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It’s not all doom and gloom in the car industry – as evidenced by the fact that Lamborghini has produced a convertible version of one of the prettiest cars ever made – the Gallardo. Smaller in proportion (and arguably much better looking for it) than the Murcielago, the Gallardo is nonetheless a true supercar. That makes the convertible version that little more special!
Of course, whilst it might seem illogical to launch a convertible in winter, it becomes a little more understandable when you factor in the consideration that most Lamborghinis are actually sold in California. The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder (to provide the full name) was unveiled at the LA Auto Show.
The bodywork weighs 20kg less and the engine has been given an extra 40bhp over the standard tin top version. Resultantly, performance is maintained at a whopping 0-60 of four seconds and a blast all the way up to 201mph should you so desire.
Perhaps more interesting is the apparent improvement on the eco-front. Lamborghini has managed to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by a whopping 18 percent. Of course, don’t go kidding yourself that a 5.2 litre V10 is now green…
Prices start at £150,000 for the basic model, whilst if you want to spec it up you could add more to that (probably by a significant number). For obvious reasons, the UK launch has been put off until spring – I don’t really fancy going around in a convertible in -3 – but then again it is a Lambo.
Whilst it is rather breathtaking to look at, for some reason I’m still more of a fan of the hard top version. The normal 560 just seems to have more appealing lines. Maybe it’s just me? Let me know what you think.
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