Performance Review: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Gallardo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Lamborghini Gallardo has a 5204cc 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 1500 kgs (3306 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 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 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 552 bhp (411 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 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 2011 Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 (393.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The Lamborghini Gallardo has a Power to weight ratio of 368.0 bhp per ton and 265.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Gallardo competing with the 2011 Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 (393.0 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Ferrari SA Aperta Pininfarina 6.0 V12 (392.9 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 265.3 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 2001 Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2 V12 (290.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 (290.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.3 secs, this made the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.20 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Dakar 3.0 Turbo 992 II (3.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (3.20 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 PDK 992 (3.20 secs). This Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is also faster than the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (3.30 secs) the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (3.30 secs) the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (3.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (3.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Gallardo and the 1959 Aston-Martin DB4 GT Zagato

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Gallardo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.98 secs @ 124.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1959 Aston-Martin DB4 GT Zagato (10.95 secs), the 2014 Lexus RC -F 5.0 V8 (10.96 secs), and the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (10.96 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has a maximum speed of 202mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Gallardo equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Gallardo Rivals List.

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