Lamborghini built it for the purists who are always outnumbered by mainstream buyers. The highly sought after and collectible Valentino Balboni Edition, limited to 250 examples, was also RWD only, but the automatic remained optional. But the Balboni Edition received tons of great publicity because of its namesake and its mid-engine, RWD, supercar status. With that in mind, the Gallardo LP550-2 arrived for 2011, and in 2013 the LP560-2 debuted to honor the firm’s 50th anniversary.
The Gallardo LP560-2 50 Anniversario was mechanically nearly identical to the LP550-2, though its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 received a whole 2 horsepower increase to 552 hp. Other special features included Bianco Opalis exterior paint, dark grey wheels, carbon fiber rear wing sourced from the Gallardo Superleggera, and a clear engine cover. Production, of course, was limited. Only 25 were imported to the US and now one of them is up for sale.