The overall concept of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is defined as a a true performance oriented driving sports car obtained through an extreme sportive version of the Gallardo Coupé, which eliminates all the superfluous materials while the propulsion system has been completely revised, including the addition of a new engine ECU, the adoption of a new light weight exhaust system, and a new throttle body, changes which have been wrought in order to obtain more power and quicker response to the accelerator.

The Gallardo Superleggera has been positioned as the top product in the Gallardo model line, and with its 70 kg (154,35 lb) weight reduction it offers the best power-to-weight (2.5 kg/PS) ratio of its main competitors, the Ferrari F430 and Porsche GT3. This fresh weight saving has been achieved through new powertrain parts, new wheel rims, a transparent engine cover in CFK/Polycarbonate, a thickness reduction of the front windscreen glass, a new rear spoiler and rear view mirrors made out of CFK, a lightweight exhaust and pipes, modified lower rear grilles, seats which come without electric adjustment, door panels in CFK, manual folding door mirrors, and the multimedia system removed (it is available only as an option).

A string of new exterior changes help reduce the Gallardo Superleggera's overall weight and give it a distinct and individual appearance. The new features see the addition of a transparent engine cover made out of Polycarbonate, modified lower rear grille sections, new exhaust tail pipes, a new design forged wheel rims (named Scorpius) on sport tyres (Pirelli Pzero Corsa), darker rear light units and a dedicated colours cheme in Nero Noctis. Coupled to these changes is the use of weight-saving carbon fibre for the engine cover, fixed rear spoiler, a new raised rear wing, the slightly modified rear lower bumper, side sill covers, and the rear view mirrors.

The Gallardo Superleggera will be available from next month in four different exterior colours only; these are: Midas Yellow, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black. All four options come with a curving “Superleggera” side stripe in black, the Scorpius wheels (with Pirelli Pzero Corsa tyres) which are finished in titanium, and matching black front and rear brake callipers.

Inside four different interior trims are available, related to the four exterior colours options, with all interiors trimmed in a special black Alcantara “Superleggera”: 1) Exterior Giallo Midas – Interior: black Alcantara “Superleggera” on dashboard/seats/roof lining; hexagon trim Giallo Taurus, stiching Giallo Taurus, “Superleggera” embroidery Giallo Taurus; 2) Exterior Arancio Borealis – Interior: black Alcantara “Superleggera” on dashboard/seats/roof lining; hexagon trim Arancio Leonis, stiching Arancio Leonis, “Superleggera” embroidery Arancio Leonis; 3) Exterior Grigio Telesto – Interior: black Alcantara “Superleggera” on dashboard/seats/roof lining; hexagon trim Grigio, stiching Grigio Phoenix, “Superleggera” embroidery Grigio Phoenix; and 4) Exterior Nero Noctis – Interior: black Alcantara “Superleggera” on dashboard/seats/roof lining; hexagon trim Grigio Starlight, stiching Nero Perseus, “Superleggera” embroidery Grigio Phoenix. On all versions the upper and lower dashboard, as well as the A, B, and C pillars, and sill covers, are trimmed in special black Alcantara “Superleggera”, while the roof lining is trimmed in the same black Alcantara “Superleggera” but combined with a hexagon trim.
 

A suede leather steering wheel features as standard, while the seats are trimmed in black Alcantara with the hexagon trim and “Superleggera” embroidery. The door kick plates and the floor mats feature the “Superleggera” motif, while the instruments receive a new graphic design. Inside also, the use of carbon fibre extends to the door panels and catches, central tunnel, gearshift surround and the radio cover. An optional "Interior Carbon Fibre Superleggera" package extends the use of the lightweight material to the lower section of the steering wheel, main instrument cover, auxiliary instrument covers, handbrake lever, frame surround for the air-conditioning unit, and the glovebox handle.

The car comes with Lamborghini's e-gear transmission option as a standard fitment, although a manual gearbox can be specified at no extra cost. Other standard features of the Gallardo Superleggera include a lifting system, a specific "Superleggera" sports suspension setup, an on-board computer with lap timer function, tyre pressure monitors, heated external door mirrors and a dedicated "Superleggera" branded car cover. Optional, but at no extra cost (as removing some of them from standard adds to the 100 kg weight reduction), are the Scorpius titanium alloy wheels, a standard suspension setup, the tyre repair kit and tool set. The optional extras list also includes the raised "Superleggera" rear wing, internal rear view camera, carbon-ceramic brakes, leather or perforated-leather steering wheel, fire extinguisher and multimedia system.

Gallardo Superleggera - Technical data

Engine Cylinders V10 90°; Displacement 4961 cc; Power 390 kW (530 PS) at 8,000 rpm; Torque 510 Nm at 4,250 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio 2.5 kg/PS (vs. 2/75 kg/PS for Gallardo Coupé) Drive train Transmission Permanent 4WD; Viscous Traction; Gearbox e-gear (6 speed + reverse) Performance Top speed 315 km/h; Acceleration 0-100 km/h 0-62 mph 3.8 seconds (vs. 4.0 seconds for Gallardo Coupé) Dimensions Wheelbase 2560 mm; Overall length 4300 mm; Overall width 1900 mm; Overall height 1165 mm Weight (“Dry”-no fuel) 1,360 kg/2,998.80 lb (-100 kg/154.35 lb vs. Gallardo Coupé) Tyres Front tyres 235/35 ZR 19; Rear tyres 295/30 ZR 19 Capacities Fuel tank maximum capacity 90 litres.