Performance Review: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Gallardo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione is the 6 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Lamborghini Gallardo has a 5204cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The Gallardo shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Gallardo's All Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1485 kgs (3273 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Gallardo shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 40V V10 engine produces 562 bhp (419 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lamborghini Gallardo you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 6.2 V8 (401.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The Lamborghini Gallardo has a Power to weight ratio of 378.4 bhp per ton and 268.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Gallardo competing with the 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series 6.2 V8 (401.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Noble M400 3.0 V6 (400.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lamborghini Gallardo generating around 268.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (292.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2L V8 (292.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs). This Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Gallardo and the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L 5.7L V8

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Gallardo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.08 secs @ 123.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L 5.7L V8 (11.03 secs), the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 (11.03 secs), and the 2017 Audi A6 S6 3.0 V6 Turbo (11.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione has a maximum speed of 201mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Gallardo equals the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante Edizione then how about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (212 mph), the 2017 McLaren 720S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (212 mph), or the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph).

Related Links:

2013 Gallardo Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lamborghini

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