Video: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 VALENTINO BALBONI
Here is what is considered the fastest monument. This is a special edition Lamborghini named after the famous Lamborghini tester(Valentino Balboni).If any car company could name a model after you, which company would you like it to be?
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Video: Chrome Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Driving In London
Here is a quick video of the Murcielago driving through London. If you watch the video again, you can see a Porsche Carrera GT, and two other Lamborghini’s.
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Friday Flashback: Chargin’ from Down Under
America and Australia share a lot in common: besides being former British colonies, the people of these nations have an adventurous spirit–just think of the West and the Outback. That spirit was given a boost in the 1960s when the muscle car quickly gripped Yankee, Canuck, and Aussie drivers.
The brawny atmosphere dithered away here in the US during the ’70s, but it was kept quite alive in the land down under. Take a look at this TV promo for an Australian Charger, brought back to light from the guys at Top Gear Australia.
Thanks to both Rumblestrip and Banovsky for the videos. These are frequent acquaintances in the blogosphere and discussion community.
Cop Car of the Future Finds a Home
Carbon Motors has chosen the Indiana town of Connersville to be the development site for its E7. The E7 will be the first modern purpose-built and dedicated police cruiser. It is equipped with a 300 hp/420 ft-lb. diesel engine capable of reaching sixty in 6.5 sec. The engine is built not only for exceptional performance, but also high fuel economy (upper twenties combined) and durability (up to 250,000 mi.). Expect the E7 to reach service within the next three years.
Penske Inches Closer to Saturn-Badged Renaults
There’s been lots of buzz floating around the blogosphere about Roger Penske’s plan for Saturn. Penske hopes the seal his buyout of the GM division by the start of the fall. His major concern is long-term product development–Saturn currently builds only three vehicles: the Aura, Vue, and Outlook.
Penske and his staff have been looking to foreign businesses as a future supply base. Recently, Samsung of Korea came out as one of the finalists, but France’s Renault is said to be the likely winner. Renault, which has a controlling stake in Nissan, has a wide-range of competitve vehicles in the EU and has wanted to re-establish a foothold in North America. Penske’s been drawn to its wide menu of small and fuel-efficient vehicles, something sorely lacking from US carmakers.
Suzuki Tries to Get Serious with the Kizashi
Suzuki pulled the cover off its production Kizashi sedan, a car that may determine Suzuki Automotive’s future in the North American market.
Video: An Old Rocker Blazes the Top Gear Ranks
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson made his guest spot on Top Gear. Johnson, an Englishman, took over the singing role for the Aussie rock band after Bon Scott died in 1980. Johnson proved himself with hits like “Back in Black” and “Hell’s Bells.” Johnson proved himself again to Top Gear when he revealed his hardcore car enthusiasm and track skills, as you’ll see in this video.
BMW Preparing Frankfurt Coup?
Dr. Klaus Draeger, a BMW exec, has hinted that a new sports car concept will be making its debut at Frankfurt’s coming auto show. The new concept is rumored to be a sport coupe, though its exact placement is up in the air. BMW currently has the Z4, so one could consider the addition as an upmarket companion. BMW pursued such with the Z8 in the 1990s. The new move would be a marketing coup for Germany’s top expo, and could signal a rival to Mercedes’s coming SLS.
RUF Ups the Ante with the RT12 S
For anyone who knows a thing about German tuners, it’s well-established that RUF is the pre-eminent Porsche custom shop. RUF has proven that again with the RT12 “S,” a slightly improved version of the already-extreme RT12. The new S now boasts 685 peak horsepower from the turbo flat-six motor, enlarged air ducts for increased intake, and widened fenders for a more aggressive look. Top speed for the S is now set at 224 mph. Pricing for the new RUF is $360,000–a lot, but you have to pay to play.
Video: Fifth Gear and the 720 hp Spanish Supercar
Tramontana is the latest name to enter the supercar scene. The Spanish concern has developed aircraft-themed sports car with the dynamics of a Grand Prix racer. From what’s been previewed in the UK press, the Tramontana looks to be the Spanish Pagani. Fifth Gear took the car for a spin and verdict is in: this is a bonafide champion.
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