Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

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Year	2009
Engine	5.2 litre , V-10 DOHC
Transmission	6-speed, manual or e-gear, AWD
Max speed	201 mph
0-60 mph	4.0 seconds
Horsepower	552 hp @ 8,000 rpm
weight	-

The hardtop Gallardo LP 560-4 has been on the market since early 2008, as the successor to the most successful Lamborghini of all time – since 2003, more than 8,500 models bearing the Gallardo name have left the production facility in Sant'Agata Bolognese.

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini said of the convertible model: "With the Spyder, we are now unveiling a car that is, quite simply, a new dimension in the latest Gallardo range. It is an entirely new model, whilst building on the substantial technical and design attributes of the Gallardo LP560-4 production strategy. The new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder is a simply breathtaking automobile – and utterly unparalleled in its commitment to extreme motoring."

Power for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder comes from the same 5.2 litre mid-mounted V10 found in the coupe. This unit develops 552 horsepower @ 8,000 rpm and 398 lb-ft torque at 6,500 rpm. With this engine the LP560-4 Spyder can reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.0 seconds, and top out at 201 mph.

One of the most impressive features of the engine is the fact that Lamborghini's engineers succeeded in lowering the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the car by 18 percent, despite a considerable improvement in performance over the previous Gallardo Spyder model.

The chassis of the 2009 Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder is has been directly influenced by motorsport designs. The aluminium double wishbones with re-designed kinematics encircle the wheels, while the springs and shock absorbers have been recalibrated for stiffness and optimum grip. The rear axle now has an additional track rod, bringing an extra element of control to the car.

To bring the car to a halt the Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder employs eight-piston Brembo calipers gripping 14.37 in (365 mm) diameter discs at the front, while four-cylinder callipers and 14 in (356 mm) discs feature at the rear. The new disc ventilation also improves brake fade under extreme load conditions.

Highly stable carbon ceramic discs are available as an option. At the front the CCB (Carbon Ceramic Brake) discs measure 15 in (380mm) diameter and at the rear 14 in (356mm). They deliver improved performance with reduced weight. The CCB system significantly reduces weight, which improves dynamics and comfort.

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