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AutoBlog News - :Twin-turbo Lamborghini ignites at 250 mph
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2013, 01:00:27 AM »
Twin-turbo Lamborghini ignites at 250 mph

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Lamborghini Gallardo tuned by Underground Racing reaches 250 mph with 2,005 horsepower, then catches fire.



Yesterday we covered a crash at the Unlimited 500+ drag race in Moscow, featuring a Nissan GT-R, but today brings better news: a Lamborghini Gallardo making 2,005 horsepower successfully went 250 miles per hour on the one-mile strip in 23.9 seconds without crashing. That's the good part. The bad part is the single-serving supercar burst into flames immediately after it crossed the finish line. Fortunately the driver was able to quickly bring the Lamborghini to a stop and get out of the car, but we have a feeling it will need some engine work before it sees any more action. That and perhaps a new paint job.



Underground Racing tuned the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera's V10 to such an astronomical power output with the help of what sounds like twin-turbochargers (which is typical of UR builds). But despite the very impressive mile time, it's still hard not to feel sorry for the poor engine, which just couldn't take the pressure. Watch the 2,005-hp Gallardo reach 250 mph - then catch fire - in the video below.

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Twin-turbo Lamborghini ignites at 250 mph originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:00:00 EST.  Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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