Lamborghini introduced the Gallardo in 2003 as a V10-powered companion to its V12 models, the Murciélago and its successor, the Aventador. Following Lamborghini’s tradition of naming cars after famous fighting bulls, the Gallardo became the brand’s best-selling model, with 14,022 units produced over a decade.
Out of these, only 618 bore the Superleggera name, which paid homage to Lamborghini’s first car, the 350 GT, designed by Carrozzeria Touring. “Superleggera,” meaning “super light” in Italian, refers to a weight-saving coachbuilding technique.
For the Gallardo Superleggera, this meant extensive use of carbon fiber, making it 220 pounds lighter than the standard model. Carbon fiber was used for the engine cover, rear diffuser, undertray, mirror housings, interior door panels, central tunnel, and seat frames. Additional weight savings came from titanium wheel nuts.
The car’s 5.0-liter V10, producing 523 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, was paired with a 6-speed E-gear transmission, limited-slip differential, and rear-biased all-wheel drive. The Superleggera’s performance was enhanced by its all-wheel aluminum double-wishbone suspension, powerful 4-wheel disc brakes, and 19-inch aluminum wheels.
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