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Lamborghini unveils LP550-2 Spyder

Lamborghini's new rear-drive Gallardo Spyder will do 0-100kph in 4.9seconds and hit 320kph
1 min read21 Nov '11
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Lamborghini has added another model to its drop-top Gallardo range, this time it’s the two-wheel-drive variant called the LP550-2 Spyder.

“This is a purists model that adds another dimension of driving fun,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s president, “this will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving."

The LP550-2 Spyder is powered by Lambo’s 542bhp V10 driving the rear-wheels through either a conventional manual gearbox or an e-gear- a robotised manual version.

According to Lamborghini, the LP550-2 Spyder will accelerate from 0-100kph is 4.9secs and the top speed is 320kph. 

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