The 67yearold who started as a lamborghini mechanic, then spent the next 40 years as the exotic car companys chief test driver, just kicked off a brand new project. Aug 06, 2016 nelle nostre diverse playlist troverai suoni di marmitte, test di accelerazione 0100, 0200 con controllo di lancio, camere onboard e il suono unico di ogni auto. How a lamborghini test driver used the factory to flee the. As a result, you might want to consider taking it for a test drive, especially since going through corners is going to be very easy. Feb 22, 2017 the first lamborghini test driver was actually a new zealander. Fundamentally, lamborghini removed the frontdriven axle from its midengine, allwheeldrive lp 6104, shaving 73 pounds from the lp 5802s new nose, which in turn results in a notinsignificant. Famous lamborghini test driver bob wallace passed away the. Lamborghini drivers license revoked after speeding for. He retired in october 2008 due to italian government work regulations, after having served the company for 40 years. Feb 26, 2020 drako gte electric supercar gets a shakedown with former lamborghini test driver. Lamborghini huracan pov test drive acceleration fi exhaust sound autotopnl. To find out whether any of this was remotely discernible or true, we took a total of 12 hot laps in three leadfollow sessions chasing a lamborghini test driver at the glorious bahrain.
Apr 03, 2020 an australian man caught speeding in his lamborghini may have tried to wriggle out of a ticket by claiming to be on his way to get tested for covid19, but the excuse backfired when police called. Lamborghini driver caught speeding to get coronavirus test gets license revoked no mercy. Afterwards, the driver still went directly to the hospital. Curious to test the new chevy sports cars limits, we put it up against another midengine supercar that we found lying around during our 2020 allstars testing.
Lamborghini and its squadra corse motorsport division have now announced that racing drivers fabio babini and adrian zaugg have been recruited to help develop the new race car, which will. Following his departure from lamborghini, wallace and his wife settled in phoenix, arizona. Valentino balboni born may 1949 is the former chief test driver of lamborghini, a manufacturer of sports cars in italy. Subsequently, valentino balboni took over as chief test driver.
Our first drive of the new lamborghini aventador s, which adds more power and rearwheel steering to the maximum lambo. Drako gte electric supercar gets a shakedown with former. Balboni, even though officially retired as chief test driver, has signed a twoyear contract with lamborghini as a consultant through 2010 that can be renewed multiple times. The closest the company came to building a true race car under lamborghinis supervision were a few highly modified prototypes, including those built by factory test driver bob wallace, such as the miura svbased jota and the jarama sbased bob wallace special. Mar 26, 2019 5yearold utah car thief gets ride in lamborghini test drive. Lamborghini aventador lp7004 car and driver youtube. Lamborghini isnt the first to employ this technology, but its gone about it with its signature dramatic. Soon to be replaced by the huracan, this baby bull still turns heads. Legendary lambo test driver valentino balboni starts tuning firm.
How a lamborghini test driver used the factory to flee the cops. Four supersuvs compete for a spot at best drivers car first test. Four supersuvs compete for a spot at best drivers car. Lamborghini huracan pov test drive acceleration fi exhaust sound. Truly representing the state of the art in the domain of super cars, the limited series models express the highest lamborghini spirit in every respect. Wallace left lamborghini in 1975, following ferruccio lamborghinis sale of the company in 1974. What would you do if you had 48 hours with a lamborghini aventador. I guess youre thinking about hooning around in expensive, fast, cars. Autotop is an honest and pure car filming and testing company. The first lamborghini test driver was actually a new zealander. Being a test driver for lamborghini or any other car company, isnt what you seem to be imagining. Jethro bovingdon, car and drivers european correspondent, takes the exotic supercar across the united kingdom to see if the.
Mar 08, 2017 being a test driver for lamborghini or any other car company, isnt what you seem to be imagining. The 2020 mazda cx30 is a worldbeating small suv wisconsin waiving driver s license road test during coronavirus crisis is. The evo is the newest iteration of lamborghinis entry. Screaming exhausts, whining superchargers and blowing. Watch former lamborghini test driver valentino balboni. Lamborghini huracan performante is the 2018 motor trend best driver s car lamborghini s latest is quick, sharp, engaging, and sexy. Lamborghini huracan pov test drive acceleration fi exhaust. This lamborghini test drive on the race track will give you the sensational experience of driving a real race car on a racing circuit. The reality is it might spend 8 hours on an oval driving at 30mph. Lamborghini also skips the driver assistance technology that encumber less extraordinary cars. Former lamborghini test driver valentino balboni tries out.
That car taught me a loti became a test driver with the miuraand i. He became the face of the brand and an ambassador for lamborghini. In the video below, balboni takes us on a tour of a very special cara 1986 lamborghini. Oct 18, 2018 his 2015 biography is titled the best job in the world. Valentino balboni said that the first car that got him excited about cars was a silver bizzarrini gt 5300 that he saw at the turin car show in 1966.
A ferrari test drive or a lamborghini test drive is a very exciting experience, a unique opportunity. Jun 22, 2017 lamborghini s most famous test driver on what makes the countach so thrilling valentino balboni test drove every car lamborghini built for 40 years. The gallardos sharply creased styling and v10 prove irresistible to drivers who want to be. Sadly, this is one of the slowest lamborghini models, however you wont find too many faster vehicles in the c class. When reunited with his islero a few years ago, sir roger autographed the sun visor, the original driver s handbook and a special plaque, all of which come with the car. I got a clue quite how different balboni was back in 2001, when i dropped in at lamborghini to have a go in their diablo gt. Lamborghini huracan performante lp6404 pov test drive by.
Max venturi his name alone should place him in his own comic book full of racecar adventures. Lamborghini race car test drive kissfromitaly italy tours. Valentino balboni, the man formerly in charge of tracking lamborghinis for a living, had good things to say about. Car throttle takes driving test in a lamborghini vehicle virgins. Lamborghini test driver valentino balboni remembers how he got the best job in the world. Jan 20, 2020 the lamborghini urus is a driver friendly supercar with an endearing lack of logic the most accessible, usable supercar still takes some knowhow. Lamborghini urus how to drive the lamborghini urus. Lamborghini huracan performante is the 2018 motor trend. Aug 28, 2017 car throttle takes driving test in a lamborghini vehicle virgins. Aug 30, 2016 the 67yearold who started as a lamborghini mechanic, then spent the next 40 years as the exotic car companys chief test driver, just kicked off a brand new project. Former lamborghini test driver valentino balboni tries out the drako gte. Lamborghini test drive, lamborghini racetrack test drive, drive lamborghini race car, lamborghini gallardo supertrofeo, lamborghini huracan supertrofeo kiss from italy is a boutique tour operator specialized in organizing the most wonderful vacations in italy.
The incredible story of valentino balboni classic driver. Drako gte electric supercar gets a shakedown with former lamborghini test driver. To understand what both the car and driver are capable of requires just a few laps of exotics racings track. Oct 11, 2019 the lamborghini huracan evo is a sublime italian sports car, a benign beast that is as easy to drive as it is exhilarating. Giles meyrick meets lamborghini chief test driver valentinoi balboni at the silverstone classic where they chat about the argument between. What does it take to become a car test driver at lamborghini. Lamborghini test driver valentino balboni on the worlds greatest. Apr, 2020 well i never, if it isnt valentino balboni, the legendary lamborghini test driver. Car and driver balboni described a rarely seen side to not only lamborghini the company but also the people and.
Drive a lamborghini supercar on a professional racetrack. Lamborghinis most famous test driver on what makes the countach so thrilling valentino balboni test drove every car lamborghini built. As i sit here, im struggling to conjure up too many cooler sounding jobs than this. Also included in the sale is the original factory invoice, a photographic record of the restoration and a letter from lamborghinis legendary test driver, valentino balboni, confirming that 6432 is the car used in the movie. The man who developed lamborghinis supercars for 40 years talks about the past and future of highperformance cars. You can also decide whether you want the cars computer to tune itself for different driving conditions.
Watch former lamborghini test driver valentino balboni speak. The local roads around the factory at santagata run along the boundaries of flat farmlands. Watch former lamborghini test driver valentino balboni speak about the countach a mans passion tells his story of lamborghinis iconic sports car. Famous lamborghini test driver bob wallace passed away. Having test driven lamborghinis for almost four decades, there are few more suited to starting a firm tuning the cars. The gallardos sharply creased styling and v10 prove irresistible. Lamborghini test driver valentino balboni on the worlds greatest job.
With lamborghini, one can only look at valentino balboni. Wallace left lamborghini in 1975, following ferruccio lamborghini s sale of the company in 1974. Also included in the sale is the original factory invoice, a photographic record of the restoration and a letter from lamborghini s legendary test driver, valentino balboni. The limited series lamborghini are the most exclusive, limited editions to meet a small and select number of clients. Mar 10, 2020 2020 lamborghini huracan evo test drive.
Lamborghini driver caught speeding to get coronavirus test. Lamborghini huracan performante is the 2018 motor trend best drivers car lamborghinis latest is quick, sharp, engaging, and sexy. While i didnt test the car at anything like those levels, i believe the numbers. The 2018 lamborghini huracan performante is a 2018 motor trend best drivers car contender get the full story right here. You will drive a lamborghini race car super trofeo model that is not street legal and that can be used only on a race track. Jan 27, 2017 our first drive of the new lamborghini aventador s, which adds more power and rearwheel steering to the maximum lambo. Lamborghini huracan performante is the 2018 motor trend best. Be a race car driver and give yourself some adrenaline and funny laps. Automobile allstars contender we always like it when a videogame car comes to life. His 2015 biography is titled the best job in the world. The closest the company came to building a true race car under lamborghini s supervision were a few highly modified prototypes, including those built by factory test driver bob wallace, such as the miura svbased jota and the jarama sbased bob wallace special. You can drive a ferrari or a lamborghini, on the urban streets, on specific itineraries studied by our pilots. Unlike most cars, infotainment features are arguably the least interesting thing about a sixfigure supercar. Well i never, if it isnt valentino balboni, the legendary lamborghini test driver.
The gallardos sharply creased styling and v10 prove irresistible to drivers who want to be both seen and heard. Jul 24, 2012 jethro bovingdon, car and driver s european correspondent, takes the exotic supercar across the united kingdom to see if the aventador holds true to its supercar lineage. A lamborghini trainer copilot will assist you, teach you, and allow you to fully experience all the horsepower that this lamborghini gallardo has to offer. Lamborghini test driver valentino balboni on the worlds. Feb 29, 2020 the former lamborghini test driver is impressed by the incredible power and amazing. Warranty and maintenance coverage compared with most mainstream automakers, lamborghini s powertrain. To pay tribute to him in occasion of his retirement, lamborghini had labeled a 2009 edition to the gallardo lineup, the lp5502 valentino balboni. Lamborghinis most famous test driver on what makes the. The 2018 lamborghini huracan performante is a 2018 motor trend best driver s car contender get the full story right here. Hes possibly the last person id have expected to bump into at the launch of an electric hypercar. Car throttle takes driving test in a lamborghini youtube. Our lamborghini huracan test drive is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the topperforming lamborghinis. With 740 horsepower capable of taking the aventador s up to 217 mph, and the most advanced driving dynamics technology available, lamborghini has proven that the only limits are the ones we set for ourselves. In the 1980s, balboni was the only test driver who was simultaneously employed in prototype development, production and customer service at lamborghini.
Lamborghinis longtime chief test driver, valentino balboni, tells how he landed a dream job wheeling supercars. Jul 24, 2017 on september 5, 1973, the newly appointed test driver took his first lamborghini miura out for a spin. Spyder and coupe variants include the rearwheel drive lp5502 and allwheel. My motorland offers you the possibility to have a driving experience with different models of italian supercars. Starting as an intern with the car company, he moved his way up to test driver. Lamborghini murcielago with 415,000km on the clock is the ultimate daily driver balboni was at a loose end so he agreed to take me out for a spin in the car. Lamborghinis longtime chief test driver, valentino balboni, tells how he landed a dream job wheeling. The driver of the unknown lamborghini model was not only issued a speeding ticket but also suspended his license right then and there. Lamborghini murcielago with 415,000km on the clock is the ultimate daily driver.
The second test driver of lamborghini was valentino balboni shown in the middle, btw thats a silver bizzarrini gt 5300 strada. Lamborghini says it can essentially predict a drivers actions and adjust the car accordingly. Or, indeed, lamborghinis legendary gun driver valentino balboni. Aug 02, 2017 2017 lamborghini aventador s test drive. The lamborghini urus is a driverfriendly supercar with an endearing lack of logic. Ferruccio lamborghini was always close to the test drivers and he used us to demonstrate the potential and attitudes of the car.
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