| Body Type 2 door coupe
Engine 5.0 Liter, mid-engine, DOHC, 40-valve V10
Transmission E-Gear six speed, semi-automatic transmission with AWD and traction control
Amenities Optional features: E-gear transmission, electric seats and heated seats, anti-theft system, dash computer, Grigio Altair metallic paint.
Standard features: Driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, Lamborghini sound system (cassette and CD changer), automatic air-conditioning system (dual zone with solar sensor), multi-purpose TFT display, manual seats with electric backrest, remote control and central locking system, immobiliser, illuminated: glove box compartment, vanity mirrors, and trunk, external temperature indicator, ABS, ESP, 4 wheel drive with viscous coupling, power windows, electrically foldable side mirrors, auto-dimming rear view mirror, speed sensitive automatic rear spoiler, Bi-Xenon headlights, headlight washer, power steering. Comments The Gallardo is the synthesis of a true sports car that can be used on an every day basis. While matching these two apparently conflicting objectives, the guideline for Lamborghini engineers has been to fulfill the necessary comfort requirements without any compromise in the performances expected of a true Lamborghini car. The choices for engine, transmission, space frame and body, suspensions, brakes and electronics are then all in line with such an objective. The result is a compact, 2-seater high performance car (maximum speed well over 186 mph), that can be driven with pleasure both on race tracks and on long distance journeys on country and city roads. The layout has been conceived to reach the high performance targets, on the basis of the sports-oriented concept for which Lamborghini is well known. The basic characteristics of such a layout are: mid-rear mounted engine, with the gearbox behind the engine - permanent four-wheel drive system- independent double wishbone suspension system- aluminum space frame- low centre gravity- weight distribution 42% front, 58 %rear. Particular attention was paid to achieve the correct weight distribution, true to Lamborghini's engineering tradition. In fact, the chosen weight distribution is the optimal for a sports car, with advantages for traction, braking and handling. The lowering of the centre of gravity has also been a fundamental guideline, which also lead to the engineering decisions for engine and transmission layout. With a new V10 producing 500 bhp the Gallardo accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds in route to a top speed of over 190 mph! A fantastic color combination on this amazing car!
Reference Number 9378
as of 5/9/2007
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