Do keep in mind the modifications weren’t only cosmetic, the engine was modified complete with a new, bespoke exhaust system that resulted in a power output of 600hp while this also required the brakes to be updated naturally … larger diameter disks with 8 piston calipers up front and 6 piston calipers at the rear meant this Raging Bull could stop almost quicker than she accelerated.

In fact during one of the first drives on public roads they had to do a full stop which almost caused the car behind to rear end them … and that was a standard Gallardo … so stopping power on the IMSA tuned model was massively improved.

Custom made central locking wheels with double spokes cover the uprated brake system while a fully adjustable suspension and custom seats in Alcantara upholstery and lots of carbon fiber in the cockpit completed the looks of the IMSA Gallardo GTV wide body conversion.

In late 2008 Lamborghini released an evolution of the initial Gallardo 5.2 model, called the LP560-4 not only the engine output was increased from 520hp to 560hp but also the styling was changed … which caused IMSA to release an updated GTV kit to fit onto the new V10 model.

This new IMSA Gallardo LP560 GTV retained the massively wide fender additions at the front and rear together with the deep front spoiler, side skirts and lower rear diffuser … a nice rear wing completed the outside package. The massive wheels measure 9J x 20 (with 245/30 ZR20 sized tires) up front and 12,5J x 20 (with 325/25 ZR20 sized tires) at the rear and still get the central locking mechanism for that race feeling.

Power output on the Gallardo LP560 GTV was raised to a more comfortable 590hp, which is only a 30hp increase to avoid any reliability issues with this Italian made V10 engine, keep in mind we were talking about a brand new car here that was still under factory warranty when IMSA modified it.

Fast forward to late 2012 when IMSA shows a slightly modified Gallardo LP560 at the Hankook stand during the Essen Motor Show, they call her the GTV-R … the R probably refers to the more aggressive, clear carbon fiber rear wing installed on this evolution. Other updates are visible on the exterior rear view mirrors that receive a beautiful glossy carbon fiber finish, which contrasts ever so nicely with the bright white exterior of this show car and the addition of stylish carbon fiber side fins under the wide sills.

Add the gold finished central spiders on the wheels with their highly polished rim and carbon fiber lower rear diffuser and this wide body Gallardo looks really impressive … I actually wonder if IMSA GmbH is considering a similar treatment for the new Lamborghini Huracan … just imagine a wide body Huracan LP610 GTV, that would be some nice competition for LB Performance I guess.

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Thus the chassis modifications now include a front skirt, widened wheel housing for front and rear, side skirts, a rear skirt as well as special rear spoiler that ensures greater output. All the parts are made of high quality carbon fiber which normally can only be found in professional motor sports or in air travel and which despite its low weight has a convincing stability. Because of its superb technical specifications the IMSA GTV is capable of combing sportiness with an exclusive appearance at the highest level. The same can, of course, also be said for the already internationally established lightweight central locking wheel, IMSA Challenge, which is mounted on the front axle with dimensions of 9J x 20 (with 245/30 ZR20 sized tires) and on the rear axle with dimensions of 12,5J x 20 (with 325/25 ZR20 sized tires).

The IMSA exclusive wheel is not only visually an eye-opener but it also convinces the ambitious driver with its technical characteristics ? especially when combined with the very complex traction and compression phase as well as with its height adjustable IMSA sports suspension. The highly polished IMSA stainless steel sports exhaust system can naturally not be left out of this Gourmet menu.

The optical delicacy on the rear of the LP 560 spoils the driver with a really deafening V10 symphony and increases its performance to a sensational 590 PS at 9000U/min thanks to the perfected exhaust gas routing and the connected back pressure reduction. The maximum torque is increased to 560 Nm at 6000 U/min.

As the IMSA GTV is a complete vehicle concept based on the Gallardo LP560-6 the IMSA specialists have also devoted themselves with their usual perfection to the interior of the vehicle. So the first things to strike the eye when opening the passenger door are the exclusive IMSA bucket seats made of carbon, which fi t the driver and co-driver like a sitting tailored suit. As the IMSA team traditionally consider the use of high quality materials for its newest super sports car creation to be very important, carbon is naturally used all over for elements in the cockpit. The complete multi-element IMSA carbon interior is very convincing. The whole IMSA GTV including the IMSA sports driving wheel is finished off with IMSA leather and/or Alcantara interior in GTV design.

All in all this is a very tasty high-class menu, that will make several Gallardo owners’ mouths water.

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Here, for the first time, the legendary GTV kit for the LP 560 will shortly be available. Of course, it is also made of high-quality carbon from the autoclave. It consists of an aerodynamically optimized front apron, larger fenders for all four wheel arches and a rear bumper with an integrated diffuser.

Thanks to the corresponding side skirts, the dynamic design is harmoniously brought to perfection. Thus equipped, even the parked car looks significantly racier and reminds the beholder of the legendary GTV models from the good old days. A body kit whose dynamics convince without exaggeration …”

The above is an excerpt from the official press release from IMSA GmbH, the German based tuner that has given us the amazing Gallardo GTV a few years ago, and today is able to extend this magnificent looking kit onto the recent LP560-4 evolution of the V10 Raging Bull.

A factory original LP560-4 already looks very nice, but after a stay at the IMSA workshop, the LP560-4 GTV looks even more impressive, thanks to the wide wheel arch extensions above all four wheels and the nicely integrated rear wing, all rather similar to the original GTV kit seen on the silver metallic demo car, however the front spoiler is now totally different with an styling closely related to the LP560-4 original unit.

Safe to say that people will again be lining up to have IMSA turn their regular Gallardo into a GTV edition, however expect a nice waiting list as it takes time to mount all the parts to your Gallardo once you leave the keys at IMSA.

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