Just look at the rear styling, for example – the huge rear spoiler, Skorpius wheels and new engine cover are all borrowed from the circuit and distance the Blancpain Edition from the LP570-4 Superleggera it is based on. Like the lightweight Lambo (and the racing cars), the Blancpain uses a 562bhp tune of the company’s 5.2-litre V10 engine, and with just 1340kg to propel (a standard Gallardo LP560-4 weighs 1410kg) it hits 62mph in a claimed 3.4sec and tops 199mph.
Hauling all that speed off is a set of carbon-ceramic brakes, while that lower weight figure comes courtesy of extensive carbonfibre usage.
There’ll be a 25,000 euro premium on top of the cost of its Superleggera base car, so once UK taxes are added, you’re looking at a pricetag of over £200,000 for the Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition.
Automobili Lamborghini and Blancpain are uniting their phenomenal engineering skill and honoring the huge success of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series with a very special super sports car: the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition.
This extraordinary super sports car joins the competition spirit of the Super Trofeo race car with an exclusive design and one hundred percent road-going usability. The first Gallardo from the exclusive and limited Blancpain Edition production run has been presented by Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain, at the final race weekend of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo on Sunday September 26 in the "Piero Taruffi" circuit, Vallelunga.
Automobili Lamborghini, the manufacturer of extreme Italian super sports cars, and Blancpain, the world's oldest luxury watchmaker, are among the very best brands in their respective sectors worldwide. Blancpain was recently voted the "Best of the Best" among the world's most exquisite watch brands by the "Luxury Institute" in New York. Now the two brands have come together to develop a unique blend of technology and design to create the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition, putting the power of the world's fastest mono-marque race series into a road-legal vehicle.
Blancpain is the title sponsor of the successful Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series. The cooperation between these two brands brings together the highest levels of engineering excellence from the automotive and chronometry industries. Blancpain has been producing innovative masterpieces of watch-making art in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux since 1735. Each timepiece is assembled by one single watchmaker, reflecting the quality and individual attention with which Lamborghini builds its super sports cars for the road, and its 570 hp Super Trofeo race cars.
Both brands share an enormous passion for racing. Blancpain is not only intensely involved with the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, but is also official timekeeper for the FIA GT1 World Championship – where Lamborghini cars also compete against other prestigious marques. In July, Lamborghini secured its first win in the newly-formed championship at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, where former Formula One driver Riccardo Zonta and Frank Kechele charged to a first-place finish.
"Lamborghini is extremely happy about its cooperation with Blancpain. In just its second year, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo has established itself in the premier league of gentlemen's racing," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "Each race is a battle of dedication and passion for every single hundredth of a second – something that characterizes both of our brands. The Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition demonstrates the close bond between our road-going super sports cars and the race car."
"This is a very intense and dynamic partnership between companies from highly disparate sectors, but with the same drive for innovation and mechanical excellence," says Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain. "For me, Blancpain has always been a true revolutionary - even a little crazy - with the spirit of adventure. We have always tried to be a little different, to remain innovative and to attempt things that no-one had ever achieved before. This pursuit of excellence is a passion that is shared by Blancpain and Lamborghini," continues Hayek. "Lamborghini is indisputably a first-class manufacturer with the highest levels of engineering competence, which is why the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo offers a perfect platform for attracting even more attention to our brand around the world."
Marc A. Hayek is not only President and CEO of Blancpain, he is also a passionate and accomplished race driver. He has already claimed several victories in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, and is currently fighting for the podium in the Pro-Am Drivers' Standings.
In this special configuration, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition shows the spirit of competition - the mighty rear spoiler for maximum stability and the engine cover for optimized ventilation were derived directly from the race car featured in the world's fastest one-make series. The Edition is also equipped with Skorpius wheels with yellow-painted brake calipers and discs made, of course, from carbon-ceramic composite. One striking visual feature that fits perfectly with the matt black paintwork is the carbon-fiber used to make external components, such as the diffuser and mirror casings.
The interior of the Blancpain Edition further reinforces the extremely sporty character of the Gallardo without sacrificing the comfort of the driver and passenger. The entire interior is finished in black Alcantara with yellow accents and visible carbon-fiber. The Blancpain logo is placed on the exterior and also featured on the seats and cockpit in yellow stitching. Propulsion for the Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition comes courtesy of the 570 hp V10 power unit from the series Superleggera production car – as is the case for the Super Trofeo race car. Superb traction from the all-wheel drive ensures perfect stability in every situation.
The super sports car from Sant'Agata Bolognese boasts a dry weight of no more than 1340 kilograms (2954 lb) – the lightest road-going model in Lamborghini's range.
One key factor is the exterior and interior components made from carbon-fiber. Carbon-fiber is ideal for the manufacture of sports cars as its use allows for weight reduction and improved mechanical features. The car's performance is thus enhanced thanks to a better power-to-weight ratio and reduced total mass, which means that CO2 emissions are also lower.
The V10 power unit with 5.2 liters (317.6 cu in) of displacement generates 419 kW (570 hp) in the Gallardo Blancpain Edition. This puts the power-to-weight ratio of the vehicle at only 2.35 kilograms (5.18 lb) per hp and guarantees breathtaking performance. This super sports car handles the dash from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and flies past the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark only 6.8 seconds later, ultimately exceeding 320 km/h (199 mph).
That’s right. Blancpain is a luxury watchmaker, has been putting together exquisite Swiss timepieces since 1735, and is the sponsor of Lambo’s one-make Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series.
Think of it as a special edition version of the LP570-4 Superleggera, so you get the 9bhp more powerful 562bhp V10 engine, plus that car’s 70kg weight saving (thanks to polycarbonate instead of glass, and carbon seats, sills, diffuser, mirror casings and various trim parts). The Blancpain car also has ceramic brakes as standard, plus new Skorpius wheels, yellow brake calipers, and matte black paint. The huge rear wing and engine cover are lifted from the Gallardo racecars, and inside there is black Alcantara with yellow highlights.
Details
- Year: 2012
- Make: LAMBORGHINI
- Model: GALLARDO LP 570-4 BLANCPAIN
- Exterior Color: Black
- Interior Color: Black
- Bodystyle: Coupe
- Mileage: 1,936 miles
- Engine: 5.2L V10 40V GDI DOHC
- Transmission: AUTO
- Drive Line: AWD
- VIN: ZHWGU7AJ5CLA11236
- Location: Maserati of Fort Lauderdale
- Stock #: FP2172
- Type:Used
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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition
- DRIVE THIS LAMBORGHINI FOR ONLY $2,779/MO!* -
Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale is thrilled to announce the arrival of this stunning 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition. Finished in Nero Noctis over Alcantara Nera, the Blancpain Edition has barely been driven by two previous owners. The balance of the the Lamborghini Factory Warranty remains in effect, and the Gallardo is in stellar condition from top to bottom. Do not miss the rare opportunity to own a piece of Lamborghini history as only 12 examples were ever produced, and only a handful for the US market!
This Gallardo LP 570-4 has been specified with a dazzling array of optional equipment including Super Trofeo Blancpain Edition Package, Multimedia System + (Navigation), Carbon Ceramic Brakes with Yellow Calipers, Interior Carbon Fiber Package and more!
The Blancpain Edition Gallardo is a Special Edition of the Super Trofeo Stradale built to commemorate the race cars used in the Blancpain Super Trofeo Series. It benefits from exotic construction, lightweight materials, revised engine tuning, and features special badging throughout. At its heart is a throbbing 5.2L V10 that routes its 562 HP to a high-tech all-wheel-drive system. Aerodynamic enhancements to the body insure precise handling and high-speed stability. A large rear wing ensures amazing grip, and a quick-release Carbon Fiber engine cover further reduces weight. The interior is swathed in Carbon Fiber and Alcantara, and the exhaust system has been improved for higher flow and an even more incredible sound. This is the definition of exotic!
If you are in the market for a Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition, call or email us about this Lamborghini today!
*2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition only for stock #FP2172. Payment based on a 60 month open-end lease; $23,000 capitalized cost reduction, first payment, taxes, title, and security deposit due at lease signing. Subject to The Experience Leasing approval; not all customers will qualify; subject to change without notice. Payment includes state and local registration fees, $899 dealer fee and $995 acquisition fee. Total Due at Inception is $32,665.48. Lease End Purchase Option of $90,000.
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