Lamborghini Gallardo
The Lamborghini Gallardo is the Italian supercar maker Lamborghini's "entry-level" supercar, sitting beneath the Murciélago. It is also the first car to feature the new Lamborghini V10 engine - only the third engine made by the firm. 5,000 Gallardos were built in just three years, making it the company's most-produced model to date.[1] The second-place Diablo took a decade to sell 2,903 units.
The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull. Gallardo is also Spanish for the word gallant.
Diablo, the Italian stallion of exotic cars. This is the car every exotic car owner wants to drive, even just for one day. Lamborghini is simply the car that will get you noticed. So when you want the movie stars to notice you, drive a Diablo down Hollywood Blvd.
If you need a fast get away from all the adoring fans a Lamborghini is what you need.
Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster: Manual, seats 2, Navigation system
The Diablo's performance is unparalleled as it can take you from the street to runway as you take off with power. The pace at which the Diablo accelerates is amazing although the Lamborghini's have never been turbo charged since their existence in 1966. The following facts highlight the appeal of driving a Diablo while in Beverly Hills.
Diablo Facts:
- Average Buying Price $235,000 US
- Can exceed 65 MPH in First Gear
- 492 Horsepower, V12 Engine
- 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds
- Top Speed of 202 MPH
- All Wheel Drive
- The Diablo is NOT Turbo charged
- Gearshift guided by a Steel Cutout
Athletes and Lamborghini are a great combination:
Many NBA and NHL players will roll up to the arena in style driving a rented Lamborghini. The following are some names you might recognize:
- Michael Jordan
- Kobe Bryant
- Mario Lemieux