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Lamborghini Gallardo Spec Sheet - World Class Driving Event Placard

Printed Lamborghini Gallardo road-test/spec page shown in a car window, listing 500 horsepower and 4.1-second 0-60 mph; magazine literature, not a service document.

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This is a photograph of a laminated "World Class Driving" event information placard displayed in the window of a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo. The sheet provides a specification and background summary of the Lamborghini Gallardo. Key specs listed include: manufacturer Lamborghini, parent company Audi AG, production 2003-present, predecessor Lamborghini Jalpa, class sports car, 2-door coupe body, mid-engine four-wheel-drive layout, 5.0 L V10 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, 100.8 in wheelbase, 169.3 in length, 74.8 in width, 45.9 in height, 3459 lb weight, 500 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and a stated value of $200,000. It notes the car is related to the Audi R8 and was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, who won the 2003 Red Dot Award. A quote from Didier Theys (Daytona 24 Hours and Sebring winner, WCDriving Director) praises the car's approachable driving dynamics. Descriptive text explains the Gallardo was designed to compete with the Ferrari 360/F430, uses a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system, and lacks scissor doors unlike the Countach, Diablo, and Murciélago. Pricing information for the 2008 Gallardo coupe ($186,250-$222,800) and Spyder ($201,595+) is included. This document does not relate to a Mercury Grand Marquis; it was photographed at an exotic car driving event.

This document covers 2003-2008, which may differ from this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the key specifications of the Lamborghini Gallardo on this sheet?
5.0 L V10 mid engine, four wheel drive, 6-speed manual, 500 horsepower, 4.1 seconds to 60 mph, 3459 lb weight, 100.8 in wheelbase, 169.3 in length, 74.8 in width, 45.9 in height.
What is the stated value of the Gallardo on this placard?
The sheet lists a value of $200,000, and notes 2008 U.S. prices of $186,250-$222,800 for the coupe and $201,595+ for the Spyder.
Who designed the Lamborghini Gallardo?
Luc Donckerwolke, who won the 2003 Red Dot Award for the design of both the 2004 Gallardo and 2002 Murciélago.
What cars does the Gallardo compete with according to this document?
It was designed as a competitor to the Ferrari 360 and now competes with its replacement, the Ferrari F430.
Does the Gallardo have scissor doors?
No. Unlike the Countach, Diablo, and Murciélago models, the Gallardo does not have scissor doors.

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