Lamborghini CEO Says No to Turbo Engines For Now

In a recent interview for AutoCar, an UK based online automotive website, Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann confirmed that Lamborghini will say no to turbocharged engines for this decade. He however didn’t rule out the possibility of the same introduced in a later time period.

In all things considered, this is really some good news for automotive fans. With the most sports cars and exotic cars manufacturers turning to smaller, turbocharged engines to meet the demand and latest ecology normatives, Lamborghini is staying true to the naturally aspirated engines. For now that is.

“For the time being it will not happen. For this decade, I don’t see it happening in the super sport car business – although I would also caution against saying it could never happen,” said Winkelmann.

He also added “The future can take its own path when fuel regulations are involved. All I will say is that any development along those lines must be consistent with the DNA of Lamborghini,”.

Even this can put our minds to ease when considering we shall enjoy a few more years of Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated V10 and V12 engines, the future however holds some not so clear messages that we are receiving in the past few months. However, the newest Lamborghini Gallardo which will be launched “at least two years down the road” shall not feature a turbocharged engine when it arrives.

But according to various sources, there is talk about suggestions that the new Gallardo shall receive turbocharged engines from midway through its lifespan, meaning somewhere around 2020 or so. Until then, we are happy to enjoy the fire breathing, porn music making Lambo’s that we are accustomed to!

Source: AutoCar.co.uk
Image: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore

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Blue Perfection From D2FORGED – Lamborghini Gallardo Shoot

Blue Gallardos for everyone! Wheel and photography porn for everyone! That pretty much sums it up! We recently had the Blue Lamborghini Gallardo by Velos Designwerks and ADV.1 and now it’s time for the Gallardo by D2FORGED to show what its got! And oh boy does it got something to show!

With D2FORGED being one of the companies that pays extra attention to their long time customers, it was no wonder we are seeing regular check ups and brand new shoots from projects done earlier on a regular basis. With many of their customers getting different finishes on their wheels from time to time, it is great to see a wheel company paying that much attention to somebody that they already sold wheels.

Why? We often hear about businesses not paying close attention to their customers the minute the sale goes through. I see personally these guys as someone who aren’t nearly in that ballpark regarding user experience. Regular check-ups and inquiries about their products and customer opinions lead to a very satisfied customer in the end.

That’s why we are happy that our supporters continue to do so, since we get a chance from time to time, to revisit some old projects and get a brand new, freshly out of the camera, sick photoshoots like this one here!

This beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo is rolling on a set of D2FORGED VS6 wheels, gorgeously portrayed in the beauty this color finish, which being rare enough, proves to attract anyone to it the moment they see it. Emphasizing the overall package, this photoshoot will provide more than a few wallpaper worthy images for any D2FORGED and Lamborghini fans out there!

Wheels installed on this setup are, as said earlier, D2FORGED VS6 sized 20 inches. This translates into 20×9 inches at the front and large 20×12 inches setup in the back. Color finish is once again done to the customers’ requests, with a configuration of gloss black center, gloss black lip and hand painted D2 centercap logos dominating the scheme.

The Rise of Gold: gold Rush Rally

Name the 2 automotive rallies that make news every year … Gumball 3000 & Bull Run. I have watched these rallies grow for years into a massive pieces of business and fun for many rich superstars. But, about a year ago my head was sharply turned by co-founder of Luxury4Play.com Raymond Lyle when he introduced me to goldRush Rally.

goldRush rally (which we will refer to as ‘gR’) is now entering its fourth year as they prepare for what is short named gR4: Rise Against the Sun. gR like other rallies moves across hundreds of miles of ground in a week’s time bringing in vehicles from around the world. Commonly you will find your gang of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and other exotics but don’t be to shocked to find Bugatti Veyrons, gold wrapped Ferrari F430 Scuderias, wide body BMW E92 M3s, or matte white Maybachs joining in on the trip.

gR draws from various industries and car enthusiasts from around the world. What drew me to this rally is the real foundation on which they stand. I picked a copy of the original gR rally and this previous year’s run from the gR store (www.goldrushrally.com/store) the day it became available. Setting myself up for a movie extravaganza on Saturday, I went through all 3 years of the newly famed rally.

Sitting in front of my TV, I knew what I was in for but it wasn’t until each DVD began to play and progress that it really hit me how great this rally is. You learn very quickly that gR brings together good people and good friends with the same passions. Now like any other person, I enjoy this rally for the rides, parties, people (especially the women), and other finer things in life. With other rallies, I quickly feel that it always go back to focusing on these material things and having more money than most to throw around. You know, the 1%, but gR’s participants are genuinely passionate people. You know it, you can see it, and you can feel it.

If you’re an extreme car enthusiast like we are here at MCP then the vivacious sounds of the twin turbo Lamborghini Gallardo’s and the world’s fastest Mercedes SLR McLaren are going to suck you into these DVD’s very quickly. I have to say that this year’s DVD shows off the best editing and shots yet. goldRush turned to expoze.tv and Accapella Studio © team for some top notch editing bringing a fresh style to the gR video. With multiple HD camera’s shooting from every possible angle I could have thought of, you will enjoy breathtaking cinematography from around the country (USA).

MCP is already looking forward to covering the rally this upcoming summer 2012 and showing the world what this growing rally is all about. You can find numerous photos from the rally below from expoze.tv’s own CEO Gabriel Sévigny who was glad to share with the community.