Italian ultra premium automobile manufacturer, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., launched its very limited edition car, the Gallardo LP550-2 in India at a whooping price tag of Rs. 3.06 crore. Earlier in January, 2013, the company had announced that the firm would launch a limited edition machine specially crafted for India. Thanks for keeping the word alive. It is the fourth car of Lamborghini to be launched in India. The Aventador Roadster, 2013 Gallardo LP 560-4 and the Gallardo LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica are the other three synonyms of luxury got placed in India before. And believe it or not, only 6 units are available to buy. So rush now itself to the store if you're a billionaire, and a hard fanatic of Lamborghini and premium cars.
While ago, the Italian firm had launched limited editions in other countries in different names such as the Singapore Edition, Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition, Bianco Rosso (Japan Edition), Malaysia and Indonesia edition. The limited edition machines are a part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Lamborghini.
The company has enriched the limited edition Gallardo LP550-2 with several unique features which will only be sold to 6 fortunate Indian customers. A tricolor stripe has been shaded through the centre of the car from front to rear as seen in the picture. This might be either symbolizing the Indian tricolor flag or the Italian tricolor flag. Still, it's assumed that it represents Indian flag itself. Giving a brushed silver finish, the optional ‘Cordelia rims, is standard on the car, which makes the four-wheeler more aggressive and sharper.
Getting into the car by swiping the door opened, a black themed interior welcomes you. What makes the India Serie Speciale peculiar is its customized interiors. To epitomize Indian flag a green shade has been given to the driver,s seat, while the only passenger,s seat got orange scheme, and white stitching on the doors, centre console and dashboard. Moreover, to label the car as an Indian special edition, a plate scribed 'India Serie Speciale' has been gummed on the driver-side quarter glass.
Well, there is no other modification taken pace. The raging bull comes with the same massive heart, 5204cc, 10 cylinders V 90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft engine that spits out firing 550 HP of power @ 8,000 RPM and unleashed torque of 540 Nm of torque @ 6,500 RPM. Its engine is coupled with a 6-speed and reverse, manual transmission. The top speed of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 is 320 kmph. It can reach 0-100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds.
Once again typifying the Indian tricolor, the Gallardo LP550-2 is available in three colors- Arancio Borealis (Pearl Orange), Bianco Monocerus (White), and Verde Ithaca (Pearl Green).