2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder: Rear-Drive Gallardo Bows in L.A.

Next up in the never-ending proliferation of Lamborghini’s Gallardo lineup is the LP550-2 Spyder. (In just the past year, Lambo has introduced the Super Trofeo Stradale, the Spyder Performante, the rear-drive LP550-2, and the Bicolore and Tricolore.) The first rear-drive convertible from Lamborghini since the 1998 Diablo SV roadster, the LP550-2 Spyder is a rear-drive version of the LP560-4 ragtop for a bit less money: $211,995 (plus yet-undetermined gas-guzzler tax) versus $232,095.

The one-year-only LP550-2 Valentino Balboni coupe started this rear-drive-Gallardo business. Then, Lamborghini patted itself on the back for that idea by announcing that it would continue to sell rear-drive Gallardos without the Balboni name and exclusive details. Given Lambo’s recent fixation with the Gallardo, the appearance of the LP550-2 coupe at the L.A. auto show is little surprise. Its suspension has been uniquely tuned for the Spyder’s lower weight and the altered weight bias of the rear-drive configuration, a step that included allowing more body roll. In past testing, we’ve found the rear-drive versions of the Gallardo to actually be more prone to understeer than the AWDs, possibly as a safety countermeasure to the 542 hp directed only to the back. We’ll be happy to determine if this again is the case. Sales begin in March.

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2011 Audi R8 Spyder

2011 Audi R8 White Side Angel on the Road Exterior Design

2011 Audi R8 is supercar lineup from audi with engine supported by the Lamborghini “Lamborghini Gallardo”. R8 lineup will contain two versions of machines and models, that is V-8 and V-10.The 2011 Audi R8 Spyder sold at prices ranging from $ 162.700 with various of options.

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2011 Audi R8 Right Angel Exterior Design

2011 Audi R8 is designed with a very nice, and is a heavy rivalry to each other exotic supercars. The main dimensions remain the same with a car that just 4.04 ft. high, 14.53 ft. long, and 6.33 ft. width. Another car on the level of performance That Produce large amounts of downforce at high speeds and Audi R8 has been Able to increase of downforce without Increasing lower drag coefficient of 0.36. To Improve the performance of his car, the Audi R8 uses carbon fiber on the front splitter, side blades, diffuser and rear wing. Carbon fiber material is very strong yet lightweight. 2011 Audi R8 Spyder is a topless version, and a vehicle provided for the iron man in the movie. On the wheels, the Audi R8 is equipped with 19-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels. Headlights are designed with sharp character, decorated with an array of LEDs.

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2011 Audi R8 Interior Design

Audi R8 is equipped with two comfortable seats, a multifunction sports steering wheel. Power seats guides and supports the perfect body position. With the quality of the fit and finish are incredible. Bulkhead Rear compartment includes storage bins with a three, and luggage compartment at the front of the car can hold 100 liters (3.53 cubic ft) trunk.

2011 Audi R8 Steering Wheel Airbag Interior Design

2011 Audi R8 Speedometer Interior Design

About the equipment includes an excellent sound system from Bang & Olufsen, the rear-view camera, automatic air conditioning and heated seats. Pigment leather seat cover specific to reduce heating by sunlight. Standard navigation system plus with MMI control logic features an impressive high resolution and fast route calculation.

Behind the screen is the navigation DVD player / CD and 2 slots for SD memory cards That you can fill with MP3 music. Besides the iPod dock is behind the car the which allows easy synchronization with the control system on board.

2011 Audi R8 Disk Break System

Both passengers get front, side thorax, side curtain and knee airbags. Electronic traction control and stability control are standard, as is Audi’s Crash Sensor, which unlocks the doors and turns off the engine and fuel pump.

2011 Audi R8 Spyder Engine

2011 Audi R8 Engine

2011 Audi R8 Engine Detile

The 2011 Audi R8 offers a 4.2 liter engine V-8 that delivers 420 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. And with 5.2 liter engine V-10 that delivers 525 horsepower and 319 lb-ft of torque. Both engine paired with a single-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual. With a 5.2 liter engine V-10 is capable of producing speeds 62 mph in 4.1 seconds and 134 mph in 12.7 and top speed of 194 mph.

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Audi e-tron Spyder Concept Driven: It Might Be Love

The cop is clearly pushing his Crown Victoria police interceptor, but he can't lose us—his lights are flashing wildly; he pulls ahead on the straightaways, but we catch up in the corners. Several miles up Mulholland Highway northwest of Los Angeles, he's had enough. The officer yanks his cruiser around and blocks the road. Our drive is over. But as we get out of the car, he flashes a big smile. This time, the law is on our side.

The police are here at Audi’s behest to secure the road and make sure our ride, the tangible offspring of a project worth between $6.5 and $13 million, will remain unscathed by fellow motorists. The e-tron Spyder debuted at last year's Paris auto show alongside the Quattro concept—which we’ve also driven. The Quattro is based on a shortened RS5 platform and powered by a 2.5-liter turbo, but the e-tron Spyder rides on a bespoke chassis that borrows only its rear suspension and brakes from another Audi, the R8. Far from being art for art's sake, however, it showcases technical and stylistic approaches that could define future Audis.

Diesel and Electric (And Could Pull Like a Locomotive)

One of these ideas is demonstrated by the powertrain: The e-tron Spyder drives its rear wheels with a midship-mounted, twin-turbocharged diesel V-6 good for 300 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. The front wheels are powered by a pair of electric motors that combine for 88 hp and 260 lb-ft. Audi is hopeful that, despite their extra weight, electric motors employed in this manner will make cars more agile, as they can apply torque with extreme precision and celerity.

On paper, the target weight of this prototype is 3197 pounds and its transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch. In reality, the e-tron Spyder weighs 3638 pounds and has a CVT. In order to not fry the rubber-band box, Audi has reduced the diesel's torque to 280 lb-ft. Additionally, the car is limited to around 40 mph—the aluminum wheels with their carbon insets are, after all, one-off show pieces—which explains the Crown Vic was working so hard. Even with such dramatic handicaps, the e-tron Spyder is rewarding. This sleek concept launches like a brute, the thrust accompanied by the deep growl of the diesel and the hiss of the turbochargers.

We also tried out electric operation, which was by no means sluggish but not nearly as impressive as diesel mode. Combined diesel and electric propulsion wasn’t an option—it’s a concept car; that we were allowed to drive it at all is unusual. We loved it with the diesel alone, and can only guess how this car would scoot in theoretical production trim—more than 400 pounds lighter, with the diesel at full power and the extra assistance of the torquey electric motors. Audi says it could do 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a governed top speed of 155 mph. Why not?

If Only We Could Go Faster

The chassis matches the powertrain's performance. It’s agile, neutral, and remains entirely composed even during aggressive cornering in Mulholland’s tightest bends, where 40 mph is actually pushing it. The electric power steering is a bit too effortless, but again, this is a prototype—that some Teamster isn’t kneeling alongside it jerking the wheels back and forth to affect directional changes on the showstand is something of a novelty. As we exit the ultra-tight corners on Mulholland and push the accelerator, the vicious pull forward repeatedly plasters a smile on our faces.

Beyond the diesel-electric powertrain, the e-tron Spyder points the way to a possible mid-engine sports car positioned between the TT and the R8. The elegant shape, penned by Wolfram Luchner (who is now at GM), is one of several ideas for an expansion of Audi’s lineup, but stands among our favorite. We do, however, doubt that cops will be all smiles if we ever encounter them in the real thing.

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