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Further Developed Chassis, Drive System and Engine
In order to shape this unique character of driving fun and safety, the engineers
in Sant'Agata Bolognese carried out extensive modifications to the Gallardo LP
550-2 Spyder, developing it specifically for these new characteristics. Not only
was drive concentrated on the rear axle, the vehicle was also completely retuned
in all its dynamic details. This Includes a specific dampers setting. The
aerodynamics were also adapted to account for the change in the distribution of
forces.
The vehicle show out its goods with a rear axle with the 45-percent locking
differential, and the adoption of the e-gear transmission. All completed with a
fine adaptation of the ESP stability control system. While the standard program
puts a priority on stability, the CORSA program allows larger drift angles and
delivers a highly intensive appreciation of the full dynamics of the LP 550-2.
All the excellent characteristics of the Gallardo chassis are fully retained -
its pleasing bodyroll comfort, as well as its excellent directional stability at
high speed.
Outstanding Performance is Guaranteed
The heart of the Gallardo - the 5.2-liter ten-cylinder - was also retuned and
its characteristics optimized for rear-wheel drive, delivering that perfect and
breathtaking synthesis of high-revving pleasure, pulling power, exuberant
temperament and powerful melody in all keys. In the LP 550-2 Spyder, the compact
and lightweight power unit delivers 550 hp (405 kW). Thanks to systematic
Lamborghini lightweight design and an extremely low dry weight of just 3351 lbs
(1,520 kilograms), phenomenal performance is guaranteed - the LP 550-2 catapults
itself from zero to 60 mph in just 4 seconds. And its top speed of 198 mph (319
km/h) guarantees it a place among the ultimate super sports cars. The soft-top
of the Gallardo Spyder is designed for unlimited top-speed enjoyment both open
and closed.
Careful Individualization of the Lineup
With the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini is expanding its most successful
model line of all time (to-date a total of nearly 11,800 have been built in
Sant'Agata Bolognese) with a stunning variant that continues the successful
individualization of its lineup. This includes the LP 560-4 Spyder, as well as
the ultra-high-performance Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, which boasts an
even further weight reduction through carbon-fiber lightweight engineering. The
latest version among the coupe variants is the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo
Stradale - the road-going version of the race car featured in the world's
fastest single-brand racing series.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications
