Eddie reviews the new Lamborghini LP640 & LP560-4
Don't ask us how we do it, but we sent Eddie along to review the latest Lamborghini's at their resent media launch...little did we know that he would wriggle his way into the drivers seat...
"Well I have to admit just to have the opportunity to attend such an exclusive and exciting launch was enough of a buzz, but to be thrown the keys to two of the worlds most respected Supercars was on a whole new level...
I'm sure if you're a car enthusiast you'll be reading professional reviews and comparisons in the car mags over the coming weeks, but here you'll get the Joe Bloggs run down courtesy of FreemanX which is better IMO ;-)
Firstly one of the most amazing aspects to this experience was Lamborghini's very own test driver David Amarosi who flew all the way from Italy to demonstrate these amazing cars, you can view the video of my hot lap with him below...
***the video is rated MA, there is an F-bomb dropped at 1.22 into the video (in case you want to skip it :-) ***
The Lamborghini Gallardo 560-4 is a precision weapon.
Lamborghini has found new ground with the 560-4, the first thing that comes to mind when I recollect my drive was the assault on the sensors delivered courteousy of the new e-gear transmission in corsa (track) mode. You literally feel like a bullet in a gun as it's cocked and fired, you hear the click and then bang you're gone. They are so fast and each change snaps you forward as the newly upgraded V10 with 560bhp fires you forward to even higher levels of ridiculous speed.
The new Gallardo now hits 100km/hr in 3.7 seconds and goes on to reach 335km/hr, yet despite these impressive specs the 560-4 is surprising easy to drive when utilising the electronic aides whose refinement can largely be attributed to the successful Audi ownership since 1997. Having said that, don't feel for a minute the need to think of this car as any less Italian, it's very much Lamborghini all the way, it's simply more precise and very different to the Lamborghini's of yester-year.
The 560-4 could be user friendly enough to drive daily if you can afford a $475,000 run-about, yet has the ability to now strip away the electronic aides and you are left with only the pure fire power of the 5.2ltr V10, then it's just you and the track.
An unbelievable car with power, precision and drivability.
The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is an absolute monster.
Lamborghini has always been held in a different esteem to other supercars, there is a degree of inherent fear that niggles away at you when those lucky enough to drive them turn the key to fire them up. The LP640 makes no apologies for maintaining that fear factor something which goes hand in hand with the ultimate supercar experience.
The power is hard to explain but I will try my best as an enthusiastic layman. The car is low and wide and runs on 335 rear tyres with 285's on the front, yet get too excited coming out of a corner and think you'll put you foot anywhere near the floor and the 640 ponies roaring behind you will tear those 335's of the tarmac like they were the 165's on your Uncles starlet. The LP640 is very much the raging bull, it's a loaded gun and you need to respect it, be careful where you point it.
In a straight line the power is endless, your organs are compressed against the back of the sport seats and it never lets up until you go hard onto the carbon ceramic breaks only to feel yourself destined to beat the car to the corner if not restrained by the seatbelt. The breaks are unreal and will only set you back a mere $35,000 as an option :-)
Overall whilst initially very intimidating, once you settle into the saddle and provided you never lose the respect, this car let's loose a flood of emotional trails, it's exciting, it's extreme, it's ridiculously powerful, it's pure Lamborghini.
Great to catch up with Aaron Slight who many of us know as the Superbike sensation and also a very respected Touring car racing driver. He was also quick to praise of the LP640 power curve.
Fantastic Day."
If you'd like to have a go driving exotic cars in a street environment then please click on our Luxury Car Drive Day, Melbourne - VIC which gives you the opportunity to share in the excitement these cars can give.
Also if your company is looking to organise a one off even t such as this then please contact Daniel Walker at our office and we can discuss your specific requirements. You can also visit FreemanX Corporate Edge for various set packages which may be suitable.
"Well I have to admit just to have the opportunity to attend such an exclusive and exciting launch was enough of a buzz, but to be thrown the keys to two of the worlds most respected Supercars was on a whole new level...
I'm sure if you're a car enthusiast you'll be reading professional reviews and comparisons in the car mags over the coming weeks, but here you'll get the Joe Bloggs run down courtesy of FreemanX which is better IMO ;-)
Firstly one of the most amazing aspects to this experience was Lamborghini's very own test driver David Amarosi who flew all the way from Italy to demonstrate these amazing cars, you can view the video of my hot lap with him below...
***the video is rated MA, there is an F-bomb dropped at 1.22 into the video (in case you want to skip it :-) ***
The Lamborghini Gallardo 560-4 is a precision weapon.
Lamborghini has found new ground with the 560-4, the first thing that comes to mind when I recollect my drive was the assault on the sensors delivered courteousy of the new e-gear transmission in corsa (track) mode. You literally feel like a bullet in a gun as it's cocked and fired, you hear the click and then bang you're gone. They are so fast and each change snaps you forward as the newly upgraded V10 with 560bhp fires you forward to even higher levels of ridiculous speed.
The new Gallardo now hits 100km/hr in 3.7 seconds and goes on to reach 335km/hr, yet despite these impressive specs the 560-4 is surprising easy to drive when utilising the electronic aides whose refinement can largely be attributed to the successful Audi ownership since 1997. Having said that, don't feel for a minute the need to think of this car as any less Italian, it's very much Lamborghini all the way, it's simply more precise and very different to the Lamborghini's of yester-year.
The 560-4 could be user friendly enough to drive daily if you can afford a $475,000 run-about, yet has the ability to now strip away the electronic aides and you are left with only the pure fire power of the 5.2ltr V10, then it's just you and the track.
An unbelievable car with power, precision and drivability.
The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is an absolute monster.
Lamborghini has always been held in a different esteem to other supercars, there is a degree of inherent fear that niggles away at you when those lucky enough to drive them turn the key to fire them up. The LP640 makes no apologies for maintaining that fear factor something which goes hand in hand with the ultimate supercar experience.
The power is hard to explain but I will try my best as an enthusiastic layman. The car is low and wide and runs on 335 rear tyres with 285's on the front, yet get too excited coming out of a corner and think you'll put you foot anywhere near the floor and the 640 ponies roaring behind you will tear those 335's of the tarmac like they were the 165's on your Uncles starlet. The LP640 is very much the raging bull, it's a loaded gun and you need to respect it, be careful where you point it.
In a straight line the power is endless, your organs are compressed against the back of the sport seats and it never lets up until you go hard onto the carbon ceramic breaks only to feel yourself destined to beat the car to the corner if not restrained by the seatbelt. The breaks are unreal and will only set you back a mere $35,000 as an option :-)
Overall whilst initially very intimidating, once you settle into the saddle and provided you never lose the respect, this car let's loose a flood of emotional trails, it's exciting, it's extreme, it's ridiculously powerful, it's pure Lamborghini.
Great to catch up with Aaron Slight who many of us know as the Superbike sensation and also a very respected Touring car racing driver. He was also quick to praise of the LP640 power curve.
Fantastic Day."
If you'd like to have a go driving exotic cars in a street environment then please click on our Luxury Car Drive Day, Melbourne - VIC which gives you the opportunity to share in the excitement these cars can give.
Also if your company is looking to organise a one off even t such as this then please contact Daniel Walker at our office and we can discuss your specific requirements. You can also visit FreemanX Corporate Edge for various set packages which may be suitable.
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