A special version of the Gallardo, dubbed the Superleggera, was launched at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show supposedly in preparation for the next Ferrari 430 Scuderia. The Superleggera is lighter than the base Gallardo by around 70 kg (154 lb) - down to approximately 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) - thanks to the use of carbon fibre panels for the rear diffuser, undertray, the rearview-mirror housings, the interior door panels, the central tunnel, and the engine cover. Even the wheel nuts are made of titanium instead of steel to save even more unsprung weight at each corner of the car.
The intake, exhaust and ECU have been upgraded to release an extra 10 hp (7.5 kW) for a total of 530 hp (395 kW). The lightening and extra power result in a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than the base Gallardo. The 6-speed e-gear transmission, usually a US$ 10,000 option, now comes as a standard. The full price for a Superleggera with everything on it runs for over $200,000. Lamborghini began offering the Gallardo Superleggera in June 2007.[5] In March 2008, Lamborghini announced that they had ceased production of the Gallardo Superleggera.[6] In August 20, 2008 was published information about lawsuit filed by Swiss-based Touring Superleggera Markenverwaltungsgesellschaft AG against several companies including Lamborghini on trademark infringements.[7] The company owns the trademarks of the Carrozzeria Touring.
Specifications:
Brakes & Tires:
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Driveline: All Wheel Drive
Tires F-R: 235/35 ZR19 - 295/30 ZR19
Engine:
Displacement cu in (cc): 303 (4961)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 530(388) / 8000
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: n.a.
Type: V10
Exterior Dimensions & Weight:
Length × Width × Height in: 167.7 × 74.1 × 45.4
Weight lb (kg): 2997 (1360)
Performance:
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.8
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Lamborghini Diablo SV
The Lamborghini Diablo was a high-performance mid-engined sports car built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001, before it was replaced by the Lamborghini Murciélago.Lamborghini began developing the Diablo (which translates to "Devil" in Spanish) in 1985 as a replacement for the Countach model, introducing it for sale on January 21, 1990 at a base price of USD 240,000. Power came from a 5.7-litre, 48-valve version of the legendary Lamborghini V12 featuring dual overhead cams and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing a maximum output of 492 hp (367 kW/499 PS) and 427 ft·lbf (579 N·m) of torque. The vehicle could reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in slightly over 4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). The Diablo was originally rear-wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance.Even at over $240,000, the vehicle was somewhat spartan, featuring only basic radio functions (with optional CD playback) along with manual windows, adjustable but unpowered seats and no anti-lock brakes, mostly to minimize the vehicle's already high curb weight. A few options were available, including having the driver's seat molded specifically for the buyer, a rear spoiler, a factory fitted luggage set (priced at $2,600) and an exclusive Breguet clock for the dash (priced at $10,500).The SV or "Sport Veloce" variant of the Diablo was an optional add-on package to the base car. It lacked the VT's all-wheel-drive system and electronic suspension, but it featured the VT's revised dashboard and larger brakes, a new 3-piece adjustable spoiler and was powered by a modified version of the 5.7-litre V12 producing 510 hp (380 kW/517 PS). The car's air intakes were slightly differently shaped, and from 1999 onwards the vehicle had exposed headlamps as opposed to the pop-up units previous versions used.Tuning company Koenig-Specials of Germany produced a tuned variant of the SV featuring further suspension modifications, massive brakes and a twin-turbocharger system, boosting the car's output to over 800 hp (597 kW/811 PS).Just like the updated versions of the VT coupé and roadster, the 1999 model year SV's changes were primarily limited to cosmetics. It received slight bodywork updates (keeping the exposed headlamps), new wheels and larger brakes in addition to the new VVT-equipped, 530 hp (400 kW/540 PS) engine. The 1999 Diablos also gained a new dashboard. Instead of the traditional flat dashboard with a separate upright instrument binnacle, as on so many Italian sports cars, the new dash was of a more fluid, wave shaped design. A thin strip of black glass runs the length of the dash, and instruments lights such as main beam, headlight operation and low fuel warning appear within this strip. The concept was inspired by Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi products.Otherwise, the 1999 Diablo remained fundamentally unchanged. Like the updated VT, it was produced only as a production model for the 1999 model year. A limited edition 2000 model was produced, available only in metallic silver - most of these cars are in the United States.
Specifications:
Price:$238 000 USD
Engine:V12
Valvetrain:DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
Displacement:5707 cc / 348.3 cu in
Bore:87.0 mm / 3.43 in
Stroke:80.0 mm / 3.15 in
Compression:10.0:1
Power:390.0 kw / 522.9 bhp @ 7100 rpm
Hp per litre:91.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
Torque:605.0 nm / 446.2 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
Drive wheels:Mid Engine / RWD
Front brakes:Brembro Vented Discs w/ABS
Front brake size:355 mm / 13.9 in
Rear brakes:Vented Discs
Rear brake size:335 mm / 13.2 in
Front tire size F:235/35ZR-18
Rear tire size R:335/30ZR-18
Steering:Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Weight:1530 kg / 3373 lbs
Wheelbase:2650 mm / 104.3 in
Front track:1540 mm / 60.6 in
Rear track:1640 mm / 64.6 in
Length:4470 mm / 175.9 in
Width:2040 mm / 80.3 in
Height:1115 mm / 43.9 in
Transmission:5-Speed Manual
Gear ratios:2.31:1, 1.52:1, 1.12:1, 0.88:1, 0.68:1
Final drive:2.53:1
Top speed:320.0 kph / 198.8 mph
0 - 60 mph:3.85 seconds
Lamborghini Gallardo
The Gallardo was designed as a competitor to the Ferrari 360, and now competes with its replacement, the Ferrari F430 both of which have V8 engines and develop similar peak power. The Gallardo is said to be a better engineered vehicle that can reach extreme speeds, yet the V12 Murciélago is a faster vehicle. Many reviewers have commented that the Gallardo has much better rearward visibility and is more maneuverable and tractable in low-speed traffic, making the Gallardo a more practical car to drive. It is also much more practical to use in bad weather than many other cars in its class, thanks to a specially developed rear-biased all-wheel drive. Although corporate owner Audi[2] is renowned for its Quattro AWD system, Lamborghini uses a system of its own.Unlike the Countach, Diablo, and Murciélago models, the Gallardo does not have scissor doors.The Gallardo was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, who won the 2003 Red Dot Award for the design of both the 2003 Gallardo and 2002 Murciélago.At current U.S. prices, a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo coupe costs USD $186,250 - $222,800, while a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo spyder costs USD $201,595 - $263,595.The Gallardo is the first and only car to use the Lamborghini V10 engine.The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional (H-Box) six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled 'semi-automatic single-clutch sequential manual', or, as Lamborghini abbreviates it to, "E-gear". The latter ("E-gear") allows the driver to make shifts much faster than a manual transmission would, however with this option one sacrifices a certain measure of control that the manual transmission would offer. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, and does not need to manually actuate the clutch.The Audi R8 sports car, launched in early 2007, is based loosely on the Gallardo, and uses a 4.2 litre V8 in place of the Gallardo's V10 to avoid competing directly with the Gallardo.For the 2008 model year, the Gallardo will be adding an onboard computer, iPod connectivity with USB, heated mirrors, Q-citura stitching that originally could only be found on the Nera model as well as a beige soft-top on the Spyder.[3]
Specifications:
price: $166 00 USD
engine: 90 Degree, Aluminum V10.
position :Mid Longitudinal
aspiration: Natural
valvetrain: DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/Variable Intake System & Continuously Varibale Valve Timing
fuel feed: Multipoint Sequential Fuel Injection
displacement: 4961 cc / 302.7 cu in
bore: 82.5 mm / 3.25 in
stroke: 92.8 mm / 3.65 in
compression: 11.0:1
power: 372.9 kw / 500 bhp @ 7800 rpm
hp per litre :100.79 bhp per litre
bhp/weight: 340.14 bhp per weight
torque: 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline: 8100
drive wheels :4WD w/Viscous Traction System
body / frame: Aluminum & Thermoplastic over Aluminum Spaceframe
front brakes: Vented Discs w/Brembro 8-Piston Calipers, ABS
front brake size: 365 mm / 14.4 in
rear brakes: Vented Discs w/Brembro 8-Piston Calipers, ABS
rear brake size: 335 mm / 13.2 in
front wheels: Front 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19 x 8.5 in
rear wheels: Rear 48.3 x 27.9 cm / 19 x 11 in
front tire size: Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19
rear tire size: Pirelli Pzero 295/30 ZR 19
steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
front suspension: Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar
rear suspension: Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar
weight: 1470 kg / 3241 lbs
wheelbase: 2560 mm / 100.8 in
front track: 1622 mm / 63.9 in
rear track: 1592 mm / 62.7 in
length: 4300 mm / 169.3 in
width: 1900 mm / 74.8 in
height: 1165 mm / 45.9 in
transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/Optional Robotized E-Gear
gear ratios: 2.563:1, 1.850:1, 1.423:1, 1.138:1, 0.939:1
final drive: 3.077:1
top speed: 309 kph / 192.0 mph
0 - 60 mph: 4.1 seconds
0 - 100 mph: 9.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile: 12.2 seconds
epa city/hwy :14 mpg
