Today Lamborghini revealed any details about the new Gallardo LP550-2, which would be the cheapest model in the company’s product line. The car is dedicated to the famous test pilot Valentino Balboa, who worked for the Italians for 40 years. Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 is driven by the 5.2-liter engine of the Gallardo LP560-4, but its power is reduced from 560 to 550 h.p. Another significant difference between the two models is that when the drive is only economical to the rear wheels rather than four. Because the new drive, Lamborghini engineers had to replace springs, dempferite, stabilizers and tires, and make changes to the aerodynamics of the car. Gallardo LP550-2 was also obtained with 45% differential creep limited, modified gearbox e-gear system and changes in ESP. The weight of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 is 1 380 kilograms. Which is 30 kilograms. lower than that of the LP560-4. However, lower power and changing with 4×4 rear transmission had effect and acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr occurs 3.9sec and the maximum speed that can reach the car is 320 kilometers / hr For comparison LP560-4 in these indicators are 3.7sec and 325 kilometers / hr.
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