2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the convertible body style with rear-wheel-drive for ultimate fun.
“With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, we are expanding the Lamborghini lineup with a purist model that adds yet another dimension of driving fun. This will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving,” commented Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.
“This special model with rear-wheel drive is a logical expansion of our lineup of spyder models with all-wheel drive.”, he added.
The 2012 Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with 550PS (405 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, which means 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph). The soft-top of the Gallardo Spyder is designed for unlimited top-speed enjoyment both open and closed.
Thanks to systematic Lamborghini lightweight design and an extremely low dry weight of just 1 520 kg, phenomenal performance is guaranteed.
Lamborghini Gallardo R70 will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The tuning package is created by Renown Auto Style.
The Renown R70 package includes a new front bumper featuring a lower carbon fiber section, carbon fiber side skirts, a rear bumper with a carbon fiber diffuser that houses dual exhaust tips, and a carbon fiber low drag wing that features a gurney flap. There are also a line up of wheels and is currently developing a new exhaust system.
The R70 package suits only to the 04-08 Gallardo. All the carbon fiber parts are hand crafted and finished to optimize the unique weave pattern for each piece.
“Renown as a company is very young, but we bring 30 years of combined experience in the automotive world, we have the knowledge to work around issues. This is why we do all of our development and aero production in-house. We are very proud of the fact that everything we offer is designed, developed and produced in the US.”, finished Ray Fong the company president.
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is presenting at the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt the most extreme Gallardo ever: the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s fastest singlemake series.
The car will be produced in a limited run of 150 numbered units.
The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship brings professional racers and gentlemen drivers face-to-face in fiercely fought battles on Europe’s most challenging racetracks such as Monza, Silverstone and Hockenheim. There are many similarities between the racing and road versions of this super sports car. For example, they both share the same V10 powerplant, which is used in the racing version with no modifications.
An enormous and manually variable rear spoiler for increased dynamic load
Right from first glance, these similarities are even more evident in the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. In fact, it is equipped with the same rear spoiler that offers greater aerodynamic load – reaching in the best aerodynamic condition 3 times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – for increased dynamic stability during tight, high-speed driving. As in the race cars, the rear spoiler can be varied manually in order to let the driver optimize the car’s performance according to the track or road characteristics.
2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood with quick-release system. Both the spoiler and the hood are of course made of carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on the SuperTrofeo Stradale. Together with aluminum, carbon fiber is the basis behind the extremely lightweight construction of Gallardo’s new top model.
Lightweight construction through consistent use of carbon fiber
The Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale boasts a maximum dry weight of 1340 kilograms. It beats the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4 by 70 kilograms, which gives the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale a stunning power-toweight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per HP for breathtaking performance. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h just 10.4 seconds later. Its forward thrust finally tops out at 320 Km/h.
“Rosso Mars” stands for Italy’s racing tradition
The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale sports a brand new “Rosso Mars” finish that underscores the special connection between ultimate race track performance and Lamborghini’s “Italianness”. The “Rosso Mars” color symbolizes Italy’s traditional racing red, as established at the beginning of last century in motor racing, when the home nations of the competitors were indicated by the color of the paint on the vehicles. Dark green stood for Great Britain, blue was for France, white (and silver later on) represented Germany, white and blu stripes for USA, and red was the color of all race cars from Italy.
Red, black and carbon fiber characterize the exterior
The exterior appearance of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is perfectly accentuated by a matte black finish on the large rear spoiler, the engine hood and the front air intakes, which contrasts with the “Rosso Mars” paint. The forged wheels are painted in high-gloss black, a color that is also available on the roof as an option. The rocker panel covers, impressive rear diffuser and outside mirror housings are made of carbon fiber polished to a high gloss, while the brake calipers are accented in red for the first time on a Lamborghini. It’s a perfect match with the exterior color and racing concept of this new super sports car. And besides the historically suggestive “Rosso Mars”, the new Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is also available upon request in “Grigio Telesto” or “Bianco Monocerus” with the roof available in gloss black as an option, as mentioned above.
Minimalist sporty interior
Black and red, the perfect combination of sporty minimalism, are the dominant shades inside the Super Trofeo Stradale. The most broadly used materials are Alcantara – in “Rosso Mars” on the underside of the dashboard, the central part of the seat cushion and the backrest – and extremely lightweight carbon fiber. Black Alcantara with contrasting red top-stitching is used to finish the other parts of the interior. The steering wheel is upholstered in black suede and also features red top-stitching. The door panels, the monocoque racing seats and the center console cover are made of carbon fiber, the construction of which
Lamborghini has achieved a world-leading expertise. Discreet sporty accents are provided by dark chrome visible metal parts.
Upon request, an interior layout including elements made of carbon fiber, such as the handbrake frame, the middle of the center console, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the decorative frames around the main and secondary instrument panels, the door handles, and the handle for opening the glove box (also available upon request), can be ordered.
Phenomenal powerplant
Like the Super Trofeo competition version, the new Super Trofeo Stradale is based on the Gallardo Superleggera technical approach. The V10 powerplant generates 570 HP, equivalent to 419 kW, which is fully available at 8000 RPM. The maximum torque is equally impressive, with the torque curve peaking at 540 Nm at 6500 RPM. The V10’s unique firing order delivers the striking sound you hear in motor racing.
Transmission “race tested” in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championship series
Like the race car, the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale offers the robotized egear six-speed transmission controlled by steering wheel paddles as standard equipment. This electronically controlled system shifts through its six gears smoothly and much faster than any human being could. And for maximum acceleration from a standing start, the transmission can be set to the “Thrust Mode” – a program that allows to reach the best performance possible executing a racing start with minimal tire slippage at an initial engine speed of approximately 5000 rpm.
Permanent all-wheel drive for maximum traction in any situation
Every kilometer in the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is packed with sheer excitement, in part due to its unrelenting grip in virtually all situations thanks to all-wheel drive. At the end of the day, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo is the only single-brand racing series in the world that features all-wheel drive race cars. The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is a highly concentrated driving machine offering a truly stunning driving experience with breathtaking cornering speeds and fast, immediate response. Its road manners are always precise, stable and completely safe.
Suspension with unmatched precision
The layout of the suspension is directly derived from motor racing, with a double aluminum wishbone guiding the wheels. Precise rack-and-pinion
steering gives the driver a very close connection to the road. As is true for the Gallardo Superleggera, the vehicle is specially set up to take full advantage of its dynamic potential. No other model in the Gallardo line is as close to being a true race car. Another great feature is the ultra-lightweight 19-inch wheels, which alone save some 13 kilograms. The lightweight and sturdy wheel bearings and bolts are made from titanium and high performance Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires are fitted.
Brakes with unmatched stopping power
Behind the massive wheels are brakes designed for unmatched stopping power, as controlled by the ESP stability control system, which is standard equipment. The front axle is equipped with aluminum calipers with eight pistons each, and the calipers on the rear axle have four pistons each. The ventilated discs on the front and rear measure 365 and 356 millimeters, respectively. Upon request, Lamborghini will install a carbon-ceramic brake system. The carbon-ceramic discs measure 380 mm for the front wheels and 356 mm for the rear wheels.
Racing-type options
The optional equipment designed with racing in mind includes not only the carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, but also a tubular interior roll cage, 4-point safety belts and fire extinguisher. On the other hand, those who want comfort can equip their Super Trofeo Stradale with a satellite navigation, with Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, an anti-theft system, and a lifting system that raises the front axle.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale
Technical Data
CHASSIS AND BODY
Frame
Structural aluminium space frame, based on aluminium extruded parts welded to cast aluminium joint elements
Body
Aluminium with thermoplastic “hang-on” parts and diffuse use of Carbon Fiber
Suspension
Double-wishbone front and rear suspension system, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat
ESP
Full ESP system with ABS, ASR and ABD
Steel brakes
Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers: 8 cylinder front callipers and 4 cylinder rear callipers
Ventilated discs (front – rear)
EU: Ø 365 x 34 mm front – Ø 356 x 32 mm rear
US : Ø 14.37 x 1.34 front – Ø 14 x 1.26 rear
Steering
Power-assisted rack and pinion
Tires (front – rear)
Pirelli P ZERO CORSA 235/35 ZR 19 – 295/30 ZR 19
Wheels (front – rear)
Aluminium alloy: 8.5″ x Ø 19″ – 11″ x Ø 19″
Kerb-to-kerb turning circle
11.5 m (37,7 ft)
Mirrors
External mirror manually foldable
Rear spoiler
Manually variable wing set up
Airbags
Front “dual-stage” driver and passenger airbags. Nur bei OPTKopf- Thorax-Seitenairbags
ENGINE
Type
10 cylinders V 90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft
Displacement
5204 cc (317,6 cu in)
Bore and stroke
Ø 84.5 mm x 92.8 mm (Ø 3,33 in x 3,65 in)
Valve gear
Chain-driven, intake and exhaust continuously variable valve
timing, electronically controlled
Compression ratio
12,5:1
Maximum power
419 kW (570 CV) at 8000 rpm
Maximum torque
540 Nm at 6500 rpm (398,3 ft lbs at 6500 rpm)
Emission class
EURO 5 – LEV 2
Emission control system
Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Cooling system
Two water radiators + oil-to-water cooler, engine and gearbox radiator
Engine management system
Bosch MED 9
Lubrication system
Dry sump
DRIVETRAIN
Type of transmission
Permanent 4-wheel drive with viscous traction system
Gearbox
6-speed + reverse
Standard robotised sequential e gear system with actuation by paddles on the steering column
Cosa Design has announced their tuning project, which is based on Lamborghini Gallardo. The tuner provides performance modifications as well as exterior upgrades.
The 5.0 liter hi-revving V10 is boosted to 540PS (397 kW) and 550Nm (407 lb-ft) of torque. The top speed is 317 km/h (197 mph). The results are thanks to a new sport exhaust system made of stainless steel.
The aerodynamics package includes a front skirt, side sills and a rear apron featuring a diffusor, which is fitted to the chassis.
Cosa Gallardo also comes with a special adjustable coilover suspension. The brake system is also revised – 8-piston calipers at the front and 6-piston calipers at the rear with generously sized discs.
The car stands on enormous 9.5J x 20” rims at the front and 11.0J x 20” at the rear fitted with 245/30 ZR20 and 295/25 ZR20 Continental Sport Contact tyres, respectively.
Lamborghini has introduced Aventador LP 700-4 to the Asian market at the Auto Shanghai 2011. The manufacturer has also revealed Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore at a special off-site event held in the Shanghai Expo.
Lamborghini has achieved over 150% sales growth in 2010 compared to 2009, so the Chinese market is very important for the company. The plans of the brand are to expand its dealership network to 20 dealers from fourteen, nowadays.
“Our presence at Auto Shanghai 2011 reflects the importance of the Chinese market, which is now our second most significant after the USA. The appeal of the Lamborghini brand in China is illustrated by the launch here of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore: definitively Italian, and with all the performance and handling a Lamborghini Gallardo promises. Demand for our cars continues to grow: our worldwide order book for the Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador is already eighteen months ahead of production.”, commented Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.
“The Lamborghini brand has very strong appeal in China, so it is fitting we should launch our new show stand here,” added Mr. Winkelmann.
“Lamborghini also runs regular events in China, including at least one track day every month, Winter and Track Academies, which allows our clients to explore the Lamborghini brand and lifestyle alongside the cars.”, he finished.
Aventador LP 700-4 is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 with 700PS (515 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 7-speed ISR gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h – 2.9 seconds and Vmax – 350 km/h (217 mph).
Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore has a 5.2 liter liter V10 with 550PS (404 kW) and 540Nm (400 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and Vmax – 320 km/h (199 mph).
Lamborghini has unveiled its latest exotic masterpiece, the Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore, which official public premiere is scheduled for today in Turin, at the opening day of a special exhibition. (more…)
Amari Design will soon introduce their first project based on Lamborghini Gallardo. The tuned sports car will get the name Invidia edition as well as a new front bumper, carbon fiber front lip, front fenders, quarter panels, side skirts, a new rear bumper, carbon fiber diffuser, carbon fiber rear spoiler and stainless steel exhaust system. (more…)
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore is a special edition supersports beast, which the renowned Italian automaker has presented at the Qatar Motor Show. As the name suggests, the staggering Gallardo is finished with a two-tone body paint with matching interior and is targeted for the European and Asian-Pacific markets. (more…)
Reiter Engineering has released its latest motorsport conversion, the Lamborghini LP600+ fully developed in compliance with the strict GT3 regulations. (more…)
Hamman has released a new tuning program for Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The project name is HAMANN Victory II.
The styling package includes a new wide body kit, which changes the exterior look a lot. The stance is also widened, so the performance is better. The body kit consists of a new front apron with a center carbon fiber part, front fenders and fender extensions in the rear and new side skirts. (more…)
Lamborghini Gallardo in white? Yep, and it looks awesome. Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition is the latest project of the tuner Anderson Germany.
The exterior features a matte white finish, an aerodynamic body kit consisting of a new front apron, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. Gallardo White Edition also boasts a sport suspension for better performance and awesome stance, black 20″ wheels fitted with performance tires and last – tinted windows.
You may expect that a pure sports car will be spartan inside, but it is rather comfy. The interior features Alcantara upholstery, white carbon fiber trim, and two-tone sport seats.
Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition is powered by 5.2 liter V10, which has a revised ECU, a high-flow air filter, and a sport exhaust system. The upgrades result in total output of 600PS (441 kW), which is 40PS more than LP560.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante features a new front fascia, aggressive side skirts, a fully-covered underbody, a redesigned rear diffuser and 19″ lightweight alloys fitted with Pirelli P Zero Corsa ultra-performance tires.
The interior boasts sport seats and carbon fiber trim. Furthermore, the car is not deprived of air conditioning and power windows. To save weight, the engineers fitted the car with some carbon fiber and aluminum elements. The total result is 1 485 kilograms (3 274 lbs) which is 65 kilograms (143 lbs) less than the standard LP560-4 Spyder. (more…)
2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines the convertible body style with rear-wheel-drive for ultimate fun.
Lamborghini Gallardo R70 will be exhibited at the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The tuning package is created by Renown Auto Style.
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is presenting at the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt the most extreme Gallardo ever: the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top model in the Gallardo lineup is based on the successful race car from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s fastest singlemake series.
Cosa Design has announced their tuning project, which is based on Lamborghini Gallardo. The tuner provides performance modifications as well as exterior upgrades.
Lamborghini has introduced Aventador LP 700-4 to the Asian market at the Auto Shanghai 2011. The manufacturer has also revealed Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore at a special off-site event held in the Shanghai Expo.
Lamborghini has unveiled its latest exotic masterpiece, the Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore, which official public premiere is scheduled for today in Turin, at the opening day of a special exhibition. 
Amari Design will soon introduce their first project based on Lamborghini Gallardo. The tuned sports car will get the name Invidia edition as well as a new front bumper, carbon fiber front lip, front fenders, quarter panels, side skirts, a new rear bumper, carbon fiber diffuser, carbon fiber rear spoiler and stainless steel exhaust system. 
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore is a special edition supersports beast, which the renowned Italian automaker has presented at the Qatar Motor Show. As the name suggests, the staggering Gallardo is finished with a two-tone body paint with matching interior and is targeted for the European and Asian-Pacific markets. 
Reiter Engineering has released its latest motorsport conversion, the Lamborghini LP600+ fully developed in compliance with the strict GT3 regulations. 
Hamman has released a new tuning program for Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The project name is HAMANN Victory II.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante features a new front fascia, aggressive side skirts, a fully-covered underbody, a redesigned rear diffuser and 19″ lightweight alloys fitted with Pirelli P Zero Corsa ultra-performance tires.