Today, Lamborghini pulled the curtain on its new successor to the original Gallardo Superleggera. This neon green beast sports a direct-injected 5.2-liter V10 hitting 570hp. It also sheds some 70 kilograms (154 lb) over the LP 560-4 and hits 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds while reaching a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). Lamborghini has even thought about the little things like beautifully designed 19″ wheels that drop 28lbs off of each corner. Pirelli even developed a new P Zero Corsa specifically for the LP 570-4. Take this combo and mount them up with titanium wheel bolts and your AWD will love ya but the asphalt will not. Press release and gallery after the jump.
Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative “superlight” badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. The Superleggera makes its entrance to continue the success of its predecessor, launched in 2007, of which Lamborghini produced and sold no less than 618 in just one year. Continue reading ‘Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera’
Automobili Lamborghini and Pirelli, once again in partnership: the House of the Raging Bull’s super sportscars were among the luxury vehicles chosen by the tyre manufacturer for the new 2010 Pirelli calendar presentation, which took place last night in London. Continue reading ‘Lamborghini and Pirelli team up at 2010 Pirelli calendar worldwide premiere’
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced the car sponsors for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup series, in preparation for its season-opening SCCA Pro Racing sanctioned events at VIRginia International Raceway on April 25 and 26. The sponsors include a variety of automotive, lifestyle and other companies.
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Although we haven’t seen any official press releases yet, the Rome News-Tribune is reporting that Pirelli will be supplying tires for Jetta TDI Cup from 2009-2011. Pirelli’s North American headquarters is located in Rome Georgia by the way, the same city as the Tribune. Check back for more details. You can read the article from the Rome News-Tribune below:
Pirelli has been named the official tire supplier for the 2009-2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup, the first zero-carbon racing series in the world.
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup was founded in 2008 and is composed of 30 factory-prepared-and-managed 2009 clean-diesel Jetta TDIs piloted by relatively unknown talented drivers aged 16 to 26. Volkswagen’s goal is to find drivers with the most talent and help them break into the world of professional motorsports. Continue reading ‘Pirelli to Supply Tires for Jetta TDI Cup Race Series’
