Budget Model Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni Makes the Grade

June 30th, 2009 by BallerRide

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Official pictures have been leaked of the new budget Lamborghini and we have only one question; this is the budget model? The Valentino Balboni, named after one of Lambo’s best test drivers who retired after 40 years with the company, ditches the Gallardo’s four-wheel drive system for a rear-drive setup while power comes from a 550HP 5.2-liter V10 engine. That means 0-60 in 3.9 seconds, only .2 seconds off the LP 560hp 4 wheel drive model, with a top speed of 199mph, only 3 mph off the LP560-4. While that’s 25 mph off the world’s fastest Lamorghini, LP710, it’s a great deal for a new Lambo as it will retail for $219,800. Check out the lines in the gallery below.

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World’s Fastest Convertible - Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport

June 22nd, 2009 by BallerRide

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It’s official, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is the world’s fastest legal production convertible at 253 mph top-up and 223 mph top-down. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport debuted in August 2008 and will run you $2 Million. Of the 150 beautiful Grand Sports the first was sold for $2.9 Million, though we imagine it would go for less in this world economy. If you’re looking for something a bit more roomy, check out the world’s fastest four-door convertible. But for bachelors and convertibl;e fans, the world’s fastest production convertible is featured in the gallery below.

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The Ultimate Go-Anywhere Vehilce: Scamander RRV

June 16th, 2009 by BallerRide

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Created by ex-TVR owner and recently passed on Peter Wheeler, the Scamander RRV is the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle. As he explains it “Lots of people are fed up with their traditional sports cars, like Ferrari and Lamborghini produce, so I wanted to create an alternative. I created it for me, to be honest. I enjoy shooting, sailing and driving on track, so I wanted something that could cover all these elements. I call it an RRV, for rapid response vehicle.” Read on after the jump.

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Ferrari Guy for Hire

June 4th, 2009 by BallerRide

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“Limo Service for That Special Occasion” indeed. It would have to be quite a special occasion to take a ride with this dude who’s offering his services as a chaufer in his one-of-a-kind custom Ferrari with 495 horses and 24 carat gold wheels. Baller? We think not, incredibly halarious and amusing? Absolutely.

Why he has a guitar and is posing without his shirt in many of the gallery photos, we just don’t know. But if you’re wondering how much the Ferrari Guy’s services cost, try $300/hr for the Ferrari and $250/hr for 2-4 people in the “TonyTag Mobile”, which is a collectors series Cadillac 2002 Eldorado Touring Coupe (maybe it’s not pictured for a reason). Any takers for the “Magnificent Mile”? Thanks to BallerRide fan Stephen Gamble for suggesting this article.

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Karvajal Designs ZX-1 Package Includes Almost Everything You Want

May 27th, 2009 by BallerRide

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The new Karvajal Designs ZX-1 Stage One Package includes just about everything you’d want in a supercar. A redesigned body kit, front and rear LED’s, custom exhaust, rear diffuser and 18-inch HRE aluminum wheels. Add this to the aluminum sill plates, floor mats, flat bottom steering wheel, racing seats and you have one Stage One Package indeed. Karvajal Designs includes just about everything you’d want except what you want most, the blonde in black doesn’t come with purchase. An upgraded performance package includes a full underbody aero package, Pfaft coil-over suspension, anti-roll bars, Baer brakes and a Magnuson supercharger pushing 600hp. One more image after the jump.

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