Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition Car

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed)
Sep 26th 2010 at 8:03PM

The luxury watch world has a slew of car themed watches, but are there are watch themed cars? Well now there is. The relationship between Swiss Blancpain and Italian Lamborghini has blossomed to the point that a bar has been born. Specifically the Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition. Blancpain President Marc A. Hayek already races Lambo cars and the brands have participated together in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo race series for at least two years now.

As special limited edition, the car, in black (with yellow trim), has some special Blancpain imagery on it, as well as a custom body kit. Both interior and exterior components are in carbon fiber, while the curb weight of the car is only 2954 pounds. Note the conspicuous Blancpain logos on and in the car. The car contains the standard LP-570 570hp 5.2 V10 engine, while this Gallardo enjoys a 3.4 second 0-62 time.

No word on price and how many of the autos are to be produced. Click the "READ MORE" link before for more details from Blancpain.

Gallery: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition Car

Car description direct from Lamborghini and Blancpain:

"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)."

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: blancpain, car, edition, gallardo, lamborhini, lp-570-4, watch, watches

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reallytorkedoff Sep 26th 2010 10:42PM

The Jota's coming, who needs the Murcielago?

al schrader Sep 27th 2010 4:31PM

I have a red Z-28 IROC with 5 speed Muncie full posi, Edelbrock everything & I personally tweaked the motor. I'm currently the top physicist (see CERN Large Hadron Collider - graviton particle).
Trust me, seat belts are required....Alfred Schrader

reallytorkedoff Sep 28th 2010 5:01AM

Oops, this isn't even a Murcielago, it's a Gallardo.

wongtpa Sep 27th 2010 3:00PM

If you have ever owned one, you have to have a mechanic accompany you or you are in for a tow bill! JUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do yourself a favor, buy a Corvette, faster and more dependable!

Sunday Sep 27th 2010 3:44PM

You only WISH you knew what you are talking about....you're full of crap. A guy in my neighborhood has one and has NEVER had a problem with his.

howlar2 Sep 27th 2010 4:24PM

Yeah, but what kind of mileage does it get?

chuck Sep 28th 2010 11:29AM

One word- SWEET!

jordanpky Oct 14th 2010 12:33PM

But does it come with a watch?

Roger Caulk Sep 27th 2010 6:58PM

Why not try the Ford GT, or the Super Snake Shelby, the high dollar Lamborghini wont touch either one of these two American Supercars, either in performance or moneywise.

deborah Sep 27th 2010 8:28PM

Sweet!

belldn3 Sep 27th 2010 10:07PM

Just buy American, already.

chris comisar Sep 28th 2010 12:16AM

MAN, sweet car, but my fat ass, (390 lb) would be a tight fit, plus there are no drink holders, what FUN is that? and for THAT kind of money? Guess I have to tune up my Corvair!

lelinichols Sep 28th 2010 12:43AM

Jellllllous ones, The ones that talk bad about this machine have never drove or rode in one. You don't need a mechanic in your pocket ( just a good one). The maintenance depends on how hard you drive it and how good or bad of a driver that you are. A tune is needed every 2000 km highway & 1200 km if it all city driving. Fuel is a big part on when a tune is needed. The mpg is about 15 mpg/city and 20 mpg/hw at 120 kmph and 15-10 at higher speeds. I had the luxury to go to Italy to train on these cars. I am a BMW,MB and JAG mechanic and now a LamboTech. I work at Gallinico Imports in W. Hollywood. I wish I own one, but don't we all. This 1 is $350,000 I couldn't buy the plates for it. But yes there alot of American cars that are great for alot less, but nothing compares NOTHING, well maybe a indy car, but not on our hways. Gene Nicho Terer (Lead Mechanic)

JEB BUCKINGHAM Sep 28th 2010 12:45AM

Have you ever seen the framework on a Lamborghini Countach? They are a body man's worst nightmare. Of course if you crack up in a Lambo, going all-out, there won't be enough left of you to punish anyway.......

witch watch Sep 30th 2010 11:30AM

The Countach is over 36 years old, with the last one now 20 years old. Car design has came along way since then my man. Oh and when was the last time you saw a modern Lambo with a live rear axle??