Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, what a mouthful! Essentially, this LA show star is a lightweight, higher performance version of the Gallardo Spyder. Based on the LP 560-4 Spyder, Performante is the topless equivalent of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera.
The “570” in the name denotes the higher horsepower count, which is 10 stallions more than in the 560. This rise is attributed to a “new dedicated engine management strategy”. Lambo’s 5.2-litre direct injection V10 engine pushes the Performante from zero to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds on to a top speed of 324 km/h. Drive goes to all wheels (30:70 ratio) via a six-speed e-gear transmission with shift paddles.
Carbonfibre parts are responsible for around 40% of the 65 kg saved over the standard Spyder. The large panel covering the soft top and engine, rear spoiler, sills, diffuser, parts of the underbody panel and wing mirror casings are crafted from CF.
Inside, Lambo used CF for the centre tunnel cover, door panels and the gear lever surround, but the biggest savings are from the shells of the sport seats. Alcantara is lighter than leather, and it’s used on the seats. The super light 19-inch wheels are identical to those on the Superleggera. With titanium bearings and bolts, they save 13 kg. The Performante still comes with air con and electric windows, though.
The result? 1,485 kg. Other changes include a reprofiled front bumper that optimises cooling and improves downforce on the front axle. Mods to the underbody, new sill elements and a redesigned diffuser also help to achieve better aerodynamics.
Gallery after the jump.
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This design is getting really boring..
Lamborghini design hasn’t change much over the decades… is this their trademark or their designer has run out of ideas?
Dude, U really need to convey the message to parent company Volkswagen Gmbh.
Totally agreed. By looking at the front car , u automatically will know its a lambo. Its aggressive look.
Porsche have not changed their Carrera since 1960’s.
The whole point is you see the car, you instantly recognise its a Lamborghini.
Lamborghini Miura
Islero
Espada
Countach
Diablos
Murcielago
Reventon (gosh)
Gallardo
all look similar. With main purpose to look radical and give the middle finger to Ferrari.
It’s called lifecycle
The Gallardo was released in 2003 while the Murcielago in 2001.
Both are at the end of their respective lifecycles so these are the final variant. The Murcielago replacement will be unveiled probably in Geneva in March though there have been private customer viewing events already.
Compare that to the Lamborghini Countach that hit the market in 1974 and lasted until 1990. Ironically it was the model that kept Lamborghini (barely) chugging along through the 70s and 80s
i thought the LP 670-4 SV would be the last in the Gallardo stable, according to Richard Hammond. maybe i heard him wrong then…
The 670 is a Murcielago.
will the sesto elemento that lambo releases as a concept will be use to replace murcielago ?
No. Sesto Elemento, a design concept, is probably aimed at replacing the Gallardo.
Murcielago replacement is completely different
awesome!
so this may be the last Gallardo before a new replacement coming up?
whatever you guys said … it’s still an amazing machine …