Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Lamborghini introduced the Gallardo at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show and represented the Italian supercar manufacturer's new entry-level range.
After Audi purchased it, Lamborghini started to work on a new lineup. With some help from German engineers and ItalDesign Giugiaro's design, the final result was a stunning-looking car powered by a completely new V10 engine. The Italian brand was back on track.
Short, flat, and wedged-shaped, the Gallardo kept the Lamborghini design language alive. Its long, angular headlights and short front were followed by an arched greenhouse and a flat engine lid in the back with vents. Its wide rear fenders featured massive air-intakes to cool and feed the engine. In the back, the design team returned to the angular shapes and installed vertical, squared-looking taillights. The dual exhaust popped through the rear bumper above the splitter.
Inside, the Gallardo was cramped and fit for two occupants, separated by a massive center console. The leather-clad interior was better finished than some of the other Lamborghini vehicles before the Audi-era, but some Audi A3 buttons and switches spoiled the exclusive car's look. Depending on the version, the car featured buttons for the automatic transmission selector or a short gear-stick.
Under the hood, Lamborghini dropped a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated screaming engine that could rev up to 8050 rpm while its peak power was provided at 7.800 rpm. Thanks to its all-wheel-drive system, the Gallardo promised to be a daily-driver supercar and directly attacked the Ferrari F360 and Porsche 911 Turbo customers.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V10 6MT AWD (500 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V10 |
Displacement: | 4961 cm3 |
Power: | 367 KW @ 7800 RPM 499 HP @ 7800 RPM 492 BHP @ 7800 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 510 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 192 mph (309 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR19 // 295/30 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 45.9 in (1166 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/62.7 in (1,623/1,593 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.9 cuFT (110 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.5 mpg US (24.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 466 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V10 6MT AWD (520 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V10 |
Displacement: | 4961 cm3 |
Power: | 382 KW @ 8000 RPM 519 HP @ 8000 RPM 512 BHP @ 8000 RPM |
Torque: | 376 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 510 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 196 mph (315 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR19 // 295/30 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 45.9 in (1166 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/62.7 in (1,623/1,593 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.9 cuFT (110 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.5 mpg US (24.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 444 g/km |