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Mark Smeyers

Mark is the enthusiast site, Lamborghini is his passion, collecting books and scale model cars on the Sant'Agata company for decades, he has been able to visit the Lamborghini factory several times already.

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Nov 28, 2011

The Official Press Release of Aventador LP700-4

1. Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 – A new reference among super sports cars Innovative concept and phenomenal performance redefine the pinnacle of the super sports car segment Entirely new technology package, unique and powerful functional design language Innovative carbon-fiber monocoque New twelve-cylinder engine with 515 kW / 700 hp Super-fast shifting ISR (Independent Shifting Rods)…

Nov 19, 2011

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder – Specs & Performance

Lamborghini Gallardo Lp550-2 Spyder Specs & Performance General Type Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Years built 2011 – 2013 Presentation November 2011 Geneva Auto Show Type of car Two door convertible, two seater Designed by Automobili Lamborghini SpA Built by Automobili Lamborghini SpA Dimensions Wheelbase 2560 mm / 100.61 in Overall length 4345 mm / 170.76 in…

Nov 19, 2011

The Official Press Release Of Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder The purest form of maximum open-air driving fun Automobili Lamborghini is expanding the most successful model line ever built under the sign of the bull with a very special car – the new Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the open spyder body style with purist rear Wheel Drive. This version…

Nov 19, 2011

2011-2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder

Automobili Lamborghini SpA officially unveiled the new V10 in the line up, a Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder version, a rear wheel drive open top super car made in Sant’Agata get ready for some real fun driving this amazing new model. Keep in mind this is the first open top Gallardo with rear wheel drive officially available,…

Nov 8, 2011

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder in the Making

Back in 2009 the world renowned Chief Test Driver for Lamborghini, Valentino Balboni was about to retire, so Automobili Lamborghini SpA decided a nice golden watch wouldn’t do so they built the impressive Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni Special, only 250 would be built all with rear wheel drive only, something not officially available on any Lamborghini…

Oct 19, 2011

Lamborghini Countach LP5000 – Specs & Performance

Lamborghini Countach Lp5000 Specs & Performance General Type Countach LP5000 Years built 1971 Production 1 units Chassisnr. Project 112, number 001 Presentation March 1971 Geneva Auto Show Type of car Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors Designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone Built by Automobili Lamborghini SpA Dimensions Wheelbase 2450 mm /…

Sep 13, 2011

LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO SERIES CONTINUES IN 2012

It was a very busy day at the IAA in Frankfurt this September 13th, not only did Automobili Lamborghini SpA unveiled the amazing looking Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale but at 15h the official statement was made that the Blancpain Super Trofeo series will continue in 2012 and 2013. And that wasn’t even the end of…

Sep 13, 2011

WINKELMANN CONFIRMS LIMITED PRODUCTION OF THE SESTO ELEMENTO

Naturally the introduction of the Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale was the big news at the 2011 edition of the IAA show in Frankfurt, and this bright red car took center stage on the brand new Automobili Lamborghini SpA stand in Hall 3, between Bentley and Bugatti. But just at the end of the press…

Sep 12, 2011

The Official Press Release Of Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale – The most extreme Gallardo ever Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is presenting at the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt the most extreme Gallardo ever: the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This…