Gallardo GT sees R8, raises it 600 (hp)

You knew Lamborghini wasn't going to sit and do nothing as Audi soaks up the media adulation in Paris over the R8 later this month. Considering the Gallardo's significant -- ahem -- contributions to the R8 project, we're guessing that there were several agitated Italians eager to reassert the Lambo's place in the pecking order. It appears that they have -- and in dramatic fashion.

Supercars.net has the first photos of what is purportedly the next Lamborghini Gallardo. The neon green monster is said to be powered by a twin-turbo version of its already-potent V10, producing in excess of 600 horsepower -- Murcielago-style numbers. We're going to make an assumption that it will outperform all flavors of the R8, ensuring that the new Audi supercar does not step on the raging bull's hooves.
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AlexTx - 9/7/2006 11:17:01 AM

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Could it be the engine that was found in the "Le Mans Quattro" concept???

dragvorl - 9/7/2006 11:43:30 AM

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It would be the first turbo (non tuned) Lamborghini in history, as far as I know. But it would compete with the Murci with all those horses, but not with the looks and nimbleness.

AlexTx - 9/7/2006 12:21:01 PM

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Dragvorl: Can you say Turbo Murci? :)

mstangpny07 - 9/7/2006 5:09:16 PM

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That's a beautiful green.
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anS4inOC - 9/7/2006 7:19:29 PM

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What do they call that color, 'Radioactive Green'?

chewy - 9/7/2006 7:35:33 PM

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That is good news. This means that the R8 will have higher performance than was expected at first.