Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Lamborghini

The exotic Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is currently available in a coupe body style and as a spyder convertible. The name LP560-4 refers to its engine position ("longitudinale posteriore" or longitudinal rear), its European horsepower measurement (560 ps) and that all four wheels are powered. There are also two lightweight versions: the Lamborghini LP 570-4 Superleggera coupe and Lamborghini LP 570-4 Spyder Performante

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by a 5.0-liter V10 good for 552 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. Lamborghini six-speed manual transmission with gated metal shifter is standard, while an automated six-speed sequential-shift manual transmission known as e-gear is optional. The Lamborghini LP570-4 models benefit from some clever tuning to produce 562 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. The Lamborghini e-gear transmission is standard. Expect 0-60 times in the high 3-second range for the Lamborghini LP560-4 and the low 3-second range for the LP570-4.

Lamborghini

In terms of layout and design, the Lamborghini Gallardo is a true exotic. To keep weight down, the chassis is a composite blend of alloy stampings, extrusions and castings. And except for the traditionally opening steel doors (no scissors), the exterior is constructed of thermoplastic-formed panels. To Lamborghini further reduce weight, the Superleggera and Spyder Performante receive carbon-fiber exterior and interior components, polycarbonate rear and side windows and lighter 19-inch wheels.Inside, the Lamborghini Gallardo's handsome furnishings sublimely marry form with function and offer a surprising level of comfort for a vehicle of this type. Credit is certainly due to the influence of parent company Audi, whose expertise with interior design has been of no small benefit since the Volkswagen Group purchased Lamborghini in the late 1990s. The impact is obvious given the precisely fitting leather and soft-touch materials.
Despite the fact that this is an exotic sports car, seating is comfortable enough to accommodate the occasional road trip. Though not as flamboyant as its extroverted exterior, the Lamborghini interior styling still befits a vehicle in this price range. Lamborghini storage space is tight, though, with a minimal amount of room available behind the seats and in the nose-mounted trunk.

Lamborghini

But once behind the wheel, you'll gladly leave everything behind in exchange for the sweet, sonorous symphony of its V10 at full throttle. With 500-plus horses at your command, the Lamborghini Gallardo is capable of spine-compressing speed in any gear. At wide-open throttle, the lusty V10 plays a veritable mechanical symphony in keeping with the car's Italian heritage. The Lamborghini big V10 and all-wheel-drive system add quite a bit of mass, but in return the AWD system gives Lamborghini Gallardo drivers extra traction when the road ahead is slick and unfamiliar.