Lamborghini Bullish on Goodwood

**AlxAmg** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 12:22 PM

The updates on who's bringing what to this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed continue to come in, the latest being from Automobili Lamborghini.

In the Cartier Style et Luxe paddock, examples of the utterly breathtaking classic Lamborghini Miura (above) will be on display. They'll be joined by the magnificently retro 2006 Miura Concept that was unveiled at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The concept is a wonderful homage that puts a modern spin on the near-perfect design of the original cars. Sadly, there are no plans to build it.

Speaking of modern Lamboirghinis, the first spanky-new Murcielago LP640 in the UK will be on hand to make the hill climb with -- this is the fun part -- Lambo test driver Valentino Balboni behind the wheel. At Lamborghini gatherings where Mr. Balboni is present, he is treated like a rock star, and rightly so. When Balboni drives a Lamborghini, it is like watching a magician. He can wring performance out of the cars that will leave onlookers slack-jawed. The Top Gear clip of Balboni working over a Diablo VT with Jeremy Clarkson riding shotgun is a personal favorite (I've embedded it after the jump).

To see the video is to love Valentino Balboni. Watch it and you'll understand. As far as Goodwood is concerned, the fans will be in for a treat when that man rolls the Murcielago up to the starting line.

(Video, Photos, press release after the jump)

[Source: Lamborghini

Valentino Balboni on Top Gear:

Photos:

Press Release:

Lamborghini past and present at Goodwood Festival of Speed

30 June 2006.../. Visitors to Goodwood Festival of Speed will enjoy a unique opportunity to witness the new Murciélago LP640 making its UK debut by 'going up the hill', whilst in the Cartier Style et Luxe paddock, original Miura models will be accompanied by the Miura Concept car.

The Murciélago LP640 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. The LP640 at Goodwood is the first of the new Murciélago models to arrive in the UK, and will be driven by one of the factory's test drivers, Valentino Balboni.

The Miura Concept car was the first Lamborghini vehicle to be conjured from the pen of Walter de' Silva, Head of Lamborghini Design. De Silva's other responsibilities include serving as Head of Design of Audi Group. The Miura Concept is a retro-inspired concept car heralding back to one of the automotive world's most famous icons, the legendary Lamborghini Miura. Designed in celebration of the Miura's fortieth anniversary and with no plans for production, the Miura Concept will be displayed alongside original Miura models.

Official Lamborghini merchandise will also be retailed at Goodwood Festival of Speed, in unit 151 in the merchandise and retailing area by the start line.

Lamborghini opened two further dealerships in the UK in May in Edinburgh and Birmingham, joining the existing outlets in London and Manchester.

I Hate Ferrari · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 03:28 PM

where is the video of balboni and clarkson?

anyhow, goodwood sounds like it is going to be a real treat.

**AlxAmg** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 03:56 PM

The video wouldnt copy... I caught it on Jalopnik... do a search, or perhaps someone else will find it and post it... not sure how to link it to here!

ltadmin · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 04:09 PM

Actually the video of Clarkson & Balboni is in the old lt archives or at a minimun a link, ans probably in the new video archives as well.. It's pretty wild and Balboni scares the **** out of Clarkson, who is rather anti Lambo with a big mouth. But after the ride he is uncharteristically quite & upbeat!!!

I Hate Ferrari · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 04:29 PM

speaking of topgear and the lp640, they have an interesting article on their website.

http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/21/1.html

This month, Ferrari and Porsche have just launched better supercars than anything they've done before: more power, more grip of course, but also more civilisation, more refinement, more safety, more quality. Lamborghini thumbs its nose at all this.
The Murciélago LP640 is simply a Lambo that's louder, faster, more aggressive, and therefore, more intimidating. Lamborghini, the most politically incorrect car company in the world - in its own words, not mine - is doing what Lamborghini does best.

ltadmin · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Lamborghini, the most politically incorrect car company in the world - in its own words, not mine - is doing what Lamborghini does best.

WE'RE COOL AND WE LIKE IT!!!!!! SOMETIMES BEING BAD IS A GOOD THING!!!

I Hate Ferrari · #7 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 04:54 PM

ABSOLUTELY! ahaHAHahaha

ucorders · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 09:55 PM

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...&q=Lamborghini

I Hate Ferrari · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 09:59 PM

thanks a lot thats pretty awesome

"we're going 110 into what i KNOW is a hairpin!"

ltadmin · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Hate Ferrari

thanks a lot thats pretty awesome

"we're going 110 into what i KNOW is a hairpin!"

Check out the look on Clarksons face during the ride

)...I'm sure he had to go change himself after that ride was over

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