The sportiest and most 'purist' Gallardo ever
The new more powerful and lightweight series leaderWith
the Gallardo Superleggera, Automobili Lamborghini presents an
uncompromisingly high-performance sports car. Thanks to increased power
(an additional 10 hp) and a 100 kg reduction in weight (USA 70 kg), the
new range- leading Gallardo Superleggera is even more dynamic than the
already very sporty Gallardo. The weight/power ratio of the Lamborghini
Gallardo Superleggera is only 2.5 kg/hp, which puts it unquestionably at
the top.
The Superleggera also has the fastest acceleration in
its class. It needs only 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62
mph); 0.2 seconds less than the basic model, and boasting speed and
dynamic performance under various driving conditions.
The
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is an extremely high-performance car:
it includes a standard robotized mechanical 'e.gear' gearbox that
guarantees shifting without removing hands from the steering wheel.
More power thanks to technological developments The
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera's engine is the latest version of
Lamborghini's well-known 4,961- V10. Now 530 hp is reached in 8,000
min-1. The increase in power was made possible by the engine's improved
volumetric efficiency through reduced intake load losses and by exhaust
backpressures, together with optimized electronic control. Naturally,
emission levels observe the strict EURO 4 and LEV II standards.
Higher power thanks to lighter construction Lamborghini
engineers decreased the Lamborghini Gallardo's already low dry weight
(1,430 kg) by another 100 kg using advanced materials and technologies.
The engine hood is made of visible carbon fiber and transparent
polycarbonate, a type of material that guarantees lightness and also
shows off the magnificent V10. The rear diffuser and underbody covering,
the rearview mirrors, door panels and the central tunnel's covering are
also made of carbon fiber. Further reductions in weight were achieved
by replacing certain glass surfaces with transparent polycarbonate. For
the interior, monocoque carbon fiber sports seats covered in Alcantara®
were chosen to ensure restraint of the driver and passenger during the
intense lateral accelerations that the Gallardo Superleggera is capable
of achieving around curves.
Exclusive specification and options range A
comprehensive specification and extensive range of options will be
available, with some exclusive to the Superleggera. The Lamborghini
Gallardo Superleggera comes with robotized mechanical e.gear as
standard; a sports package including shock absorbers; and special
suede-covered steering wheel. The car is available in four colors:
Midas Yellow, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black. Pirelli P
Zero Corsa tires (standard) on new Scorpius forged rims accentuate the
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. A few of the options that can be
requested include the multimedia system with navigator and CD-changer; a
rear video camera to make parking easier (with optional rear wing
only); a carbon accessories kit for the interior; a fixed rear spoiler; a
four-point seatbelt (not for USA); tubular rear frame or fitting points
for later inclusion (not for USA, Japan or Middle East); and
carbon-ceramic brakes.