IMSA boosts the Gallardo LP560 to 584hp
December 31st, 1969
The newly updated Gallardo LP560 has only been out for a few months, but already the tuners are having their way with it. IMSA is one of the first, with its version gently massaging output of the car's V10 to add 24hp (18kW), bringing the total to 584hp (435kW).
The modifications are, for the most part, tasteful and discreet, which is a difficult thing to manage with a starting platform as brash and iconic as the Gallardo. Most of what has been done to the car is under the skin, though the rear wing is replaced with a new carbon fiber unit and a set of well-filling alloy wheels with black spokes and polished lips have been added.
A new suspension setup has been fitted, to improve upon the car's already capable handling. The unspecified engine tweaks - most likely simple air flow improvements and a mild ECU tune - breathe more easily through the new exhaust system, which the maker says improves the already brilliant tone of the Italian powerplant.
No word on pricing of the package, but if you've got a Gallardo in the garage and you'd like a mild upgrade to its performance spec, IMSA may be the place to start.
For more on the Gallardo LP560's handling, styling and overall appeal, see our review.IMSA Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560
The newly updated Gallardo LP560 has only been out for a few months, but already the tuners are having their way with it. IMSA is one of the first, with its version gently massaging output of the car's V10 to add 24hp (18kW), bringing the total to 584hp (435kW).
The modifications are, for the most part, tasteful and discreet, which is a difficult thing to manage with a starting platform as brash and iconic as the Gallardo. Most of what has been done to the car is under the skin, though the rear wing is replaced with a new carbon fiber unit and a set of well-filling alloy wheels with black spokes and polished lips have been added.
A new suspension setup has been fitted, to improve upon the car's already capable handling. The unspecified engine tweaks - most likely simple air flow improvements and a mild ECU tune - breathe more easily through the new exhaust system, which the maker says improves the already brilliant tone of the Italian powerplant.
No word on pricing of the package, but if you've got a Gallardo in the garage and you'd like a mild upgrade to its performance spec, IMSA may be the place to start.
For more on the Gallardo LP560's handling, styling and overall appeal, see our review.
IMSA boosts the Gallardo LP560 to 584hp
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The modifications are, for the most part, tasteful and discreet, which is a difficult thing to manage with a starting platform as brash and iconic as the Gallardo. Most of what has been done to the car is under the skin, though the rear wing is replaced with a new carbon fiber unit and a set of well-filling alloy wheels with black spokes and polished lips have been added.
A new suspension setup has been fitted, to improve upon the car's already capable handling. The unspecified engine tweaks - most likely simple air flow improvements and a mild ECU tune - breathe more easily through the new exhaust system, which the maker says improves the already brilliant tone of the Italian powerplant.
No word on pricing of the package, but if you've got a Gallardo in the garage and you'd like a mild upgrade to its performance spec, IMSA may be the place to start.
For more on the Gallardo LP560's handling, styling and overall appeal, see our review.
IMSA Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560
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Comments (5 total)
Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardBy Dandan #1, Posted: 7/12/2008
wonder if they will put the RS6 TwinTurbo V10 in it at any point? And then up the boost so it's like 600bhp
By CK #2, Posted: 7/12/2008
Wow how impressive ;) I think I should also start to tune italian exotics. Whats the point that it makes worth a press release?!
By justin #3, Posted: 7/12/2008
CK im with you on this one i mean rly they tune a car that has 24 more hp big whoop grab a nobel peace prize while ur at it. so they increase the power and ruin the pride of italy and they stick f***ed up aftermarket wheels that looked like they just been baked by your grandma and what are they gona charge for it 50 grand more?
By lamboguy #4, Posted: 7/23/2008
i think lamborghini should do the boosting in the first place.(+[__]::)
By jassim #5, Posted: 8/19/2008
hi all
could some one till me how and where to buy the spoiler for the LP560 ???????
help help help :-)
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