If one were to conduct a census asking people to name the top three Supercar marques there is little doubt that Lamborghini would most certainly feature. Which, when you consider that they are a bit of a baby company having been founded in 1963, is quite an achievement. Lamborghini has, since the 350 GTV, been about the design and production of fast and powerful cars with perfect performance and stunningly unique design.
To a certain degree the Gallardo’s stats speak for themselves; 196mph, 520bhp and 0-60 in 4 seconds dead. Merely reading is quite breath taking! The Gallardo, however, deserves more than a cursory glance. Billed the most user friendly Lambo yet, the ‘baby Lambo’ is something to behold. The V10 roars into life with a simple turn of the key and from here on in I suggest you brace yourself. The torque on this is awesome at 376lb/ft and the 500bhp gives an incredible driving experience. With perfect steering the Gallardo sticks to the line you choose to drive! In short, the performance is perfect!
This may be the ‘baby Lambo’ on paper but its size and power simply don’t agree. The technology contained within the Gallardo’s body is suitably advanced for a car of this calibre. This ‘Baby Lambo’ never cries…it roars! As the main design criteria was to get the driver and car as close together as possible it is hardly surprising that the car is totally focused on that job. There is little flounce about this vehicle, no plush leather seats or DVD players. It is all about making the driving experience as responsive and invigorating as possible. |
