Just a month before the world debut at
Geneva Motor Show of its V12 replacement for the Murciélago, Automobili
Lamborghini is presenting at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show a highly exclusive and
appealing vehicle making its world premiere. The Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore, a
Special Edition supersports car which will be produced for the European and
Asian-Pacific markets, while for the American market it will be only available
in the version LP 550-2.
The Bicolore Special Edition is particularly
intended for the enthusiast who desires a supercar with an exclusive appearance.
As its name implies, this special series features an
exclusive two-tone finish with matching interior, and offers a full range of
standard equipment. A refined contrast between the black roof and the color of
the rest of the body (available in a choice of five shades) further emphasizes
the sharp, dynamic lines of the Gallardo LP 560-4, while simultaneously
enhancing its sportiness and adding a touch of elegance to an extremely
prestigious model in the field of automotive design.
The most successful
super sports car in Lamborghini's history captures the imagination with the
brutal power of its 560 hp V10 engine, the absolute grip of its permanent
all-wheel drive and the razor-sharp precision of its chassis. Every mile in
the Lamborghini Gallardo is an intense experience of explosive dynamics and
absolute control. Its breathtaking performance is indicated by the 3.6 seconds
it takes to reach 60 mph and its top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).
"With the
Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore, Lamborghini demonstrates once again the extreme,
uncompromising and unmistakably Italian nature of our brand. The super sports
cars from Lamborghini combine volcanic energy with design that is as unique as
it is stylish," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili
Lamborghini.
Even More Extreme
With its
new Bicolore model, Lamborghini is now setting a further design highlight in the
ten-cylinder model series. The colored exterior finish matched with the black on
the upper area of the body gives the Gallardo a new, more aggressive personality
that looks even wider, even more extreme and innately adhered to the road.
From the window-line upwards (including pillars, roof, engine hood and rear
spoiler), the vehicle is decorated in Noctis Black - a pastel black that
contrasts perfectly with the lower area of the body, available in a choice of
five colors: Giallo Midas, Arancio Borealis, Grigio Telesto, Bianco Monocerus
and Blu Caelum.
The exterior appearance is enhanced by Skorpius
aluminum-alloy rims with 15 thin spokes that are forged to minimize unsprung
weight and are finished in titanium gray enamel. And, the air intakes and front
spoiler have a high-gloss black finish, as does the upper section of the rear
diffuser.
Individual Interior
The contrast
between black and color is repeated in an understated, elegant manner in the
interior of the Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore. The instrument panel, seats, door
panels and other elements in the passenger compartment are upholstered in the
finest "Nero Persus" leather, with a refined contrast provided by precise
stitching that is colored to match the exterior paintwork: yellow, orange, blue
and gray (also used on the Bianco Monocerus version).
The bezel of the
e-gear transmission on the center console is in Nero Noctis, just like the upper
area of the vehicle. Obviously, the interior is finished in the Lamborghini
tradition using only the materials of the very highest quality, which are
crafted with undisputed professionalism and fine Italian workmanship.
V10 in a Glass Display
The complete range of
standard equipment includes the fast e-gear automated transmission controlled by
paddles on the steering column. A lifting system enables the front axle to be
raised for safer travel onto ramps and over humps in the road, and the engine
hood in tempered glass provides a stunning view of the heart of the vehicle: a
5.2 liter, 90° V-10 engine with stratified direct injection.
From a
satellite navigation system to a rear-view camera, from a brake system with
carbon-ceramic discs to heated power seats, a long list of optional equipment
and accessories allows the vehicle to be adapted to the personal requirements of
any client.
Individual Characters in One Model Range
The Gallardo
Bicolore completes Lamborghini's ten-cylinder model range, which is enjoying
enormous resonance worldwide with its broad spectrum of individual characters.
While the Gallardo LP 560-4 is already a highly trained, extreme athlete, the
Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera takes the notion of thoroughbred high performance
even further. Thanks to its extensive experience in carbon-fiber lightweight
engineering, Lamborghini succeeded in reducing its weight by a further 70
kilograms. At 2.35 kilograms per hp, the power-to-weight ratio of the
Superleggera is the best in its class, with breathtaking performance guaranteed.
The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, on the other hand, offers a very different
kind of extreme driving pleasure - every trip with the roof down is a journey
with a hurricane, yet with maximum protection. This can only be bettered - in
true Lamborghini style - by the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante. Its purist
carbon-fiber lightweight engineering, according to Lamborghini's tradition, adds
an even sharper edge to the dynamics.