Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Polizia

The new Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, which replaces the previous Gallardo in use by the Italian police force since 2004 has a 560 horsepower engine that can reach speeds of up to 203 mph. The car will begin service with the Lazio Highway Police Department in order to continue accident and crime prevention to sustain security on the Italian roads.

Its predecessor is proof of Lamborghini's outstanding product quality. Since 2004, Rome's police force has had the first-generation Gallardo in regular police service. The sports car has clocked nearly 87,000 miles of patrol duty on the motorways of central and southern Italy, as well as on emergency medical transport detail.

A second Gallardo, painted in blue and white police colors, has been in service around Bologna, Italy since 2005. Its odometer already shows more than 62,000 miles. Aside from regular servicing, neither of the super sports cars has required major repairs.

In addition to the clearly effective deterrent offered by the presence and visibility of a Lamborghini on the highway, the technological equipment on board these vehicles makes them highly effective in the control of hazardous behaviour on the roads (high speeds, driving in the emergency lane, dangerous over-taking); the automatic recognition of number plate tracking and real-time transmission of images to the control rooms.

The cabin of the super sports car is fitted with the latest advancements in police technology to immediately document the evidence of any transgression. The video system is positioned in the center of the cabin with a camera fitted next to the rear view mirror and a computer and recording equipment behind the seats. As soon as police officers discover a suspicious driver, they activate the "Proof Video Data System." With the help of GPS data, the device can calculate the location, direction of movement and speed of the Lamborghini. This combined with the distance and time before intercept, accurately determines the speed of the vehicle being pursued.

Using radio data transmission, the video system in the Gallardo Polizia transfers its images in real time to the relevant police station. There, the videos are stored and used for automatic number plate retrieval. This information can be used for immediate identification of stolen vehicles.

In addition to its high tech equipment, the Gallardo is also fitted with the "classic" array of police equipment, such as a gun holster, police radio equipment and the "Paletta," the traditional hand-held stop sign used to advise motorists and traffic offenders to pull over. Officers can then use a removable screen to show offenders their misdeeds immediately, complete with an overlay of all the associated data.

The Lamborghini is used regularly for urgent medical transportation too. The luggage compartment in the front of the vehicle is equipped with a specialized refrigeration system for safe transportation of donor organs. For extreme emergencies, there is also a defibrillator used to restore a normal heart rhythm to patients by delivering an electrical shock to the heart to stop massive cardiac arrhythmia or ventricular fibrillation, and thus save lives.

The 30 police officers permitted to drive the Gallardo Polizia receive special training in the use of the Gallardo's medical equipment. Each person on the special operations team - which includes three women - has undertaken several days of driver training with Lamborghini, under the leadership of the Lamborghini test drivers. The basis of trouble-free everyday operation is the exceptional safety of the Gallardo LP560-4 with its permanent all-wheel drive and its refined chassis, which maintains stability even at the highest speeds. Lamborghini's extremely high standards for product quality and reliability ensure that the Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is always ready for duty.

Now the successor is ready - a new generation Gallardo LP560-4 with the very latest in special equipment. The Lamborghini wears its uniform with pride, painted in accordance with requirements in "blu Polizia" - whereby the white stripes and lettering follow the Gallardo's dynamic design angles. Its main patrol beat will once again be central and southern Italy, primarily on the motorway between Salerno and Reggio Calabria.

The police beacon on the roof of the Gallardo had to be aerodynamically optimized being that the new police car reaches a considerably higher top speed than regular service vehicles.. Despite the extremely flat construction of the signal lighting, blue LEDs are fitted round the base to ensure the visual signal cannot be missed. The roof-mounted lighting is supported by further blue LED signals on the front, sides and rear of the light's aluminium shell. A total of four sirens integrated into the front and rear of the Gallardo generate unmistakable audible warning signals.

Just like its predecessor, the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia is destined to be not only the fastest, but also the most famous police car - even beyond Italian borders.

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	N/A
Produced in	2008

Engine
Configuration	90º V10
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction	aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement	5.204 liter / 317.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke	84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression	12.5:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	552 bhp / 412 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque	540 Nm / 398 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter	106 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body	aluminium panels
Chassis	aluminium spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r)	double wishbones, anti-dive and anti-squat self adjusting dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering	rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes	steel or carbon ceramic ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox	6 speed Manual
Drive	All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1500 kilo / 3306.9 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4345 mm (171.1 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1632 mm (64.3 in) / 1597 mm (62.9 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.37 bhp / kg
Top Speed	325 km/h (202 mph)
0-60 mph	3.6 s

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

With the Gallardo Superleggera, to be launched at the 2007 Geneva motor show, Automobili Lamborghini presents an uncompromisingly high-performance sports car. Thanks to increased power (an additional 10 hp) and a 100 kg reduction in weight, the new range-leading Gallardo Superleggera is even more dynamic than the already very sporty Gallardo. The weight/power ratio of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is only 2.5 kg/hp, putting it in the top lightweights of its class. The Superleggera also has the fastest acceleration in its class. It needs only 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph); 0.2 seconds less than the basic model, and boasting speed and grit under various driving conditions.

The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is an extremely high-performance car: it includes a standard robotized mechanical e-gear gearbox that guarantees shifting without removing hands from the steering wheel. The new Gallardo Superleggera can be ordered through the dealer network starting March 2007: production volumes will be restricted to lower numbers than the standard Gallardo. 

The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera's engine is the latest version of Lamborghini's well-known 4,961 cm3 V10. Now 530 hp is reached in 8,000 min-1. The increase in power was made possible by the engine's improved volumetric efficiency through reduced intake load losses and by exhaust backpressures, together with optimized electronic control. Naturally, emission levels observe the strict EURO 4 and LEV II standards.

Lamborghini engineers decreased the Lamborghini Gallardo's already low weight when empty (1,430 kg) by another 100 kg (70kg in the USA) using advanced materials and technologies. The engine hood is made of visible carbon fibre and transparent polycarbonate, a type of material that guarantees lightness and also shows off the magnificent V10. The rear diffuser and underbody covering, the rearview mirrors, door panels and the central tunnel's covering are also made of carbon fibre. Further reductions in weight were achieved by replacing certain glass surfaces with transparent polycarbonate. For the interior, monocoque carbon fibre sports seats covered in Alcantara were chosen to ensure restraint of the driver and passenger during the intense lateral accelerations that the Gallardo Superleggera is capable of achieving around curves.

A comprehensive specification and extensive range of options will be available, with some exclusive to the Superleggera. The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera comes with robotized mechanical e-gear as standard; a sports package including shock absorbers; and special suede-covered steering wheel. The car is available in four colors: Midas Yellow, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black. Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires (standard) on new Scorpius forged rims accentuate the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. A few of the options that can be requested include the multimedia system with navigator and CD-changer; a rear video camera to make parking easier (with optional rear wing only); a Carbon accessories kit for the interior; a fixed rear spoiler; a four-point seatbelt (not for USA); tubular rear frame or fitting points for later inclusion (not for USA, Japan or Middle East); and carbon-ceramic brakes.

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	N/A
Produced from	2007 - 2008
Introduced at	2007 Geneva Motor Show

Engine
Configuration	90º V10
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement	4.961 liter / 302.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke	82.5 mm (3.2 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression	11.0:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Multipoint sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	530 bhp / 395 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque	510 Nm / 376 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
BHP/Liter	107 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body	aluminium panels
Chassis	aluminium spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r)	double wishbones, anti-dive and anti-squat self adjusting dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering	rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes	carbon ceramic ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox	Paddle Operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive	All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1330 kilo / 2932.1 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4300 mm (169.3 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1622 mm (63.9 in) / 1592 mm (62.7 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.4 bhp / kg
0-60 mph	3.7 s

Lamborghini Gallardo Nera

Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled its new, exclusive model, the "Gallardo Nera", which is based on the Gallardo Coupé Model Year 07. This special edition model, limited to 185 units, is an impressive showcase for the extensive individualisation options offered by Lamborghini's personalisation service "ad personam", which transforms each and every Lamborghini into a unique vehicle. Ad personam provides a wealth of options for enhancing the interior and body of the vehicle according to specific personal tastes. Other individualisation requirements can also be met, such as special colour paintwork.

This allows the customer to create a unique sports car that reflects his personality and satisfies his own style down to the smallest detail. The Lamborghini Gallardo Nera, which is available in the basic colours "Nero Serapis" and "Nero Noctis", features special paintwork in matt black on the side mirrors, rear spoiler, rear body panels, roof, selected front panels and on the door sills and rear apron. Additional details such as matt black rims in the "Callisto" design with the Lamborghini logo, brake callipers in silver, white side indicator lenses and darkened tail lights complement the martial look of the exterior.

The interior is styled in the colours "Nero Perseus" and "Bianco Polar" using the "bicolour sportive" equipment variant. A further "Branding Package" and the ad personam equipment package provide additional distinctive touches. The "Leather II" variant in "Bianco Polar" includes leather trims for the climate control operating panel, handbrake and gear lever console in addition to the inner door handles and seat side cushions. The seats boast rhomboidal stitching in the "Q-citura" pattern, which can also be found on the Alcantara roof lining, door trims and the partition wall between the seats and the engine compartment. Instrument rings and decorative stitching on the steering wheel, plus white piping on the seats and mats, round off the modifications in the interior. The Lamborghini Gallardo Nera includes, as standard, a navigation system, rear-view camera, on-board computer, alarm system, lifting system and a made-to-measure vehicle cover.

Optional equipment for the model includes the e-gear automatic transmission, an engine hood with transparent glass panels, a Bluetooth-compatible radio and carbon-ceramic brakes. Like the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupé MY07, the Lamborghini Gallardo "Nera" boasts the established V10-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4,961 cc and an output of 382 kW (520 hp). It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 315 km/h. The drive train of the mid-engine sports car includes permanent all-wheel drive, based on Lamborghini's proven VT (viscous traction) system.

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	185
Produced from	2006 - 2008
Introduced at	2006 Paris Motor Show

Engine
Configuration	90º V10
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement	4.961 liter / 302.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke	82.5 mm (3.2 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression	11.0:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Multipoint sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	520 bhp / 388 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque	510 Nm / 376 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
BHP/Liter	105 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body	aluminium panels
Chassis	aluminium spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r)	double wishbones, anti-dive and anti-squat self adjusting dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering	rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes	ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox	Paddle Operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive	All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1430 kilo / 3152.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4300 mm (169.3 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1622 mm (63.9 in) / 1592 mm (62.7 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.36 bhp / kg
Top Speed	315 km/h (196 mph)
0-60 mph	3.9 s

Lamborgini Gallardo LP 570 4

It is equipped with the same rear spoiler that offers greater aerodynamic load - reaching in the best aerodynamic condition 3 times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 - for increased dynamic stability during tight, high-speed driving. As in the race cars, the rear spoiler can be varied manually in order to let the driver optimize the car's performance according to the track or road characteristics.

Another element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine hood with quick-release system. Both the spoiler and the hood are of course made of carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on the SuperTrofeo Stradale. Together with aluminum, carbon fiber is the basis behind the extremely lightweight construction of Gallardo's new top model.

The Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale boasts a maximum dry weight of 1340 kilograms. It beats the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4 by 70 kilograms, which gives the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale a stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per HP for breathtaking performance. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h just 10.4 seconds later. Its forward thrust finally tops out at 320 Km/h.

The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale sports a brand new "Rosso Mars" finish that underscores the special connection between ultimate race track performance and Lamborghini's "Italianness". The "Rosso Mars" color symbolizes Italy's traditional racing red, as established at the beginning of last century in motor racing, when the home nations of the competitors were indicated by the color of the paint on the vehicles. Dark green stood for Great Britain, blue was for France, white (and silver later on) represented Germany, white and blu stripes for USA, and red was the color of all race cars from Italy.

The exterior appearance of the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is perfectly accentuated by a matte black finish on the large rear spoiler, the engine hood and the front air intakes, which contrasts with the "Rosso Mars" paint. The forged wheels are painted in high-gloss black, a color that is also available on the roof as an option. The rocker panel covers, impressive rear diffuser and outside mirror housings are made of carbon fiber polished to a high gloss, while the brake calipers are accented in red for the first time on a Lamborghini. It's a perfect match with the exterior color and racing concept of this new super sports car. And besides the historically suggestive "Rosso Mars", the new Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is also available upon request in "Grigio Telesto" or "Bianco Monocerus" with the roof available in gloss black as an option, as mentioned above.

Black and red, the perfect combination of sporty minimalism, are the dominant shades inside the Super Trofeo Stradale. The most broadly used materials are Alcantara - in "Rosso Mars" on the underside of the dashboard, the central part of the seat cushion and the backrest - and extremely lightweight carbon fiber. Black Alcantara with contrasting red top-stitching is used to finish the other parts of the interior. The steering wheel is upholstered in black suede and also features red top-stitching. The door panels, the monocoque racing seats and the center console cover are made of carbon fiber, the construction of which Lamborghini has achieved a world-leading expertise. Discreet sporty accents are provided by dark chrome visible metal parts.

Upon request, an interior layout including elements made of carbon fiber, such as the handbrake frame, the middle of the center console, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the decorative frames around the main and secondary instrument panels, the door handles, and the handle for opening the glove box (also available upon request), can be ordered.

Like the Super Trofeo competition version, the new Super Trofeo Stradale is based on the Gallardo Superleggera technical approach. The V10 powerplant generates 570 HP, equivalent to 419 kW, which is fully available at 8000 RPM. The maximum torque is equally impressive, with the torque curve peaking at 540 Nm at 6500 RPM. The V10's unique firing order delivers the striking sound you hear in motor racing.

Like the race car, the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale offers the robotized e-gear six-speed transmission controlled by steering wheel paddles as standard equipment. This electronically controlled system shifts through its six gears smoothly and much faster than any human being could. And for maximum acceleration from a standing start, the transmission can be set to the "Thrust Mode" - a program that allows to reach the best performance possible executing a racing start with minimal tire slippage at an initial engine speed of approximately 5000 rpm.

Every kilometer in the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is packed with sheer excitement, in part due to its unrelenting grip in virtually all situations thanks to all-wheel drive. At the end of the day, the Lamborghini Super Trofeo is the only single-brand racing series in the world that features all-wheel drive race cars. The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is a highly concentrated driving machine offering a truly stunning driving experience with breathtaking cornering speeds and fast, immediate response. Its road manners are always precise, stable and completely safe.

The layout of the suspension is directly derived from motor racing, with a double aluminum wishbone guiding the wheels. Precise rack-and-pinion steering gives the driver a very close connection to the road. As is true for the Gallardo Superleggera, the vehicle is specially set up to take full advantage of its dynamic potential. No other model in the Gallardo line is as close to being a true race car. Another great feature is the ultra-lightweight 19-inch wheels, which alone save some 13 kilograms. The lightweight and sturdy wheel bearings and bolts are made from titanium and high performance Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires are fitted.

Behind the massive wheels are brakes designed for unmatched stopping power, as controlled by the ESP stability control system, which is standard equipment. The front axle is equipped with aluminum calipers with eight pistons each, and the calipers on the rear axle have four pistons each. The ventilated discs on the front and rear measure 365 and 356 millimeters, respectively. Upon request, Lamborghini will install a carbon-ceramic brake system. The carbon-ceramic discs measure 380 mm for the front wheels and 356 mm for the rear wheels.

The optional equipment designed with racing in mind includes not only the carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, but also a tubular interior roll cage, 4-point safety belts and fire extinguisher. On the other hand, those who want comfort can equip their Super Trofeo Stradale with a satellite navigation, with Bluetooth connection for mobile phones, an anti-theft system, and a lifting system that raises the front axle.

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	N/A
Introduced	2011
Introduced at	2011 IAA

Engine
Configuration	90º V10
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction	aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement	5.204 liter / 317.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke	84.5 mm (3.3 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression	12.5:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	562 bhp / 419 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque	540 Nm / 398 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter	108 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body	aluminium and carbon fibre panels
Chassis	aluminium spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r)	double wishbones
Steering	rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes	ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox	Paddle Operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive	All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1340 kilo / 2954.2 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4386 mm (172.7 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1632 mm (64.3 in) / 1597 mm (62.9 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.42 bhp / kg
Top Speed	320 km/h (199 mph)
0-100 km/h	3.4 s