mph in 3. Jamesedition is the worlds smartest online marketplace for new and used premium automobiles. In 2009, to honor his contribution to the company a special edition run of 250 gallardo lp5502 was named valentino balboni. Lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni jay lenos. Used 2011 lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni. Lamborghini gallardo lp 550 2 valentino balboni 18x24 poster. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni technical. Read about the lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni 2009. Vvs are delighted to offer this 2010 highly desirable lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni edition egear.
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Lamborghini gallardo for sale with photos autotrader. The extremely beautiful lp5604 is now available in both closed coupe form and in stunning spyder version, but automobili lamborghini spa decided it was time to introduce a new evolution of their very successful v10 model. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni start. See 2 results for lamborghini gallardo balboni for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. This valentino balboni approved limited edition lambo sounds great as it blips its way through 550 horses. Find lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni for sale. The gallardo valentino balboni special edition will only be made in 250.
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