It seems like special edition models are the way to go these days. Another special model premiering in Qatar today is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore, which is going to be sold exclusively on the European and Asian-Pacific markets. The American market will only get the LP 550-2 variant.
As the name suggests the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore is about creating contrasts between two colours which in these case are the Noctis Black roof in combination with five available body finishes.
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore is identical with the standard LP 560-4, which means its V10 engine produces 560 horses, that help it sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 325 Km/h.
Other unique features on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore include titanium grey 15 spoke design aluminium alloy wheels, glossy black air intakes, front spoiler and rear diffuser, plus Nero Persos and contrasting orange stitching at the interior.
Lamborghini press release :
Lamborghini presents the Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore – An extreme look for a Special Edition supersports car
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. 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 kilometer in the Lamborghini Gallardo is
an intense experience of explosive dynamics and absolute control. Its
breathtaking performance is indicated by the 3.7 seconds it takes to
reach 100 km/h and its top speed of 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.
Unique design DNA
The success of Lamborghini’s unequalled design DNA lies in the beauty of
highly-concentrated power and precise function. The Gallardo is the
sheer essence of form with a purist approach, so the body shell is
crisply sculpted and completely free from decoration. A timeless piece
of design and an uncompromising driving machine – the Lamborghini
Gallardo is both.
Even more extreme, thanks to a personalized appearance
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.
Top-quality and highly 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 like a work of art 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.
Unique success for a super sports car
Well over 10,000 Gallardos have left the production facility at company
headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese – a unique success story in the
world of super sports cars. The Bicolore Special Edition is particularly
intended for the enthusiast who desires a supercar with an exclusive
appearance and remarkable design. In any event, he or she will own a
Lamborghini that is altogether distinguished by an extremely dynamic
character, maximum driving excitement, yet an ability to be driven
daily.
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.
