Lamborghini has unveiled the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore at the Qatar Motor Show.

As the name implies, the special edition has a two-tone paint scheme with Noctis Black accents and a body that is available in Giallo Midas, Arancio Borealis, Grigio Telesto, Bianco Monocerus or Blu Caelum.

To dress up the interior, designers added Nero Noctis trim and Nero Persus leather with contrast stitching that mimics the exterior body color.

Like the standard model, power comes from a 5.2-litre V10 engine with 412 kW and 540 Nm of torque. Mated to the standard e-gear transmission, the Bicolore accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h.

According to Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini, “With the Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore, Lamborghini demonstrates once again the extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian nature of our brand. The super sports cars from Lamborghini combine volcanic energy with design that is as unique as it is stylish.”

Pricing information wasn’t released, but the car will be available in European and Asian-Pacific markets. Americans, on the other hand, will get a LP 550-2 Bicolore, which features all the same equipment with the exception of all-wheel drive and 7 kW less power.

via WorldCarFans

The 10 000th Gallardo supercar has rolled off the production line at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese plant in Italy, making it by far the most successful Lamborghini model of all time. The record Gallardo model with the number 10 000 is finished in yellow “Midas” and destined for a client in China.

“Production of car number 10 000 is a very important milestone for Lamborghini,” said Lamborghini boss, Stephan Winkelmann. “The Lamborghini brand is extreme, uncompromising and Italian, and the Lamborghini Gallardo has played an exemplary role in defining and delivering our brand reputation into our worldwide markets. Today Lamborghini is represented in 45 countries by over 120 dealers, with the strength and presence of the Gallardo product playing a significant role in the growth and recognition of our brand.”

The V10-powered Gallardo with its permanent four-wheel drive was launched in 2003, with Lamborghini gradually extending the model range with the Spyder and Superleggera models, as well as special editions, such as the Gallardo SE and Nera.

In 2007, the Italian company presented a revised version called the Gallardo LP 560-4 with increased power and updated styling. The coupe was followed in 2008 by the Spyder model, while in 2009, Lamborghini presented the limited edition two-wheel drive LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

At this year’s Geneva Salon, the Italians presented the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera lightweight special, boasting a top speed of 325 km/h.

Adapted from CarScoop

Lamborghini has officially announced details of their latest and range-topping Gallardo model, the LP570-4 Superleggera. Here’s what the company has to say about their newest supercar creation…

Even more dynamic, lighter, more powerful and stunning – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera is the new top model in the Gallardo line-up. Its evocative ‘superlight’ badge refers to a driving machine of true sporting character and describes a high-performance and lean automotive athlete. The Superleggera makes its entrance to continue the success of its predecessor, launched in 2007, of which Lamborghini produced and sold no less than 618 in just one year.

Compared with the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4, the weight of the Gallardo Superleggera has been trimmed by 70 kilograms. The super sportscar from Sant’Agata Bolognese boasts a dry weight of no more than 1 340 kilograms – the lightest road-going model in Lamborghini’s range, and a new arrival in one of the most exclusive market niche segments.

One key factor is the exterior and interior components made from carbon-fibre. Carbon-fibre is ideal for the manufacture of sportscars as its use allows for weight reduction and improved mechanical features. The car’s performance is thus enhanced thanks to a better weight-to-power ratio and reduced total mass, which means that CO2 emissions are also lower. Lamborghini has been at the forefront in this material’s application for many years, and now the brand is extending its leadership even further.

The V10 power unit with 5,2 litres of displacement generates 419 kW (570 CV*) in the Gallardo Superleggera. This puts the weight-to-power ratio of the new top model at only 2.35 kilograms per CV and guarantees breathtaking performance. The Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera handles the dash from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and flies past the 200 km/h mark only 10.2 seconds later, ultimately reaching 325 km/h. The engine with “Iniezione Diretta Stratificata” gasoline direct injection also boasts an impressive degree of efficiency. Its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by 20,5 percent compared to the previous model.

The Gallardo Superleggera is an uncompromising driving machine. Its running gear, with its mighty braking system, has a dedicated and exceptionally precise set-up, while its 19-inch wheels, Pirelli P Zero Corsa, clad in Pirelli sports rubber, are extremely light. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera brings a whole new meaning to the term “super sportscar”.