| Manufacturer | Lamborghini |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007 |
| Assembly | Geneva Auto Show, Switzerland |
| Predecessor | Lamborghini Gallardo |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door |
| Layout | Mid-engine, four-wheel drive Mid-engine, rear wheel drive (Balboni Edition) |
| Engine | 5.0 L V10 5.2 L V10 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed single clutch electrohydraulic manual transmission |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Length | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Height | 1,165 mm (45.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) to 1,450 kg (3,197 lb) (US spec.) |
| Related | Audi R8 Lamborghini Concept S |
| Designer | Luc Donckerwolke |
The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, a version of the Gallardo, was launched at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. The Superleggera paid tribute to the first Lamborghini production model, the famous 350GT, which was designed and built by the Carrozzeria Touring in Milan, a coachbuilding company that recently restarted its activities. The Lamborghini Gallardo doesn't have a Superleggera style constructed body, only the name.[1]
The engine's improved intake, exhaust and ECU added 10 PS (7 kW; 10 hp) for a total of 530 PS (390 kW; 523 hp). The 6-speed e-gear transmission, usually a US$ 10,000 option, now comes as a standard. A 6-speed manual gearbox was still offered as a no cost option.
The Superleggera is lighter than the base Gallardo by 100 kg (220 lb) (70 kg (150 lb) in US model) from 1,430 kg (3,200 lb) via the use of carbon fibre panels for the rear diffuser, undertray, the rearview-mirror housings, the interior door panels, the central tunnel, engine cover; titanium wheel nuts, carbon fibre sports seats with Alcantara.
Colour choices include Midas Yellow, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black.[2]
The vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Geneva Auto Show.[3]
The full price for a Superleggera with everything on it runs for over $260,000. Lamborghini began offering the Gallardo Superleggera in June 2007.[4]
In March 2008, Lamborghini announced that they had ceased production of the Gallardo Superleggera.[5] During its production life, 172 were produced, with 10 in white, 34 in grey, 37 in black, 45 in yellow and 46 in orange. And 1 was custom painted pink and is owned in London.[6]