Lamborghini Miura visits our showroom!

A rare sight, even in the Lamborghini world, is seeing in person one of the most iconic Lamborghini's ever produced.  The Lamborghini Miura, while being almost as elusive as a ghost, is breathtaking to see in the flesh once found.  Most are kept hidden and safe much like a piece of art, except this piece of art… made its way to our showroom for a few days before heading north to Monterey for Monterey Car Week.  We'll let the photos do the talking.

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September 2013 Supercar Show at our dealership.

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It seems that time and time again, we are fortunate enough to have great weather every time we host our Supercar Show on the first Saturday every month.  This past Saturday was no exception.

The time is about 8:30 and we can already here the throttle-blipped downshifts coming closer and closer.  A large amount of Audi R8's, about 25+, decide to make an appearance with their V8 and V10's breaking the Saturday morning silence on approach.  Every color combination possible it seemed was present as they made way to the back where we had a special spot for the large group.

In addition to the rumbly V8's, the recognizable hollow-howls of a Ferrari V8 also were in attendance along with a V8 that had a lion-like roar, a pair of Ford GT' with their unmistakeable Supercharged V8's sound.

Standing out from the typical V8 sounds were some V8's that were force-fed by a pair of turbochargers,  the McLaren 12C's had arrived.

The monstrous V12's from Lamborghini also made their presence known, even at parking lot speeds.  A 6.0 Diablo, Murcielago LP 640, and a handful of a pair of Aventador's were definitely ear-pleasers to say the least.

As if the V12's didn't catch enough attention, a pair of V10's had a whistle that made everyone turn necks, a pair of Twin Turbo'd Lamborghini Gallardo's.  The 5.0 and 5.2L V10's in the Gallardo's sound great stock, but with the turbo's added, provide a shriek that warns others that these 2 Gallardo's are no joke.

The Ferrari's of the morning held their ground as well, with a 599, 575 M, California, and pair of 360's showing their prancing horse pride.

And the cars listed above were not all that were in attendance…

We have a factory Aventador Roadster parked on our ramp with Vorsteiner's Aventador next to it.  Vorsteiner featured a handful of McLaren 12C's that were equipped with their MP4-VX kit.

Newport Italian also brought an Aprilia and a Ducati to showcase their Italian-produced steel horses.

As usual, when the sun warms up the pavement, the engines start up.  And the exiting process for all attendees is always a special time to hear the V8's, V10's, and V12's breathe life yet again.  The back lot where the R8's resided was especially alive since 20+ R8's all started up nearly at the same time.

09/09/2013 Frankfurt auto show 2013: Lamborghini presents the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse - The thrills of motorsport brought to the road.

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse will be presented for the first time at the 2013 Frankfurt auto show. The Squadra Corse delivers high levels of performance while bringing the thrills associated with motorsport to the street-legal world. This new and most extreme model in the Gallardo line-up is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo, the race car that features in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo - the world’s fastest one-make series. The Squadra Corse will be a limited production model, priced at € 191.100, plus tax.

The name Squadra Corse refers to the recently-founded department within Automobili Lamborghini, which manages all motorsport activities from GT3 to the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championships in Europe, Asia and America, where gentlemen drivers participate in fiercly contested battles on the most challenging racetracks in the world.

The new Gallardo Squadra Corse is derived directly from the race car. Both share the same V10 engine, which is used in the racing version with no modifications. Likewise, the Squadra Corse has the same rear wing for greater aerodynamic load – achieving, under the best aerodynamic conditions, three times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – for increased dynamic stability during tight high-speed cornering. Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood equipped with a quick-release system. Both the rear wing and the hood are made from carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on the Squadra Corse.

Lightweight construction through consistent use of carbon fiber together with aluminum, carbon fiber forms the basis for construction of the new, extremely lightweight, top-of-the-range Gallardo. The Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse boasts a dry weight of 1340 kilograms, 70 less than the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4, which gives the Squadra Corse a stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per hp. Different delivering breathtaking performance, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in just 10.4 seconds. Its forward thrust finally tops out at 320 km/h. The production-standard carbon-ceramic brake system guarantees unmatched stopping power.

The technology and the power train like the Super Trofeo competition version, the new Squadra Corse is based on the technical underpinnings of the Gallardo Superleggera. The V10 engine generates 570 hp, the equivalent of 419 kW, which is fully available at 8,000 rpm. The V10’s unique firing order delivers the striking sound heard from its motor racing equivalent. Like the race car, the Gallardo Squadra Corse comes as standard with the robotized e-gear six-speed transmission operated by steering wheel paddles. This electronically controlled system shifts through its six gears smoothly and much faster than any professional racing driver could. Every kilometer driven in the Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse is packed with sheer excitement, in part due to its unrelenting grip in virtually all situations thanks to its all-wheel drive concept.

The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is the only single-brand racing series in the world that features all-wheel drive race cars. The Gallardo Squadra Corse is a highly concentrated driving machine that offers an unrivaled driving experience with breathtaking cornering speeds and fast, immediate response.

Respresenting Italian racing
The Gallardo Squadra Corse’s ultimate racing performance is also reflected in its exterior design – clearly attesting its commitment to its Italian heritage. A decal strip along the flanks displays green, white and red, the colors of the Italian flag. The Squadra Corse is available in Giallo Midas (yellow), Bianco Monocerus (white), Grigio Thalasso (grey) and Rosso Mars (red). The exterior look of the Gallardo Squadra Corse is perfectly accented with a matte black finish on the large rear wing, which contrasts with the body paint work. The hood, front air intakes, rear diffuser and 19-inch forged wheels are painted in high-gloss black, while the brake callipers are available in red, black or yellow.

Minimalist sporty interior
Extremely lightweight carbon fiber and Alcantara®, the perfect combination of sporty minimalism, are the dominant materials inside the Squadra Corse. Alcantara graces the underside of the dashboard, the central panel of the seat cushion and the backrest. The door panels, the racing seats and the center console cover are made from carbon fiber, a technology in which Lamborghini has achieved world-leading expertise. Carbon is also used for the handbrake frame; the middle of the center console; the lower rim of the steering wheel; the trim around the main and secondary instrument panels; the door handles; and the handle for opening the glove box. Standard seats can also be ordered in place of racing bucket seats.

Squadra Corse offers a new series of driving events
“Esperienza” events by the Squadra Corse deparment provide enthusiasts and prospects with the opportunity of a first test-drive and a glimpse inside the world of Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Academies provide, on both track and ice, driver training and the initial steps toward real-life racing. The Super Trofeo series offers the perfect first race experience for young and gentlemen drivers, with the Lamborghini GT3 for more seasoned racers wishing to compete in the Lamborghini marque worldwide.