The new Gallardo has arrived. Featuring an all-new V10 powerplant pushing 552 hp, signature permanent four-wheel drive and an updated E-gear sequential manual transmission featuring 40-percent faster gear changes, this car pushes the Gallardo's performance envelope ever further into the extreme. The Gallardo LP560 also features a 40-pound reduction in weight, a revised suspension setup for improved handling, and aggressive new aerodynamics loosely derived from the ultra-limited, million-euro Reventn. Check out the October 2008 issue of european car for a full review and driving impression.
Layout
Longitudinal mid engine, all-wheel drive
Engine
5.2-liter V10, DOHC, 40-valve
Transmission
Six-speed manual; optional six-speed E-gear sequential manual
Suspension
Double wishbone front and rear, anti-roll bars, anti-dive and anti-squat
Brakes
Power-vacuum aluminum alloy calipers, ventilated steel rotors; optional ventilated carbon ceramic rotors
Dimensions
Length/Width/Height (in.):171.0/74.8/45.9Wheelbase: 100.7 in.
Curb Weight: 3,307 lb
Performance
Peak Power: 552 hp @ 8000 rpm
Peak Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
0-62 mph: 3.7 sec.
Top Speed: 202 mph