Model: Gallardo
Styles: LP560-4, LP-560-4 Spyder, Superleggera, Valentino Balboni
Engine: 5.2-liter V10
Power range: 550 horsepower (Balboni) to 562 horsepower (Superleggera)
Torque: 398 lb-ft
Gearbox: Six-speed manual or six-speed auto-manual
Claimed top speed: 201 mph (LP560-4), 202 mph (Superleggera)
The smallest Lamborghini is also among the most potent. With multiple special models in the last few years, the Gallardo is fully mature. The rear-drive Balboni is the first rear-drive Lambo in years and the lightweight Superleggera (still AWD) offers the usual supercar less-is-more recipe for speed.
IL says: As ubiquitous in Newport Beach as Camrys in the 'burbs. Very much a genuine supercar, however.
Model: Murcielago
Styles: LP640 Coupe, LP640 Roadster, LP670-4 SuperVeloce
Engine: 6.5-liter V12
Power range: 631 (LP640) to 670 horsepower (SV)
Torque: 487 lb-ft
Gearbox: Six-speed manual, six-speed automated manual
Claimed top speed: 211 mph (LP640), 213 mph (SV)
The alpha male of Lamborghini's lineup is a big, hairy, gold-wearing-man's supercar. Always has been. Only available in all-wheel drive using Lamborghini's viscous traction system. Still fun in a gaudy sort of way.
IL says: Last one we drove overheated on a racetrack. "Hey, it's summer," said Luigi.
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