2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Coupe

4,961 DOHC V10 Engine
Multi-Point Sequential Fuel Injection
520bhp at 8,000 rpm
6-Speed 'E-Gear' Transaxle
All-Wheel Drive – Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes

*One owner from new
*Only 1,960 miles from new
*Highly optioned, custom ordered spec
*Showroom fresh time capsule

THE GALLARDO LP570-4 SUPERLEGGERA

"The Gallardo's a landmark Lamborghini: the first genuinely all-new car to be made by Sant'Agata under Audi ownership. It also marked a return for the firm to making a more affordable, usable super sports car than its legendary dynasty of V12s - something it hadn't done since the Jalpa went out of production in 1988. This was Sant'Agata's first serious crack at the bottom end of the traditional supercar market and was conceived as a direct competitor for the 360 Modena and Porsche 911 Turbo. went on sale to critical acclaim in 2003. " - Autocar

Continuing its tradition of naming new models after fighting bulls, Lamborghini introduced the Gallardo coupé in 2003, positioning this new V10-engined supercar below its then flagship V12-powered Murcielago. It would turn out to be an outstanding success for the Italian manufacturer, selling in excess of 14,000 units over the succeeding decade. Prior to the Gallardo's introduction there had only been one V10-powered passenger car: the Dodge (later Chrysler) Viper, the engine of which Lamborghini (then part of Chrysler Corporation) had assisted in developing. Displacing 5.0 liters, the Gallardo's quad-cam V10 had four valves per cylinder and developed its maximum power of 493bhp at 7,500rpm. There were two transmissions on offer: a conventional six-speed manual and an 'E-gear' six-speed automated paddle-shift manual.

Hailed by its maker as "a super sports car for day-to-day driving", the Gallardo was based on a styling proposal by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign with final refinements by Lamborghini's in-house team of designers, headed by Luc Donckerwolke. According to Lamborghini: "The vehicle's wheelbase and reduced overhangs give it a more dynamic look ... (while) the dimensions of the Gallardo and its performance goals lend it a compact sense of athleticism. All this has been modeled in a single volume, respecting typical and unique proportions, the distinctive sign of a stylistic tradition. " There was no denying that the Gallardo was a radical design in the best Lamborghini tradition and worthy to stand alongside legendary models from the company's past such as the Miura and Countach.

Launched at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the successor Gallardo LP560-4 (560PS, 4-wheel drive) was a significant advance, powered by a new, uneven firing and more economical 5.2-liter V10 engine featuring direct fuel injection and producing 552bhp. At the same time the E-gear was revised to offer a Corsa mode that made shifts 40% quicker than before and also reduced the amount of traction control intervention. A 'Thrust Mode' launch control system was added also. Some 20kg lighter than its predecessor, the LP560-4 could accelerate from 0-100km / h (62mph) in 3.7 seconds and had a top speed of 325km / h (202mph).

In March 2010, Lamborghini announced the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera, a lightweight and more powerful version of the LP560-4. Extensive use of carbon fiber both inside and out reduced weight to 2,954lb making the LP570-4 the lightest road-going Lamborghini in the range. Power went up to 562bhp and the 0-100km / h time was cut to 3.2 seconds, while top speed increased slightly to 204mph.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This top of the line LP570-4 Superleggera was ordered new by the consignor who has fastidiously cared for the car since taking delivery. The exterior is adorned in the gorgeous shade of Blu Caelum (a $7,260 special option) over a nero alcantara interior. The car is highly optioned with some of the larger ticket items including a rearview camera, navigation system, Superleggera carbon package, engine bay in carbon fiber, a big rear wing, and carbon ceramic brakes with gray calipers, the latter of which was a $16,450 option. The original window sticker accompanies the car and provides the complete list of options that make up this special build. At the time of cataloging, the Superleggera has covered just 1,960 miles from new. This LP570-4 Superleggera is a must have for any supercar enthusiast or thrill seeker looking for a wild ride.