The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car built by Lamborghini. The Gallardo is the best model of Lamborghini produced up to date with over 10,000 in the first seven years of production. The car is the name of a famous breed of fighting bull. The Spanish translation Gallardo word “gallant”.

The Lamborghini Gallardo offers a choice of two transmissions, a conventional manual transmission (H-Box) six-speed manual and a point six-speed electro-controlled hydraulic semi-automatic robot hand, the abbreviation Lamborghini E-Gear. “E-gear” allows the driver to change much make it faster than a manual transmission would. The pilot pulls up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, but also an automatic mode.

For MY2006 (starting late 2005) Lamborghini introduced many changes made to the car to some criticism by the press and owners counter. These are from the limited edition Gallardo SE. The exhaust system has a more sports (including a component to it in the city down) has been changed, the suspension was revised and a new steering rack was installed, the engine output increased 20 horsepower to a maximum of 512 hp (382 kW), the largest change has an overall decrease of transmission was mainly in first to fifth. The result is a much improved car, he was treated and become better, sounded better full throttle and the extra power and lower put an already fast car spun rapidly into a severe.

The Audi R8 sports car was launched in spring 2007, is based on the Gallardo platform, and uses a 4.2-liter V8, instead of avoiding direct competition with the Gallardo V10 Gallardo. In December 2008, the Audi R8 V10 and placed with a detuned version of the Gallardo engine, between the V8 R8 and Gallardo.
For model year 2008, additional functions to the Gallardo including an onboard computer iPod dock with USB, heated mirrors, Q-Citura seams, that the origin could be found on the Nera model, and a beige hood on the Spyder.

Lamborghini Gallardo SE (Special Edition) is a limited edition (250 pieces), presented the version in late 2005. The SE from the regular Gallardo externally with a black-two-tone roof is excellent, and specially designed “Callisto” rims shod with Pirelli tires. Note that the Gallardo SE can be ordered in a very small selection of exterior colors: two shades of gray and white (Balloon white), yellow (Giallo Midas), Orange (Arancio Borealis) and green (Verde Ithaca).

The Lamborghini Gallardo SE is a two-tone interior. All piping and are on the high quality leather made in the same color as the body. The middle sections of the seats are done in colored cushions and even the floor mats are color-coded black borders.
A reversing camera is also standard issue on the Gallardo SE, is also a multimedia system and a navigation system. The sports suspension and exclusive coverage came with the car, but there are several other options available, such as e-gear, which is a “push” marked to even more impressive acceleration by improving the pedal range of different reports.

This “thrust” mode automatically turns off the car at 5,000 rpm is the coupling involving all four wheels in a controlled burnout, and ensures the car performs maximum acceleration. This “launch” the driver has the “push” mode and not on the accelerator, similar to the technology launch of the BMW M3, Ferrari 360 F1 and F430 are committed, as well as pre-2008 Formula 1 cars.

Lamborghini Gallardo Nera (Special Edition) is a limited number (185 pieces) of contemporary Gallardo Coupe unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The car was designed to showcase the customization options available to the client in the program “ad personam”.

The Nera features matt body parts in black, and black is only really a combination of Nero Serapis and Nero Noctis. Brake calipers are painted silver and special taillights are smoked to match the darker color. Inside is stitched leather black and white contrast in the Q-Citura (diamond) mode. Note that the engine cover glass is an option, even on the Nera.

The products Gallardo Nera, determined 60 for the American market, had sold 91 in Europe.

The production model of the Gallardo Spyder was unveiled at the auto show in Los Angeles in January 2006. He is from the company to a completely new model with 520 hp (382 kW, 513 HP) and considered a lower ratio six-speed manual transmission. The hood is fully retractable.

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer was the first person in North America to take delivery of the Gallardo Spyder.
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson announced 18th February 2007, he bought a Gallardo Spyder, replacing his Ford GT.

In 2007, a Lamborghini Gallardo has been found in the FIA GT3, and the Japanese Super GT Championship GT300 Class in the two lowest classes in the series.

FIA GT3 was built with the help of German motor racing specialists Reiter Engineering, which already has the Murcielago GT1 and Diablo GTR Super Trophy riders. All screwed additional aerodynamics on the parts had cost compliance, that the car is meant to return views of the current route. Brembo Racing brakes and wheels OZ Racing are also included. He remained with All-Wheel-Drive. It produces 512 hp brake (382 kW) at 7800rpm and £ 376.2-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm, just across the road car, and only after the addition of undamped a race exhaust system and improved cooling.

Super GT The car had to comply with the rules a little differently. He could not be 300 hp (295 kW bhp/224) produce and must be back-Wheel-Drive. Power is supplied via air restrictors in the engine compartment limited places. The sequential gearbox is a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox configuration. The rules governing the aerodynamics are much looser than those in the FIA-GT, which means the car has progressed SUPER GT Aero, including a much larger rear wing. It took some time to be competitive as ever in this 2009 season.

Lamborghini has introduced what it calls the “fastest brand trophy series in the world, with an approximately 570-wheel-drive version for the race of the new Gallardo LP560-4 produced.

Series supports a number of European races such as the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) FIA GT Series and the World Touring CarChampionship (WTCC) with 18 races together and have invited a grid of 30 cars from privateer teams as well as Lamborghini dealer teams and a team of factory driver.

A version of the Gallardo, dubbed the Superleggera (super light), was at the Auto Show in Geneva in 2007 allegedly called in preparation for the upcoming Ferrari 430 Scuderia to life. The Superleggera has a tribute to Lamborghini’s first production model, the famous 350GT, was designed and built by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan, a partnership body which paid recently resumed operations. The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera has built no body style, but the name.

improved engine air intake, exhaust and ECU has 10 hp (7 kW, 10 hp) for a total of 530 hp (390 kW 523 hp). Transmission 6-speed e-gear, usually an option of $ 10,000, is now available as standard. A 6-speed manual transmission is not yet available as a cost option.

The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is lighter than the base Gallardo 100 kg (220 lb) (70 kg (150 lb) in the model of the United States) from 1430 kg (3,200 lb) through the use of carbon fiber panels to the rear diffuser, wheel, mirror-mirror housings , the interior door trim, center console, hood, wheel nuts made of titanium, carbon fiber sports seats with Alcantara.
The color choices are yellow Midas, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Motor Show.
The full price for a Superleggera with everything covered more than $ 260,000. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera began in June 2007.
In March 2008, Lamborghini has announced that it stopped the production of the Gallardo Superleggera. During the life of the production produced 172, including 10 white and 34 gray, 37 black, 45 yellow and 46 orange.

It is powered by a 5.2L V10 with new direct injection, with improved power and torque. Unlike the previous engine, this engine cranks no longer divided, so that it does not say the shooting itself, but Lamborghini that due to the stiffer crankshaft has less vibration than the previous engine.

Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or six-speed e-gear, with e-gear has been redesigned to speed through a rotary switch instead of a forward / backward movement, which offers 40% faster change changes. E-gear also has to start further regulation and control mode Corsa.

The car was also 20 kg (44 lbs) less than 2008 base Gallardo. Other changes include a new front apron with the Murcielago and exterior lighting of the Lamborghini Reventon influences affected.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 a base price of U.S. $ 205,000 but $ 220,000 can with e-gear, carbon-ceramic brakes, inner packing, Carbon, go to navigation and other options. Other equipment, factory options are ad personam program. The British version has an MSRP of EUR 147,330.00 ($ 235,730 USD), including vehicles NavTrak tracking system and packages.
The vehicle was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2008.
In an episode of Top Gear of the LP 560-4, adopted a round of 1:19.5, faster than the Ferrari F430.

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 of the first generation was built with the help of a journalist Automobile Magazine.
The first American car was in the 16th annual race to Erase MS charity auction sold for $ 270,000 to former True Religion Jeans co-founder/co-creator Kymberly Gold and music producer Victor Newman.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder was unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto. The LP560-4 Spyder has a limited top speed of slightly more than the LP560-4 coupe. The top speed limit in this press release over 322 km / h. The soft top is available in 4 colors.

This is a limited edition (30 pieces) for Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series of errands. The series began in May 2009.
The Super Trofeo race car on the Gallardo LP based 560-4 sports car, but with a revised chassis and assessed a V10 engine with 570 hp direct injection engine (419 kW, 562 hp) with a higher compression ratio of 12.5: 1, variable valve timing. The car has a dry weight of 1,300 kg (2,900 pounds). E-speed transmission is standard.
The Super Trofeo car and parts package worth € 200,000 (U.S. $ 284,300), plus taxes, available to Lamborghini dealer, with the support and parts sales floor.
The car posted the fastest time at the Vallelunga circuit with Giorgio Sanna as a driver.

This is a limited number (250 units) version to Balboni named Lamborghini test driver. The engine is rated at 550 hp (405 kW, 542 HP). The vehicle has a dry weight of 1.380 kilograms (3,000 £). In contrast to the contemporary line-up this model is equipped with rear wheels (because the drive system is standard all-wheel drive is removed).
ESP allows you to set CORSA angle of deviation from the normal models.
Other features include calibrated optional e-gear transmission, limited slip differential updated with 45%, black leather interior with with bands of white, center console Polar white band in the middle of the car, and a badge under the left window of the signature of Valentino Balboni and production number of the car.
Lamborghini LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, a top speed of 199 mph and reach achieved 0-100 km / h in 3.9 seconds.

The vehicle has a MSRP (Europe) (UK) (USA). In 2009, the car has been voted Car of the Year Top Gear, Richard Hammond said: “We were impressed by his band, its V10 engine, the rear-wheel drive, the ferocity of his escape and his gang.”

a lighter and more powerful version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – In March 2010, Lamborghini announced the release of the LP 570-4 Superleggera. The carbon fiber is widely inside and outside, to reduce weight used only 2954 pounds (1,340 kg) – enough to make the LP 570-4 lightest road course in a Lamborghini.
The 5.2-liter V10 engine produces 570 hp and can range from zero to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, to 202 1 mph (325 kmh) top speed.

In November 2010, announced the Lamborghini LP 570-4 Spyder Performance – a convertible version of the LP 570-4 Superleggera. As usual, the parties Powerful Spyder convertible is heavier than the Coupe Superleggera (kg up to £ 3.275 (1.486) kg, of £ 2.954 (1.340) in the Superleggera), but Lamborghini has taken further steps to ensure the Spyder still £ 143 (65 kg) lighter than the standard Gallardo Spyder.
With the same 562-hp 5.2-liter V10 in Superleggera LP 570-4, Spyder goes from zero mph (62) to 100 kilometers per hour is only in 3.9 seconds.

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