Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Lamborghini has released more details about the lighter Gallardo, the Superleggera -- a nomenclature that's also been used by Aston Martin to describe lightweight construction.
The car is 100Kg lighter (apart from in the US where due to regulations, it only loses 70Kg) and, as a result, it hits 60mph 0.1 seconds faster, and has a higher Vmax.
The 5-litre V10 produces 530bhp as a result of improved volumetric efficiency achieved through reduced intake load losses and exhaust backpressures, together with electronic tweaking.
Weight's been lost by making the engine cover from carbon fibre and transparent polycarbonate, a type of material that guarantees lightness and also shows off the magnificent V10. The rear diffuser and underbody covering, the rearview mirrors, door panels and the central tunnel’s covering are also made of carbon fibre.
Further reductions in weight were achieved by replacing some glass surfaces with transparent polycarbonate while, for the interior, monocoque carbon fibre sports seats covered in Alcantara help keep occupants in place during hard cornering.
Options
The Gallardo Superleggera comes with robotised mechanical e-gear as standard, a sports package including shock absorbers, and suede-covered steering wheel. The car is available in four colours: yellow, orange, grey and black and sits on Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres as standard on new Scorpius forged rims.
A few of the options that can be requested include the multimedia system with navigator and CD-changer; a rear video camera to make parking easier (with optional rear wing only); a Carbon accessories kit for the interior; a fixed rear spoiler; a four-point seatbelt (not for USA); tubular rear frame or fitting points for later inclusion (not for USA, Japan or Middle East); and carbon-ceramic brakes.
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