Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2: Ready In The Bull Pen

No other test driver will have the same legacy as Lamborghini’s Valentino Balboni. The man was hired by Ferruccio Lamborghini himself and has tested all of the modern-day prototypes and some production models. In gratitude, Lamborghini is celebrating Valentino’s retirement by releasing the Gallardo LP 550-2. It’s the kind of bull that Valentino wants to ride, with a powerful V10 engine spinning the rear wheels exclusively. Veering away from the new all-wheel drive Lambos, Valentino’s version will guarantee a more spirited drive since it will have a tendency to stick its rear out. The 550hp engine is less powerful by 10hp from the other Gallardo but has a lighter curb weight so achieving great speed is all but certain. Only 250 of this ultra-special version will be made.