In
line with the tradition and heritage of Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini
decided to baptize their latest model with the name of a fighting bull’s
breed: the Gallardo (pronounced: ga-ya-do). The Lamborghini Gallardo is
the offspring of the Murcielago, and for about half the price you can still
have the fun of driving a Lamborghini. Designed to redefine its segment
as the best high performance sports car and driving behaviour that fits
its driver in every situation. The Gallardo is the synthesis of a true
sports car that can be used on an every day basis. The result is a compact
(length 4.3 m) 2-seater high performance car (maximum speed well over 300
km/h), that can be driven with pleasure both on race tracks and on long
distance journeys on country and city roads. The layout has been conceived
to reach the high performance targets, on the basis of the sports-oriented
concept for which Lamborghini is well known.
The
basic characteristics of the Gallardo layout are:
- mid-rear mounted engine,
with the gearbox behind the engine
- permanent four-wheel drive
system
- independent double wishbone
suspension system
- aluminium space frame
- low centre gravity
- weight distribution 42%
front, 58% rear
- two front mounted water
radiators and one side mounted oil cooler
- wheelbase 2.560 m, front
track 1.622 m, rear track 1.592 m
- total length 4.300 m,
width 1.900 m, height 1.165.
The
Lamborghini V10 cylinder DOHC four valve V90 5 liter, 520 Hp, 510 Nm, is
the concept solution for the high performance Gallardo. Instead of the
more classical choice of a V72, an angle of 90 degrees was preferred in
order to limit the height of the engine with advantages in the car layout
(e.g. lower engine bonnet and better rear view) and in the lowering of
the centre of gravity (i.e. better car dynamic characteristics). Even firing
intervals (that ensure the smoothness of the engine) are guaranteed by
the adoption of crankpins incorporating an 18-degree offset. A dry sump
lubrication system not only achieves the correct lubrication even in extreme
dynamic conditions, but also permits the centre of gravity to be lowered
further. The torque output is optimised in the full rpm range. In order
to achieve such an objective, the charge efficiency was increased at various
speeds by a precise utilization of gas dynamic effects that take place
in the intake and exhaust system.
Engine: 5.0L V10
Horsepower: 520 bhp
/ PS
Top Speed: 195 mph / 315
km/h
Peak torque: 510 Nm (477
lb ft)
Acceleration: 0-60
mph in 3.9 sec (0-100km/h in 4.0)
Retail Price: starting at
120,000 pounds (150,000 euros or 180,000 dollars MRSP)
In
line with the tradition and heritage of Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini
decided to baptize their latest model with the name of a fighting bull’s
breed: the Gallardo (pronounced: ga-ya-do). The Lamborghini Gallardo is
the offspring of the Murcielago, and for about half the price you can still
have the fun of driving a Lamborghini. Designed to redefine its segment
as the best high performance sports car and driving behaviour that fits
its driver in every situation. The Gallardo is the synthesis of a true
sports car that can be used on an every day basis. The result is a compact
(length 4.3 m) 2-seater high performance car (maximum speed well over 300
km/h), that can be driven with pleasure both on race tracks and on long
distance journeys on country and city roads. The layout has been conceived
to reach the high performance targets, on the basis of the sports-oriented
concept for which Lamborghini is well known.
The
basic characteristics of the Gallardo layout are:
The
Lamborghini V10 cylinder DOHC four valve V90 5 liter, 520 Hp, 510 Nm, is
the concept solution for the high performance Gallardo. Instead of the
more classical choice of a V72, an angle of 90 degrees was preferred in
order to limit the height of the engine with advantages in the car layout
(e.g. lower engine bonnet and better rear view) and in the lowering of
the centre of gravity (i.e. better car dynamic characteristics). Even firing
intervals (that ensure the smoothness of the engine) are guaranteed by
the adoption of crankpins incorporating an 18-degree offset. A dry sump
lubrication system not only achieves the correct lubrication even in extreme
dynamic conditions, but also permits the centre of gravity to be lowered
further. The torque output is optimised in the full rpm range. In order
to achieve such an objective, the charge efficiency was increased at various
speeds by a precise utilization of gas dynamic effects that take place
in the intake and exhaust system.