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ITALIAN sports car manufacturer Lamborghini will unveil two of its latest high performance automobiles at this year's Bahrain International Motor Show (BIMS) 2008 in October.
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 and Lamborghini MurciŽlago LP 640 will both make their GCC debut in Bahrain as part of the motor show that will continue from October 4 to 7 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Sanabis.
The company's official importer in Saudi Arabia, Al Ghassan Motors, said Bahrain's geographical location was one of the reasons it was chosen for the debuts.
"We consider Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as a unit because many Saudis visit the country," said Imad Rihan, marketing manager, Al Ghassan Motors.
The event is being organised by the Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA) in a joint venture with Germany-based auto fair organiser Messe Essen.
BECA operates under the leadership of Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro, who is also BECA board chairman.
High-performance auto and engine makers RUF Automobile, Jaguar, Hummer and Pankl Racing Systems will be represented at the inaugural international motor show, while national pavilions from Germany, Taiwan and the UAE will also have a presence. The event will also showcase a surprise super car.
"BIMS is shaping up to be a hallmark event for the Kingdom of Bahrain with its unique exhibits of production, classic, concept and performance cars across different brands and its timely significance," said Dr Fakhro.
"Its inaugural launch in October coincides with the celebration of Eid Al Fitr, enabling thousands of car enthusiasts and families to visit the show at the BIEC."
