Verdict
A
Supercar · Italy · 2003-2013
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini Gallardo — spec data and generation history.
Years
2003-2013
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
Lamborghini's V10 baby supercar — first 'small' Lambo since the Jalpa. Best-selling Lambo ever (14,022 cars). 5.0 V10 (2003-2008, 493 / 513 / 552 bhp) → 5.2 V10 (2008-2013, 552 / 562 / 570 bhp). Coupe and Spyder. Performante, Superleggera, Superleggera LP570-4, Squadra Corse — track-focused trims. Replaced by the Huracán in 2014. Audi R8 shares its Audi-built V10.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2003-2013
Mk1
→
Squadra Corse — 570 bhp, 0-62 in 3.4s.
Verdict
A
BHP
570
0–60
3.4 s
Top
199 mph
MPG
20.0 mpg
Used
£75,000-£140,000
- + Best-selling Lambo ever
- + 5.0 / 5.2 V10
- − E-Gear slow
- − Clutch wear
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2003-2013
- E-Gear single-clutch mechatronic
- V10 timing chain
- Clutch wear
- Specialist parts cost
Rivals
Ferrari F430 / 458 · Audi R8 · Porsche 911 Turbo · Lamborghini Huracán