Known as the LP 580-2, the two-wheel-drive coupe serves as a new entry-level model for the company. Its naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10 has been slightly restrained, dropping output to 580PS (571 horsepower) and 398 lb-ft of torque — approximately 30 ponies below the standard LP 610-4 edition.
Power is delivered via the same seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox found in the AWD model. Losing the extra driveshaft and other front-wheel drive components sheds nearly 73 pounds, trimming the total curb weight down to 3,062 pounds. Weight distribution also shifts slightly to the rear, biased 40 percent at the front and 60 percent at the rear.
Drivers can expect to hit 62 mph from a standstill in just 4.3 seconds, just 0.2 seconds behind the LP 610-4, while top speed has been reduced slightly to 199 mph.
The coupe boasts a new power-management setup, with stiffer suspension and a revised steering system. The driving modes have been recalibrated, enabling drivers to opt for oversteer and fully enjoy the RWD characteristics.
Aside from the mechanical revisions, the LP 580-2 is also visually distinguished from the 610-4. Designers have reformed the front air intakes to increase down pressure on the front axle, while the rear spoiler lip improves airflow around the tail end. New 19-inch Kari rims, wrapped in Pirelli PZero rubber, complete the unique look.
The LP 580-2 will be available soon at Lamborghini dealerships in Europe for 150,000 euros (~$160,000 USD). The company has not yet announced pricing or launch details for the US market.
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