Comments on: First pix of new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CooShyRee http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247702 CooShyRee Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:38:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247702 lambo has been 4rever saying that theyll make a special rwd version of the gallardo 2 properly compete wit the f430.. even the superleggera was supposed 2 be rwd in the earlier stages, but at the last minute they scrapped that idea n gone wit 4wd instead.. i like it, im really lookin 4ward 2 a review on this.. better still, pitch it up against the f430.. thats surely is gonna be one hell of a review.. n 4 those who mentioned things bout this will spoil the lambo feel n heritage, thats complete rubbish.. 4 yrs lambo's have been rwd, its only after audi took over that theyve started utilising 4wd in all their cars.. the thing i dont quite understand is, y tune the engine 10hp down?? could it be that the chassis will be too wild n uncontrollable wit 560hp since now that all of those italian horses goin 2 the rear wheels only?? thats too small of an amount, i dont think it'll make that much of a difference anyway.. but anyway, i like the idea of a rwd gallardo.. who knows, it'll be sweeter 2 drive than the awd version.. lookin 4ward 2 a review on it.. lambo has been 4rever saying that theyll make a special rwd version of the gallardo 2 properly compete wit the f430.. even the superleggera was supposed 2 be rwd in the earlier stages, but at the last minute they scrapped that idea n gone wit 4wd instead..

i like it, im really lookin 4ward 2 a review on this.. better still, pitch it up against the f430.. thats surely is gonna be one hell of a review..

n 4 those who mentioned things bout this will spoil the lambo feel n heritage, thats complete rubbish.. 4 yrs lambo's have been rwd, its only after audi took over that theyve started utilising 4wd in all their cars..

the thing i dont quite understand is, y tune the engine 10hp down?? could it be that the chassis will be too wild n uncontrollable wit 560hp since now that all of those italian horses goin 2 the rear wheels only?? thats too small of an amount, i dont think it'll make that much of a difference anyway..

but anyway, i like the idea of a rwd gallardo.. who knows, it'll be sweeter 2 drive than the awd version.. lookin 4ward 2 a review on it..

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247611 nmh Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:26:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247611 I myself dont prefer tat good lookin super cool GTR35, I just prefer bare and basic thrill machine like lotus, x-bow, ariel atom etc where i can get close relationship between car and me and the track, and must RWD I myself dont prefer tat good lookin super cool GTR35, I just prefer bare and basic thrill machine like lotus, x-bow, ariel atom etc where i can get close relationship between car and me and the track, and must RWD

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247606 nmh Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:14:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247606 Skyline & some other cars intelligent 4WD bias is wayyy different, 20:80 F:R seems to feel almost RWD, proper assisted RWD rather than 4WD.....but still no thrill...even in GTR35 Skyline & some other cars intelligent 4WD bias is wayyy different, 20:80 F:R seems to feel almost RWD, proper assisted RWD rather than 4WD…..but still no thrill…even in GTR35

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247515 mitlanevo Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247515 what??? 4wd for uncles/aunties/ladies???? i don't see any of them driving 4wd gtr or lambo or evo waiting for their children in front of schools..... some rich yet brainless customers just spoiled the brilliant 4wd system of lambo, sigh..... its not like u gonna build a desktop system and ask the tauke to give u the specs u required...... what??? 4wd for uncles/aunties/ladies????

i don't see any of them driving 4wd gtr or lambo or evo waiting for their children in front of schools…..

some rich yet brainless customers just spoiled the brilliant 4wd system of lambo, sigh…..

its not like u gonna build a desktop system and ask the tauke to give u the specs u required……

]]> By: icyd http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247498 icyd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:32:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247498 the engine is 'detuned' to have less hp.bring this to a tuner workshop they should be able to 'retune' it back to original hp rite?i mean what they did to reduce the power didn't involve any mechanical,just some tweaking on engine management only i suppose.infact removing the 4WD should free up more hp since less moving parts the engine is 'detuned' to have less hp.bring this to a tuner workshop they should be able to 'retune' it back to original hp rite?i mean what they did to reduce the power didn't involve any mechanical,just some tweaking on engine management only i suppose.infact removing the 4WD should free up more hp since less moving parts

]]> By: koozold http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247473 koozold Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:42:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247473 nmh...u mean the new skyline is for uncle/ladies???i bet u want that car too! nmh…u mean the new skyline is for uncle/ladies???i bet u want that car too!

]]> By: jimbet http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247471 jimbet Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:16:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247471 Finallly, the real contender for the 430 scud? Finallly, the real contender for the 430 scud?

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247467 nmh Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:49:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247467 Actually tis is what lambo hardcore young spirited driver expect from a lambo...a proper rwd car. Not tat irritating 4wd system...which is for uncle/ladies and less thrill. Actually tis is what lambo hardcore young spirited driver expect from a lambo…a proper rwd car. Not tat irritating 4wd system…which is for uncle/ladies and less thrill.

]]> By: csv http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247465 csv Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:40:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247465 lol, paul is absolutely right. I WANT IT NO MATTER WHAT syndrome. this would be ideal for drifting though but handling would have to be boosted. lol, paul is absolutely right. I WANT IT NO MATTER WHAT syndrome.

this would be ideal for drifting though but handling would have to be boosted.

]]> By: Head Hunter http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247462 Head Hunter Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:21:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247462 I hate the rear end, i prefer the previous se version. 4wd discarded for better take off, nice but need to see how it fares in real life with the likes of f430 and 911 Turbo. I can't wait for the new F450 (though not confirmed) to materialise. Overall, nice car but the rear reminds me of the third generation civic. ugly rear.. i want the old sexy se rear back!! I hate the rear end, i prefer the previous se version. 4wd discarded for better take off, nice but need to see how it fares in real life with the likes of f430 and 911 Turbo. I can't wait for the new F450 (though not confirmed) to materialise. Overall, nice car but the rear reminds me of the third generation civic. ugly rear.. i want the old sexy se rear back!!

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247442 Paul Tan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:36:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247442 It's for people who want rear wheel drive, for whatever reasons. When you have that much money, you want to be sure to get exactly what you want. It's for people who want rear wheel drive, for whatever reasons. When you have that much money, you want to be sure to get exactly what you want.

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247441 mitlanevo Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:32:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247441 i was thinking, what is the point of this car? discard the 4wd system to compete with others in the same class/category, and at the same time bring down the $$$ ? if i got so much cash, i ain't gonna give a damn about this car and rather get a 'complete' gallardo with as much optional stuff as possible..... too much options/variants on a single model, particularly on expensive machines like gallardo etc, is nothing good..... if the potential customers can't bear with the 4wd, then go get a Ferrari or Porsche lahhhh...... don't spoil the Lambo...... i was thinking, what is the point of this car?

discard the 4wd system to compete with others in the same class/category, and at the same time bring down the $$$ ?

if i got so much cash, i ain't gonna give a damn about this car and rather get a 'complete' gallardo with as much optional stuff as possible…..

too much options/variants on a single model, particularly on expensive machines like gallardo etc, is nothing good…..

if the potential customers can't bear with the 4wd, then go get a Ferrari or Porsche lahhhh…… don't spoil the Lambo……

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247439 nmh Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:29:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247439 This is it....omit all the awd interference and unnecessary weight. Good job This is it….omit all the awd interference and unnecessary weight. Good job

]]> By: Gen2R3 http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247433 Gen2R3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:34:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247433 what metalheads said make sense.. Its for Drift.. hEhE! lighter by 30kg's like a car without seats and sparetyres / jacks.. ;-) what metalheads said make sense.. Its for Drift.. hEhE!

lighter by 30kg's like a car without seats and sparetyres / jacks.. ;-)

]]> By: shooter http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247432 shooter Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:29:52 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247432 i guess its just to satisfy purists saying the AWD is an abomination to the brand/pedigree. i guess its just to satisfy purists saying the AWD is an abomination to the brand/pedigree.

]]> By: shooter http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247431 shooter Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:26:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247431 is there a need to bring up P1here/now? is there a need to bring up P1here/now?

]]> By: henry http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247425 henry Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:44:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247425 fadzly said "i was hoping proton could produce a sport car less than 100k.." they can't do that and they won't.. seriously for what? do u mean sportcar-wannabe?.. if you're asking for a sportcar less than 100k, i bet the Satria GTi can pour smoke at you. fadzly said "i was hoping proton could produce a sport car less than 100k.."

they can't do that and they won't.. seriously for what? do u mean sportcar-wannabe?.. if you're asking for a sportcar less than 100k, i bet the Satria GTi can pour smoke at you.

]]> By: PAPPARAZZI http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247419 PAPPARAZZI Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:11:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247419 The novices will kill themselves in this one !! The novices will kill themselves in this one !!

]]> By: fadzly http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247411 fadzly Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:15:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247411 i was hoping proton could produce a sport car less than 100k.. i was hoping proton could produce a sport car less than 100k..

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247407 Paul Tan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:08:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247407 If that were ever to happen, probably on an Audi A1! If that were ever to happen, probably on an Audi A1!

]]> By: Black Dog http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247399 Black Dog Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:40:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247399 When is Lambo's turn putting a badge on the Myvi's?? When is Lambo's turn putting a badge on the Myvi's??

]]> By: BenardBeng http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247391 BenardBeng Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:03:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247391 10% cheaper just by removing the AWD system... Hmmm... The guys at LAM-PO may have some costing issues to fix... ;P 10% cheaper just by removing the AWD system… Hmmm… The guys at LAM-PO may have some costing issues to fix… ;P

]]> By: i wish http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247390 i wish Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:50:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247390 maybe 2 is enough maybe 2 is enough

]]> By: metalheads http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247388 metalheads Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:32:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247388 first! this lambo is for drifting!!! hohoho first! this lambo is for drifting!!! hohoho

]]> By: Analyzer http://paultan.org/2009/06/30/first-pix-of-new-lamborghini-gallardo-lp550-2/#comment-247387 Analyzer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:26:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=15929#comment-247387 What's the reason they left out the 4WD? What's the reason they left out the 4WD?

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