Ercan Arslan: Rumormill: Lamborghini LP570-4 SV headed to Geneva

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Rumormill: Lamborghini LP570-4 SV headed to Geneva

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Rumormill: Lamborghini LP570-4 SV headed to Geneva

via Autoblog by Jeremy Korzeniewski on 12/27/09

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini, Rumormill

Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560-4 - Click above for high-res image gallery

According to the Lamborghini lovers at the Teamspeed Forums, there's a new, even higher-performance version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 on the way to the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. No surprise, really, as the Gallardo's successor isn't expected until 2012 or so, and Lambo is always working on improving the breed.

We're told to expect a 10-horsepower bump up to 570 ponies, which will then be distributed to all four wheels (making this the LP570-4, naturally). A stripped-down interior (a la the Gallardo Superlegerra), an updated aero package including a new front spoiler and a large carbon fiber rear wing, a reworked front suspension arrangement, and carbon ceramic brakes may also be in the works.

Looking past the possible LP570-4, an LP590-2 swan song for the current Gallardo range could be in the offing for 2011. Assuming it'd follow in the footsteps of the the Gallardo L550-2 Valentino Balboni, that the theoretical LP590-2 would eschew all-wheel drive and go old-school, sending all 590 horsepower to the rear wheels.

If these rumors prove accurate, dealers and VIP customers ought to get a sneak peek of the Gallardo LP570-4 in January, prior to the car's official debut in Geneva. Sales are apparently pegged for May of 2010. Thanks for the tip, DJ!

Gallery: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4