The “LP” in Lamborghini LP 560-4 Gallardo's name stands for “Longitudinale Posteriore,” which refers to the engine’s placement. It’s mid-mounted, just behind the seats, in a longitudinal position. The 560 is for its horsepower, and the 4 means that it’s all-wheel drive, like most of it Lamborghini siblings these days. And, while we’re on the subject, the model is pronounced “Gah-YAR-do,” not “Gah-LAR-do,” no matter what they say in hip-hop songs.
- 5-liter, V10 engine with dual-overhead cams
- Six-speed manual transmission or improved E-gear system
- Top speed = 200+ mph; 0-62 = 3.7 seconds
- 16 mpg combined fuel economy
Engine and Transmission
The Lamborghini Gallardo’s aluminum 5-liter V10 delivers 552 hp at 8,000 rpm and nearly 400 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,500 rpm to all four wheels, up from 520 hp and 376 lb.-ft. in the 2008 model. With great power comes great responsibility, and Lambo has improved its emissions and fuel economy, too. But make no mistake--at 11 city/23 highway, there will be many trips to the gas station to fill the 24-gallon tank.
Exterior Design
The latest incarnation of the Lamborghini Gallardo is a bit lighter than the previous model, thanks to weight-saving measures in the driveline. The all-aluminum body is almost identical to earlier models, with only slight changes to the front and rear.
The Gallardo's front bumper comes to a slight point, similar to the Lamborghini Murcielago, and the headlights were redesigned to incorporate Y-shaped LED daytime running lights. The smaller taillights also have these Y-shaped lighting elements. A wide strip of black aluminum grating running the width of the car’s rear allows air to escape the engine compartment.
The suspension is double-wishbone front and rear, with anti-roll bar, anti-dive, and anti-squat. The steel brakes are ventilated discs with 8-cylinder aluminum front calipers and 4-cylinder rear calipers. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 sits on Pirellis, with 8.5 x 19 front wheels and 11 x 19 rear. There are three new wheel styles available: Apollo, Callisto, and Cordelia. The aluminum, basket-weave style Cordelia was named one of the “10 Sexiest Wheels” by Car and Driver.
Interior Design
The inside of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 is covered in contrast-stitched leather and carbon fiber, with supportive seats and new dials reminiscent of the higher-end Murcielago. The console has dual climate control and a version of parent company Audi’s Multi Media Interface system. Interior and exterior colors can be personalized through Lamborghini’s “Ad Personem” program.
The controls are easy to reach, and ergonomics have been improved in the cockpit. Space is at a premium, though, when engineers are trying to keep weight down. Two people can sit comfortably in the Gallardo, as long as they don’t bring anything with them.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni
In the summer of 2009, the shirts in Sant'Agata announced that it would commemorate the retirement of longtime test driver Valentino Balboni not with a boring old watch, but with a car named after him. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balbino would be the first Lambo since the 1990s to have rear-wheel drive, rather than four-wheel. The slight drop in horsepower is made up for in exclusivity: only 250 Valentino Balbino editions will be built in one of eight colors, each with a wide, white stripe down the center. It'll sell for around $270,000.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
The littlest Lambo went on a diet in 2010 to become the lightest Lambo. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 debuted at the Geneva Motor Show with 10 additional horsepower and 154 fewer pounds on its frame, thanks to a lot of carbon fiber. That drops its 0-62 mph time from 3.7 seconds to 3.4, compared to the base model, and ups its top speed to 202 mph. If you're in the dark as to what "Superleggera" means, it's Italian for "super light." They can be pretty literal over there in Sant'Agata.
Price and Availability
MSRP for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is in the $200,000 neighborhood, with special editions commanding a premium. About 800 Gallardos are built each year at the Sant’Agata plant in Italy, making these cars exclusive but not unobtainable. In June 2010, the Gallardo became Lamborghini's most successful car of all time when it reached 10,000 units built since its introduction in 2003.
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