Silicon Valley Auto Group 408-354-4000 - Los Gatos, CA

Standard equipment:
Standard features: 5.0 liter DOHC V10 engine, electronically controlled continuously variable intake and exhaust valve timing, 4WD with viscous traction system, aluminum space frame construction, power assisted rack and pinion steering, ABS, dual-zone climate control system, powered external mirrors with electronic folding system, powered remote locking, front "dual stage" driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, premium sound system with CD changer, light weight aluminum alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero tires, hand-built leather interior. The Gallardo Spyder is the synthesis of a true sports car that can be used on an every day basis. While matching these two apparently conflicting objectives, the guideline for Lamborghini engineers has been to fulfill the necessary comfort requirements without any compromise in the performances expected of a true Lamborghini car. The choices for engine, transmission, space frame and body, suspensions, brakes and electronics are then all in line with such an objective. The result is a compact, 2-seater high performance car (maximum speed well over 186 mph), which can be driven with pleasure both on racetracks and on long distance journeys on country and city roads. The layout has been conceived to reach the high performance targets, on the basis of the sports-oriented concept for which Lamborghini is well known. The basic characteristics of such a layout are: mid-rear mounted engine, with the gearbox behind the engine - permanent four-wheel drive system- independent double wishbone suspension system- aluminum space frame- low center gravity- weight distribution 42% front, 58 %rear. Particular attention was paid to achieve the correct weight distribution, true to Lamborghini's engineering tradition. In fact, the chosen weight distribution is the optimal for a sports car, with advantages for traction, braking and handling. The lowering of the center of gravity has also been a fundamental guideline, which also lead to the engineering decisions for engine and transmission layout. With a new V10 producing 520 bhp the Gallardo's top speed is over 190 mph!