Here’s some shots of the IMSA GTV Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. It is pretty sweet, isn’t it.

The Lamborghini Gallardo has Lamborghini’s height-adjustable sports chassis and central locking wheels. It has a polished steel exhaust, and a 5.2 liter V10 engine that delivers 413 lb per foot of torque and 581 horsepower. All in all, not bad.

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It seems that Lotus CEO Dany Bahar is unhappy with the current hype surrounding his company due to its decline since the late 90s. Well, if what he says is true Lotus will be on par with Lamborghini, Maserati and Ferrari soon enough.

Autocar quotes Mr. Bahar:

“Lotus was mentioned in the same sentence as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati in the 1970s-1990s. Then, it got closed into a corner. We believe it’s the right time to bring Lotus back to where it was.”

Will they succeed? All three of the automakers he plans to go against have long been regarded as some of the highest quality, most expensive and fastest cars in the industry, so let’s wish them luck.

Don’t look now but Lamborghini is planning to invade the luxury car industry or as reports would have it. The funny thing is that I have always looked up to the Lambo as a luxury car in itself, though on a different level. And if the Italian car manufacturer’s intent is for real, expect the big leap to give Porsche and Aston Martin to be in for some good competition for their concept luxury cars.

What will the luxury Lambo have to offer? Well here are some of the things to watch out. The luxury model will be equipped with an all wheel-drive transmission and a V10 engine. It will come in a four-door sedan based on the Estoque concept. On whether the rumor is for real or not, the idea is not far-fetched.

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Did the chances of you ever owning a Lamborghini Reventon Roadster even cross your mind? Do you think they would have if you knew the chances were 1:700,000,000? According to Lamborghini those exactly the chances of you ever owning a Reventon Roadster, 1 in 7 million.

Of course if you don’t believe them you can watch the above promotional video that will let you know you have a better chance of reaching the top of Mount Everest and getting killed by a meteorite than owning the fabled car.

Lamborghini has made the final move: official image release of the Reventon Roadster, the car that will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

As you can see by the image, this Lamborghini is similar to its smaller brother, meaning that it has the same aggressive style and powerful engine specs: 661-horsepower 6.5-liter V12. This means it only needs 3.4 seconds to make a sprint of 62mph. As for the 487 lb-ft torque, it goes for the 4 wheels but it must pass the semi-automatic 6-speed gears.

Imagine the price? How about €1.1 million? That’s the price that Lamborghini has presented. And it will only produce close to 20 units, or so they say…

Chief-executive-officer Stephan Winkelmann said, speaking to Automobilwoche, said that Lamborghini is seeking to find electric motors to help reduce fuel consumption in urban and low-speed driving. However, for high performance driving, gasoline is the best solution. So this would mean that mild hybrids are probably on the way.

Back in March at the Geneva Motor Show, the company claimed it would spend $50 million over the next five years to reduce emissions.

Don’t expect an announcement soon, but it’s definitely coming.

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According to recent reports, Lamborghini has begun previewing their Reventon Roadster to select clients today. No confirmation has come from Lambo themselves but if previous rumors are to be believed the Reventon Roadster will be a drop-top convertible version of the Reventon supercar we see hit the market some time ago.

Spec wise again there is no official word, but if it features an engine similar to the regular Lamborghini Reventon we are are looking at at least 640HP, if not more.

Wondering how you get to be one of those select clients or how much the Reventon Roadster will cost? Well, as the saying goes, if you have to ask…

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As far as car preference is concerned, one has to wonder which among the many vehicles launched in the market would make the grade. While there are different categories to which these will be determined, Edmunds.com reveals the most recognized cars as voted for in 15 categories.

“Car enthusiasts have very strong opinions and we’re glad to provide them with opportunities to express themselves by voting for Most Wanted, commenting on blogs and otherwise engaging in our community,” said Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief of Inside Line.

• Speed Under $30,000 – 2009 Nissan 370Z
• Speed Over $30,000 – 2009 Nissan GT-R
• Convertible Under $30,000 – 2009 Ford Mustang
• Convertible Over $30,000 – 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante
• Luxury Under $30,000 – 2009 BMW 128i
• Luxury Over $30,000 – 2009 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
• Hauling Under $30,000 – 2009 Ford F-150
• Hauling Over $30,000 – 2009 Toyota Tundra
• Commuting Under $30,000 – 2009 BMW 128i
• Commuting Over $30,000 – 2009 BMW 335d
• Family Under $30,000 – 2009 Honda Accord
• Family Over $30,000 – 2009 BMW X5
• Instant Classic Under $30,000 – 2009 Nissan 370Z
• Instant Classic Over $30,000 – 2009 Nissan GT-R
• Best Concept Car – Lamborghini Estoque

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Lamborghini had its most successful year on record last year but even it cannot escape the effects of an economic crisis. Lamborghini sales are down more than 30% for the first five months of the year and the company is anticipating things will stay this way until at least 2011. This news is somewhat beneficial for Lamborghini’s customers. Thanks in part to the recession, those who can still afford a Lamborghini will not have to wait as long for delivery compared to just a few months ago.

Speaking with Financial Times, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann stated that the company will be cutting its delivery time in half. Essentially, buyers who once had to wait up to a year to get their new cars will now only have to wait about six months. “We always have to sell less than demand,” Winkelmann told reporters. However, he acknowledged that the recession was hitting the luxury sector hard, particularly in its key U.S. market.

The call for cars to start applying some eco-friendly decency is on and Lamborghini happens to be one of them. For their part, the target is to cut their carbon emissions by 35% by 2015, a move that will surely be welcomed with open arms in the car industry.

Add to that they will be making their models lighter, adding another factor in efficient motoring as they take some load off the fuel consumption of their popular luxury cars. To top it all off, their manufacturing plants will be cutting emissions as well, turning to solar panels for better heating and lighting systems needed today.

The firm has already launched an updated Gallardo LP 560-4 with an 18% reduction in CO2 emissions by using direct injection to the engine.

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EA has made the BMW M3 GT2 the model that will be seen in the newest Need for Speed game, Need for Speed SHIFT. The latest offering from Electronic arts will feature 18 authentic race tracks and over 65 pixel-perfect cars.

The spectacular SHIFT cover car is one of the fastest, most powerful cars ever to be featured in a Need for Speed game. Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience, SHIFT boasts legendary cars from the past 35 years, each one modeled to deliver an incredible sense of speed and realism.

But the BMW M3 GT2 is not the only car expected to get raves once this game gets played. Other notable cars that can be seen in the game include:

• 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
• 1995 Mazda RX-7
• 2007 Lamborghini Reventón

This and plenty more are in store for popular car models are expected to make this legendary game another one to be talked about in the following months. The game will be available for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC and the PSP. It will be shipped in Europe by September 17 and in North America by September 22.

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1974 Lamborghini Wall Art

What do you do when your Lamborghini stalls on you (again) and you just don’t feel like having it repaired? How about hanging it on your wall as a piece of art? Richard Moriarty bought his 1974 Lamborghini Countach 10 years ago, paying a collector $60,000. Now, sick and tired of having it towed due to engine trouble, he decided to hang it on his wall instead.

That entailed a 70-ton crane, a five-man crew, about an hour to get it into the house, as well as a steel-reinforced wall with fasteners of half-inch-thick steel cable. In the end, the 1,000 lbs, engineless Italian sports car looks pretty cool on the wall.

Only Gotham Dream Cars (GDC) can perhaps help you fulfill your dream of driving a Lamborghini as they will hold their first-ever Legends Dream Car Tour on June 9 and 10, 2009. These set dates will give car enthusiasts the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive the latest Lamborghinis alongside famed Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni.

“The Dream Car Tour allows people to escape for a day while driving the cars of their dreams,” said Noah Lehmann-Haupt, Founder/CEO of Gotham Dream Cars. “We created the Legends Dream Car Tour to offer enthusiasts the chance to blow off some steam and at the same time have an up-close and personal experience with automotive legends. We are excited to announce Valentino Balboni will be our inaugural Grand Marshal, and welcome enthusiasts to meet, drive with, and commemorate Lamborghini’s most legendary driver in an adrenaline packed, four hour drive.”

The Legends Dream Car Tour will consist of morning and afternoon sessions on June 9 and 10, and include breakfast or lunch and a meet and greet with Balboni. Participants will then hit the road and switch between five of the newest Lamborghini models including the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder and the ultra-powerful Murcielago LP 640 Roadster, and even spend time riding shotgun to Balboni. Seats for the tour are $1495, with non-driving passengers welcome free of charge.

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One of the first things I would want to do after purchasing a Lamborghini would be to hop on the highway and see what it’s capable of. Unfortunately, the recent happenings in Oregon seem to put a damper on my plans.

Apparently, an Oregon State Trooper by the name of David Peterson was making his normal patrol when he came across 6 exotic sports cars doing over 100 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. Those exotic sports cars included 4 Ferraris a Lamborghini and an Acura NSX.

After proceeding to pull over the drivers who claimed to be on an annual roadtrip with 14 other cars, Officer Peterson issued Class A traffic violations to each of them.

So remember kids, speeding isn’t good, even if your car is capable of speeds close to 200 MPH.

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The Murcielago LP 670-4 will be equipped with lightweight wheels from Alcoa Auto Wheels. This was made official as Lamborghini has selected Alcoa which can help in reducing the 220 pound mass reduction of the vehicle. The forged aluminum wheels reduce un-sprung weight and contribute to the SV’s 100kg (220 lb.) mass reduction over the standard Murciélago.

“The new Murciélago SV is the product of a substantial cross-car weight reduction program and forged wheels are vital to meeting this goal,” explains David Yates, marketing manager for Alcoa Auto Wheels – Europe. “The engineering behind Alcoa’s forged aluminum wheels enables a 20 percent weight savings over a comparable cast aluminium wheel, benefiting handling and ride.”

The exclusive five twin-spoke design results in a superior metal structure that improves strength and durability, offering the opportunity to create very strong and lightweight wheels. The 18”x8.5” front wheel weighs just 19.6 lb. The 18”x13” rear wheel weighs just 27.2 lb. Lowering the unsprung mass at each corner results in more responsive steering, braking and suspension input all while optimizing performance and efficiency for drivers of the SuperVeloce.

Alcoa has been at the forefront of developing, producing and supplying forged aluminum wheels to the global automotive industry for 60 years. The Murciélago SV project signals the latest Lamborghini and Alcoa collaboration since the super exotic Reventón program.

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