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edo competition has created
the Gallardo LP600-4, improving the
Lamborghini sports car's performance by
increasing power output to 600 horsepower
and peak torque to 572 Nm as well as changes
to the suspension and new wheels and exhaust
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600 – 340 –
3.5. These are the three most prominent figures of the
new edo competition Lamborghini Gallardo LP600-4
project. 600 stands for its power
output, 340 for its top speed and 3.5 seconds is how
long it takes to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from a
dead stop.
edo competition has managed to improve performance by
increasing power output to 600 horsepower at 7,970 rpm and
the torque output to 572 Nm (422 ft-lb) at 6,845 rpm.
Another priority
was to upgrade the suspension in order to improve
drivability, driving dynamics and precision. edo competition
achieved this by employing a newly developed sport
suspension system, which is adjustable in compression and
rebound damping. This technology allows for custom
suspension setups that are ideally matched to a wide range
of needs. The low friction shock absorbers and new spring
rates were tested extensively on race tracks and high speed
ovals, as well as on the road.
Rounding off the
sporty concept are 19 inch three-piece racing wheels with
artificially-aged cast center-sections, hand-polished outer
rims and 39 stainless steel screws. For the front axle the
customer can specify stock tyre dimensions or 235/35 ZR 19,
while the rear wheels are shod with 305/30 ZR 19 Dunlop
Sport Maxx rubber. With this solution edo competition
enables its customers to reuse the factory tyres on their
new wheels.
The new stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with
butterfly valves is an attractive proposition. Not only is
the sound level adjustable via remote, the exhaust also
frees up 15 horsepower and lets the driver enjoy a whole new
aural experience. As a welcome side effect, the edo exhaust
system weighs 12 kg (26 lb) less than the original piece.
As a result of years of experience with high speed tests,
edo competition has reinforced the front end of the edo
LP600/4 with a new front spoiler lip, making 340 km/h (211
mph) runs into a relaxing affair. All modifications are
carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH
in Ahlen.
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