Lamborghini supercars are, by nature, known for being a bit brash, stocky and bullish. So when the Italian supercar giant announced their ‘Superleggera’ (Italian for ‘superlight’) take on the Gallardo in the spring of 2010, more than a few eyebrows were raised.
Weighing in at 2954 lbs - making it a whole 396 lbs lighter than the standard Gallardo - thanks to its extensive carbon fibre frame and monocoque, this, as you might expect, vastly improves this supercar’s aerodynamic capabilities once it hits the road or track circuit.
The V10 engine in the Gallardo Superleggera is turbo boosted too, to 5.0 litres, which allows it to power out a mighty 530 bhp, helping it cruise effortlessly from 0 - 60 mph in 3.8 seconds - that’s 5 milliseconds quicker than the standard Gallardo - and a top speed in excess of 196 mph.