2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Specifications

Powerful elegance
A Lamborghini is and always will be a highly efficient athlete. Its extreme sensuality is based upon precision, performance and on spontaneous action. A Lamborghini's elegance is that of stark, purist strength. This DNA of the Lamborghini brand is being continuously developed by the Centro Stile in every new car. Thus the Gallardo LP560-4 displays the precise lines and clean surface edges in its distinctly minimalist design. Ornaments or embellishments of any form are alien to it.

Evolution of form systematically follows the demands of function: the newly designed front of the LP 560-4 squats deeply to the ground which contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency. The enlarged and clearly accentuated cooling intakes meet the demands of augmented engine power thus increasing the air circulation vital to a vehicle as powerful as this. The spoiler, positioned low between the air intakes, improves aerodynamic equilibrium at high speeds.

The body

Weight is undesirable in a sports car and a lightweight model encourages the dynamics of such a vehicle. Aluminium is much lighter than sheet steel and this is why the Gallardo LP560-4 is produced with a body in a much lighter but nevertheless more stiff structure: the two-seater car measures 4.34 metres in length, 1.90 metres in width and a mere 1.16 metres in height. It weighs in dry at 1410 kilograms - which is, effectively, 20 kilograms less that that of the previous Gallardo.

The construction of the Gallardo LP560-4 utilises what is known as a 'spaceframe construction method'. Integrally moulded node elements and extruded parts create its frame, and sheet metal plates made out of aluminium have been neatly and securely integrated to form the body. The body is not only extremely light but also torsionally stiff and displays the highest safety characteristics. Thus the basis for the extraordinary handling characteristics of the LP560-4 is formed.

Technical data Frame & Body Frame: Structural aluminium spaceframe, based on aluminium extruded parts welded to aluminium casted joint elements. Body: Aluminium with thermoplastic ?hang on? parts Rear Spoiler: Electronically controlled Mirrors: External mirror with electrical closing system Suspension: Double wishbones front and rear suspension system, antiroll bar anti-dive and anti-squat ESP 8.0: Full ESP System with ABS,ASR and ABD Airbags Front: Front Dual Stage driver and passenger airbags, side Head-thorax airbags Wheels/Tyres Tyres (Front rear): Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19 - 295/30 ZR 19 Wheels (front-rear): Aluminium alloy, 8.5? x 019?- 11?x 019? Steering: Power- assisted rack and pinion Kerb-to-kerb turning circle: 11,50 m Brakes Steel brakes: Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers :8 cylinder front callipers and 4 cylinder rear callipers; Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø 365 x 34mm front -ø 356 x 32 mm rear CCB brakes: Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers :6 cylinder front callipers and 4 cylinder rear callipers; Ventilated discs (front-rear) ø 380 x 38mm front -ø 356 x 32 mm rear

Engine Type: 10 cylinders V90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft Displacement: 5204 cc Compression ratio: 12,5 : 1 Maximum power: 412 kW (560 ps) at 8000 rpm Maximum torque: 540 Nm 6500 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 4-wheel drive with viscous traction system Gearbox: 6 Speed + reverse, A optional, robotized sequential e-gear system with actuation by paddles on the steering column Clutch: Double plate ø 215 mm Rear Differential: 45% limited slip Front Differential: Slip limitation by ABD function Performance Top speed: 325 km/h Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 3,7 sec. Acceleration (0-200 km/h): 11,8 sec. Dimensions Wheelbase: 2560 mm Overall length: 4345 mm Overall width: 1900 mm Overall height: 1165 mm Track (front- rear): 1632 mm - 1597 mm Kerb Weight: 1500 Weight distribution (front-rear): Front 43% - rear 57% Capacities Engine oil: 10 litres Fuel tank: 90 litres Engine coolant: 20 litres Consumption with E-Gear Urban: 21 L/100 km Extra urban: 10 L/100 km Combined: 14 L/100 km Emission: Euro 4 CO2: 327 g/km Consumption with manual transmission Urban: 22 L/100 km Extra urban: 10 L/100 km Combined: 14,7 L/100 km Emission: Euro 4 CO2: 351 g/km
Source: Official Lamborghini Press Release