Lamborghini Gallardo Production Ends After a Decade

LamborghiniLamborghiniItaly, 1963 > present32 models
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has officially ended production of the GallardoLamborghini Gallardo Gen.1Italy, 2003 > 201332 versions
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after a decade of production and the mantle as the bestselling Lamborghini model ever with 14,022 units made. The final car was a Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder PerformanteLamborghini Gallardo LP 5...Italy, 2011 > present16 photos
in Rosso Mars red.

The Gallardo was first shown at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show and marked a return to the company producing two cars simultaneously. The Gallardo was meant to be less expensive than the V12-powered MurcielagoLamborghini MurcielagoItaly, 2001 > 201010 versions
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but still used a lightweight aluminum space frame and V10 engine. It also introduced Lamborghini’s E-Gear, automated sequential transmission that used a robotically controlled clutch. All of the first models were all-wheel drive, but Lamborghini later added rear-wheel drive variants. In 2005, it added the Gallardo SpyderLamborghini Gallardo SpyderItaly, 2005 > present5 photos
and SuperleggeraLamborghini Gallardo Supe...Italy, 2007 > 20083 photos
in 2007 with lower weight and power boosted to 523hp (530ps) from 493hp (500ps) in the original cars.

The GallardoLamborghini Gallardo LP560-4Italy, 2008 > present4 photos
received a refresh in 2008 with a larger 5.2-liter V10 with 552hp (560ps). Later, it got a further boost to 562hp (570ps) in the refreshed SuperleggeraLamborghini Gallardo LP 5...Italy, 2010 > present5 photos
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The highest performance Gallardo model made was the Squadra CorseLamborghini Gallardo LP 5...Italy, 2014 > present based on the version used in the single-make Blancpain Super TrofeoLamborghini Gallardo LP 5...Italy, 2013 > present2 photos
racing series. It used the 562hp engine. It received a quick-release carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber rear wing, carbon-ceramic brakes, racing seats and carbon fiber interior trim. The modifications lowered its curb weight 154lb (70kg) over a standard model. It was limited to 50 units worldwide.

Lamborghini also gave two specially outfitted cars to the Italian State PoliceLamborghini Gallardo LP56...Italy, 2008 > present9 photos
with blue lights and police paintwork.

The Gallardo was introduced for Lamborghini’s 40th anniversary and ends production in the same year as its 50th anniversary. It marked a major change for Lamborghini as the company grew from building 250 cars a year to 2,000 per year. The Gallardo accounts for roughly half of the 30,000 Lamborghinis made in the company’s history.

A replacement is expected to be introduced in 2014 and is rumored to share a platform with the next generation Audi R8Audi R8Germany, 2006 > present44 versions
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The Gallardo will continued to be raced in 2014 in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series in Europa, Asia and for the first time in North America.