The Lamborghini Gallardo 5.2 MT LP 570-4 is looked at here in terms of ordinary commuting: the short, familiar journeys that recur through the week and the small preferences that decide how they feel.
1 generation, restyling · Roadster
Generation photo. Individual trim appearance may differ.
The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
324 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
AWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
5200 cm³
Engine location
Central
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
6
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
560 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
412 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
12.5
Maximum power rpm
8000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
540 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
6500 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
4 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
10
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
351 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
23 l
Average consumption
15 l
Fuel consumption highway
10 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
2
Number of seats
2
Width
1900 mm
Height
1184 mm
Length
4345 mm
Body type
Roadster
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2560 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Drop-top
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1597 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
110 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1632 mm
Max weight
1850 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1550 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
90 mm
Identity & configuration
Vehicle class
S
Right-hand drive
No
Additional specifications
Stop
2013-12-31
Start
2008-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
Trim equipment
Dimensions & body
Number of seats
2
Additional specifications
Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP)
Stop
2013-12-31
Start
2008-01-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags
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Fuel per trip
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Trip cost
Monthly cost
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Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a personal matter: what one person finds pleasant, another finds stuffy. Clothing, the length of the trip and simple individual sensitivity all feed into where someone chooses to set it.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the essentials sit, among them mirrors, lights, hazard switch and demister, is best done while parked. Sorting that out before setting off means fewer moments spent searching for something once the car is moving.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery level is the usual daily concern: a phone used for navigation drains quickly, so a commute is a natural time to top it up. If a charging option is available, it keeps the phone usable after arrival.
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