10.12.2009 EDO COMPETITION PRESENT THE GALLARDO LP600-4

EDO COOMPETITION LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP600-4
EDO COOMPETITION LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP600-4

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 system.

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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