Lamborghini Gallardo | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A |
Production | 2003–2013 |
Model years | 2003–2013 |
Assembly | Sant'Agata Bolognese, (Italy) |
Designer |
Italdesign Giugiaro (initial design) Luc Donckerwolke (final design) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door roadster |
Layout | Longitudinal, M4 layout or RMR layout (LP550-2) |
Related |
Audi R8 Lamborghini Concept S Lamborghini Sesto Elemento |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Even firing 5.0 L V10 (1st Gen) Odd firing 5.2 L V10 (2nd Gen) |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed E-Gear automated manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
Length | 4,300–4,386 mm (169.3–172.7 in) |
Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
Height | 1,165 mm (45.9 in) (coupé) 1,184 mm (46.6 in) (spyder) |
Curb weight |
1,591 kg (3,507 lb) LP560-4 |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Lamborghini Jalpa |
Successor | Lamborghini Huracán |
1,591 kg (3,507 lb) LP560-4
1,597 kg (3,520 lb) Gallardo
1,733 kg (3,820 lb) Spyder
1,558 kg (3,434 lb) Supperleggera
1,547 kg (3,410 lb) LP550-2 Valentino Balboni
The Lamborghini Gallardo (/ɡaɪˈjɑːrdoʊ/; Italian: [ɡaʎˈʎardo]) is a sports car built by Lamborghini from 2003 to 2013. It is Lamborghini's best-selling model with 14,022 being built throughout its lifetime. Named after a famous breed of fighting bull, the V-10 Gallardo has been Lamborghini's sales leader and stable-mate to a succession of V-12 flagship models—first to the Lamborghini Murciélago (4,099 built between 2001 and 2011), then to the current flagship Lamborghini Aventador. On 25 November 2013, the last Gallardo was rolled off the production line.
Production of the replacement for the Gallardo, the Huracán, began in 2014.
The first generation Gallardo came with an even firing 5 litre 90 degree V10 (4961cc). The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional (H-Box) six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled semi-automatic robotized manual, which Lamborghini abbreviates to "E-gear". The "E-gear" allows the driver to make shifts much faster than they could with a manual transmission. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, but can also change to an automatic mode. The vehicle was designed by Luc Donckerwolke and was based on the 1995 Calà prototype by Italdesign Giugiaro.