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Lamborghini Experience 2009
| Lamborghini Las Vegas hosted the 2nd annual Lamborghini Experience at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. We were able to learn first hand about the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (Superleggera) by sitting in the drivers seat and putting the super-car through various road courses. There were 50 people that were broken up into 5 groups. Each group cycled through the various events. The video below was filmed using the AEE MINI DV camera. |
Gallardo LP560-4 Specs
Base Price |
$198,000 |
Drivetrain |
Four Wheel Drive |
Horsepower |
553 @ 8000 |
Torque (lb-ft) |
398 @ 6500 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
100.8 |
Length (in.) |
171.1 |
Width (in.) |
74.8 |
Height (in.) |
45 |
Curb Weight (lbs) |
3307 |
City (MPG) |
12 |
City (MPG) |
14 |
Hwy (MPG) |
20 |
| The day began for our group at the Auto-Cross. This event showed us how the car handles and allowed us to get a feel of the wheel mounted shift levers, handling and braking. |
| The next event we did was the Shift Carts. These high powered go-carts can go as fast as 60 MPH. |
| The follow the leader event was fun. The lead car was a pro driver in a Corvette and we had 3 Lamborghinis following. The closer the formation, the faster the leader will go. This was a blast. The driver's perspective video below shows bits from follow the leader and the slalom which was also done on the main track. Listen to the engine.... the sound is awesome. |
| We had the opportunity to ride in a Radical racer. These are like mini Indy cars that can do over 150 MPH. I had the camera clipped to the helmet visor in this video. |
| The Wet-8 and the 0-60-0 events allowed us to experience the handling of the Gallardo in wet conditions. The 0-60-0 we started at a standstill and floored the accelerator until we got to the second set of cones. This showed the superb stopping power of the car. |
| The event gave me a renewed admiration for the Lamborghini cars. Being behind the wheel is awe inspiring and I feel very fortunate to have experienced it. Thanks to the Lamborghini Las Vegas and the Spring Mountain Motorsports staff who made the event spectacular. |
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