Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante after reducing the weight by 65 kg (143 lbs) and, this way, improving the Spyder’s performance. It achieved this by replacing numerous parts with carbon fiber components, both in the cabin and on the body. Those obsessed with numbers should know that 40% of the weight savings can be traced back to the exotic composite.
Include the body shell is a spaceframe structure, made from aluminum, another material that goes easy on the scales, while being extremely strong. Making this setup even better was a huge task, but, thanks to the aforementioned carbon fiber parts, in the end, engineers pulled it off.
Using the soft-top, engine and transmission, and also for parts of the bodykit, like the rear spoiler, diffuser and mirror casings. Furthermore, the center tunnel cover is also made from carbon fiber, as are the door panels and the sport seats’ shell. And the end result is total weight of 1,485 kg (3,275 lbs).
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante’s engine use 5.2-liter V10 unit, delivering an output of 570 hp at 8,000 rpm and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels through an automated e-gear six-speed transmission, which means that you’ll seldom run out of grip. A six-speed manual is offered as well, at no additional cost.
Lamborghini engineers didn’t mess around and used a running gear directly derived from motorsport, featuring a high-tech aluminum double wishbone setup. f you really want to, you can reach a top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph), but keep in mind that your hairdo might suffer some dire consequences.
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante runs on 19-inch super-lightweight rims with titanium bearings and bolts and shod in Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires. The Italian maker says that this way it saved another 13 kg or 29 lbs. And it still comes with air conditioning and electric windows as standard.
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