2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera & Spyder Review
4 Apr, 2008
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Leg room is very impressive, there’s even enough room to put small bags behind the seats – so you could even call the Gallardo practical (well…that’s the way I’d sell it to the financial controller anyway).
How much are they worth? I thought you would never ask! Well, if you want a Superleggera in your driveway (with no options) you will need to withdraw $489,900. Our Superleggera test vehicle had a few options fitted, these included:
Black carbon ceramic brakes (front and rear) - $37,698; lifting system (for the suspension) - $7,854; luggage net behind the seats - $1,636; carbon-fibre rear spoiler - $14,137; anti-theft system – $1,728 and interior with carbon-fibre - $9,425. The options pushed our vehicle’s price up to $562,378 and frankly, that’s not unsusal in the supercar class.
If you’d rather drive the Gallardo Spyder, be prepared to part with $485,225. The Spyder was also fitted with a few options, including:
Callisto rims - $8,558; branding package - $2,296; carbon ceramic brakes with black callipers - $37,698; travel package - $1,636; navigation system - $6,676; electric and heated seats - $9,310; steering wheel in perforated leather - $2,883; lifting system - $8,207; windscreen frame in body colour - $808; badge for wheels - $608; anti theft system - $1,728; white side indicators - $690; rear view camera - $6,676; onboard computer - $1,284 and Bluetooth compatibility - $990. The options bumped the price up to nearly $574,382.
Returning these two stunning machines was an end to an epic high. Handing back the razor shaped key was hard to do. From here on in I have so much more respect for Lamborghini, they’re no longer an expensive car brand in my mind – they offer machinery that simply blows the mind in every way imaginable.
When it comes to these two absolutely stunning machines, taking a pick depends entirely on your preference – and not sexual preference, as suggested by some. If I was paying, I’d have a Superleggera (in that orange colour) sitting in my carport right away. I’d bet money on the fact that Alborz would probably say otherwise though and pick the Spyder!
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April 4th, 2008 at 4:21 am
***** 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.
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April 4th, 2008 at 4:25 am
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.
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April 4th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Well done again guys, Bugatti, Lambo … impressed? MUCH!
A brilliant read, but I can’t wait for the video and that awesome Italian symphony
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April 4th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
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?
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April 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Whoa!!!
I can’t wait to see the video review.
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April 6th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Superb review! Loved it.
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April 6th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
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!
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September 14th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Lamborghini is my fav car…
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October 4th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
This car looks a million bucks. (probably is) and i would defs choose this over the murcielago.
Bloody Nice Work !
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