Performance Review: Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Gallardo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera is the 6 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Lamborghini Gallardo has a 4961cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Gallardo shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Gallardo's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1420 kgs (3130 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Gallardo shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 4961cc 40V V10 engine produces 522 bhp (389 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 4250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Gallardo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (392.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The Lamborghini Gallardo has a Power to weight ratio of 367.6 bhp per ton and 264.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Gallardo competing with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (392.6 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 (391.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Gallardo generating around 264.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi V8 1st Gen (289.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Caterham 7 Superlight R400 (289.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Gallardo and the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Gallardo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 122.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1985 TVR 390 SE 3.9l V8 (11.15 secs), the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX - Classic JDM (11.15 secs), and the 2007 Mercedes C Class AMG Estate (11.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera has a maximum speed of 196mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Gallardo equals the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 Superleggera then how about the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph), the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Convertible (207 mph), or the 2017 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Turbo (207 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Gallardo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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