Friday, July 1, 2011

Lamborghini

The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo ranks 1 out of 7 Exotic Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 32 published reviews and test drives of the Lamborghini Gallardo, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo has one-of-a-kind exterior styling, insane performance and a fantastic interior. These characteristics combine to make one of the fastest, sexiest exotic sports cars on the market.

The automotive industry thinks the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is an amazing exotic sports car. It’s powerful, and the Supperleggera model, which is 154 pounds lighter than base model, is extra fun to drive. It has some of the best handling capabilities in its class, and reviewers say standard all-wheel drive keeps the Lamborghini Gallardo glued to the pavement.To top it off, the Gallardo has an eye-catching exterior.Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Gallardo is a great specimen, but it’s not suited for daily driving. For one thing, its unique body structure makes visibility poor, and compared to other models in the class, the Lamborghini Gallardo doesn’t have a lot of standard tech features. You’ll have to turn to the Aston Martin DB9 for standard Bluetooth, navigation and iPod integration.But, if you’re looking for a superfast Lamborghini Gallardo and are more than willing to sacrifice a few amenities, go for the LP 570-4 Superaleggera.

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It’s lighter – Lamborghini even dropped its leather seats and replaced them with synthetic material to shed some weight – and faster than the base model. Fox News writes, "In fact, in many ways the Superleggera is the ultimate factory tuner car, and a god among the mod squad."When it comes down to it, the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo trades comfort for performance, so if you’re in the market for a grand tourer, start with the Aston Martin DB9. It has one of the most luxurious interiors on the market and comes standard with satellite radio, navigation, Bluetooth and rear parking sensors – features you have to pay extra for on the Lamborghini Gallardo.
However, if performance is the name of your game, shoot for the Ferrari California. It has a 4.8-liter V8 engine, which is smaller than the Lamborghini Gallardo’s V10, but reviewers like the California’s performance just as much. The California costs nearly $200,000, and the Lamborghini Gallardo tops $200,000, so if those figures are out of your range, try the Audi R8. The R8 starts at about $114,000, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hang with the rest of the pack. Reviewers think its V8 and V10 engines are smooth and powerful.The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is available in coupe and convertible body styles. It’s also available in several models: the LP 560-4, the LP 560-4 Spyder, the LP 570-4 Superaleggera, the 550-2 Valentino Balboni, the 570-4 Spyder Performante and the Bicolore. This year, automotive journalists spend a lot of time discussing the Superleggera, which is 154 pounds lighter than the LP 560-4 to enhance performance.

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The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo has a powerful 10-cylinder, 560-horsepower engine and some of the most impressive handling and braking capabilities on the market. This year, a lot of journalists had the opportunity to test the Lamborghini Gallardo Supperleggera, a lighter version of the LP560-4 with performance that’s even more engaging because it’s 154 pounds lighter than the base model. It’s the Lamborghini Gallardo version of a Boxster Spyder, reducing weight found on the base model.
Reviewers have nothing but good things to say about the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo’s powertrain. The LP560-4 is equipped with a 5.2-liter 10-cylinder engine that produces 560 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 398 pound-feet of torque at 6,500 rpm. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but an automatic, E-gear transmission featuring paddles on the steering column for manual shifting is optional. Lamborghini reports that the Gallardo coupe has a top speed of 202 mph. What's more, it can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds and from 0 to 124 mph in 11.8 seconds. The Spyder is somewhat slower, and averages 4.0 seconds and 13.1 seconds, respectively.
This year, reviewers have spent most of their time drooling over the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera’s performance capabilities. Lamborghini shares the LP560-4’s engine, but because its 154 pounds lighter, this model has better performance. Lamborghini accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and from zero to 124 mph in 10.2 seconds. Like the LP560-4, the Superleggera’s top speed is 202 mph.
According to the EPA, the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo coupe and spyder models have identical fuel economy ratings. Paired with an automatic transmission, the Lamborghini Gallardo averages 13/20 mpg city/highway, and paired with a manual transmission, the Gallardo averages 12/20 mpg city/highway. No fuel economy data is available on the Superleggera.