The world’s oldest watch brand BLANCPAIN and the iconic luxury carmaker, LAMBORGHINI have sealed a partnership on October 25th 2008 to present the very latest LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO; the racing cars that powered by the very latest gleaming GALLARDO LP560-4 speed machines.
In the ceremony, at the last DTM Grand Prix of the season on the Hockenheimring Circuit - Germany, the respective President and CEOs of Blancpain and Lamborghini, Messrs Marc A. Hayek and Stephan Winkelmann announced that from May 2009 onwards, the Super Trofeo Car will compete on some of Europe’s legendary circuits.
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo at Hockenheimring Germany (image courtsey of Lamborghini & Blancpain)
In the world’s fastest and most demanding mono-brand championship – the first race will be on 02 May 2009 in Silverstone Circuit, UK – the 30 high-powered cars will carry the Blancpain-Lamborghini colors. It’s the alliance of speed and mechanical prestige, combining tradition and innovation.
The LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO features a Gallardo LP560-4 bespoke race car which promotes the 4-wheel drive concept. Only the Professional and ‘Gentlemen’ drivers (International competition license A, B or C) will speed the expected grids of 30 race cars.
The graphics of Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo (image courtsey of Lamborghini & Blancpain)
Lamborghini Blancpain Colors on Super Trofeo (image courtesy of Lamborghini & Blancpain)
Top and Back Graphics on Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo (image courtesy of Lamborghini & Blancpain)
LAMBORGHINI supports across all elements of race organization: administration, hospitality, merchandise, technical, spare parts, etc. An exclusive and stylish trackside of Super Trofeo Village is also available; while BLANCPAIN presents the Super Trofeo Chronograph.
Technical specification
• Engine V10 5.2 litre IDS with 570 hp
• 4-wheel drive (4WD)
• Six-speed robotized gearbox
• Racing ABS
• Steel racing brakes
• Racing tyres by Pirelli
• 18” lightweight competition wheels
• Aerodynamic performance kit
• No launch control system
Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo in Speed Action (image courtsey of Lamborghini & Blancpain)
