Performance Review: Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lamborghini Gallardo Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Lamborghini Gallardo has a 4961cc 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, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1520 kgs (3351 lbs) this makes the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Lamborghini Gallardo shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 4961cc 40V V10 engine produces 513 bhp (382 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 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 2009 Wiesmann GT MF5 (362.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The Lamborghini Gallardo has a Power to weight ratio of 337.5 bhp per ton and 247.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 Gallardo competing with the 2009 Wiesmann GT MF5 (362.3 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (361.9 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 247.3 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 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (272.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Bentley Bentayga 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (272.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.4 secs, this made the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 as fast as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the or the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs). This Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo (4.40 secs) the and the 2020 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Gallardo and the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Lamborghini Gallardo on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.31 secs @ 121.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (11.25 secs), the 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo SE 930 (11.26 secs), and the 2016 Ford Focus RS 2.3 Turbo (11.26 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 has a maximum speed of 196mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 Gallardo equals the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0 V10 then how about the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo (207 mph), the 2018 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Convertible (207 mph), or the 2017 Bentley Continental GT 6.0 W12 Turbo (207 mph).

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2003 Gallardo Rivals List.

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