Detailing Dynamics Car of the Month- November 2004- Lamborghini Gallardo

Car of the Month

November 2004: 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo

This is a stuning Lamborghini Gallardo which arrived at our shop in Mineola, New York in August 2004. Lamborghini introduced this new "entry level" Lamborghini at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show which drew a lot of attention. The car is a non-traditional design from the past Lamborghini's in both styling and technology and the doors opened in a conventional way as opposed to the upward swinging doors of the Murcielago. The Gallardo also sports four-wheel drive from Audi's technology bin which is a first for Lamborghini.

You will see some images of the Gallardo with the 3M™ Paint Protection Film being installed to protect it's paint from the harsh elements and the New York roads. Specifications of the car are listed below.

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Dimensions:
Wheelbase : 2560 mm (100.7 in)
Overall length : 4300 mm (169.3 in)
Overall width : 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Overall height : 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Front track : 1622 mm (63.9 in)
Rear track : 1592 mm (62.7 in)
Ground clear. : n.a.
Front overhang : n.a.
Rear overhang : n.a.
Weight : 1430 kg
Distribution : 42/58 % front / rear

Chassis:
Structure : Structural alumnium space frame, based on aluminium extruded parts welded to aluminium caster joint elements
Body : Aluminium with thermoplastic 'hang on' parts
Suspension : Double wishbones front and rear suspension, anti-roll bar, anti-dive and anti-squat 'self adjusting' Koni FSD dampers
ESP : Full ESP system with ABS, ASR and ABD
Brakes : All wheel ventilated discs, power vacuum, aluminium alloy Brembo calipers : 8 cylinders front caliper and 4 cylinders rear caliper
Front : 365 x 34 mm
Rear : 335 x 32 mm
Steering type : Power-assisted rack and pinion, 3.2 turns lock to lock
Turning circle : 11.5 m
Front tyre size : 235/35 ZR 19
Rear tyre size : 295/30 ZR 19
Type : Pirelli P ZERO 'ROSSO' with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front rim size : 8.5 x 19 inch
Rear rim size : 11x19 inch
Type : Monoblock alloy wheels
Mirrors : External mirror with electrical closing and heating system, internal mirror with anti-blinding system
Rear Spoiler : Electronically controlled
Airbags : Front 'dual stage' driver and passenger airbags, side 'head-thorax' airbags

Engine:
Type : V-10 90 degree, 18 degree crankpin offset, light-alloy block, mid mounted (longitudal), permantent four-wheel drive with viscous traction system
Distribution : Dual overhead camshafts
Main bearings : n.a.
Cyl. Capacity : 4961 cc
Bore & stroke : 82.5 x 92.8 mm
Intake system : Variable geometry
Valve gear : Chain driven, intake and exhaust continuously variable valve timing, electronically controlled.
Compr. ratio : 11.0:1
Max. power : 500 bhp (367 kW) at 7800 rpm
Max. torque : 510 Nm at 4500 rpm
Cooling system: Two water radiators + gearbox oil cooler + engine oil cooler
Emission contr.: Catalytic converters with lambda sensors
Engine management : Lamborghini L.I.E., with individual static ignition, multipoint sequential fuel injection, drive-by-wire system, OBD system
Plugs : n.a.
Electr. system : 12 V
Alternator : n.a.
Fuel type : Unleaded 95 R.O.N.
Fuel cons. : 19.5 Lit/100 Km
Lubrication : Dry sump

Performance:
Top speed : 309 Km/h (192 Mph)
0 - 100 Km/h : 4.2 sec
0 - 200 Km/h : 14.5 sec
0 - 300 Km/h : n.a.
Standing Km. : 22.5 sec
1/4 Mile : 12.2 sec at 122 Mph