Lamborghini debuts Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder in LA
By Justin Couture, MSN Autos
Earlier this year, Lamborghini gave its “baby” Gallardo a major upgrade. Building off the Gallardo Superleggera, Lamborghini outfitted the standard version it with a bigger, more technically advanced engine, an improved gearbox and mildly tweaked its looks. Together, these updates make the Gallardo LP560-4 an even stronger performer on the road and on the track.
For the Los Angeles Auto Show, Lamborghini revealed the Spyder version of the LP560-4. Just like its hardtop brother, the Spyder features a 5.2-litre V10 engine that makes 552 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. In spite of its additional power, Lamborghini managed to make the engine 18-percent more fuel efficient, with significant reductions in fuel economy. Not bad!
Because the Spyder is heavier than the regular Gallardo LP560-4, it is fractionally slower to 100 km/h. It now takes four seconds flat, some 0.3 seconds more than the coupe... and Ferrari’s new F430 Spider Scuderia 16M. Provided the cloth roof is in place, Lamborghini says that the LP560-4 shouldn’t have any difficulties reaching 324 km/h, which is 9 km/h more than the Ferrari's lightweight F430.
All other visual and mechanical changes that the regular LP560-4 features have been grafted onto the Spyder, including new headlamps with LED stunning daytime running lights, a reverse camera, plus the lighter and faster-reacting all wheel drive system. The L560-4 comes standard with E-gear, Lamborghini’s six-speed sequential paddleshift transmission.
No word on pricing yet, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the Spyder had a $225,000+ US dollar price tag.
Posted by: >:D | 2008-11-21 12:38:36 AM
I want one :D
Posted by: Hailee | 2008-11-21 1:31:23 AM
Wow i diffently save up for that one :P
Posted by: A for real | 2008-11-23 9:42:17 AM
I can't buy this.
Posted by: dragan | 2008-11-23 12:07:02 PM
they just keep making the same car over and over again.
yes it's a lamborghini and i would be lying if i said i didn't like it,but it's the same car as the lamborghini galardo.same with the ferrari california or whatever is called.
they only change the body a bit and put more horse power to the engine or just change the engine,and of course call it something else.
i think they should make something fresh.
Posted by: alyssa | 2008-11-23 3:01:37 PM
god damn i love this car!!!!
Posted by: mikken | 2008-11-23 3:24:36 PM
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: garrett | 2008-11-23 4:09:32 PM
damn that is a nice where can i get one :D
Posted by: dragansright | 2008-11-23 4:28:06 PM
dragans right
same thang over and over
they honestly need to have some creativity..think outside the box
Posted by: matt | 2008-11-23 4:36:50 PM
i got that one alrrady.its nice to drive and very powerful.im loaded!jk
Posted by: Megan | 2008-11-23 5:02:36 PM
WOW, Start saving your beans boys!
By the time I save enough to buy this car, we will be driving hover crafts.
Posted by: Heera | 2008-11-23 9:43:00 PM
WOW!
I know lamborghinies will and can only improve!
Posted by: Chico | 2008-11-23 10:45:39 PM
Italians are the most creative designers. They set the standards others try to achieve. Ferraris and Lamborghinis are the sexiest cars in the world. Anyone who doesn't like these secretely wish they could afford to have one. The only thing bad about them is deciding which one to own. Viva Italia! (Hurray for Italy!)
Posted by: Firebird | 2008-12-12 12:07:46 AM
To all those complaining that its the same design, why change the design if its successful? If this design can carry sales for 10 years, so be it. Don't mess with something good. And , yes, I would love to get one too one day.
Posted by: Wesley | 2009-04-23 9:43:28 PM
To all the nah sayer.... Take a Lambo for a spin WARNING YOULL BE HOOKED FOR LIFE . My kind of drug .Keep in mind Cadillac has one very impressive vehicle coming out this year, definetly worth the look ,but definetly not a Lamborginhi.These car are meant to be excessive ,inappropriate ,boy toys and they certainly live up to that . Im not sure who now has the fastest production car, but Lamborginhi is near the top and Bugatti Veyron is a lesson in a pricy car that would make my eyes water writting that check . I guess there not planning on selling that many here in Canada 2 I think and a few more in the USA . Zooooom zoooom Love it
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