What's the deal with Lambo's?

FC · 05-14-2004, 10:55 AM

I mean, since I can remember Lamborghinis have been the "ultimate sports" car. At least that is the image they portray. Lots of money gets you exclusivity, good looks and AWESOME performance.

But do they do any racing? Have any of you guys seen ONE at a track? It seems they really are just an expensive penis enlarger and nothing more.

Is there really any non-posseur reason to own one?

bren · 05-14-2004, 10:57 AM

There is a movie floating around the net of one crashing into a wall. Maybe the resident archivist can dig it up for you :P

dan · 05-14-2004, 10:57 AM

The Stig sure did well around the track in a Murcielago and a Gallardo.

2 of the fastest cars they tested.

blee · 05-14-2004, 10:58 AM

I've never heard of a Team Lambo out there, and I've wondered the same thing. Ever since I was told of them, though, I've always equated them to really rich people who want a fast car. So yeah, they stike me as poseurmobiles for the most part.

dan · 05-14-2004, 11:05 AM

Both Lambo's are sub 8 minute cars

http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1=68%26Car2=51

seems like a good non-poseur reason to own one

TD · 05-14-2004, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bonoboy

Both Lambo's are sub 8 minute cars

http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1=68%26Car2=51

seems like a good non-poseur reason to own one

Can we add prices to the chart of stig times?

I strongly suspect that there are almost equally fast exotics that cost quite a bit less.

And, as others have noted, there is no Lambo racing program to speak of. Which does at least give the odor or poseurdom.

dan · 05-14-2004, 11:10 AM

The Gallardo is a raging bargain next to the Murci

$175 vs $290

*clyde* · 05-14-2004, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TD

Can we add prices to the chart of stig times?

I strongly suspect that there are almost equally fast exotics that cost quite a bit less.

I strongly suspect that a reasonable formula calculating $ to time would place what some sumbitch like to call a "slow ass turd" would be at or near the top of the list.

blee · 05-14-2004, 11:18 AM

Sure, Lambos are fast. But I've seen or heard of very few lambo owners actually trying to exploit that in a legal manner. Actually, I've seen none.

dan · 05-14-2004, 11:20 AM

Radical SR3 Turbo has to be the best $/time car

7 minutes 19.7 seconds, £41,000+VAT

05-14-2004, 10:55 AM	#1
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,274	What's the deal with Lambo's? I mean, since I can remember Lamborghinis have been the "ultimate sports" car. At least that is the image they portray. Lots of money gets you exclusivity, good looks and AWESOME performance. But do they do any racing? Have any of you guys seen ONE at a track? It seems they really are just an expensive penis enlarger and nothing more. Is there really any non-posseur reason to own one?

05-14-2004, 10:57 AM	#3
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,902	The Stig sure did well around the track in a Murcielago and a Gallardo. 2 of the fastest cars they tested. __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

05-14-2004, 11:05 AM	#5
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,902	Both Lambo's are sub 8 minute cars http://www.track-challenge.com/main_...1=68%26Car2=51 seems like a good non-poseur reason to own one __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

05-14-2004, 11:10 AM	#7
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,902	The Gallardo is a raging bargain next to the Murci $175 vs $290 __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

05-14-2004, 11:20 AM	#10
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,902	Radical SR3 Turbo has to be the best $/time car 7 minutes 19.7 seconds, £41,000+VAT __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

05-14-2004, 10:57 AM	#2
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	There is a movie floating around the net of one crashing into a wall. Maybe the resident archivist can dig it up for you :P

05-14-2004, 10:58 AM	#4
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	I've never heard of a Team Lambo out there, and I've wondered the same thing. Ever since I was told of them, though, I've always equated them to really rich people who want a fast car. So yeah, they stike me as poseurmobiles for the most part.

05-14-2004, 11:18 AM	#9
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Sure, Lambos are fast. But I've seen or heard of very few lambo owners actually trying to exploit that in a legal manner. Actually, I've seen none.