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Video: Lamborghini LP560-4 - launch control system in action

omarrana submitted on 5/23/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:51:42 PM

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So far this week we’ve brought you the video review of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP650-4 by InsideLine and Lamborghini’s new promo video for its latest bull.

To wrap up the week we bring you this video from MotorTrend where senior editor Edward Loh demonstrates the advanced launch control system on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4; or as Loh would say ‘LP560 dash 4.’ We’re just messing with you Loh - awesome video.

Refresher: 5.2 liter V10 engine that produces 552 horsepower. The new Lambo sprints from 0-62 in just 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 201mph.

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Video: Lamborghini LP560-4 - launch control system in action

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Launch Control? hmmmm....sounds familiar.

— lexusrox123 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 9:07:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Yeah, I think at least a dozen production cars had this technology prior to the GT-R....
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 1:21:05 AM | | Votes: 0

Yikes, thats the best Lamborghini could do? It basically looks and sounds like it bogs right off launch, they need to take apart a GTR and do their homework.
— Jaybrn (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 11:48:28 AM | | Votes: -4

considering the LP560 beats the GTR in acceleration, I think Lamborghini did their work already
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 7:11:49 PM | | Votes: 1

Jaybrn,

What chewy said.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 9:23:24 PM | | Votes: -1

OK, The GTR has been tested 0-60 in 3.2 seconds (Motor Trend), can you post a link where the LP560 has been tested to be faster? Car and Driver posted an experience of 3.5 sec in the LP560. I think you need to check your facts chewy
— Jaybrn (View Profile)

Posted on 5/25/2008 1:52:23 AM | | Votes: 0

Awesome
— Batman219 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 9:11:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Lauch Control a technology that the current or new Nissan GT-R is using.

Lexus
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 9:29:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The M3 and 'vette also have Launch Control... I know with the M3 it keeps track of every time you use it, after 3 times your warranty will be voided.
— jeffy210 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 11:07:32 PM | | Votes: 2

The Ferrari 360 had launch control back in 1999.
— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 7:14:26 AM | | Votes: 3

Euro M5 as well...lawyers would not allow it in the states.
— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 9:50:32 AM | | Votes: 2

I guess that all the people said that it was bad or cheating when used in the GT-R must believe that it's okay now since launch control is okay as long as there's a long history and prestige behind the car.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 9:52:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

I guess that you never stop whinging.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 1:21:42 AM | | Votes: -2

Not when there's so many hypocrites and badge whores on this site...bring to mind anyone?
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 2:15:07 AM | | Votes: 3

A few.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 4:24:35 AM | | Votes: 2

many
— KZ258 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 5:42:25 PM | | Votes: 1

All the people above me, please stop building straw men.
— Threepoint1415926 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 10:02:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

History in what making making tractor and air condition? come on, don't get me wrong Lambo sports has NOT been around that long.

And here is link check out yourself, http://www.lamboweb.com/History.htm

Don't get me wrong, I love to own and drive one of this Lambo Gallardo. I am just stating the facts here.
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 10:04:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Yeah maybe Lambo itself but the founder from Lambo worked with Ferrari (Enzo) and it branched off from Ferrari, so they have an interesting history....
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 6:44:17 AM | | Votes: 2

But they practicly defined the term Supercar with the Miura
— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 7:17:04 AM | | Votes: 2

And redefined it with the Countach.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/26/2008 3:37:42 PM | | Votes: 1

correction, Lambo sportcars has not been around that long.
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 5/23/2008 10:05:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

yeah, about 45 years...........
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 11:46:32 AM | | Votes: 2

Why is everyone bickering over "launch control" ?? Wasn't "launch control" handed down from Formula 1 technology??...
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 6:33:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Yes
— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 7:18:15 AM | | Votes: 1

Thanks, just trying to make a small point.....
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 7:28:20 AM | | Votes: 1

Have any of you been on a US aircraft carrier?

Whenever an F-18 takes off it's in launch control.

In fact, the plane is full afterburner being held back only by the catapult.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 10:15:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

No, but I started working on jet fighters three decades ago and this is a little diferent.....
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 11:49:39 AM | | Votes: 1

I can't believe some of you are comparing the ugly GT-R to this work of art.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 10:18:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Yeah really, why are we even discussing the GT-R in this thread???
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 12:12:11 PM | | Votes: 4

Because the first few posters brought it up right off the bat.
— Threepoint1415926 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 7:16:50 PM | | Votes: 1

the launch is rubbish

it's bogging off the line, it should be like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghIBKiO6pX0
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 5/24/2008 4:17:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

We are talking about supercar's here. When you have a car with more than,let's say 350 hp who really care's about 0-60 times when your blasting thru that anyway? Why split hairs when so many cars are already under the 5sec mark? The people that owne these cars are not going to drag race main street on a Friday night anyway.They should be more interested in 0-100 or 60-160.
— simmonsdp (View Profile)

Posted on 5/25/2008 11:50:25 AM | | Votes: 2

This 'rubbish' launch takes it through the 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds.
And seeing as it is the launch control which makes it seem as if it bogges down you can't do any faster.
— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 5/25/2008 3:12:56 PM | | Votes: 1

Why launch control on AWD? I have this on the 530, wish i had it on my Camry lol which is faster.
— StickShiftCamry (View Profile)

Posted on 5/26/2008 4:34:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Did anyone happen to notice the guy is doing 280kph in a WORK ZONE? Note the orange barrels, and bigass tractors on the side of the road.
— Hantra (View Profile)

Posted on 5/27/2008 12:29:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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