LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPECIAL EDITION PICTURES

The Gallardo¹s introduction in 2003 proved a watershed moment in that legendary company¹s history, as well as that of parent Volkswagen. Once known for elegant touring cars that gave way to alien exotics typified by the outrageous Countach, Lamborghini announced it was playing for keeps in the supercar market with the fast-yet-dependable V-10 Gallardo. Stunning as it is, the model is now growing a bit long in the sharpened tooth, with a new version not due for a few years. Ergo, enter a hot rodded version of the car at this year¹s Frankfurt auto show: dubbed the Super Trofeo Stradale, it boasts a race-worthy carbon fiber wing, lightened interior brimming with carbon and Alcantara and the same fire-breathing 565 hp found in the company¹s ferocious Superleggera.