Lamborghini Gallardo Manufacturer Lamborghini Parent company Audi AG Production 2003–present 6,801 built (2003–2007) [1] Assembly Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy Predecessor Lamborghini Jalpa Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door coupé 2-door spyder Layout Mid-engine, four-wheel drive Engine(s) 5.0 L V10 Transmission(s) 6-speed manual 6-speed single clutch semi-automatic Wheelbase 2560 mm (100.8 in) Length 4300 mm (169.3 in) Width 1900 mm (74.8 in) Height 1165 mm (45.9 in) 1184 mm (46.6 in) (Spyder) Curb weight 1569 kg (3459 lb) Related Audi R8 Designer Luc Donckerwolke

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

The Lamborghini Gallardo (/ɡalˈlaɾdo/) (pronounced: guy-yar-doh) is a sports car built by Lamborghini. The Gallardo is Lamborghini's most-produced model to date, with 5,000 built in the first three years of production.^[2] It is less expensive than Lamborghini's larger, more powerful Murciélago. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1901x1018, 201 KB) en: A silver Lamborghini Gallardo Source: Upload on German WP: 01:24, 5. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... For other uses, see Lamborghini (disambiguation). ... Audi is a German automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. ... Factory of automobiles Lamborghini. ... Lamborghini Jalpa The Lamborghini Jalpa was a car produced by the Italian automaker Lamborghini from 1981 to 1988. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... The Peugeot 406 Coupé, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupé Rover P5 Coupe, a traditional four-door coupé Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupé Gala-Coupé of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coup... Spyder or Spider is a term for a convertible car body style. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Semi-automatic transmission, or also known as clutchless manual transmission, automated manual transmission, e-gear, or paddle shift gearbox is a system which uses electronic sensors, processors and actuators to do gear shifts on the command of the driver. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... This article is about the road going sports car. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... Luc Donckerwolke, born June 19, 1965 in Lima, Peru (but a Belgian citizen), was head of design at Lamborghini from 1998, where he was responsible for the Lamborghini Murciélago (2002) and Lamborghini Gallardo (2003) models. ... 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... For other uses, see Lamborghini (disambiguation). ... Lamborghini 6. ...

The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull. The Spanish word gallardo (/ɡaˈʎaɾðo/) translates into "gallant". This article is about the international language known as Spanish. ...

Overview

The Gallardo was designed as a competitor to the Ferrari 360, and now competes with its replacement, the Ferrari F430. The Gallardo has a rear-biased all-wheel drive system which differentiates it from its rear-wheel drive competitors. Lamborghini's parent company Audi^[3] is renowned for its Quattro AWD system, however Lamborghini uses a system of its own. Ferrari 360 was the name given to three models of Ferrari cars: the Ferrari 360 Modena, an enclosed two-door coupe; the Ferrari 360 Spider, a two-door convertible; and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. ... Ferrari F430 Spider The Ferrari F430 is a high-performance sports car produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari to succeed the Ferrari 360. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... Audi AG, more commonly known as Audi, is a premium German automobile manufacturer and one of the worlds leading performance-luxury marques, with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. ... This article is about the Audi all wheel drive system, for information on the Audi coupe of the same name, see Audi Quattro. ...

Unlike the Countach, Diablo, and Murciélago models, the Gallardo does not have scissor doors. The Lamborghini Countach was a supercar produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini from 1974 to 1990. ... The Lamborghini Diablo was a high-performance supercar built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001. ... Lamborghini 6. ... Scissor doors, also called Jackknife doors, are automobile doors that rotate up and forward on a hinge near the front of the door. ...

The Gallardo was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, who won the 2003 Red Dot Award for the design of both the 2003 Gallardo and 2002 Murciélago. Luc Donckerwolke, born June 19, 1965 in Lima, Peru (but a Belgian citizen), was head of design at Lamborghini from 1998, where he was responsible for the Lamborghini Murciélago (2002) and Lamborghini Gallardo (2003) models. ...

At current U.S. prices, a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo coupe costs USD $186,250 - $222,800, while a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo spyder costs USD $201,595 - $263,595. USD redirects here. ... USD redirects here. ...

As of March 2008, the Gallardo is the only model to use the Lamborghini V10 engine.^{[citation needed]} The Lamborghini V-10 is an engine that was developed for the Lamborghini Gallardo automobile first sold in 2003. ... A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five. ...

The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional (H-Box) six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled 'semi-automatic single-clutch sequential manual', which Lamborghini abbreviates to "E-gear". The "E-gear" allows the driver to make shifts much faster than a manual transmission would, however with this option one sacrifices a certain measure of control that the manual transmission would offer. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, and does not need to manually actuate the clutch. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Semi-automatic transmission, or also known as clutchless manual transmission, automated manual transmission, e-gear, or paddle shift gearbox is a system which uses electronic sensors, processors and actuators to do gear shifts on the command of the driver. ... For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). ...

The Audi R8 sports car, launched in early 2007, is based on the Gallardo platform, and uses a 4.2 litre V8 in place of the Gallardo's V10 to avoid competing directly with the Gallardo. The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car released by the German automaker Audi in 2006. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

For the 2008 model year, an onboard computer, iPod connectivity with USB, heated mirrors, Q-citura stitching that originally could only be found on the Nera model, and a beige soft-top on the Spyder, were added to the Gallardo.^[4] iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc. ...

Variants

Gallardo Spyder

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

The production spyder model of the Gallardo was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. It is considered by the company to be an entirely new model, with 520 hp (388 kW) and a lower-ratio six-speed manual transmission. The soft top is fully retractable. Spyder or Spider is a term for a convertible car body style. ... ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ...

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer was the first person in North America to take delivery of the Gallardo Spyder. This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... For the comic book character, see Drummer (comics). ... Joseph Michael Joey Kramer (born June 21, 1950 in The Bronx, New York City, United States) is the drummer and percussionist for the rock and roll group Aerosmith. ...

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson announced on 18 February 2007 that he had bought a Gallardo Spyder, replacing his Ford GT. This article is about the current format of the BBC television programme. ... Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster and writer who specialises in motoring. ... is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This page refers to the concept and production cars of 2002 and later; for the mid-1960s race car, see Ford GT40. ...

SE

2006 Verde Ithaca Gallardo SE on Angeles Crest Hwy in Los Angeles.

2006 Verde Ithaca Gallardo SE Interior.

In late 2005, the Gallardo SE (for Special Edition) was introduced. The SE is distinguished from the regular Gallardo externally by having a black-roofed two-tone color scheme as well as specially designed "Callisto" rims shod with Pirelli tires. Image File history File linksMetadata CIMG8207_(Medium)_(2). ... Image File history File linksMetadata CIMG8207_(Medium)_(2). ... Image File history File linksMetadata IMG_7110_-1(Small). ... Image File history File linksMetadata IMG_7110_-1(Small). ... Pirelli & C. SpA is a diverse multinational company based in Milan, Italy. ...

Mechanically, the SE addresses many of the criticisms of the original Gallardo; the steering is quicker and more responsive, the transmission gear ratios have been adjusted to better suit the V10, and the E-gear now has a "thrust mode" to optimize acceleration, and the car's power has been increased to 520 hp (388 kW). The SE has a higher top speed of 315 km/h or 196 MPH, and it accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Only 250 units of the Gallardo SE were built. All the mechanical upgrades of the SE, however, will be included in all 2006+ Gallardos (excluding the two-tone bodywork). This article is about a unit of measurement. ... For other uses, see Watt (disambiguation). ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ...

The Gallardo SE comes with a two-tone interior. All piping and stitching on the ultra-quality leather are executed in the same color as the bodywork of the car. The mid sections of the seats are finished in color-coded upholstery and even the black floormats have a color coded borders.

A rear-view camera is also standard issue on the Gallardo SE, as is a multimedia system and a navigation system. The sport suspension and an exclusive cover also came with the car but there are still several other options available, like the E-gear, which featured a 'thrust' mode to offer even more impressive acceleration by improving the gearchange through the different gears.

This "thrust" mode actually automatically revs the car to 5,000 rpm, drops the clutch engaging all four wheels in a controlled burnout, and ensures the car performs maximum acceleration. This "launch" only requires the driver to engage the "thrust" mode and step on the gas pedal, similar to the launch technology in Formula 1 race cars. For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). ... Look up Burnout in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Nera

Lamborghini Gallardo Nera

The Gallardo Nera (Special Edition) was introduced at Paris Motor Show. The Nera has a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph), and it accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, as the engine and drivetrain are identical to the standard Gallardo. The car is meant to showcase the customization options available to the customer. The Nera features special matte black body panels, and is only available in two colours -- Serapis and Noctis. Brake calipers are painted a special silver, and the taillights are smoked to match the darker paint scheme. The interior is stiched from high-contrast black and white leather. Only 185 units of the Gallardo Nera will be produced and 60 are for the American market. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 724 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Mondial de lautomobile, Paris 2006 File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 724 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Mondial de lautomobile, Paris 2006 File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Mondial de lAutomobile (auto show of Paris, France) 2006 will take place from September 30 to October 15, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. ... For other uses, see Leather (disambiguation). ...

Superleggera

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera.

A special version of the Gallardo, dubbed the Superleggera was launched at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show supposedly in preparation for the next Ferrari 430 Scuderia. The Superleggera is lighter than the base Gallardo by around 70 kg (154 lb) - down to approximately 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) - thanks to the use of carbon fibre panels for the rear diffuser, undertray, the rearview-mirror housings, the interior door panels, the central tunnel, and the engine cover. Even the wheel nuts are made of titanium instead of steel to save even more unsprung weight at each corner of the car. The intake, exhaust and ECU have been upgraded to release an extra 10 hp for a total of 530 hp (395 kW). The lightening and extra power result in a 0-100km/h time of 3.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the base Gallardo. The 6-speed e-gear transmission, usually a US$ 10,000 option, now comes as a standard. The full price for a Superleggera with everything on it runs for over $200,000. Lamborghini began offering the Gallardo Superleggera in June 2007.^[5] In March 2008, Lamborghini announced that they had ceased production of the Gallardo Superleggera.^[6] The Geneva Salon International de lAuto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March. ... Ferrari F430 Spider The Ferrari F430 is a high-performance sports car produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari to succeed the Ferrari 360. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ...

LP560-4

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 was revealed at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. It is powered by a new 5.2L V10 with FSI direct injection, generating 552hp and 398lb-ft of torque. The engine is heavily based on the new Audi RS6 V10. ^[7][8] Unlike the precedent engine, this engine no longer has split crankpins, so it is not even firing, but Lamborghini says that due to the stiffer crankshaft it has less vibrations than the previous engine ^[9]. Also, a revised transmission and four wheel drive system as well as a 20kg weight loss are expected. The 4 at the end of the name refers to the Gallardo's permanent four-wheel-drive system. It also incorporates a new front bumper heavily influenced by the Lamborghini Reventon. Pricing of the Gallardo LP560-4 will start at around US$222,000. ^[10] 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... The Geneva Salon International de lAuto (or Geneva Motor Show) is an annual auto show held in March. ... The Audi RS6 is the highest-performance version of the Audi A6, a mid-size luxury car / executive car produced by German automaker Audi. ... Crankshaft (red), pistons (gray) in their cylinders (blue), and flywheel (black) Continental engine marine crankshafts, 1942 Components of a typical, four stroke cycle, DOHC piston engine. ...

Specifications

Police car

Italian State Police Gallardo

In December 2004, two Gallardos were donated by Lamborghini to the Italian police in honor of the force's 152nd anniversary. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 393 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lamborghini Gallardo ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 393 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lamborghini Gallardo ... One of the Lamborghini Gallardo of the Polizia Stradale Police trucks in Venice Railway Station The Polizia di Stato (State Police) is one of the national police forces of Italy. ...

The Gallardo Police Cars are used by the traffic police (Polizia Stradale) during emergencies and alarm situations on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway, also under the powers of the special safety operative which is already being employed along that tract of highway and above all, for the transport of body organs destined for transplantation. Salerno is a town in Campania, south-western Italy, the capital of the province of the same name. ... Reggio Calabria (officially Reggio di Calabria, Rìggiu in Calabrian dialect, Righi in Greek-Calabrian), is the largest and the oldest city in Calabria, Italy, dating back to the 8th century BC (see history below). ...

British police Gallardo

Yellow Gallardos have been "temporary" police cars for the Metropolitan Police in London, one in 2005 and one in 2006, for specific publicity events. The 2006 vehicle was seen at the start of the 2006 Gumball Rally. Both vehicles were lent by Lamborghini London and were fitted with yellow and blue Battenburg markings, police logos and a small blue lightbar. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2816x2112, 3795 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lamborghini Gallardo User:Berserker79/b79sbox2 User:Edward/Images Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2816x2112, 3795 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Lamborghini Gallardo User:Berserker79/b79sbox2 User:Edward/Images Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... A Police Constable of West Yorkshire Police on patrol The United Kingdom (UK) does not have one single police service serving the general public; with the exception of various special police forces and of Northern Ireland (which has one unified force, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)), police forces... The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is the name currently used by the territorial police force which is responsible for Greater London other than the City of London (the responsibility of the City of London Police). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Before the start of the Gumball 3000 in Pall Mall, London, 30 April 2006 The Gumball 3000 is an annual 3000 mile (5000 km) international rally which takes place on public roads, typically in Europe. ... This article is about emergency vehicle markings. ...

Related information

• The Gallardo coupe was road tested on the British TV show Top Gear. While co-presenter Jeremy Clarkson highly praised it for its power, agility and ease of use, he criticised parent company Audi AG for making it too civilized for a Lamborghini. In his words, the Gallardo lacked the "lunacy" or "idiocy" (namely outrageous looks and heavy reliability issues, among others) that defined a Lamborghini. However, later on, when he tested the SE Gallardo Spyder, he took back his remarks, He also announced during a cool wall session that he has replaced his Ford GT with a Gallardo Spyder.
• In 2004, a stock yellow Gallardo coupe was piloted to 200 mph on a highway as part of the Super Speeders "1 Lap of NYC" street/drag racing video, exceeding the manufacturer's top speed estimate.
• One of the most highly modified Gallardo's (aesthetically) is the IMSA Gallardo created by German designer Holger Mohr. Featured on the January/February 2007 cover of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine the widebody kit is made up of 18-pieces. A high-performance power package is in the works.^[11]
• Possibly the most powerful Gallardo in existence belongs to Wayne Skiles. The twin turbo V10 built by Florida tuner shop Heffner Performance makes 679 hp (506 kW) and 475 ft·lbf (644 N·m) of torque. It was featured in the July 2006 issue of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine.^[12] Wayne Skiles' Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Videos can be found on YouTube.^[13]

This article is about the current format of the BBC television programme. ... Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster and writer who specialises in motoring. ... Audi AG, more commonly known as Audi, is a premium German automobile manufacturer and one of the worlds leading performance-luxury marques, with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. ... This page refers to the concept and production cars of 2002 and later; for the mid-1960s race car, see Ford GT40. ... Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine is an automotive enthusiast publication which focuses on the performance aspect of tuning high-end vehicles such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes Benz and to a lesser extent on British marques (Aston Martin, Lotus, Bentley) and Japanese manufacturers (Lexus, Infiniti). ... Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine is an automotive enthusiast publication which focuses on the performance aspect of tuning high-end vehicles such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes Benz and to a lesser extent on British marques (Aston Martin, Lotus, Bentley) and Japanese manufacturers (Lexus, Infiniti). ...

References

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