Was looking for a Speciale, Instead Ordering Perfomante

I was searching for a 458S for the past year to complement my 16M, but I'm not a fan of paying over MSRP. I was close to pulling the trigger on a white on blue Speciale, but it was still over MSRP (and maybe they always will be). Instead, last year, I ended up picking up an LP670 SV (1 of 186 made). Still love it and will keep it. The Speciale prices continue to be in the $400k range.....so then came the news of the Huracan Perfomante and it's groundbreaking track time at the Nurburgring (faster than 918). Further exciting news on the car, is the development of the patented ALA aero system which creates significant downforce.
I contact my local dealer right away, attend a private unveiling of the Perfomante, and deposit is in.
Some of the reasons I went with Lamborghini Perfomante over Ferrari Speciale:
1. Price....Ferrari prices can be over the top even when barely new.
2. I didn't have to buy a Cali, F12, and 5 more cars to get the latest and greatest (next of which would be the 488 VS, however, I want to stick to NA cars for now). It was nice to know that Lamborghini didn't make me buy a Urus, Aventador, Huracan, etc. before getting into their fastest production car currently to be made.
3. Performance: the Performante (and Huracan successors) will likely be one of the last NA V10's to be made. The patented new ALA Aero system is quite impressive. The forged carbon looks amazing (lighter and stronger than CF).
It will be interesting to see what Ferrari's answer is to the Perfomante (and Mclaren's 720) for its comparable class and price range. 488 VS in a year or so?
I still will get a 458S some day, but for now, Lamborghini has my attention!

 

The Av is menacing. I do hope Lamborghini keeps the NA platform as long as possible. But we all know they will eventually become obsolete.
Hence, why that is important to me in the selection of cars I collect.
Agree on speed with turbo cars becoming mind-blowing with acceleration. But sheesh if one wants the fastest of all from a dig, one should get a Tesla. But oh no sound!


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Let me know your thoughts after seeing it. I was and still am seriously impressed! Can't wait to test it on track.


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16M brother! That's a car we have to keep! Have S-line exhaust? Transforms the car.
Agree with your feedback Rob. Just checked your sig, nice collection! Says you have LP670 Monterey blue? Is it an SV? What year is your Huracan - do you have magnetic suspension and/or LDS? I was going to order the Perfomante without LDS for less electronic intrusion.



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Wow what a comparison! The Av does seem outrageous. I will be keeping my Murcie SV which prevents me from jumping into an Av for now. Lambo V12's are king of all kings.

I have been eyeing the 991 GT3 RS's for a while....the UV purple and lava orange are stunning! No doubt that the GT3's are stellar driving machines with such great all around purpose. But when the Perfomante news was released (with similar current price points as the new GT3 RS's) the exotic looks, new forged carbon, ALA aero technology seem to dominate over the P car.


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Very nice! Any pics? How would you compare the Av SV to the Lp670SV? Color and miles on the LP670SV?


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6:52.01 at the Ring is incredible!
My car is spec'd and ordered, should get it delivered in time for Monterey car week.


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Thanks guys....yes I spec'd it in Ad Personam Verde Themis (similar to Singh)....interior with red accents. Only thing is roof will not be black but body colored. Will do bronze rims to match the bronze engine covers and will do Italian livery on calipers (after arrival).

I'm in the first round of U.S. delivery so should receive it for Monterey car week! I'm also trying to set up a trip to Sant'Agata to see my car on the production line.



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🤣 that is my problem....5 car garage with 7 cars plus Perf on order....I'm in trouble and need space!

Have not seen the Judge in a little while but heard he is good - believe he still has GT3, 430 and Scud. He's been working on his house.


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Do agree, not so stunning ok pictures but walking around the car at the unveil was definitely a greater perspective and appreciation.
To be honest I don't even know how bright the Verde Themis will look.
The 2WD is amazing I hear - my buddy has a white one.
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Just awesome! Groundbreaking


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