Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder: The car’s name Lamborghini Gallardo, comes from one of the five bull breeds found in Spain, by custom much of the names given to Bolognese cars are connected to the world of Corridas. Audi knew Lamborghini could not survive on one model alone. In the past, their junior supercars like the Uracco, Silhouette, and Jalpa failed to make much impact on Ferrari’s strong-selling mid-engine V6 and V8 models. But now, with Lamborghini back on solid financial grounds, work commenced on a new “entry-level” model aimed at cars like Ferrari’s popular 360 Modena. When the all-new Gallardo hit showrooms in 2004, it represented a huge step forward for Lamborghini. While it sat below the mighty V12 Murcielago in terms of power and price, the Gallardo was no wallflower. Power came from a new 5-liter V10 that produced 500 horsepower, which fed a six-speed manual or hydraulic/electronic transaxle and sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. Styling credit goes to Fabrizio Giugiaro and Italdesign who created a compact, sharp-edged body with the unmistakable aggression that is pure Lamborghini. In 2005, the open-topped Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder joined the range, which Lamborghini classified as an entirely new model. It shared the coupe’s chassis and V10 engine, now rated at 520 horsepower. The compact folding soft-top disappeared beneath the engine cover, giving the car a clean and aggressive look without spoiling the distinct, dynamic appearance. The Gallardo and its many variants can easily claim credit for putting Lamborghini on a path to prosperity. It proved to be enormously popular, and more than 14,000 enthusiastic customers stepped up to buy a Gallardo over the car’s impressive 10-year production run. Photo courtesy of Hyman Ltd.