Gallardo - The Fighting Bull From Spain
Gallardo Model Year 2006
The technical modifications made to the Gallardo Spyder and Gallardo SE also apply to the Gallardo Model Year 2006.
Thanks to an increased engine power of 520 bhp and lower ratio gears, the Gallardo MY 06 can reach a top speed of 196 mph and accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4 seconds.
Equipment levels have also been enhanced and include such items as the new Lamborghini Multimedia System (CD-changer, MP3 player and radio), new colors for the interior trim, a non-smoking version (where the cigar lighter is replaced by a 12V socket).
There are also three new colors to choose from: these are Verde Faunus (green), Blu Fontus (blue) and Grigio Proteus (grey). Some changes have been made to the existing color range: Rosso Leto replaces Rosso Metis (red) and Nero Serapis replaces Nero Osyris (black).
There are also new colors for the interior leather: Arancio Leonis (orange) replaces "Mira" and Rosso Centaurus (red) replaces Rosso Mysia (red).
Optional equipment for the Gallardo 06 includes the rear video camera and a TV-tuner (not available for USA/Canada and Japan).
Other options include new "Callisto" wheels and the sports setup for the MY 06 model, with racing steering wheel, steering and suspension.
There is also a range of customized options for the Gallardo MY 06 (under the name “Privilege Programme”), which gives customers the possibility to purchase an even more exclusive and truly unique car.
The Gallardo
Ferruccio Lamborghini – born under the zodiac sign of Taurus – when he founded the famous super car company, that since then bears his name, gave to it the symbol of the fighting bull.
Later, in the ’60 decade, when the Miura was introduced, he named the car after a famous bull’s race, and this practice became a tradition for the House of the Bull.
Honoring this tradition, the Management of Automobili Lamborghini have decided to baptize their latest model with the name of a fighting bull’s breed: the Gallardo (pron.: ga:yardo). Most people probably are not aware that the origins of the fighting bull proceed from five main breeds, that is: Cabrera, Navarra, Vasquena, Vistahermosa and Gallardo.
The Gallardo breed was created in the XVIII century. It draws its name from Francisco Gallardo and his brothers – cattle breeders at (of the) Santa Maria (Cadiz) – who, thanks to the good results obtained by their bulls’ behavior in the arena, reached a considerable prestige in the most important plazas de toros.
The Concept
Designed to redefine its segment as the best high performance sports car and driving behavior that fits its driver in every situation. The Gallardo is the synthesis of a true sports car that can be used on an every day basis. While matching these two apparently conflicting objectives, the guideline for Lamborghini engineers has been to fulfill the necessary comfort requirements without any compromise in the performances expected of a true Lamborghini car.
The choices for engine, transmission, space frame and body, suspensions, brakes and electronics are then all in line with such an objective. The result is a compact (length 167.7 inches) 2-seater high performance car (maximum speed over 190 mph), that can be driven with pleasure both on race tracks and on long distance journeys on country and city roads.
The layout has been conceived to reach the high performance targets, on the basis of the sports-oriented concept for which Lamborghini is well known.
The basic characteristics of such a layout are:
- mid-rear mounted engine, with the gearbox behind the engine
- permanent four-wheel drive system
- independent double wishbone suspension system
- aluminum space frame
- low centre gravity
- weight distribution 42% front, 58% rear
- two front mounted water radiators and one side mounted oil cooler
Particular attention was paid to achieve the correct weight distribution, true to Lamborghini’s engineering tradition. In fact, the chosen weight distribution is the optimal for a sports car, with advantages for traction, braking and handling.
The lowering of the centre of gravity has also been a fundamental guideline, which also lead to the engineering decisions for engine and transmission layout.
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Base Price: 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo - $175,000 (last update: 2/22/2007)
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