2011 Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and amazing – Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera LP570-4 is the new top model in the line-up Gallardo. Who inspires the “icon” superlight refers to the real machine driving sports and describes the characters and elite athletes Slim car. The Superleggera make entry to continue the success of its predecessor, was launched in 2007, the Lamborghini has produced and sold no fewer than 618 in one year only.

Compared to the already thin Gallardo LP560-4 Heavy LP570-4 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera has been reduced from 70 kilograms (154 lb). Super sports car from Sant’Agata Bolognese has dried up to 1340 kg (2954 lb) – the lighter along the way range of Lamborghini models, and new entrants in one segment of the market more exclusive niche.

key factor is the interior components and exterior carbon fiber. The carbon fiber makes it ideal for sports cars that can use to lose weight and increase mechanical properties. Thus, the performance of the car has improved thanks to the mass that the best ratio of energy and reduce the total mass, meaning that CO2 emissions are also lower. Lamborghini has been at the forefront in applying this material for years, and now the brand reinforces its leadership further.

V10 power unit with 5.2-liter (317.6 cu in.) displacement produces 419 kilowatts (570 hp) to the LP570-4 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. That puts the burden ratio power new top model is only 2.35 kilograms (5.18 lbs) by CV and ensure the performance of the heart. Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera manage the scoreboard from zero to 100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and flies over 200 km / h (124 mph) to cover only 10.2 seconds later, finally reaching 325 km / h (202 mph). Machine with “diretta Iniezione stratificat” direct injection of gasoline also offers an impressive level of efficiency. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were reduced by 20.5 percent compared to previous models.

Lamborghini LP570-4 Gallardo Superleggera is the engine driving without compromise. His set of wheels, with a powerful braking system, a game very dedicated and clear-up, while 19-inch wheels, Pirelli P Zero Corsa sports dressed in Pirelli rubber, very light. Lamborghini LP570-4 Gallardo Superleggera brings a whole new meaning to the term “super sports car.”

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1970 -1976 Lamborghini Jarama

In 1970 Nuccio Bertone proposed the evolution of the Islero with the Jarama. Conceived for the “gentleman” driver, this car is an ideal mix of elegance and power. It was one of Ferruccio Lamborghini’s favorites who appreciated the excellent combination between the 365 HP and luxurious comfort, without the focussed attention that a Miura or an Espada stirred up. Besides 15 HP, the interior of the Jarama S version, presented in 1972, was completely restyled. Lamborghini made 328 units of the Jarama (Jarama 176 units and Jarama S 152 units).

Lamborghini Jarama made its official debut at the 1970 Geneva Salon. It was named after Jarama bullfighting region in Spain, but many believe it is named after the Jarama racing circuit near Madrid.

Jarama is the last front engined Lamborghini Coupe, but is also the third heaviest Lamborghini (3,480 lb)- after Espada (3230 lb) and LM002 (5,952 lb).

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1981-1988 Lamborghini Jalpa

When the Mimram brothers took over the company in July 1980, establishing the “Nuova Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini”, the new owners did not only start production of the LM 002 off-road, but the evolution of the Silhouette as well, whose main points were: restyling the Bertone designed body, an 8-cylinder engine, expanded to 3.5 liters, with power still at 250 HP, but with far superior driving comfort. With 420 cars built, Jalpa is among the best-sellers – since production stopped in 1988 there were no other 8-cylinders from Lamborghini.

Jalpa - or Baby-Lambo as it was known at the time - made its world debut at the 1981 Geneva Auto Show as a prototype version featuring a rear spoiler that never got into production. The sports car was named after famous breed of fighting bulls. Even if it was a very easy car to drive, it never got the attention it deserve; however it was the best sold Lamborghini V8 model.

A successor for the Silhouette sports car, the Jalpa used the same 3.0-Liter V8 engine (that was also used in the Urraco P300), but enlarged to a 75mm stroke resulting in a 3485 cc displacement. The engine delivered 255 bhp at 7000 rpm and 231 ft-lb torque at 3500 rpm. The sports car made the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 7,3 seconds and was capable of a top speed of 146 mph.

Jalpa was offered in seven exterior colors: white, silver, black, metallic blue, red, gun metal and metallic gold, while on the interior the dashboard featured a new kind of box-shaped instrumentation, new seats and fully adjustable backrests.

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