2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Looses Weight for Better Aerodynamics

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The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car built byreach up to 100 kilometers per hour in only 3.95
Lamborghini. It was introduced in 2004 as a new entryseconds and it has a top speed of 196 mph.
in Lamborghini lineup of racers. It was intended to rivalThe Gallardo leaves the impression of being one of
the Ferrari F430. The name was derived from thethe sexiest sports cars on the market. The car
Spanish breed of fighting bull named Gallardo. Thiscertainly looks fantastic with its auto parts and can turn
means gallant in Spanish and striking in from an Italianheads almost off their necks. This two-seater car
language.measures 4.34 meters in length, 1.90 meters in width
Most Lamborghini models are sold in a limited number.and a mere 1.16 meters in height. It weighs in dry at
The Gallardo is the most produced model as of this1410 kilograms. Its lightweight is due to the extensive
moment with 5,000 units built in the first three years. Ituse of Superman-hard but lightweight carbon fiber.
is a cheaper version of the famous and moreMost exterior components have been replaced with
powerful Lamborghini Murcielagolighter-weight polycarbonate which then reduces the
It's been made in five variants. The Spyder model oforiginal with 126 pounds.
the Gallardo was unveiled at the Los Angeles AutoModern car-building techniques have made the car
Show in January 2006. In late 2005, the Gallardo SEsurprisingly comfortable and luxurious. This car carries
(Special Edition) was introduced. The Gallardo Neraa warm welcome with its handsome interior furnished
(Special Edition) was introduced at Paris Motor Show.in rich leather. The position of the seats is very low but
Only 185 units of the Gallardo Nera will be producedit provides head and leg room enough for a
and 60 are for the American market. A special versionmid-six-footer.
of the Gallardo, dubbed the Superleggera wasStandard features include automatic climate control,
launched at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. And thepower windows and door locks, power-adjustable
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 which was revealed atleather seating, a CD player with two auxiliary audio
the 2008 Geneva Auto Show.inputs, an adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel,
As of March 2008, the Gallardo is the only model toand electrically folding outside mirrors.
use the Lamborghini V10 engine. It uses 520Overall, reviewers describe the 2008 Lamborghini
horsepower, 5.0 liter V-10 engine. The V-10 is linked toGallardo as a truly a world-class sports car with a
a 6 speed manual gearbox, or optional 6-speedvery attractive image and a mind-blowing speed.
automatic, and permanent 4 wheel drive with viscous