With its innovative design, the new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder takes the unique Lamborghini styling ethic to the next level; the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder displays this powerful and elegant design language with even greater distinctiveness, making it all the more unmistakable. And with two white Lamborghini's in our fleet, you will have a choice of interiors to choose from when you make your self drive hire choice.
With an even more powerful engine, permanent all-wheel drive and an all-new chassis mean that the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder offers yet another significant increase in performance against its predecessor, an important factor when hiring a car of this premium.
In its new generation, the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder represents more than ever before automotive passion in its purest form. As in the Coupé, its enormous power is delivered by the new 5.2 litre V10 with an output of 560 horsepower (412 kW) at 8,000 rpm. The increase in 40 horsepower (29 kW) over its predecessor, as well as the 44 pound (20 kilogram) reduction in vehicle weight, improves the power-to-weight ratio to 6.10 pounds (2.77 kg) per horsepower, thus improving performance even further.
The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder takes only 4.0 seconds to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h), reaching 124 mph (0 to 200 km/h) in only 13.1 seconds and going on to a top speed of 201 mph (324 km/h). The new driveline, featuring the “Iniezione Diretta Stratificata” direct fuel injection system also makes for impressive efficiency. Despite the considerable increase in performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by a staggering 18 percent.
Engineers at the Ufficio Tecnico Lamborghini, Sant’Agata-based Technical Department, have also improved traction, handling and stability at high speeds. The redesigned four-wheel drive transmission, the new suspension, the improved stiffness of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder bodyshell and the optimized aerodynamics all contribute to the overall improvements in the vehicle, as do the reduced weight and decreased friction throughout the components.
Thus the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder presents itself as a razor-sharp super sports car with the precision reactions of a high-performance athlete. The car is also surprisingly suited to long-distance driving and, despite its extreme performance capabilities, is easy to control while maintaining utmost stability. Above all, the impressive Lamborghini technology takes on a new, intense edge in the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, with the glorious feel of the open air rushing by.
The Engine - Extreme power in every situation
The engine of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is a completely new development. All that remains is the number of cylinders, - that magical ten - which provides a perfect synthesis of high-revs, pulling power, athletic agility, compact dimensions and low weight that is unique within this performance class.
The engine has a displacement of 5.2 litres (5204 cm3 ), generating an extreme 560 horsepower (412 kW) at 8,000 rpm – giving class-topping output per litre of 107.6 horsepower. The engine delivers a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) at 6,500 rpm. The ample torque curve guarantees outstanding thrust at all engine speeds. With acceleration of 4.0 seconds from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) and a top speed of 201 mph (324 km/h), the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder shoots into the orbit of the most extreme high-performance sports cars and is only one km/h less swift than the LP 560-4 Coupé.
Even more astounding is the fact that engineers at Sant’Agata succeeded in lowering the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the super sports car by 18 percent, despite a considerable improvement in performance. Relative to engine power and performance, the average fuel consumption of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder e.gear is astonishingly low at only 16 mpg combined (20 hwy/13 city) (14 litres per 100 kilometres).
Perfect weight distribution, optimal dynamics
The engine in this new model is also located longitudinally behind the driver – hence the model denomination “Longitudinale Posteriore.” The mid-engine concept is peerless in sports car design, creating the basis for the perfect weight distribution of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder of 43 percent on the front axle and 57 percent on the rear. In combination with the permanent all-wheel drive transmission, it guarantees the Gallardo’s superior handling stability in all situations.
Low mass for impressive high-revving
The cylinder bore surfaces of the new Lamborghini ten-cylinder are made of a hypereutectic aluminium alloy. The hard silicon crystals of the bore surfaces are chemically released following the honing process. The connecting rods are made from forged steel and the pistons from aluminium alloy. The systematic reduction of mass and internal friction contributes to the engine’s impressive high-revving characteristics.
Direct fuel injection makes for efficient combustion
The new V10 uses the direct fuel-injection system “Iniezione Diretta Stratificata” as an innovative way to optimize performance in all conditions, while achieving moderate fuel consumption. The fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber from a common-rail system at pressures of up to 100 bar via laterally-position injectors. This ensures the perfect “tumble” of the homogeneous fuel/air mixture and forms the basis of highly efficient combustion.
Direct injection boosts the extremely efficient full-load performance of the V10, reduces its knock sensitivity, provides an internal cooling effect and thus facilitates a very high compression ratio of 12.5:1. The cylinder heads have been optimized to deliver a rapid charge cycle, while the variable valve control system on all four camshafts improves charge efficiency across the entire engine speed range.
Motor
- Type 10 cylinders V90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft
- Displacement 5.2 liter
- Compression ratio 12.5:1
- Maximum power 560 hp at 8,000 rpm
- Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm
- Engine management system Bosch MED 9
- Cooling system Engine and gearbox radiator
- Cooling system oil Oil to Water cooler
- Cooling system water Two water radiators
- Emission control system Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
- Lubrication system Dry sump
Drivetrain
- Type of transmission Permanent four-wheel drive with viscous traction system
- Gearbox 6 Speed + reverse, an optional robotized sequential e.gear
- system with actuation by paddles on the steering column
- Clutch Double plate ø 215 mm (8.46 in)
- Rear Differential 45% limited slip
- Front Differential Slip limitation by ABD function
Performance
- Top speed 324 Km/h (201 mph)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 4.0 sec
- Acceleration 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph) 13,1 sec
