Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-2 Anniversario - WHY ????

[br d]

Beefmeister said:

Totally understandable - the boxes in the 458/12C are incredible, you'd absolutely love them.

But for me, the ultimate driving pleasure recently wasn't 200mph in an Aventador, nor blasting after a Macca P1 in a 458 Spider - it was a couple of hours driving the roads of Essex in a new Exige V6S. Stunning car, you feel 100% 'connected' to it.

I don't begrudge anyone getting the other paddle shifted cars, they truly are impressive, and for a daily driver I'd be more than happy to own an auto/DSG/whatever, but for driving pleasure I prefer to shift myself...

I think I get this Beef, I think it is just different levels of 'connected'.

Your blast in the Exige sounds great, I had the same kind of connection to my manual 911S, the box was very much a part of the experience. But when in something with more power and straight line speed I only have so much concentration to go around, suddenly I don't want to be thinking about hitting the changes on the sweet spot, I just want to power out of the corner on the right side of the road!

Perhaps for me it's just that these wide cars take a lot more driving on our crappy roads, and I want to concentrate on position and safety more than I want to enjoy the control of the gearbox. Flappy paddles make that much easier.
I wish I could drive a manual box to it's limits, I'm sure it would make the driving experience more exciting overall as you point out, but I can't play and sing, I'll have to settle for just one!

[andrew]

AndrewD said:

The manual box in the two Gallardos I owned (Spyder and SL) was a bit slow and clunky

suits you perfectly then (^^^)

[kbf1981]

AndrewD said:

The manual box in the two Gallardos I owned (Spyder and SL) was a bit slow and clunky

They take a while to warm up but the box in mine is easily as good as it was in my Porsches.

[70proof]

andrew said:

70proof said:

isn;t that just the perfect spec and looking gallardo there is...... :smile:

it's not green !

Apparently there is a Verdi Ithaca one of these sat at a main dealer... Anyone seen it?

[GALLARDOGUY]

I'd imagine that would be a pretty depreciation proof purchase.

Limited edition. Manual. Puke green.

[70proof]

Its egear, and not in Kent... Nor Kensington I think..

[andrew]

GALLARDOGUY said:

Puke green.

somewhere between snot green and gangrenous green ?

[GALLARDOGUY]

andrew said:

GALLARDOGUY said:

Puke green.

somewhere between snot green and gangrenous green ?

Somewhere between Kent and Kensington?

[70proof]

Is this the lightest gallardo there is? All dry weights quoted here...

Gallardo 1430kg
Gen1 SL. 1330kg
Lp560. 1410kg
Lp550. 1380kg
570 squadra corsa 1340kg

Surprised the squadra corsa is not less than the gen 1 superleggera

But this 560-2 has full carbon interior and seats, wheels off gen1 SL, rear spoiler and carbon brakes.... At least 60kg no? Which would make it the lightest and best power to weight ratio gallardo.... Only problem, don't think any UK cars were specced manual...

[andrew]

70proof said:

Is this the lightest gallardo there is? All dry weights quoted here...

Gallardo 1430kg
Gen1 SL. 1330kg
Lp560. 1410kg
Lp550. 1380kg
570 squadra corsa 1340kg

Surprised the squadra corsa is not less than the gen 1 superleggera

But this 560-2 has full carbon interior and seats, wheels off gen1 SL, rear spoiler and carbon brakes.... At least 60kg no? Which would make it the lightest and best power to weight ratio gallardo.... Only problem, don't think any UK cars were specced manual...

2007 sl had plastic windows, cf/plastic engine cover, no radio/satnav, amps or speakers, no folding mirror motors, cf undertray, soundproofing removed, no stupid rear spoiler, factory-picked lean drivers, all of which adds up

[cynical marketing mode]...and no glovebox, lightweight mats, no "toolkit", no console lid, etc[/cynical marketing mode]

[70proof]

In built sat nav total tosh IMHO....

Drive on a Nokia smartphone best there is and international.

Never listened to the radio on mine in all the time I had it... Engine sound solo much better and I never got bored of it..

[andrew]

70proof said:

In built sat nav total tosh IMHO....

Drive on a Nokia smartphone best there is and international.

Never listened to the radio on mine in all the time I had it... Engine sound solo much better and I never got bored of it..

radio blanking plates are where it's at

[famoussas]

70proof said:

Is this the lightest gallardo there is? All dry weights quoted here...

Gallardo 1430kg
Gen1 SL. 1330kg
Lp560. 1410kg
Lp550. 1380kg
570 squadra corsa 1340kg

Surprised the squadra corsa is not less than the gen 1 superleggera

But this 560-2 has full carbon interior and seats, wheels off gen1 SL, rear spoiler and carbon brakes.... At least 60kg no? Which would make it the lightest and best power to weight ratio gallardo.... Only problem, don't think any UK cars were specced manual...

560-2 50th doesn't have the carbon door cards etc from an LP570.

[70proof]

desirable? depreciation proof?

when one talks about supercars, the lambo's are slated for being 4wd...... say Gallardo cf 12c/458...... but then I don't understand why when talking Gallardo, 4wd is better than 2wd!!!!!!

rather have a twitchy car that's more 'fun' at slower speeds and slower overall than a rocket that flatters my driving skills......

Edited by 70proof on Friday 16th May 20:47

[GALLARDOGUY]

Any link to the ad?

[70proof]

GALLARDOGUY said:

Any link to the ad?

there is no ad, at present......

[70proof]

love the Gallardo to bits, but the interior is a bit dull...... except when its like that above!!!

only negative.... its not a manual, but no uk car was.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15v6CTcLN8
That's another oddity, not one us car was egear, and they supposedly like auto boxes.. 14 UK cars of 100 worldwide, all e gear, only 9 left in the UK...

Edited by 70proof on Saturday 17th May 14:12

[motheatenhound]

Hi There,

I own a 50th and to my knowledge they have all been sold apart from the car at Sevenoaks which has non carbon door handles.

Awesome piece of kit and a true drivers car. massive difference being 2 wheel drive.

[70proof]

motheatenhound said:

Hi There,

I own a 50th and to my knowledge they have all been sold apart from the car at Sevenoaks which has non carbon door handles.

Awesome piece of kit and a true drivers car. massive difference being 2 wheel drive.

hi, is yours manual? did you go for a 50th from the outset or did you also try a 4wd variant?

i would like a 2wd lp and the spec on the 50th is just perfect - esp the interior and spoiler....

that sevenoaks car is now sold....

[motheatenhound]

70proof said:

motheatenhound said:

Hi There,

I own a 50th and to my knowledge they have all been sold apart from the car at Sevenoaks which has non carbon door handles.

Awesome piece of kit and a true drivers car. massive difference being 2 wheel drive.

hi, is yours manual? did you go for a 50th from the outset or did you also try a 4wd variant?

i would like a 2wd lp and the spec on the 50th is just perfect - esp the interior and spoiler....

that sevenoaks car is now sold....

Was originally after a lp560-4, drove one and liked it. Then I drove the demo 50th lp560-2 at pangbourne and was lost for words. It's a proper drivers car with a luxurious interior and much better ride quality than a gt3 etc. my car is e-gear but to be honest coming from Porsches I enjoy trying to master the ferocity of the gearbox, it's a challenge! Speak to Craig at Lamborghini pangbourne as he is the best salesman I have ever dealt with. A real gent and a true car guy. Happy hunting