If only every company gave tribute to dedicated employees. I can only imagine how proud the test driver must be to have one of the greatest super cars named in his honor.
So, these are the facts i know about this car after watching the review: -rear wheel drive -named after famous test driver -has a golden stripe on it Typical top gear review..
199 mph not awd he said how many they made and why they made them when the last rwd only Lamborghini was made also said it’s lighter than the standard gallardo
Because people don’t want some random boring person rehashing stats from a media pack. Hammond’s review is the best. He said the car is the very definition of passion. Enough for me to buy it.
Yeah because this version didn’t have the manual gearbox. Just the flappy paddles, that’s why he didn’t mention it. But later when James flies a balloon caravan Hammond drives the PROPER Balboni, with the gated manual gears. I’m surprised they didn’t have that in this segment. ALL Balbonis should be manual transmission and ofc RWD as far as I’m concerned.
I wouldn't be so sure. I mean yes the Balboni definitely looks better than the Huracan and the single plate clutch with the rear wheel drive set up conveys more character in the Balboni than the gyroscopic four wheel drive system with the twin plate clutch does in the Huracan (I speak from experience having been in both of them, the video of the Balboni is on my channel And the Huracan video will follow later this year or early next). However, you can't get away from the fact that the Huracan is faster round a track. It has 50 more break horse power and is 0.6 seconds quicker to 60 mph. The new clutch also means the gear changes are sharper and the electronic stuff makes it more responsive. In short, the Huracan is a better car but the Balboni is a better Lambo, if you get what I mean. The Huracan performs better but the Balboni is truer to Lamborghini's distinctive characteristics. Personally, I prefer the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera to both of them (having been in that as well, video will be posted after the Huracan video). It has even more character than the Balboni, about two or three times as much to be honest and would out perform both it and the Huracan on the track (on the track day I was on the Huracan was overtaken by the 570 multiple times). It also weighs less than the Huracan and handled better than the Balboni due to the second generation longitudinale posteriore four wheel drive system. I also think it looks better than the other two too. There's talk of a Superleggera version of the Huracan on its way though, that could be quite something! Oh yes.
The Huracan is a better car. But the Balboni is a better Lamborghini. HOWEVER, there is now a RWD version of the Huracan which looks awesome, sounds incredible, has a duel clutch gearbox, is faster and more involving to driver.
You are right in saying that as a performance vehicle, the Huracan will trump the Gallardo easily. But the Gallardo is just more of a character. It's one of the cars I will remember. Everything about it is great! The sound, the sharp and detailed shape, the engine, the interior. The Huracan is too technical, too organic looking with it's rounded shapes, the shape is confusing because there is just too much going on that doesn't really work together. I also dislike how the DCT has ruined the symphony of the engine. In short... Impressive engineering piece, but not a very good Lamborghini.
i filmed a film crew filming the lamborghini huracan at the nurburgring two weeks ago. maybe top gear i don´t know (golf24 440hp vs lamborghini huracan vs porsche speed test)
No 4wd is excellent for professional race car drivers but for the everyday man, it's crazy to have a super car without the safety net of 4wd and other systems.
How cool was his job and a leaving present of a Gallardo and free service for life for sure. His surname could only be better if he was called Valentino Ballboneher.
Wow, that's beautiful, I've never been a big fan of awd...., that's why I love the suplelageara, Awd is practical, but are super cars supposed to be practical?
normal mistake, although not all awd's are equal, lambos and such have a biased central diff, more power goes to the rear than the front, that's why they don't understeer, i think the awd system sends 70% of the power to the rear wheels
+Carlos Caro Hammond and May quit, they didn't get fired. Top gear tried to get them to stay but they knew it wouldn't work without Clarkson so they followed him.
what does it mean? am not a native english speaker so I have difficulties reading between the words, or are you comparing it to the famous blue/gold dress? hahahahah I got it now hhahahaha
ed tyler are you serious? Not a native english speaker? You have one of the most properly compesed youtube comments that ive seen in ages. Yet another way that the people im surrounded by let me down lol.
71sc502 Thanks a lot. That's very encouraging. Whenever I come across a word or a grammatical structure that I don't know, I never let it slip by, I look it up immediately. I've been learning English for years now and learn about 3 words a day, I just don't know how many I forget lol
pathetic that Lamborghini didnt even give the man one... he couldnt even afford to buy one from a dealer in the end... imagine them marketing your name and saying this is a tribute and treat you like that... poor form
Such a shame though, that Lamborghini never actually gave Balboni one of these cars. They named the car after him, but never actually gave the man one. Also, Balboni actually really like the car, he tried to find one to buy for himself, but couldn’t actually find a proper manual one for sale. Most are e-gears. Not sure if now Balboni managed to find one.
Hey guys! I have the answer you are seeking. It's called "snow glow" by Stephen green. Definately the kind of music you'd like to hear while driving a supercar in the mountains of italy or monte carlo
why would someone strip 4wd? im seriously wondering wouldnt you want a supercar to be 4wd? helps with pertty much everything except for drifting which made me wonder why so many sports cars are rwd.
That moment when Richard says "when I'll leave top gear, I'll get a key ring and a copy of my DVD." :(
I wonder if he got the key ring?
Sadman Chowdhury sadly I don t think so:(
I think they took off a ring off their middle finger to wave him goodbye with it lol
If only every company gave tribute to dedicated employees. I can only imagine how proud the test driver must be to have one of the greatest super cars named in his honor.
How could you not end up with an awesome job like a Lambo test driver with a name like Valentino Balboni.
I’ve actually been in one of these (the balboni edition) and it was one of the most exciting cars I’ve been in. Loved it
Cup holder delete - $650.00
Top speed - 200MPH
So, these are the facts i know about this car after watching the review:
-rear wheel drive
-named after famous test driver
-has a golden stripe on it
Typical top gear review..
I was thinking the same thing... he literally did not speak about the car one bit
Yeah mate I'm sure people who are genuinely looking to buy a lambo are watching this show.
199 mph not awd he said how many they made and why they made them when the last rwd only Lamborghini was made also said it’s lighter than the standard gallardo
Because people don’t want some random boring person rehashing stats from a media pack.
Hammond’s review is the best. He said the car is the very definition of passion. Enough for me to buy it.
If your name is Velntino Balboni you deserve a car named after you. That’s the coolest name ever
no mention of the manual gearbox. huh. Amazing car though, glad to find this review posted.
+Kyle Zickert manual gearbox?
+Thomas Fisherman they made a manual version
Yeah because this version didn’t have the manual gearbox. Just the flappy paddles, that’s why he didn’t mention it. But later when James flies a balloon caravan Hammond drives the PROPER Balboni, with the gated manual gears. I’m surprised they didn’t have that in this segment. ALL Balbonis should be manual transmission and ofc RWD as far as I’m concerned.
Hammond always does great segments
imagine Gallardo superlaggera + Gallardo balboni combined=one of driving cars ever.
That’s essentially what it is
Cant wait for new season!
I would prefer to be a test driver than becoming an astronaut
Loïc Martel so would I
I got the same exact toy model from Kyosho with the same color, too.
stig keyring made in china LOL!!
it's sad actually
That's right
jing713 WTF ITS MADE IN CHINA??!!
I need dis.
***** How about no.
Much much much better than the Huracán
Yup, and it would have been even better with a gated manual.
I wouldn't be so sure. I mean yes the Balboni definitely looks better than the Huracan and the single plate clutch with the rear wheel drive set up conveys more character in the Balboni than the gyroscopic four wheel drive system with the twin plate clutch does in the Huracan (I speak from experience having been in both of them, the video of the Balboni is on my channel And the Huracan video will follow later this year or early next). However, you can't get away from the fact that the Huracan is faster round a track. It has 50 more break horse power and is 0.6 seconds quicker to 60 mph. The new clutch also means the gear changes are sharper and the electronic stuff makes it more responsive. In short, the Huracan is a better car but the Balboni is a better Lambo, if you get what I mean. The Huracan performs better but the Balboni is truer to Lamborghini's distinctive characteristics. Personally, I prefer the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera to both of them (having been in that as well, video will be posted after the Huracan video). It has even more character than the Balboni, about two or three times as much to be honest and would out perform both it and the Huracan on the track (on the track day I was on the Huracan was overtaken by the 570 multiple times). It also weighs less than the Huracan and handled better than the Balboni due to the second generation longitudinale posteriore four wheel drive system. I also think it looks better than the other two too. There's talk of a Superleggera version of the Huracan on its way though, that could be quite something! Oh yes.
glenn5749 I prefer the LP570-2 with a stick shift transmission.
The Huracan is a better car. But the Balboni is a better Lamborghini.
HOWEVER, there is now a RWD version of the Huracan which looks awesome, sounds incredible, has a duel clutch gearbox, is faster and more involving to driver.
You are right in saying that as a performance vehicle, the Huracan will trump the Gallardo easily. But the Gallardo is just more of a character. It's one of the cars I will remember. Everything about it is great! The sound, the sharp and detailed shape, the engine, the interior. The Huracan is too technical, too organic looking with it's rounded shapes, the shape is confusing because there is just too much going on that doesn't really work together. I also dislike how the DCT has ruined the symphony of the engine. In short... Impressive engineering piece, but not a very good Lamborghini.
2:33 Goosebumps
Best retirement gift ever.
pause the video at 1:16
Was this filmed in 09.09.2009?
1:28 LOVE THE SOUND
i filmed a film crew filming the lamborghini huracan at the nurburgring two weeks ago. maybe top gear i don´t know (golf24 440hp vs lamborghini huracan vs porsche speed test)
your dangling this in front of me like a toy and there is so much want in a 2 well drive Gallardo... damn it top gear :3
Very nice.
Miss episodes like this
Nice.
I know one good retirement car name. McLaren Hammond! Sounds catchy too
where do i pre-order a Hammond? ;)
***** call Shmee
No 4wd is excellent for professional race car drivers but for the everyday man, it's crazy to have a super car without the safety net of 4wd and other systems.
The hard core green machine.
318 km/h, wow thats fast
I JUST LOOOVE THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No 1080p in 2014 ? Do you expect to have electricity or phone one day in the UK?
AMAZING sound!
How cool was his job and a leaving present of a Gallardo and free service for life for sure. His surname could only be better if he was called Valentino Ballboneher.
Hasn't Richard driven the Balboni in 14 season? With James in the blimp
No.................
Yep
No that was a Lamborghini Stephen
Yes he did drive a blue one I remember ? That challenge episode vs a blimp driven by James
Phúc Nguyễn Thế It was black, not blue. And yes, it was in the Airship Caravan challenge with James onboard the flying caravan.
Best Gallardo ever
Awesome car!
Perfect... Haven't said that about a lambo since the Diablo SV.. Well, maybe an LP640...
What an amazing car love it .
Of course, the LP550-2 is the same, minus the Balboni cosmetic changes, right?
Yep. Kinda defeats the specialness of the Balboni.
Wow, that's beautiful, I've never been a big fan of awd...., that's why I love the suplelageara, Awd is practical, but are super cars supposed to be practical?
superlegera was AWD dude
Yea, I learnt that a couple days ago, I'd seen one in the past doing a burn out and then a drift and I'd just assumed
normal mistake, although not all awd's are equal, lambos and such have a biased central diff, more power goes to the rear than the front, that's why they don't understeer, i think the awd system sends 70% of the power to the rear wheels
Yep, same set up as the r8
some say, the r8 and the gallardo are the same car, with different tunning settings xD
Valentino Balbogey,
Awesome car
lol they didn't give him shit they just fired you guys
+Carlos Caro Hammond and May quit, they didn't get fired. Top gear tried to get them to stay but they knew it wouldn't work without Clarkson so they followed him.
By getting rid of the AWD they also get a better steering feel, its just nicer
its beautiful
2:08 you mean blue stripe
xD I almost didn't get that joke but when I did, it got me real good hahahaha
what does it mean? am not a native english speaker so I have difficulties reading between the words, or are you comparing it to the famous blue/gold dress? hahahahah I got it now hhahahaha
Yup that's correct. I forgot what the joke was about but remembered it again because of you lol.
ed tyler are you serious? Not a native english speaker? You have one of the most properly compesed youtube comments that ive seen in ages. Yet another way that the people im surrounded by let me down lol.
71sc502 Thanks a lot. That's very encouraging. Whenever I come across a word or a grammatical structure that I don't know, I never let it slip by, I look it up immediately. I've been learning English for years now and learn about 3 words a day, I just don't know how many I forget lol
Nice :)
nice!
Do a episode with a all hyper cars vs each other in one drag race
pathetic that Lamborghini didnt even give the man one... he couldnt even afford to buy one from a dealer in the end... imagine them marketing your name and saying this is a tribute and treat you like that... poor form
nice
2:55..
Nice
Its so nice
you guys should review the c7 corvette
Wait, first Lamborghini Rwd in 15 years? What about the Gallardo LP-550-2, thats rwd and you can get it in a manual transmission...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Gallardo#LP_550-2_Coupe.2C_LP_550-2_AD_.282010-.29
Ah ok my bad, didn't realise this video was pre - 2012, which I really should of based on Richards hair :P
And what about Diablo GT? It was produced in 1999 and was RWD
Isn't this car the LP550-2?
MegaMaster456
No, but differences are minor. Main difference is the stripe :)
He didn’t even get one so kinda pointless for them to name a car after him. He’s still trying to find one
A shame almost all of these videos are only in 480p...
i`m american and i watch this show all the time on netflix ( top gear)
I hope you mean the english version :D imo the USA Top Gear is extremely boring...the hosts are pathetic
I hear Balboni wasnt given an example. That would have been a perfect send off.
Where's Hammond's booster seat? He's eye-level with the instrument cluster shroud, seriously..
Fastest car I've seen in a long time
In which season did he drive this??
That's a sweet car
Hammond, if you don't want that dvd signed by yourself you can always send it over to me
Y u no at least 1080p?
Such a shame though, that Lamborghini never actually gave Balboni one of these cars. They named the car after him, but never actually gave the man one. Also, Balboni actually really like the car, he tried to find one to buy for himself, but couldn’t actually find a proper manual one for sale. Most are e-gears. Not sure if now Balboni managed to find one.
weldone..warrior.
480p?
why 480p? isnt it 2013?
Dream car
I like green color and favorite car
you have a channel that focuses on visuals and sounds but yet the vids are not even HD.... :(
So did Hammond get his keyring?
What's the name of the son starting at 1:57? It's so beautiful, I really want to know it's title.
looking for the same thing
Hey guys! I have the answer you are seeking. It's called "snow glow" by Stephen green. Definately the kind of music you'd like to hear while driving a supercar in the mountains of italy or monte carlo
Henrik Schmidt
Thank you so much, I almost gave up :)
Szilágyi Szabolcs Glad i could help! It's a great track
Henrik Schmidt thanks a lot :)
Good
Whats the music that starts at 1:58?
Anyone?
Stephen green - Snow glow.
I used sound hound.
Niiiiiiice
I had the chance to see Valentino Balboni driving a Gallardo Balboni edition. He said to me "watchout, im driving."
I love lambo
why would someone strip 4wd? im seriously wondering wouldnt you want a supercar to be 4wd? helps with pertty much everything except for drifting
which made me wonder why so many sports cars are rwd.
Only a petrolhead will know
Isn't a rwd swapped Gallardo identical to this?
That came afterwards, and was based off this car
There's another one that does but I don't remember the name
4 wheel drive was deleted and it saved 30kg. Sounds like they just deleted the front cv axles.
Lol! BBC no hd?
Cool
smack that!
Best Lambo
480p...
What's with the nice comments? What refference am I missing here?
RWD Gallardo...
wow never knew its exists.
And it’s in green, grand
I want one
Wow
top gear with 480 quality ? WHAT A SHAME !!!!!!!!
NYCE!
think that with manual gearbox. That will be drivers car
I thought this car came in true manual (gated shifter)
It comes with a manual, the automatic is optional :)
Its an option.
What happend to stig
0-60mph in 3.9sec?
I hate to break it to you, but that's not fast anymore.
the 55K C7 does 3.8sec
Is Hammond leaving top gear