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So the new stable mate for the GT2, Fcar, Aston DB9 and a few others is a first for me and one that I didn't think I could find in the variant I was searching...she's a huffing puffing bull...but not just any one, a very special one. I haven't been on this forum in a while since deciding not to go crazy with the mods on the GT2, kept that one moderate and added some stable mates.
I gotta say each Among some exciting moments in life one of them can be seeing an anticipated new car come off a transporter. Earlier this year I took delivery of my 2014 LP560-2 Anniversario Limited Edizione which I had been trying to find the right one since they were newly released in 2014 with filled allocations going to U.S. owners.
My car was basically a brand new example with only a couple of thousand miles, and one initial break in service properly documented and logged by Lamborghini dealer as per service history documentation. Also included were all books, purchase records, accessories, warranties, and paperwork.
I put well over a thousand miles on the car already; when I first got it I reached for the keys often and kept driving her, leaving the other stable mates dormant. I love the fact that this is the last 6 speed manual Lamborghini ever to be made and a 560-LP car and rear wheel drive, makes the car very special since it's also the last Italian supercar with a stick shift gearbox, and I think that combined with its lightweight chassis, styling, striking Bianco Opalis special white paint specifically and only made for the Anniversary edition, and the red-diamond q-citura red stitched full black alcantera/suede interior all contribute to the experience of the car. What Lamborghini have essentially done is taken the interior of a Super Trofeo Stradale and styling cues of a Superleggera combined it with the engine of a 560 and the driveline of a stick shift rear wheel drive Balboni Edtion, and it all works so well together!
There were 100 of these cars built worldwide. Of those 100 only 30 were the rare 6 speed stick shift manual transmissions slated by Lamborghini to be the final stick shift cars ever. Of those 30, only 25 allocations were for the USA and those were all stick shift cars, with already very few LP cars made equipped with sticks, these 25 cars would round out the last Gallardos built with very late model serial numbers. Mine was one of the very last Gallardos built w serial number in 139xx range (of a total 14000 produced for 10 year run, the last 5 of which were LP-550/5560/and 570 with only about 40 or so total stick shift cars in the LP group) and 1 of the 25 that were allocated for American shores. I hope to enjoy driving, owning, and sharing the car at shows and events for years to come. Here are some pics taken by my friend and pro photographer Chris Walsh.
I gotta say each Among some exciting moments in life one of them can be seeing an anticipated new car come off a transporter. Earlier this year I took delivery of my 2014 LP560-2 Anniversario Limited Edizione which I had been trying to find the right one since they were newly released in 2014 with filled allocations going to U.S. owners.
My car was basically a brand new example with only a couple of thousand miles, and one initial break in service properly documented and logged by Lamborghini dealer as per service history documentation. Also included were all books, purchase records, accessories, warranties, and paperwork.
I put well over a thousand miles on the car already; when I first got it I reached for the keys often and kept driving her, leaving the other stable mates dormant. I love the fact that this is the last 6 speed manual Lamborghini ever to be made and a 560-LP car and rear wheel drive, makes the car very special since it's also the last Italian supercar with a stick shift gearbox, and I think that combined with its lightweight chassis, styling, striking Bianco Opalis special white paint specifically and only made for the Anniversary edition, and the red-diamond q-citura red stitched full black alcantera/suede interior all contribute to the experience of the car. What Lamborghini have essentially done is taken the interior of a Super Trofeo Stradale and styling cues of a Superleggera combined it with the engine of a 560 and the driveline of a stick shift rear wheel drive Balboni Edtion, and it all works so well together!
There were 100 of these cars built worldwide. Of those 100 only 30 were the rare 6 speed stick shift manual transmissions slated by Lamborghini to be the final stick shift cars ever. Of those 30, only 25 allocations were for the USA and those were all stick shift cars, with already very few LP cars made equipped with sticks, these 25 cars would round out the last Gallardos built with very late model serial numbers. Mine was one of the very last Gallardos built w serial number in 139xx range (of a total 14000 produced for 10 year run, the last 5 of which were LP-550/5560/and 570 with only about 40 or so total stick shift cars in the LP group) and 1 of the 25 that were allocated for American shores. I hope to enjoy driving, owning, and sharing the car at shows and events for years to come. Here are some pics taken by my friend and pro photographer Chris Walsh.
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Yeow . . .
I don't even like Lambos . . . and that . . . is . . . beautiful.
Is it appropriate to describe a car that looks so aggressive and powerful as beautiful??? Congrats, that looks ridiculous, KH
I don't even like Lambos . . . and that . . . is . . . beautiful.
Is it appropriate to describe a car that looks so aggressive and powerful as beautiful??? Congrats, that looks ridiculous, KH
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Thanks for the comments bros... I thought I'd share some quick insights - On another thread I was asked to compare my manual shift F430 to the Manaul shift LP560-2 (most of the few 6MT lambos in LP are the 550-2) so here are some thoughts. I also compare to my GT2 which I had out the other week and each time I drive that car it reminds me of how special it is really! I'm leaving the Aston Martin DB out of the comparison as that is more of a GT car.
So the Lambo has some great torque and a slightly deeper raspier howl of the V10 while the Ferrari is a high pitch banshee whale! Both are equally stiff and uncomfortable long distance cars, my Aston DB9 with the V12 and also 6 speed stick shift is better duty for that. They both have the sublime gated shifter, carbon seats, and feels planted, the Lambo gets more attention while the F gets more thumbs ups and smiles. Clutch is great on both cars, Lambo is slightly less stiffer and runs through the gates slightly easier. Neither are hard cars to drive, but take a good driver to drive fast and get the most out of. Both have excellent performance ranges and driver feedback. Neither are as fast or quick as my Porsche GT2 original eurospec "widow-maker", also 6 spd stickshift and rear wheel drive with the epic twin turbo metzger engine (not really modded just exhaust, tune etc.), which I will describe with just one word... Violent.
So the Lambo has some great torque and a slightly deeper raspier howl of the V10 while the Ferrari is a high pitch banshee whale! Both are equally stiff and uncomfortable long distance cars, my Aston DB9 with the V12 and also 6 speed stick shift is better duty for that. They both have the sublime gated shifter, carbon seats, and feels planted, the Lambo gets more attention while the F gets more thumbs ups and smiles. Clutch is great on both cars, Lambo is slightly less stiffer and runs through the gates slightly easier. Neither are hard cars to drive, but take a good driver to drive fast and get the most out of. Both have excellent performance ranges and driver feedback. Neither are as fast or quick as my Porsche GT2 original eurospec "widow-maker", also 6 spd stickshift and rear wheel drive with the epic twin turbo metzger engine (not really modded just exhaust, tune etc.), which I will describe with just one word... Violent.
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