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Gallardo LP560-4: Lighter, Faster, Better

Lamborghini's “baby”, the Gallardo, has been a smash hit. Since it was launched

The Reventon might've been a limited-edition car, but it's had quite the effect on the Gallardo's looks. (Photo: Lamborghini)

in 2003, Lamborghini has sold more than 7,000 units, which has helped the Italian supercar maker to smash its yearly sales records time and time again. For Geneva, Lamborghini has essentially overhauled the Gallardo with a series of visual and mechanical changes, increasing its performance and its appeal.

Many of the changes to the Gallardo's exterior were inspired by the ultra-exclusive Reventon. The new fascia has a third intake, outlined by diagonal spars, while the new headlamps feature 15 LED daytime running lights apiece, creating a unique Y-pattern, a similar technique to what's found on new Audis. At the rear, the Gallardo has been reworked to include a strip of mesh that runs clear across the backside, plus slimmer taillights, while a rear-view camera has been fitted into the spoiler, complete with its own fin.

The primary focus of the LP560-4 is the engine upgrade. With the limited run Superleggera, the Gallardo's 5.0-liter V10 was reaching its maximum potential. So, Lamborghini increased the engine's displacement to 5.2-liters and added

With extra horsepower and less weight, a lot of supercars will be catching a glimpse of the LP560-4's new rear end. (Photo: Lamborghini)

FSI direct injection, which sounds a whole lot like the engines found in the Audi S6 and S8. Just the same, because Lamborghini is all about high-strung performance the 5.2 makes a very un-Audi-like 560 ps (552 horsepower)!

When combined with the Egear sequential transmission (a traditional manual is still available), which has been reprogrammed to perform gearshifts some 40-percent faster, the revised Gallardo hits 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 202 mph. Oh, and if that weren't enough, the new Gallardo weighs 44 pounds less than before, enhancing performance and fuel economy.

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