GENERAL INFORMATION
Type : Lamborghini Gallardo
Years built : 2003 -
Production : just entering production
Chassisnr. : n.a.
Presentation : March 2003 Geneva Auto Show
Type of car : Two door coupe, two seater berlinetta
Designed by : Based on an ItalDesign - Giugiaro concept
further developed by the Lamborghini Centro Stile
Built by : Automobili Lamborghini SpA
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase : 2560 mm (100.7 in)
Overall length : 4300 mm (169.3 in)
Overall width : 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Overall height : 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Front track : 1622 mm (63.9 in)
Rear track : 1592 mm (62.7 in)
Ground clear. : n.a.
Front overhang : n.a.
Rear overhang : n.a.
Weight : 1430 kg
Distribution : 42/58 % front / rear
CHASIS
Structure : Structural alumnium space frame, based on aluminium extruded
parts welded to aluminium caster joint elements
Body : Aluminium with thermoplastic 'hang on' parts
Suspension : Double wishbones front and rear suspension, anti-roll bar,
anti-dive and anti-squat 'self adjusting' Koni FSD dampers
ESP : Full ESP system with ABS, ASR and ABD
Brakes : All wheel ventilated discs, power vacuum, aluminium alloy
Brembo calipers : 8 cylinders front caliper and 4 cylinders rear caliper
Front : 365 x 34 mm
Rear : 335 x 32 mm
Steering type : Power-assisted rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock
Turning circle : 11.5 m
Front tyre size : 235/35 ZR 19
Rear tyre size : 295/30 ZR 19
Type : Pirelli P ZERO 'ROSSO' with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front rim size : 8.5 x 19 inch
Rear rim size : 11x19 inch
Type : Monoblock alloy wheels
Mirrors : External mirror with electrical closing and heating system,
internal mirror with anti-blinding system
Rear Spoiler : Electronically controlled
Airbags : Front 'dual stage' driver and passenger airbags, side 'head-thorax' airbags
ENGINE
Type : V-10 90 degree, 18 degree crankpin offset, light-alloy block,
mid mounted (longitudal), permantent four-wheel drive with
viscous traction system
Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts
Main bearings : n.a.
Cyl. Capacity : 4961 cc
Bore & stroke : 82.5 x 92.8 mm
Intake system : Variable geometry
Valve gear : Chain driven, intake and exhaust continuously variable valve timing,
electronically controlled.
Compr. ratio : 11.0:1
Max. power : 500 bhp (367 kW) at 7800 rpm
Max. torque : 510 Nm at 4500 rpm
Cooling system : Two water radiators + gearbox oil cooler + engine oil cooler
Emission contr. : Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Engine management : Lamborghini L.I.E., with individual static ignition, multipoint
sequential fuel injection, drive-by-wire system, OBD system
Plugs : n.a.
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : n.a.
Fuel type : Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel cons. : 19.5 Lit/100 Km
Lubrication : Dry sump
DRIVETRAIN
Type : Lamborghini six-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh
Optional : Robotized sequential E-gear system with actuation by
paddles on the steering column
Clutch : Double plate
Disc diameter : 215 mm
1st gear ratio : 2.56:1 Max. speed : 97.5 Km/h
2nd gear ratio : 1.85:1 Max. speed : 134.9 Km/h
3rd gear ratio : 1.42:1 Max. speed : 175.5 Km/h
4th gear ratio : 1.14:1 Max. speed : 219.2 Km/h
5th gear ratio : 0.94:1 Max. speed : 265.9 Km/h
6th gear ratio : 0.81:1 Max. speed : 309 Km/h (192 Mph)
Rev. gear ratio : n.a. Max. speed : n.a.
Final drive ratio : 3.82:1
Rear differential : 45% limited slip
Front differential : Slip limitation by ABD function
PERFORMANCE
Top speed : 309 Km/h (192 Mph)
0 - 100 Km/h : 4.2 sec
0 - 200 Km/h : 14.5 sec
0 - 300 Km/h : n.a.
Standing Km. : 22.5 sec
1/4 Mile : 12.2 sec at 122 Mph
Capacities :
Fuel : 90 Lt
Engine oil : 10 Lt.
Cooling system : 20 Lt.
Luggage : n.a.
Price : European MSRP 145.180 Euro US MSRP $ 165,000
Current value : during the summer of 2003, contracts were sold for
$15,000 to $25,000 above the original sales price
