2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
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Operating the Gallardo is intuitive, with a standard ignition key and a standard hand brake. Some of the latest luxury sedans from Germany are a lot harder to operate than the Gallardo. At the identical time, the Gallardo positive aspects from the same sophisticated navigation, audio and climate system found in the most recent Audi models. The controls are sophisticated yet elegant (meaning easy) and effortless to operate.
Getting in and out is fairly easy. The seats are roomy and comfy. Outward visibility is a lot far better than expected. The cabin is really phenomenal, actually, and it makes the Gallardo a joy to drive on a frequent basis.
On the outside, the Gallardo rewards from Italian design. It looks exotic and flamboyant. A closer look reveals high-quality construction with body panels awash in high quality paint that fit smartly and evenly.
Gallardo comes in coupe and roadster versions, plus a lighter, much more powerful Superleggera model. We've only driven the latter, but two of us have driven two various cars in two locations, and came up with the exact same conclusions.
As expected, the Superleggera is lightning fast and blindingly quick. It grips the road so well that you will most likely work the tires only on a racing circuit. And it has fantastic braking capability. The acceleration performance is truly exhilarating and at full song in the Sport mode the E-gear adjustments gears like a race driver in anger. But, around town, within the automatic or standard manual modes, it shifts smoothly and is really tractable at low speeds. It's not as docile as a Porsche 911 Turbo but nor is it a Viper.
The greatest driving challenge comes when it is time to park: The corners of the car are not visible, so we had been happiest when a spotter was directing us in tight confines. Also, jockeying into a parking spot in tight confines is challenging because the E-gear transmission is depressing and releasing the clutch as you give it small jabs of throttle and the carbon-fiber brakes are grabby when cold. Familiarity and some special driving strategies assist, but you might not wish to toss the keys to just anybody to park it. Then once more, why give the keys to anybody? For that matter, why ever park it?
Model Lineup
The 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo comes in Coupe ($186,250) and Spyder ($217,000) versions. The Superleggera ($222,800) comes only as a coupe.
Alternatives for the Superleggera incorporate a stationary rear wing as an alternative to the standard articulated wing that rises and falls with the speed of the vehicle. Also on the options list are eight-piston carbon disc brakes ($10,000), as well as a window net, fire extinguisher, along with a bar for competition seat belts. The six-speed manual transmission is a no-cost choice. Navigation and entertainment systems are offered for the Gallardo, but not the Superleggera.
Safety features incorporate seat-mounted side air bags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and all-wheel drive.
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