Not to be outdone by its new family member, Lamborghini rolled out yet another version of its Gallardo coupe at tonight's Volkswagen group extravaganza. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is just what the name implies -- a slightly more powerful and lighter version of the standard LP 560-4.
And we do mean slightly. Peak power of the 5.2-liter V10 tops out at 562 horses while torque flattens out at 398 pound-feet. The power runs through a six-speed e-gear automated manual to all four wheels, with a viscous center diff and limited-slip rear diff handling the distribution.
For the "superleggera" part of the equation, Lamborghini shaved a few pounds by using polycarbonate for the side windows, rear backlight and engine cover. Several of the exterior body panels -- rear diffuser, side sills, rear spoiler -- were switched to carbon-fiber construction to save additional weight. All in all, the changes save 154 pounds, which brings the LP 570-4's curb weight to just 2,954 pounds.
Lamborghini says this new Gallardo will go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 202 mph.
hondacura4 says:
09:28 AM, 03/ 2/10
I bet this thing is mean as the regular LP570 trapped in the 128-129mph range (ZR1 territory). This new trim should be even faster.