Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
Please understand, if there is any significant news about Lamborghini ā I will spill it. Now, this is not that new, but the press release is compelling considering the time left on the Lamborghini Gallardoās clock (read: not much). Lamborghinis are the stuff that dreams are still made of and this baby soaks the sheets.
So, do I like Lamborghini better than Ferrari?
Well, you canāt completely compare the two any more. Lamborghini was first built (in street car form) out of hatred for Ferrari ā I can respect that as I am a big fan of anger fueling resilience. Nowadays, Lamborghini offers AWD and some of their vehicles (like the Gallardo Superleggera) can come with a manual transmission, something that Ferrari has mistakenly omitted from their latest. I friggin hate paddle shifters.
So – yes… I guess I do.
Anyway, look at the information about this monster ā it blew me away.
Hereās the press release:
Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning ā the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative āsuperlightā badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. The Superleggera makes its entrance to continue the success of its predecessor, launched in 2007, of which Lamborghini produced and sold no less than 618 in just one year.
Compared with the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4, the weight of the Gallardo Superleggera has been trimmed by 70 kilograms (154 lb). The super sportscar from SantāAgata Bolognese boasts a dry weight of no more than 1340 kilograms (2954 lb) ā the lightest road-going model in Lamborghiniās range, and a new arrival in one of the most exclusive market niche segments.
One key factor is the exterior and interior components made from carbon-fiber. Carbon-fiber is ideal for the manufacture of sportscars as its use allows for weight reduction and improved mechanical features. The carās performance is thus enhanced thanks to a better weight-to-power ratio and reduced total mass, which means that CO2 emissions are also lower. Lamborghini has been at the forefront in this materialās application for many years, and now the brand is extending its leadership even further.
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