Thoughts on LP570 SL

[kryten22uk]

Lots seems to be written (and praised) about the original SL, but very little about the new SL.

Given that the LP560 is generally regarded as a much better machine than the Gallardo, does it therefore follow that the LP570SL is much better than the original SL? What is the general opinion of the new SL?

Also we're they built in similar numbers to the old SL or has production of the new one increased?

[Mosi]

I was offered one of these for £140k the other day

Prices falling, but with the Mk1 SL still sat comfortably at £100k they will prob stabilise around £120k IMO (not unlike the 360CS v F430 Scud have done)

[andrew]

2007 sl was limited to 350 units and was genuinely lighter, noisier, more involving, crazier than the regular cars

570 sl is a regular production model and, sadly, much closer to the regular cars

[melvster]

andrew said:

2007 sl was limited to 350 units and was genuinely lighter, noisier, more involving, crazier than the regular cars

570 sl is a regular production model and, sadly, much closer to the regular cars

were 350 actually built though? i read that 172 were made, not sure if that is true.

[andrew]

melvster said:

andrew said:

2007 sl was limited to 350 units and was genuinely lighter, noisier, more involving, crazier than the regular cars

570 sl is a regular production model and, sadly, much closer to the regular cars

were 350 actually built though? i read that 172 were made, not sure if that is true.

172 was the number imported into the usa, widely misreported ( inc wikipedia ) as the total

172 in the usa, plus 40 or so in the uk, would be consistent with 350

[melvster]

andrew said:

172 was the number imported into the usa, widely misreported ( inc wikipedia ) as the total

172 in the usa, plus 40 or so in the uk, would be consistent with 350

Well, make that around 10 left in the UK.

[UH-Matt]

andrew said:

2007 sl was limited to 350 units and was genuinely lighter, noisier, more involving, crazier than the regular cars

570 sl is a regular production model and, sadly, much closer to the regular cars

LP570 SL is lighter than the Gallardo SL.

I love both versions but having experienced both a Gallardo and an LP560 I would take the LP570 over a Gallardo SL any day of the week.

Once the LP570 is in £120k territory, I am in. I also think once the LP570 drops enough the same story will happen and these will start to leave the UK if not already.

[munch997]

UH-Matt said:

LP570 SL is lighter than the Gallardo SL.

I love both versions but having experienced both a Gallardo and an LP560 I would take the LP570 over a Gallardo SL any day of the week.

Once the LP570 is in £120k territory, I am in. I also think once the LP570 drops enough the same story will happen and these will start to leave the UK if not already.

I love the sound on the old SL, the crackle on the upshift in fast changes, the new one sounds just like the 560... Though you could fix this with a Larini I much prefer the old ones wheels, which I think would suit the new one well
I was suprised Lambo brought out the lp550-2 spyder, and not a RWD Superleggera, it would surely save more weight too with the loss of front Diff.

[UH-Matt]

Gallardo SL 1430 kg
LP570 SL 1340 kg

[sa_20v]

Pretty sure the LP570 is heavier, unless you believe the Wikipedia figures.

In the SL manual (original model):

Dry weight (unladden weight): 1430kg
Superleggera weight when dry: 1330kg

ETA, I believe the LP570-4 will be (can someone look in their manual):

Dry weight (unladden weight): 1440kg
Superleggera weight when dry: 1340kg

Edited by sa_20v on Tuesday 13th December 00:35

[cc8s]

Having experienced both cars (merely from a passenger's point of view), I would certainly take the first SL. It seemed to have more character and, the new SL seemed to give very little extra performance. When prices level I am sure it will come down to subjectivity and not the difference of £50k.

[UH-Matt]

cc8s said:

Having experienced both cars (merely from a passenger's point of view), I would certainly take the first SL. It seemed to have more character and, the new SL seemed to give very little extra performance. When prices level I am sure it will come down to subjectivity and not the difference of £50k.

There are deals to be had making the difference as little as £20k already.

[EvoIV NL]

UH-Matt said:

There are deals to be had making the difference as little as £20k already.

Where do I sign up ?

[jonny5]

Mosi said:

I was offered one of these for £140k the other day

Prices falling, but with the Mk1 SL still sat comfortably at £100k they will prob stabilise around £120k IMO (not unlike the 360CS v F430 Scud have done)

Colour/Miles Moz ?

[kryten22uk]

jonny5 said:

Colour/Miles Moz ?

There's a white one on Autotradr for £149k, so seems a deal at £140k isn't impossible.

[70proof]

http://www.tomhartley.com/usedcar/LAMBORGHINI/Gall...

this car is assume is now sold, was on PH, advertised for 150.....

[70proof]

coyft said:

Front bumper doesn't work for me on the new SL.

due to the paint mix, works even worse on the performante imho....over emphasised like a jimmy hill chin..

[70proof]

sa_20v said:

Pretty sure the LP570 is heavier, unless you believe the Wikipedia figures.

In the SL manual (original model):

Dry weight (unladden weight): 1430kg
Superleggera weight when dry: 1330kg

ETA, I believe the LP570-4 will be (can someone look in their manual):

Dry weight (unladden weight): 1440kg
Superleggera weight when dry: 1340kg

Edited by sa_20v on Tuesday 13th December 00:35

dry weight is as you quote...
http://www.lamborghini.com/en/models/gallardo/lp-5...

[mhh]

I swapped cars with a mate with a 570 on a run the other day and enjoyed it but was surprised at how tame the car was. My Turbo S felt like a Veyron to get back into. And the e-gear is a sad reminder of how far the game has moved on. Still, the looks alone would still tempt me - in the right colour (orange )

[apt]

This is a brief clip of my experience in an LP570.. The savage upshifts were just mental when in corsa mode!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53gkFwXlww8