Lamborghini Gallardo Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Edizione Tecnica.
Overview
Manufacturer	Lamborghini
Production	2003–2013
Model years	2004–2014
Assembly	Italy: Sant'Agata Bolognese
Designer	Italdesign Giugiaro (initial design) Luc Donckerwolke (final design) Walter de Silva (mid-cycle refresh)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible (Spyder)
Layout	Longitudinal, mid-engine, all-wheel-drive (Gallardo 5.0, LP560-4, and LP570-4) Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive (LP550-2)
Related	Audi R8 (Type 42) Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Lamborghini Egoista
Powertrain
Engine	5.0-litre even-firing V10 (first generation) 5.2-litre odd-firing V10 (second generation)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed e-gear electrohydraulic manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,560 mm
Length	4,300-4,386 mm
Width	1,900 mm
Height	Coupé: 1,165 mm Spyder: 1,184 mm
Weight	LP560-4: 1,410 kg Gallardo coupé: 1,596 kg Spyder: 1732 kg Superleggera: 1,557 kg LP550-2 Valentino Balboni: 1,546 kg LP570-4 Superleggera: 1,519 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	Lamborghini Jalpa
Successor	Lamborghini Huracán

The Lamborghini Gallardo is a super cool sportscar made by Lamborghini. It was built from 2003 until 2013. This car was Lamborghini's most popular model ever! The name "Gallardo" comes from a famous type of fighting bull. After many years, the Gallardo was replaced by the Lamborghini Huracán in 2014. Did you know some Gallardos were even used as police cars in places like Italy and England? The powerful V10 engine from the Gallardo was also used in the Audi R8 car.

What is the Lamborghini Gallardo?
- Why is it called Gallardo?
- How many were made?
Engine and Power
Special Versions
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What is the Lamborghini Gallardo?

The Lamborghini Gallardo is a high-performance sportscar. It was designed to be fast and exciting. It has two doors and can be a hard-top car (called a coupé) or a convertible (called a Spyder).

Why is it called Gallardo?

Lamborghini often names its cars after famous fighting bulls. The Gallardo is named after a special breed of Spanish fighting bull. This shows how powerful and strong the car is, just like the bulls.

How many were made?

The Gallardo was Lamborghini's best-selling car for a long time. Over 14,000 Gallardos were made during its production. This made it a very successful model for the company.

Engine and Power

The Gallardo uses a powerful V10 engine. This means it has 10 cylinders working together to make the car go super fast.

First Generation Engine

The first Gallardos had a 5.0-litre V10 engine. This engine was very strong and helped the car reach amazing speeds.

Second Generation Engine

Later models of the Gallardo got an even bigger engine. This was a 5.2-litre V10 engine. It made the car even more powerful and faster.

How it drives

Most Gallardos have "all-wheel-drive." This means power goes to all four wheels. This helps the car grip the road better, especially when going fast or turning. Some special versions had "rear-wheel-drive," sending power only to the back wheels.

Special Versions

Over the years, Lamborghini made many different versions of the Gallardo. These often had special features or designs.

Police Cars

Some Gallardos were given to the police in Italy and England. These cars were used for special tasks, like transporting organs for transplants or for parades. Imagine seeing a Lamborghini police car!

Superleggera and Performante

Lamborghini made lighter versions of the Gallardo called "Superleggera" (meaning "super light" in Italian) and "Performante." These cars used lighter materials to go even faster.

Valentino Balboni Edition

There was a special edition named after Valentino Balboni. He was a famous test driver for Lamborghini. This version was unique because it was rear-wheel-drive only.