The Lamborghini brand has a long and controversial history. In the 60s, Ferruccio Lamborghini, who produced tractors and is a very wealthy man, found several flaws in a Ferrari car and talked about this with Enzo Ferrari, but he was reasonably told that his lot was a tractor, after which Lamborghini took up sports cars.
This hobby, which grew into a good business, showed the automotive world a new brand of sports cars - Lamborghini. But from 1972 to 1998, the brand was constantly at the stage of bankruptcy and changed five owners. Stability appeared only when moving under the wing of AudiAG.
For all the time, 18 independent models were released. Some models were sold in a piece copy, 120-300 cars each. And the best-selling model of all time was the Lamborghini Gallardo with more than 10,000 cars sold, which exceeds the combined sales of other relatives in the assembly shop.
A feature of this car is its engine, so beloved among tuning studios, because the base power is achieved without the use of turbines, which makes it possible to upgrade significantly. It is not surprising that several dozen Gallardos with a power of 1200 hp roam the world. And even a couple of cars with a power of 2000 hp.
Consider the technical characteristics of the most popular generations of Lamborghini Gallardo.
Lamborghini Gallardo 2003
Lamborghini has traditionally produced expensive cars, which may be why sales have been sedate. And the company decided to make a more affordable model that could spur sales. And such a model was, first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003, Lamborghini Gallardo, which is a two-seater coupe with a rear engine.
Lamborghini Gallardo characteristics of the 2003 sample were as follows:
- length - 4300 mm
- width - 1900 mm
- height - 1160 mm
- wheelbase - 2560 mm
- weight - 1430 kg.
The car had four-wheel drive. The engine on the car was a W-shaped (camber between the cylinders of 96 degrees) 10-cylinder, 5.0-liter, 500-horsepower naturally aspirated unit. Peak power is reached at 7800 rpm. Maximum torque 510 Nm at 4500 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds. The maximum possible speed is 309 km/h. Gearbox - mechanics, with six steps.
The cost of such a car during official sales was 165 thousand dollars, which is significantly less than the cost of the rest of the Lambo.
Lamborghini Gallardo Special Edition 2005
In 2005, a batch of only 250 cars was released called the Lamborghini Gallardo Special Edition. It featured a retuned engine, revised suspension, and a different color scheme from the regular Gallardo. The obligatory black color was applied to the rear-view mirrors, roof and engine hood.
The W10 engine was installed on the Special Edition, already delivering 520 hp. at 8000 rpm. The torque remained the same, 510 Nm, but its “shelf” dropped to 4250 rpm. Up to 100 km / h gallardo with a reconfigured engine accelerated in exactly 4 seconds. And the “maximum speed” has increased to 315 km/h. The gearbox has remained the same.
There were no changes in dimensions, but there were still additional technical updates:
- The changes affected the chassis settings and the regular Gallardo tires were replaced with sports ones;
- The steering wheel has also been reconfigured for more precise and linear control.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 2008
Slightly changing the design, in 2008 the new Gallardo was released and the main changes, according to tradition, were in technology. This car was marked LP560-4, where where LP is the designation of the mid-engine layout from the Italian Longitudinale Posteriore - "longitudinal rear", 560 - power, and 4 - the number of driving wheels.
This Lamborghini Gallardo specifications had the following:
- slightly increased length - 4345 mm
- width remains the same - 1900 mm
- height 1165 mm, added 5 mm
- wheelbase unchanged - 2560 mm
- weight 1410 kg.
The car had four-wheel drive. The engine displacement was already 5.2 liters with a capacity of 560 hp. at 8000 rpm. A torque of 540 Nm of thrust was achieved at 6500 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km / h is 3.7 seconds, and the maximum possible speed is 325 km / h. Fuel consumption reaches almost 20 liters in city mode, which is comparable to a large SUV, but the privilege of exchanging the first "hundred" in less than 4 seconds is worth it.
An interesting novelty in the technical equipment of this model is the system for lifting the front of the car to pass through an obstacle, which is available with just one push of a button. The LP 560-4 is also optionally equipped with a carbon-ceramic brake system with brake discs with a diameter of 36.5 cm.
As for the body color, in addition to the standard colors, customers were offered 3 exclusive colors: Matte white - Bianco Canopus, matte black - - Nero Nemesis and matte brown - Marrone Apus.
Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni 2009
This car model, which is named after Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni, is a rear-wheel drive version of the LP560-4. The circulation of LP550-2 was only 250 copies.
Due to the fact that the sports car remained only 2-wheel drive, it became 30 kg lighter than the LP560-4, but the Balboni engine was derated from 560 to 550 hp. With. Due to the reconfiguration, acceleration to 100 km / h became a little slower - 3.9 seconds, and the maximum speed was 320 km / h. The car is equipped with a modified E-gear robotic gearbox.
The Gallardo Balboni is available in eight body colors and features gold-embossed white racing stripe decals that run throughout the car as a distinguishing feature.
Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera 2010
The new top model in the Gallardo Lamborghini line is the LP 570-4 Superleggera, based on the LP560-4. The main advantage of the LP 570-4 Superleggera can be called a weight of 1340 kg, which makes this sports car the lightest Lamborghini model, while the dimensions of the car are as follows:
- length - 4386 mm
- width - 1900 mm
- height - 1165 mm
- wheelbase - 2665 mm.
The car is equipped with the same 5.2-liter V10 engine, but with a power of 570 hp. With. with an aluminum cylinder block. Maximum torque is reached at 6500 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 325 km/h. Fuel consumption is reduced by 20.5% compared to the base LP 560-4. A six-speed E-gear transmission comes standard, with a manual transmission available for free instead.
Update 2013
In 2013, the appearance of the car was slightly updated, a new front bumper, a different pattern on the rims, a new interior trim, but the technical stuffing of the supercar remained the same. It still comes with a 5.2-liter V10 engine with 560 hp. With..
There is nothing to radically change, Gallardo is powerful and fast, light and at a moderate cost. Competitors from Porsche, of course, are not asleep, but there is no longer any need to face them for marketing reasons, because both Porsche and Lamborghini belong, one way or another, to the Volkswagen Group. In addition, there are older models, in the segment of which Gallardo should not fall.
"Lamborghini Gallardo" is a whole series of sports cars that, starting in 2003, were produced for ten years by the company of the same name. During this period of time, the car has been repeatedly modernized and improved. Moreover, several modifications were released, among which there is even a police version. The series is a little smaller compared to but has become much more popular. For the first time in public, the model debuted in 2003 during the Geneva Motor Show.
Great popularity
In the entire history of the brand, the Lamborghini Gallardo car has become the most massive. This is evidenced by the fact that in just two years about three thousand copies of cars were produced (about the same number of Diablo models were created over eleven years). Many experts consider the relatively low price for this brand to be the main reason for such success. Speaking about how much the Lamborghini Gallardo costs, it should be noted that everyone who wants to purchase a model needs to pay an amount that is almost two times less compared to the same Diablo, and amounts to 165 thousand US dollars.
general description
In the development of the concept of the car, in addition to the designers of the manufacturing company itself, specialists from the Audi company took an active part. It is the latter that owns the design of the body and engine, completely made of aluminum. The body of the car is produced at two German factories, after which it is transported to Italy to complete the assembly. In general, the design is somewhat reminiscent of the Murcielago model. This is not at all surprising, since the creation of both machines was led by Luke Donkervolk. The fundamental difference between a car like the Lamborghini Gallardo was the replacement of vertical doors with traditional ones.
An important advantage of the model is the rear view, which has become more extensive. Driving a car has become much easier thanks to the large number of electronic systems used here. They also made the car more manoeuvrable. The standard equipment of the car includes trimming the interior manually due to natural leather, a rear spoiler (it is electronically adjustable), climate control for several zones, 19-inch alloy wheels and much more.
Technical equipment
The five-liter car engine is installed in front of the rear axle on the base. It has a V-shape and consists of ten cylinders. The power of the installation is 500 horsepower. In combination with the motor, a mechanical or robotic transmission can function. Both boxes have six gears. By increasing the camber angle from the usual 72 to 90 degrees, the engine height has decreased. Consequently, the center of gravity of the machine has decreased. The maximum speed of the Lamborghini Gallardo is 310 km / h, while the car accelerates to “hundreds” in just 4.4 seconds.
Special Series
In 2005, a special, updated one was born. In total, only 250 copies of the model were released, in the name of which the letters “SE” appeared, which stood for “Special Edition”. In the new Lamborghini Gallardo, tuning has affected almost all elements. First of all, the base motor has been improved. Thanks to some improvements, the acceleration time to the mark of 100 km / h decreased to 4.2 seconds, and the maximum speed of the car increased to 315 km / h. You can see the engine well thanks to the transparent cover. Unlike the previous version, the car boasts all-wheel drive, a rear-view camera for convenient parking, as well as the latest security systems.
As for appearance, absolutely all cars of the SE series are two-tone. At the same time, the roof, bumpers, rear-view mirror housings, as well as the outline of the engine cover are black. For the rest of the body elements, gray, green, orange or yellow is provided. The cost of the car was about 200 thousand US dollars.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
During the motor show in the German city of Frankfurt, which took place in 2005, another version of the Lamborghini Gallardo, the Spyder, debuted. The main feature of the novelty was the possibility of folding the fabric top of the roof. The mechanism is controlled through two special buttons located on the dashboard. The engine compartment lid, which the designers decorated with narrow slots designed to remove air, has become almost flat. The rear window acts as an aerodynamic screen. It should be noted that it raises and lowers automatically and is activated by pressing a button.
The company's designers paid much attention to strengthening the car body. More specifically, the windshield pillars and sills were strengthened in the modification. The power plant with a capacity of 520 "horses" allows you to accelerate the car to 315 km / h. As for the dynamics, it takes 4.3 seconds for the car to reach a speed of 100 km / h.
Police modification
One very interesting event is connected with 2008 in the history of the brand. In October, several Polizia Lamborghini Gallardos, designed specifically for this purpose, were officially donated to the Italian police. This modification differed from others by the presence of some elements designed for the high-quality performance of the work of the servants of the law. In particular, the manufacturer installed a video surveillance system in these cars, designed to record cases of offenses. It is activated by the driver, after which, due to the GPS system, you can track the criminal. Moreover, modern technologies make it possible to calculate the distance and speed of the suspect on the way and even transfer photos from cameras to the nearest police stations. These cars have repeatedly helped to find stolen cars and detain criminals.
The Gallardo supercar appeared back in 2003, having gone through several upgrades since then, and was also offered in a host of different versions, made for a specific customer (such as the Gallardo Polizia) or in a special color version (Bicolore, Tricolore).
The car is distinguished by futuristic design and unbridled character (according to tradition, Lamborghini are named after the legendary bulls, but Gallardo - in honor of a whole breed of ferocious fighting bulls, once bred by the Gallardo brothers). In short, a typical Gallardo looks like this: the engine is from 550 to 570 hp, massive 8-piston brake calipers, torque is distributed between the axles in a ratio of 30/70, and the basis is a spatial aluminum frame with lightweight body parts (made of the same aluminum or carbon).
First shown at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Gallardo LP560-4 features additional weight reduction measures, new headlights, redesigned bumpers and other changes. This sports car is presented in two versions: a roadster and a spider (with a soft top). Standard equipment includes: 19-inch alloy wheels, automatic extending and folding rear spoiler, bi-xenon headlights, dual-zone climate control, power seat adjustment, leather upholstery, 4-speaker audio system and CD changer. A wide range of options include a front spoiler, exclusive alloy wheels, suede upholstery and carbon trim, a navigation system and a Bluetooth interface. Among other things, Lamborghini Gallardo offers a wide variety of color combinations, both exterior and interior.
Gallardo has a rear engine layout. The engine is located with the flywheel back, the box ("mechanics" or "robot", both 6-speed) is located in the rear overhang. Until 2007, a five-liter V-shaped engine with 10 cylinders was used. In different versions (exclusively atmospheric), he developed from 500 to 530 forces. In the latter case, we are talking about the Superleggera modification, in which, thanks to the use of carbon fiber (even the seats are made of it) and the lightening of components and assemblies, the curb weight was reduced by 100 kg. With the advent of the updated version of the LP560-4, the engine volume was increased by 200 "cubes", the power reached 550-570 hp. With. The lightest modification of the Superleggera has become even more use of aluminum and carbon fiber parts, as a result, the maximum speed has increased to 325 km / h, and acceleration to 100 km / h will now take 3.4 seconds.
Gallardo is based on an aluminum space frame and independent double wishbone suspensions made of the same metal. Despite the fact that one of the features of Lamborghini is four-wheel drive (the front wheels get torque due to the viscous coupling), the LP550-2 versions were rear-wheel drive. The Gallardo has a short rear overhang and decent front overhang, but options include an adjustable suspension that allows more clearance under the front bumper, resulting in less risk of hitting the pavement when negotiating obstacles.
Of the security systems in the Gallardo equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, as well as side airbags and curtain airbags. The front passenger airbag has a deactivation function. From other systems and equipment: stiffeners, belts with tensioners, a variety of electronic systems: anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control systems, tire pressure monitoring, dynamic cornering lighting.
It can be noted that in technical terms, the Gallardo has much in common with another serial Audi R8 supercar, and both cars mutually enrich each other in various nuances, but even with existing family ties, the Lamborghini name itself speaks for itself. The fact that the Gallardo is more driver-friendly than ever has only added to the model's popularity. The production of this car, which can be considered the most massive Lamborghini model, was discontinued in November 2013, with a total circulation of 14,022 copies.
The most popular car that the company (Lamborghini) produced is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and 570-4. This car was the most produced sports car of the entire Lamborghini line, no model was released as many times as this one was released. The vehicle code is “L140”.
In 2003, Lamborghini was actively producing as it was the fastest car in the company at the time, but without detracting from the Murcielago, the company decided to produce a car that would become a competitor. This car was the one we are talking about now. The car was planned in the same way as an inexpensive (relative to other models) urban sports car.
The most recent facelift of the model, which received new bumpers, larger air intakes and wheels on 19-inch rims painted in black and silver. In the technical part, the sports car has not changed, it also had a 5.2-liter engine that produces 560 hp.
Other models also existed, but they had very few changes and were most often made in honor of company anniversaries. In 2013, this car was discontinued, but due to the fact that it was very popular, they made a successor and became this sports car.
Lamborghini Gallardo design
The front part has a slightly embossed hood, the optics of the model are a bit aggressive, and its filling is lined. The massive bumper received beautiful aerodynamic elements and two large air intakes for the front brakes, which are connected by a crossbar.
The profile of the coupe and convertible has received beautiful aerodynamic elements in the upper part, which not only make the model beautiful, but also work great for aerodynamics. The rear-view mirror has a slightly aggressive shape, it is mounted on a leg and can be folded. In the lower part there are also stampings leading air to the air intake behind the door. The swollen wheel arches have beautiful R19 rims.
Behind the coupe received a beautiful narrow LED optics, made in the style of 3 arrows. A small spoiler on the hood cover is equipped with a brake light repeater. Under the headlights is a large full-width grille. The massive bumper has 4 round pipes of the exhaust system, and under them there is a small diffuser.
Coupe dimensions:
- length - 4345 mm;
- width - 1900 mm;
- height - 1165 mm;
- clearance - 90 mm.
The Spyder convertible has only changed its height by 19mm, but otherwise it has remained the same.
Specifications Lamborghini Gallardo
The manufacturer offered the buyer only two versions of the atmospheric power unit with a difference of 10 horsepower.
- The first LP560-4 engine had a power of 560 horsepower with a volume of 5.2 liters. This is a V-shaped engine with 10 cylinders, which, thanks to its power, accelerates the coupe to hundreds in 3.7 seconds. This engine in a convertible accelerates a car in 4 seconds. Fuel consumption is equal to 22 liters in the city of 98 gasoline.
- The second motor LP570-4 is no different, except for its power, only 10 forces. As a result, it was possible to achieve an improvement in dynamic performance - 3.4 seconds to a hundred and 325 km / h maximum speed.
- Previously, rear-wheel drive versions of engines with a capacity of 550 forces were still offered. There was also a version with a 5-liter V10 engine. This engine had 530 horsepower, which provided acceleration in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 315 km / h.
Lamborghini Gallardo units were offered in tandem with a 6-speed manual gearbox, or you could choose a 6-speed robot. There were no special problems in the reliability of gearboxes and motors, they appeared over time during hard use, but not strong.
The gearbox was made specifically for this car. This gearbox could be switched on for independent switching, as well as for manual control, where the driver needs to change gears using the steering wheel paddles.
The transmission turned out to be successful and later the company took this gearbox and installed it in a sports car.
The suspension is stiff, but that's normal for a sports car. A rigid suspension wears out quickly in Russia, since the roads in our country are not always perfectly smooth, and the suspension is designed for a perfectly flat track. The ride is stiff and you ride without comfort, but this is a sports car and this sport is more felt on a stiffer suspension.
Salon
When opening the door, by the way, it does not open up here, as many are accustomed to on models of this brand, you first of all notice an overlay with the name of the car at the bottom. The salon can be sheathed with completely different materials, it is either leather or Alcantara, you can also choose the color of the skin.
Armchairs Lamborghini Gallardo have a beautiful design, good lateral support, power adjustment and heating. You can comfortably fit in them, you should not expect a large amount of free space, because this is a sports car.
The driver will get a leather 3-spoke steering wheel without multimedia controls. The instrument panel is a 4-analog instrument, tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature. An on-board computer is located between them, and in the upper part there is a tachometer indicator, made in the form of a strip with LEDs.
The center console is equipped with a small display of the multimedia and navigation system, to the right and below of which there are control buttons. Below are the keys responsible for turning on and off the optics, power windows, alarms and the ESP function. Next we have a separate climate control control unit. Above the center console, right above the deflectors, there are 3 more sensors.
The tunnel is made of carbon fiber and has selectors for controlling the rear-view mirrors. Then we have buttons for selecting the driving mode and the operation of the gearbox, if it is a robot. At the end of the tunnel we are met by the parking brake handle.
Price and configuration
This model will be offered to the buyer in only two trim levels, which differ only in the engine. For the version with a 560 horsepower engine (LP560-4), you will have to pay an amount of 11,280,000 rubles. As a result you will get:
- leather interior;
- climate control;
- navigation system;
- Cruise control;
- power and heated seats.
The second configuration with an engine with 570 horsepower (LP570-4) will cost the buyer for 12,636,000 rubles. There is a fairly large spread in price, but in the end you get only a motor that has more power by only 10 horses.
If you want a Spyder convertible, you will have to pay 1,120,000 rubles on top.
The price of a car is small compared to other models of the company, precisely because of this, the Lamborghini Gallardo was so sold. Now such a car can be bought used, you can look at the approximate price on the bulletin boards.
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