Lamborghini unveils LP550-2 Spyder

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.