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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SV coming to Geneva in March

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SV

Rumor has it that Lamborghini is planning a hardcore version of the Gallardo LP560-4 called the Gallardo LP570-4 SV (SuperVeloce). Insiders say that the model will be stripped down but will only push out 10 more horsepower than the base model. The front suspension will also see some work and carbon ceramic brakes are aslo expected. You can also look forward to seeing some aggressive body design cues.

Lamborghini will show dealers and VIPs the car sometime next month with a public unveiling at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Deliveries should begin around May.

The folks over at TeamSpeed say that the Gallardo LP570-4 SV won’t be the last version of the supercar before it goes under a redesign in 2012. A hardcore rear-wheel-drive version is also expected to debut sometime in early 2011.

Lamborghini Opens A New Dealership in Sevenoaks

The New Lamborghini Dealership in Sevenoaks

Lamborghini has added a sixth dealership to the UK network, with the opening of Lamborghini Sevenoaks.

Part of Jardine Motors, which also operates Lamborghini Reading, the Kent location provides full sales and aftersales facilities, as well as retailing the brand's Collezione Automobili Lamborghini merchandise range.

"Jardine Motors is delighted to open a second Lamborghini business in the UK," said Ian Barrow, General Manager for Lamborghini Sevenoaks. "Our location, next to Sevenoaks station means we are conveniently placed to look after the Kent region and surrounding areas. We're proud to be investing in Lamborghini for the long-term benefit of both the brand and its clients."

The UK network is now comprised of six dealers in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reading and Kent.

Edo Competition Tunes the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560/4

We wouldn’t say the 560-hp Lamborghini Gallardo LP560/4 is lacking power, but this didn’t stop Edo Competition from tinkering with the car. The tuner created the LP600/4, and, as the name suggests, it’s pumping out 600 hp through all four wheels.

Torque isn’t listed in that lengthy name, but it also rises to 422 lb-ft from the stock 398 lb-ft rating. Edo’s tuned LP600/4 is capable of sprinting from 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds (compared to the stock 3.7 seconds), and manages to hit a top speed of 211 mph (10 mph faster than an LP560).

Edo doesn’t list all the modifications to the car, but it seems as if that extra power is largely derived from an engine chip and a custom stainless steel exhaust system. A neat trick: The exhaust has vacuum-actuated bypass valves like on a Chevrolet Corvette, but the driver can open and close them with the flick of a switch.

LP600/4s also receive a new sport suspension with adjustable damping and rebound, custom 19-inch three-piece racing wheels, and a new lip spoiler. Pricing isn’t discussed in Edo’s press release, but as the adage goes, if you have to ask…

Lamborghini Toro LA 690-4 Concept

Another Lamborghini Concept is out in the open, this one designed to compete with the long-awaited Lexus LFA and Aston Martin One-77 supercars.

The Lamborghini Toro LA 690-4 Concept is a sort of throwback to the Lambo

Espada, but special attention was paid to ensure it did not have the same modern-retro feel as many of the new muscle cars do, such as the 2010 Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Dodge Challenger.

The Toro Concept holds the designation as all new Lamborghini’s (LP560-4, LP550-2, etc,) but instead of the typical “LP” (which means “longitudinale posteriore” - referencing the position of the engine

,) the Toro is given the “LA” badge, meaning “longitudinale anteriore,” or front longitudinal - designating that the engine is instead placed in the front. The “690-4″ simply means that the Toro produces 690 horsepower and is all-wheel-drive.

The design of the Toro Concept has more than a hint of modern Lambo design, taking inspiration from jet fighters, much like the Lamborghini Reventon. I also see some design aspects from the Lamborghini Estoque sedan, especially in the front.

The Toro LA 690-4 Concept would be powered by a 690 horsepower V12 sitting in front, as I already explained, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The body, made from carbon fiber and magnesium would help the front-engined Lambo shed weight down to only 3,300 lbs. According to the creator of the Toro, this Lambo would also employ “Eco” fuel-saving techniques such as a direct injection engine capable of running both gasoline and biofuel, as well as a cylinder deactivation feature.

I, for one don’t think the words “Lamborghini” and “Eco” or “fuel-saving” should be uttered in the same sentence, but with the way automotive trends are heading we can expect to see these techniques in our supercars within the next few years. What a shame.

The Lamboghini Toro LA 690-4 would start at around 500,000 Euros ($731,600,) and would face the Lexus LFA, Aston Martin One-77, and Mercedes SLS AMG head-to-head.

This is all in theory, of course, as it is only a concept. It may not be far from an upcoming model, however, since Lambo is already looking for a front-mounted engine setup, and this concept does illustrate Lamborghini’s modern design very well.

Head over to SeriousWheels for more images and info. Hats off to Carzi for the tip.

Lamborghini makes it 6 UK dealers

LAMBORGHINI has just opened a new car dealer in Sevenoaks, Kent, by signing up another Jardine Motors facility.

The addition to Jardine’s Lamborghini Reading facility makes it 6 Lamborghini car dealers for the UK.

Ian Barrow is general manager there. ‘We’re proud to be investing in Lamborghini for the long-term benefit of both the brand and its clients,’ he said.

‘Jardine Motors is delighted to open a second Lamborghini business in the UK.’

The new Kent car dealer will offer full sales and aftersales facilities. It’s also going to be selling the post Collezione Automobil Lamborghini range of merchandise.

Sevenoaks adds to the network coverage offered by Lamborghini. It is now represented in:

• London
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Edinburgh
• Reading
• Kent

Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Picture

Edo Competition gets horsepower up to 600 on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.
Edo Competition has put together yet another aggressive package for an exotic Italian sports car with its latest kit for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 called the Edo LP600/4.

Edo starts by upgrading output to 600 horsepower — hence the name — and 422 pound-feet of torque with the addition of a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system and a reconfigured ECU. The exhaust system is equipped with butterfly valves that allow the driver to change the sound level on command via a switch in the cockpit.

The extra 40 horses over the stock Gallardo LP560-4 give the vehicle enough power to make it to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds and top out at an astounding 211 mph. That's a 0.2-second-quicker 0-60-mph time over stock and a 10-mph-faster top speed.

A sport suspension with adjustable damping and rebound as well as a reinforced front lip help keep the vehicle glued to the pavement at high speeds, while 19-inch three-piece rims finish off the package. The wheels come wrapped in 235/35 Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber in the front and the same tires sized 305/30 in back.

Although the tuner doesn't include any interior upgrades as standard, it does say that it can outfit the inside with "lavish leather upholstery" or meet any special customer request. Check out Edo Competition's Web site for more details.