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10 Lamborghini
Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni Automobili Lamborghini SpA, Via Modena, 12, 40019 Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy; www.lamborghini.com
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11.5 secTop speed
est 199 mphSkidpad
0.95gSlalom
72.5 mph
Test notes: acceLerationdisable eSP and rev the engine to 3500 rpm. Let the clutch out smoothly, but quickly, while apply-ing as much throttle as possible. expect slight wheelspin. Be mindful of the rev limiter and shift appropriately.
Test notes: brakingThe Balboni’s pedal is stiff but linear, and re-sponsive to modulation...ideal traits for a mid-engine sports car. The chassis is stable under aBS and in transitions, plus it understeers mildly during trail-braking.
Test notes: handLingThe 550-2’s staggered tire widths produce mild understeer, which makes for stable transitions in the slalom, together with moderate body roll. The front end also doesn’t bind in tight turns , thanks to the Balboni’s rear-drive architecture.
Pricing
List price $219,800Price as tested $255,295Price as tested incl std equip. (am/Fm/cd, naviga-tion with rearview camera, leather surfaces/roof/pillars, Bluetooth, dual-zone auto. climate cntrl, cruise cntrl, keyless entry; pwr windows, mirrors & door locks), carbon ceramic Brakes ($15,600), carbon engine bay trim ($4235), Int carbon Pkg I ($4150), heated power seats ($3630), Light Pkg ($1815), anti-theft ($665), perf. leather steering wheel ($650), Travel Pkg ($650), dest charge & gas-guzzler tax ($4100).
general data
Curb weight est 3210 lbTest weight est 3380 lbWeight dist(with driver) , f/r %
est 715 lb est 945 lb
43% 57%
est 755 lb est 965 lb
Wheelbase 100.8 in.Track, f/r 64.3 in./62.9 in.Length 171.1 in.Width 74.8 in.Height 45.9 in.Ground clearance 5.5 in.Trunk space 3.9 cu ft
accommodations
Seating capacity 2Head room: 35.0 in.Seat width: 2 x 17.0 in.Leg room 45.0 in.Seatback adjustment 30 degSeat travel 8.0 in.
instrumentation
210-mph speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level
safetyaBS, dual front* & side airbags, traction & yaw control, TPmS*, front seatbelt pretensioners,
front seatbelt force limiters*Government mandated.
warranty
Basic warranty 3 years/unlimited milesPowertrain 3 years/unlimited milesRust-through 3 years/unlimited miles
engineType/layout aluminum block & heads,
v-10/longitudinal
Valvetrain dohc 4-valve/cyl, variable timing, chain drive
Displacement 318 cu in./5204 ccBore x stroke 3.33 x 3.65 in./
84.5 x 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1Horsepower (DIN) 550 bhp @ 8000 rpmBhp/liter 105.7Torque 398 lb-ft @ 6500 rpmRedline/limiter 8500/8250 rpmFuel injection directRecommended fuel premium
drivetrainTransmission: 6-speed manualGear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph1st 3.31:1 13.44:1 (8250) 472nd 2.05:1 8.32:1 (8250) 763rd 1.46:1 5.93:1 (8250) 1064th 1.14:1 4.63:1 (8250) 1365th 0.94:1 3.82:1 (8250) 1656th 078:1 3.17:1 est (8250) 199
Final drive ratio 4.06:1Engine rpm @ 60 mph in top gear 2500
chassis & body
Layout mid engine/rear driveBody/frame aluminumBrakes Front: 15.0-in. carbon-ceramic,
drilled, floating & vented discs/6-piston fixed calipers
Rear: 14.0-in. carbon-ceramic, drilled, floating & vented discs/4-piston fixed calipers
Assist type vacuum, aBSWheels Front: cast alloy, 19 x 8½
Rear: cast alloy, 19 x 11Tires Pirelli P Zero
Front: 235/35ZR-19 91YRear: 295/30ZR-19 100Y
Spare tire puncture kitSteering rack & pinion,
power assist
Steering ratio 12.0:1Steering-wheel diameter 14.1 in.Turns, lock to lock 2.8Turning circle 37.7 ftSuspension
Front: upper & lower a-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear: upper & lower a-arms, coil springs,
tube shocks, anti-roll bar
acceleration
Time to distance seconds0–100 ft 2.50–500 ft 6.40–900 ft 9.10–1320 ft (¼ mile) ■ 11.5 @ 126.7 mph
Time to speed, sec
0–120 mph 10.50–110 mph 9.00–100 mph 7.50–90 mph 6.40–80 mph 5.40–70 mph 4.20–60 mph 3.50–50 mph 2.80–40 mph 1.90–30 mph 1.40–20 mph 0.90–10 mph 0.2
braking
Minimum stopping distanceFrom 60 mph 115 ftFrom 80 mph 200 ftTotal swept area 768 sq in.Swept area/ton 478 sq in.
handling
Lateral acceleration* 0.95gBalance mild understeerSlalom speed** 72.5 mphBalance mild understeerLateral seat support very good*200-ft skidpad; **700-ft slalom, 100-ft spacing.
fuel economy
Our driving est 13.0 mpgEPA city/highway 12/20 mpgCruise range est 310 milesFuel capacity 23.8 gal.
interior noise
Idle in neutral 55 dBaMaximum in 1st gear 84 dBaConstant 50 mph 72 dBaConstant 70 mph 76 dBa
test conditions
Temperature 79˚ FHumidity 45.5%Elevation 350 ftWind lightLocation Irvine, california
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