Lamborghini Gallardo V8 Prototype Spied ??
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Lamborghini Gallardo V8 Prototype Spied ??
Lamborghini Gallardo V8 Prototype Spied
Text by Glenn Paulina
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June 19, 2007
This involves a little speculation here, but our sources at the Nürburgring have photographed what may be a V8-powered Lamborghini Gallardo prototype. A slightly revised front fascia, and a visibly reworked exhaust out back suggest that some engine changes are being explored. This Gallardo is reportedly being benchmarked with an Audi RS4, which is powered by a high-revving 420 hp V8 4.2FSI power plant. The RS4's V8 would be a logical engine choice if Lamborghini decides to move ahead with a slightly more sedate (and affordable) Gallardo variant. Our Ring spies tell us that this revised Gallardo is noticeably quieter than the typical V10-powered version, when running all-out on the track.
Text by Glenn Paulina
Copyright by KGP Photography
June 19, 2007
This involves a little speculation here, but our sources at the Nürburgring have photographed what may be a V8-powered Lamborghini Gallardo prototype. A slightly revised front fascia, and a visibly reworked exhaust out back suggest that some engine changes are being explored. This Gallardo is reportedly being benchmarked with an Audi RS4, which is powered by a high-revving 420 hp V8 4.2FSI power plant. The RS4's V8 would be a logical engine choice if Lamborghini decides to move ahead with a slightly more sedate (and affordable) Gallardo variant. Our Ring spies tell us that this revised Gallardo is noticeably quieter than the typical V10-powered version, when running all-out on the track.
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I don't get it. Lamborghini didn't want a V10 R8 because it be like in the Lamborghini territory. Now they make a V8. WTF. Someone at Audi has to get their **** straight.
Now I want to see a V10 R8 NOW!!!!
Now I want to see a V10 R8 NOW!!!!
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maybe cause audi is already testing a V-10 R8 that lamborghini decided to fight fire with fire by making a V-8 gallardo this way if audi decides to steal sales from lambo with the R10, lambo would steale sales from the R8 with the baby gallardo.......at the end of the day the company thats making all the money is Volkswagen :P
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I was gonna say both Audi and Lambo are owned by Volkswagen so making them compete is moronic. So be it. I am interested in seeing what the V10 R8 (Would it then be an R10?) will be like. I'm impressed with the suspension in the R8. Flip a switch and it goes stiff automatically.
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