Lamborghini Gallardo Review: Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni Test - Car and Driver
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe
PRICE AS TESTED: $247,305 (base price: $225,795)
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 40-valve V-10, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 318 cu in, 5204 cc
Power (SAE net): 542 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 398 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 100.8 in Length: 171.1 in
Width: 74.8 in Height: 45.9 in
Curb weight: 3410 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.8 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 15.4 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 3.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.6 sec @ 124 mph
Top speed (drag limited, mfr's claim): 199 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 173 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.93 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving : 12/20 mpg
C/D observed: 13 mpg
