Lamborghini Gallardo

original model (V10 5.0)

500 ch · 4.2 s (0-100) · 309 km/h · 2003

Identification

Body style / seats

coupé 2 seats (and Spyder); longitudinal mid-rear engine

Design / styling centre

Fabrizio Giugiaro (Italdesign) + Luc Donckerwolke (finalisation); Walter de Silva (facelift)

Assembly

Sant'Agata Bolognese (Italy)

Production

series production · 14 022 units (2003–2013, all variants — Lamborghini record at the time) · name taken from bull-breeder Francisco Gallardo · shared platform with the Audi R8 (Type 42)

⚠️ Identification notice. The Gallardo (2003–2013, 14 022 units, Lamborghini's best-selling model) spans numerous variants: V10 5.0 (original, even-firing) then V10 5.2 (facelift, FSI, odd-firing); all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive (LP550-2); lightweight Superleggera. This data sheet describes the original version (5.0, 2003). See section 10.

Powertrain

Engine

Lamborghini V10 at 90°, 4 961 cc, naturally aspirated, even-firing on the 5.0

Bore × stroke

82,5 × 92,8 mm

Power

500 hp (368 kW / 493 hp) @ 7 800 rpm (later versions: 520 hp; Superleggera 530 hp)

Torque

510 Nm @ 4 500 rpm

Redline

≈ 8 000 rpm

Compression ratio

11,5:1

Fuel system

sequential multipoint fuel injection (the 5.2 would later switch to FSI)

Valve train

DOHC, 40 valves

Forced induction

naturally aspirated

Lubrication

dry sump

Layout

longitudinal mid-rear

Engine distinctions

first engine developed for Lamborghini under the Audi era

Transmission

Gearbox

6-speed manual (open gate) or single-clutch automated 'e-gear' (6 speeds)

Architecture

longitudinal mid engine

Differential

viscous centre diff + limited-slip

Driven wheels

all-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive on later LP550-2)

Associated systems

driving modes (depending on model year)

Performance

0–100 km/h

4,2 s (500 hp)

0–200 km/h

n/a (n.c.)

Top speed

309 km/h (192 mph)

Reference circuit

n/a (n.c.)

Chassis & suspension

Chassis / materials

aluminium structure (Audi Space Frame)

Rigidity

n/a (n.c.)

Front/rear suspension

double wishbones

Steering

rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance

Brakes

ventilated discs (Brembo); carbon-ceramic optional (later)

Front/rear tyres

235/35 ZR19 / 295/30 ZR19

Front/rear wheels

19″

Aerodynamics

Cd

n/a (n.c.)

Downforce

retractable rear spoiler; figures not disclosed

Devices

active spoiler, diffuser

Methodology

n/a (n.c.)

Dimensions, weight & capacities

L × W × H

≈ 4 300 × 1 900 × 1 165 mm (coupé) (LP560-4: up to 4 386 mm)

Wheelbase

2 560 mm · Front/rear tracks: n/a

Ground clearance

low · Overhangs: n/a

Dry weight

≈ 1 430 kg · Kerb weight: ≈ 1 520–1 597 kg (family reference points: LP560-4 ≈ 1 410 kg dry; Superleggera lighter)

Weight distribution

rear-biased (precise figures not disclosed)

Centre of gravity

low (figures not disclosed)

Fuel tank

≈ 90 L · Boot: ≈ 110 L (front)

Electronics & dynamics

Dynamic controls

switchable ESP/ASR, ABS, all-wheel drive management

Driving modes

depending on variant (e-gear: shift modes)

ECU architecture

dedicated engine management

Fuel consumption & emissions

Consumption

≈ 19,5 L/100 km (combined)

CO₂

≈ 450 g/km

Standard

Euro 3

Lineage & positioning

Replaces

Lamborghini Jalpa

Replaced by

Lamborghini Huracán

Key rivals

Ferrari F430 / 458, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8 (sister car)

Not to be confused with (variant tree): Gallardo SE (2005, 520 hp, 250 units) · Spyder (2006) · Superleggera (2007, 5.0, 530 hp, lightweight) · LP570-4 Superleggera (2010, 5.2, 570 hp) · LP560-4 (2008, 5.2 FSI, 560 hp — odd-firing) · LP550-2 Valentino Balboni (2009, rear-wheel drive, 550 hp, 250 units) · Super Trofeo Stradale (2011, 570 hp, 150 units), Squadra Corse (2013, 570 hp) · Sesto Elemento (track, 20 units, 999 kg) — derived from the Gallardo platform → the original 5.0 (even-firing) differs from the later 5.2 FSI; all-wheel drive differs from rear-wheel drive (LP550-2)

Collector & value appraisal

Rarity

volume-production model (14 022 units), however the Superleggera, LP550-2 Balboni, Super Trofeo Stradale, Squadra Corse and limited editions are sought after; open-gate manual particularly prized

Desirability

naturally aspirated V10, timeless styling, relative reliability (Audi underpinnings); original specification, low mileage and manual gearbox are key determining factors

Points to watch

e-gear clutch (wear/cost), geometry, V10 servicing; ceramic discs expensive; originality; full service history

Valuation

on request (price bracket + comparables + sources + date; strong premium for manual/special versions)

Lamborghini Gallardo

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