Spy Shots: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Spyder caught testing?

Steven J. Ewing — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:20:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Performance, Paris Motor Show, Lamborghini

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Spyder spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

Obvious lengthy name jokes aside, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera is one heck of a performance machine. It's all about saving weight when it comes to this car ("Superleggera," after all, means "super light"), so it strikes us as something of a surprise to see this prototype of a Spyder version out testing on the Nürburgring.

Most noticeably, the hardtop Superleggera's rear wing is gone, but the large front spoiler and rear diffuser make it clear that this Gallardo means business. Besides, Lamborghini has been known to keep weight under control with its Erector Set roof assemblies, so we'd expect the Superleggera Spyder to generate the same sort of super lightweight thrills with a whole lot more wind in your hair.

Expect to see the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Spyder (now that's a mouthful) at the Paris Motor Show later this year. For now, click through our gallery below for the full raft of high-res spy shots.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Spyder

[Source: CarPix]

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Report: Lamborghini's future includes less weight, no forced induction and... no manuals?!

Zach Bowman — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:10:00 EST

Filed under: Performance, Lamborghini, Rumormill, Specialty

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera - Click above for a high-res image gallery

Lamborghini has thrown the motoring world a curve ball with a report that Sant'Agata will be leaving manual transmissions to the dinosaurs, just like Ferrari. According to Car and Driver, the decision was part of the company's commitment to increasing the overall fuel economy of its products - something the Raging Bull really hasn't had to bother with in the past. In addition to scrapping the third pedal, the company says it plans to build ever-lighter exotics, which means you can bet your pants there will be even more carbon fiber in Lambo's future line-up.

Don't expect to see any turbocharged Gallardos in the next few years, though. While automakers around the world may be strapping forced induction to their engines as a way to curb fuel consumption and maintain power, Lamborghini says it has no interest in playing with the extra psi. Instead, look for stop/start tech and cylinder deactivation to crop up over the next decade, as well as a mild-hybrid car and an E85-capable V10. The times? They are most definitely changing.

Gallery: Geneva 2010: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

[Source: Car and Driver]

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