Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2012, 2013
The first Lamborghini created entirely under the Audi management had the 560-4 variant launched in 2012 and it was an evolution hidden under a similar look with its predecessor.
For a long period of time, Lamborghini built only extreme supercars that couldn't be driven on a day-to-day basis. None of them were like the Porsche Turbo or like some Ferraris. After a “relaxed” drive into a Countach or a Diablo, some aspirins were needed. But the Gallardo was different. It was an easy to drive vehicle and it could run very fast on roads and tracks. This is one of the reasons why it was the most successful model in Lamborghini history, with the most sales. And there was a big number of clients who ordered it with the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 2012 model featured a new, nicer interior. And, since the Audi switched most of its cars to the Audi Virtual Cockpit, the round dials on the instrument cluster in the Gallardo were something different. The details, the optional Alcantara-wrapped dashboard, and the new infotainment system made an easier life on board of the 2012 Gallardo.
For the performance management, the older 5.0-liter V10 was thrown away and a new, 5.2-liter unit was dropped-in. It wasn't just a bigger displacement for the old engine. Even the firing order of the cylinder was different. A new direct-fuel injection system was adopted and, when all the added features combined, the final results were better than those obtained a few years ago by the stripped out 2010 Gallardo Superleggera.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.2 V10 (560 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V10 |
Displacement: | 5204 cm3 |
Power: | 412 KW @ 8000 RPM 560 HP @ 8000 RPM 553 BHP @ 8000 RPM |
Torque: | 398 lb-ft @ 6500 RPM 540 Nm @ 6500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 202 mph (325 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 Speed + reverse, A optional, robotized sequential e-gearsystem with actuation by paddles on the steering column |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | 8 cylinder front callipers |
Rear: | 4 cylinderrear callipers |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR 19 – 295/30 ZR 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.3 in (4326 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 45.9 in (1166 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.3/62.9 in (1,633/1,598 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.9 cuFT (110 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.2 mpg US (21 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 327 g/km |