LAMBORGHINI Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera 2010-2013 Photos, engines & full specs

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini showed the second generation of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera 570-4. As its name suggests, it is the lightened version of the Lamborghini Gallardo supercar. But there is more about the car than just the 70 kg (154 lbs) weight loss. The Superleggera stole the hearts (and budgets) of those who were looking for a track car able to drive on the road.

Lamborghini engineers put the car on a diet. They changed the door panels, side and rear window, took away most of the soundproofing and even changed the interior. The seats are lighter and slimmer than those from a regular Gallardo. The center tunnel and dashboard are covered into a thin, light material. They even replaced the spoiler with a lighter one. But this is not all that they did for the Superleggera.

Once on the track, the owner will thank the engineers for installing a six-point harness, which will keep them fixed on the seats. Then, it's the suspension that is changed. The wheels are different and the tires are semi-slicks. Of course, if the track rules allow, these can be replaced with track-oriented slick tires.

Performance is better than that of a regular Gallardo. And it is not just the 3.4 seconds needed for the 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint. It is the cornering behavior and the music from the V10 behind the cockpit that can be heard better. Yes, it does have a radio, but who cares?