Introduction
The never-ending glory of the Italian car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. comes from the production of his legendary cars, one of which is the Lamborghini Gallardo. This car is a sports car that was introduced by this Italian automaker in 2003 and gets its name from the descendants of the famous fighting bull. This car has won two awards - 2006 Top Gear Dream Car of the Year and 2009 Top Gear Dream Car of the Year.
Engine, Mileage and Variants
The power source of this alluring super car is the 5.2 liter DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) engine with four valves per cylinder. The engine that is placed in the center of the car is capable of producing a maximum power of 550 CV at 8000 rpm and a peak torque of 540 Nm at 650 rpm. The engine is used to drive the rear wheels with a 6-speed manual reverse transmission where the two work together to catapult the car from zero to 100 kph in just 3.9 seconds. The pair also made the Gallardo able to penetrate the limit beautifully to reach a maximum speed of 320 kph. With this high performance, this car can still provide a decent fuel consumption figure of 13.3 liters per 100 km.
Exterior
Gallardo's exterior designers deserve respect for this eye-catching aerodynamic design. The graceful curves and sharp exterior angles really show that this is a true Lamborghini. Features such as eye-catching angled headlights, large yet efficient air inlets and a sleek hood with a Lamborghini bull badge in the center of attention, give the front side of the car a very impressive look. The soul of the Italian car manufacturer can be seen from the presence of scissor doors and side sills. The rear of the car has an aerodynamic bumper with a transparent engine cover, then taillights and 4 impressive exhaust holes, giving a serious impression of its sporty segment as well as a stylish look. The smooth and wide design of this car can be justified after looking at the size of the car which is 4343mm x 1900mm x 1165mm (LxWxH).
Interiors
This Italian supercar has a stunning interior that seems to offer the driver its sporty atmosphere immediately. Features such as a responsive power-assisted rack and pinion steering wheel and an ergonomic control panel with a well-read infotainment system provide many options for the driver to enjoy. The interior of this car is also filled with large comfortable leather-wrapped seats with the Lamborghini logo on the back and also a spacious cabin space. Although these seats are very large and feel very space-consuming, there is still a small amount of storage space under and behind the seats.
Safety, Braking and Other Features
This Italian super car confidently guarantees the safety of its drivers. This car is filled with safety support technology, including features such as ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with control assistance, as well as braking assistance such as ABS (Antilock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation). In addition, there are 'dual-stage' front airbags on both sides and side 'head-thorax' airbags. The controlled braking system in this car is produced by disc brakes with ventilated discs which are activated by an air suction and function precisely at the front and rear.
Conclusion
The Lamborghini Gallardo is a very striking super car. With its exterior appearance, sporty cabin and performance that is much coveted by car lovers. Gallardo gave rise to an irresistible desire to own him.
