Performance Review: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Gallardo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.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 1340 kgs (2954 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 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 562 bhp (419 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 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (417 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 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 (443.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The Lamborghini Gallardo has a Power to weight ratio of 419.4 bhp per ton and 297.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 Gallardo competing with the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 (443.0 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Porsche Carrera GT (442.7 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 297.0 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 2004 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (321.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 S AMG 4Matic Saloon (320.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.4 secs, this made the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale as fast as 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 or the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 (3.30 secs). This Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is also faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the and the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Gallardo and the 2004 MG SV R X Power

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Gallardo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.65 secs @ 128.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 MG SV R X Power (10.61 secs), the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 327 V8 Turbo Fire 350hp (10.62 secs), and the 2012 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 V8 Cabriolet (10.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale has a maximum speed of 199mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 Gallardo equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (210 mph), the 2018 Lamborghini SC18 Alston 6.5 V8 (210 mph), or the 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster 6.0 V12 (210 mph).

Related Links:

2011 Gallardo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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