2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera & Spyder Review
April 4, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
The roads were slightly damp, which made it easier to identify the twin’s understeer or oversteer traits. The Superleggera will oversteer well and truly before it considers understeering. Pile the ‘leggera into a bend and tap the throttle – the back end then slips out, giving the driver the ultimate controlling edge through throttle input. Around 70% of the power is sent to the rear wheels, while more can be delivered under certain driving conditions.
It’s certainly a feeling of power and ultimate control when it comes to the Superleggera. There is never a point where you feel disappointed or underwhelmed with the car’s abilities – at least on a public road. There is next to no body roll in a corner and with 295 tyres on the rear, the grip is endless and urges you to keep you foot well into the right pedal.
Open the rear-ended bonnet in the Superleggera and you’ll find a 5.0-litre V10 motor which produces 395kW and some 510Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is rated at 17L/100km combined – but expect to see a larger figure when opening the throttle up.
After jumping into the Spyder and tackling the exact same road, it became quite clear that the Spyder was much more of a cruiser, opposed to a track-dedicated weapon. There was a feeling of understeer – amplified by the slightly damp conditions – before it would kick over to oversteer. But, on that same token, it was still an absolutely brilliant drive.
The feeling of winding through 2nd gear with the roof down cannot be compared to anything else in life…it may sound exaggerated, but trust me – the noise is gob-smackingly powerful. If you dare open up the taps in a tunnel, be prepared to have ringing ears, as the audio track is scandalous.
***** N U M E R O U N O ******
Ace well written, all the time I was worried you’d wrap one of these round a lamp post. Pity about the gloomy weather, you guys must have forgotten it was winter up north.
Mines the Superleggera please.
Ceramic brakes…they cost more than a Corolla.
Hope you washed you hands before holding that suede steering wheel. Can you imagine that in two years time in a hot climate. It’ll look like leather.
Well done again guys, Bugatti, Lambo … impressed? MUCH!
A brilliant read, but I can’t wait for the video and that awesome Italian symphony :)
I’ve had the pleasure of driving my friend’s Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, and I must say….it was completely unforgettable. All I can say is, these cars really do bash your senses and emotions into submission.
An interesting point to note, is my friends Superleggera came standard with the suede steering wheel, he definitely didn’t option it in. Maybe the leather wheel is an option?
Whoa!!!
I can’t wait to see the video review.
Superb review! Loved it.
Great review!
Spectacular cars!
The fog actually helped the photography I think – you can’t beat a bit of diffused light on cars.
That part of N. Italy can get really cold – I was in Modena last November – forgot my wooly hat one day and lost the feeling in my head after 5 minutes.
Wouldn’t have fancied driving the Spyder with the roof off in that weather!
Lamborghini is my fav car…
This car looks a million bucks. (probably is) and i would defs choose this over the murcielago.
Bloody Nice Work !
Great read, I am a Ferrari person but all I can say is wow, hot car indeed.
Nice post, hot car!!!!!
ATT smarty the name for your comments is wrong (dummy), if a pizza delivery driver or a taxi driver breaks the rules crush the car, no seperate rules fo anyone, you speed & hoon drive you lose the car its simple, a little like you really.
i just love the lamborghini Gallardo it looks cute and not fat as the murcielago although it is a 5.2 litre v10 with 540 hp it is a stuning car and a really love it
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