Timely reveal of Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition
Lamborghini and Swiss luxury watchmaker Blancpain create a high-po, race-inspired version of the V10-powered GallardoInfo pertaining to Lamborghini's imminent Paris show-stopping concept is still scant, but the raging bull has come clean with pics and techno details of its new limited-run Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition, which also debuts at the French expo.
The low-volume Lambo was conceived to commemorate the Italian sportscar specialist's tie-up with high-end watchmaker Blancpain in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series.
Given its motorsport connection, the bespoke Gallardo borrows a few elements from the Super Trofeo racer, including its massive rear spoiler and engine cover designed for optimised ventilation.
Propulsion for the Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition comes courtesy of the 419kW (570hp) V10 power unit from the Superleggera (more here) -- and the same spec motor is also used for the Super Trofeo race car.
As per the Superleggera, the Blancpain Edition makes extensive use of carbonfibre components, which complement the car's matt-black paintwork. Despite packing all-wheel-drive hardware (unlike the rear-drive Balboni Edition and Gallardo LP550-2), it has a dry weight of 1340kg, making it the lightest road-going model in Lamborghini's range.
Its power-to-weight ratio of 3.2kg per kilowatt enables the Blancpain Edition to knock off the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.4 seconds, and it crosses the 200km/h mark just 6.8 seconds later. Top whack is in excess of 320km/h.
Visual clues to the limited-edition model's identity (apart from the aforementioned rear wing and engine cover) include Blancpain decals and Skorpius wheels, through which are visible yellow-painted brake calipers and carbon-ceramic composite discs.
The cabin is swathed in black Alcantara with yellow accents and visible carbonfibre, and the Blancpain logo (in yellow stitching) also appears on the seats and dashboard.
Tie-ups between exotic car brands and watchmakers are hardly a new concept (think Bentley/Breitling, Ferrari/Panerai, etc), but Blancpain arguably has more bona-fide credentials as it's the title sponsor of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo one-make series, as well as being the official timekeeper for the FIA GT1 World Championship.
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