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The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, a V10 convertible ...

Finally the long awaited Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder was unveiled to the public during the 2005 IAA in Frankfurt, and like the March Auto Show in Geneva, all cars on the floor were finished in Balloon White, a special new pearl metallic shade of white. But more impressively was a black metallic Spyder with a contrasting white interior ... hanging from the wall !

During the actual unveiling, this black car was hidden from view, the tall wall sections were sliding open to show this magnificent car to the numerous spectators that gathered aroud the Automobili Lamborghini stand to witness this new car first hand.
The white interior of this car does look amazing, but that white dashboard will surely create a lot of glare with the sun on it, but still it's a magnificent looking car, and the first open version of the Gallardo that is available on the market right now.

A lot of rumours are going around about the Concept S going into limited production, but that's still not decided at this moment, so the Spyder version is your best shot at driving the Gallardo with the top down, listening to that wonderfull V10 engine just behind your ears.
As on all Gallardo's for the 2006 model year, this V10 now pumps out 520 Bhp at 8000 rpm, an increase of 20 bhp compared to previous years, and with the combination of a slightly lower gear ratio, top speed went up to 315 Km/h.

You must admire the very special way to roof is folded away, first the two 'butress' of the roof go up, then the entire engine cover rises upwards and backwards, afterwards it tilts open at the rear to allow the entire roof to be folded underneath this Carbon Fiber hood ... very impressive and elegant. And it only takes 20 seconds from start to finish, leaving you with a magnificent open Lamborghini, and you must admit, this Gallardo Spyder even looks good with the roof up ...

Note that the first deliveries of this awesome open Lamborghini started during March 2006, but all 800 units that would be built during 2006 were sold out at that time, so the waiting list was reaching 12 months in March 2006, and to make things worse, a long list of options was also available for this Spyder version, ranging from the well known e-Gear to a rear view parking video camera system, and Lamborghini's 'Privilegio' programme which offers a totally custom made car to the customer, note that this Privilegio programme is also available on the other models made at Sant'Agata.

In case you were still hesitating to order your special Gallardo Spyder, this would help ... a prestigious international jury voted the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder as 'The World's most Beautiful Car' with an official award at the Triennale di Milano on March 3. 2006.

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General

Type : Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Years built : 2005 -
Production : just entering production
Chassisnr. : n.a.
Presentation : September 2005 IAA FrankfurtAuto Show
Type of car : Two door convertible, two seater berlinetta
Designed by : 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 : 1184 mm (46.6 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 : 1570 kg
Distribution : n.a. front / rear

Chassis

Structure : Structural aluminum space frame, based on aluminum extruded parts welded to aluminum caster joint elements
Body : Aluminum 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 520 bhp (367 kW) at 8000 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. : n.a.
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 (61 Mph)
2nd gear ratio : 1.85:1 Max. speed : 134.9 Km/h (84 Mph)
3rd gear ratio : 1.42:1 Max. speed : 175.5 Km/h (109 Mph)
4th gear ratio : 1.14:1 Max. speed : 219.2 Km/h (136 Mph)
5th gear ratio : 0.94:1 Max. speed : 265.9 Km/h (165 Mph)
6th gear ratio : 0.81:1 Max. speed : 314 Km/h (195 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 : 314 Km/h (195 Mph) with the roof up
307 Km/h (191 Mph) with the roof down

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 : 80 Lt
Engine oil : 10 Lt.
Cooling system : 20 Lt.
Luggage : n.a.

Price : European MSRP 165.000 Euro
US MSRP $ 195,000
Current value : n.a.

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