Gallardo 2wd variety .... Thoughts ?

[TISPKJ]

What's the general thoughts on the 2wd models ? Balboni and 550-2 if I am correct.
Do we think they will become the most sought after due to the rarity value, should they be compared to say the 911 GT3 ? Appreciate the GT3 appears the more hardcore of the two marques.
Is there any difference other than 2wd between 550 and 560 variants ? I know the balboni was a bit different suspension wise.
Thanks

[TISPKJ]

Ah didn't realise you had one...
I had the original mk1 GT3 with a 410bhp Manthey kit, did loads of track days and loved it, driving a turbo at the same time and on circuit as well was just a lardy old beast, albeit a quick in a straight line car.

[TISPKJ]

Thanks for all the links Mohan, some interesting comments and great photos.

[TISPKJ]

So approx how many 550-2 cars are we talking in the UK ? Would have to be egear for me although I do get the possible reasons for a manual.
GT3 was a great car and untouchable on track, but at times because of the RS plus spec suspension was a pain at times on the road, you had to be in the right mood for it, so something a touch more refined would probably be better, I doubt very much I would ever use on track if I were lucky enough to own one.

[TISPKJ]

I had mine in around 05 from memory, I was at the time a "fair" driver, I did a few events a year with Porsche club GB and a couple a year with French club, and a few others as and when, there was not a lot that came past.
My comments were more towards the turbo in 996 form and then 997 form neither as expected were a particularly good track car, at that time the GT3 and 964 RS pretty much had it sewn up.
I was just wondering if the 4wd and 2wd Gallardo were similar.

[TISPKJ]

Thanks for that.
My initial thoughts at the couple of Gallardo's I have viewed are that it's a German built Ferrari.
Italian flair with German reliability and build quality ..... At least that's what I am hoping if I don't go 430 route

[TISPKJ]

I thought it retained the same basic engine and suspension set up ?

[TISPKJ]

Oh dear