Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni Driving fun with absolute precision

He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world's most uncompromising sports car brand Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

The latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini's most successful model of all time - overall, more than 9,000 units of the model range have already been produced - boasts not only its own distinctive design and exclusive equipment, but its technology is unique too, as indicated by the model badge: the 550 stands for the power output in hp and the 2 is for rear wheel drive.

For several decades, Valentino Balboni has had a distinct influence on the character of the super sports car bearing the sign of the bull. With his fine-tuning and testing work, he has helped to shape many automotive legends, from the Lamborghini Miura of the 60s through to the current Gallardo and Murciélago models. Balboni was hired in 1967 by company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. From early on, it was evident that the young Balboni had a special feel for cars, that most sensitive of all instincts that connects to the 'life blood' of an automobile and defines the soul of a test driver.

Agency: Philipp und Keuntje
Creative Director: Jo Marie Farwick
Director: Torben Schmidt, Jo Marie Farwick
DOP: Jens Harms
Production Company: EMP
Account: Steffen Schwab
Client: Manfred Fitzgerald
Cut: Henning Leible

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Lamborghini
• Gallardo
• LP550-2
• Valentino
• Balboni
• streetdriftnet

[v10redline]

I like the fact that they did not wait for him to die to name a car after Valentino. I strongly believe he deserves it. Well done. Also, notice how he smiles when he talks about the car!

I'd choose this car any time instead of a regular one. rear wheel drive and manual gearbox! a real driver's car!!

[MrLoose26]

best tribute any car company could pay to any of its employees

[soccerlax1899]

He is the Heart and Soul of Lamborghini. He deserves this so much. He really is an amazing tribute in the car world that will never be forgotten. And yes Valentino you are a legend!

[DjMeard]

Balboni is the only person who know's how to drive any kind of Lamborghini.

[Aventadorfan10]

He retired already? :(

[Darknezz002]

I Love Gallardo♥

[crumbutt]

@v10redline I got to drive with Valentino on the dream car tour. He was a really great guy, very humble, and loves lamborghini. One of the most memorable experiences I've ever had.

[MrJackassjerry]

Italy is famous for their Mafia!!

[GraverOfTheIce]

this old man make you look like a f**king cry baby on the road. *old man my ass*

[aaf1218]

I met Valentino Balboni, he's such the nicest man you'd want to meet! His passion for Lamborghini is out of this world! He was so grateful for me wanting to shake his hand. He thanked me for being so kind and it was a pleasure for him to meet a fellow Lamborghini fan. Truly an amazing guy! I envy this man! ... Now..I just want to ride in a Lambo with him! Then I can die in peace :)

[d14d]

@d14d Gas and maintaining it is paid for life!

[d14d]

He owns Serial No 001/250 and 000/250 sits on permanent display at Lambo HQ in Sant' Agata Bolognese!