2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Once again, Lamborghini roars to life with the unleashing of its high-end luxury sportscar, the 2012 Gallardo. The line is comprised of six trim levels, LP550-2, LP550-2 Spyder, LP560-4, LP560-4 Spyder, LP570-4 Superleggera, and LP570-4 Spyder Performante.
They are powered by a 5.2-liter direct-injection V10 engine; the 560-4 has 552 hp, 398 lb-ft of torque, AWD and 6-speed manual or optional robotized “E-gear” transmission; the Superleggera and Spyder Performante have AWD, standard E-gear, and the hp increases to 562; the 550-2 also has standard E-gear but is rear-wheel driven and has 543 hp, and the 550-2 Spyder and 560-4 Spyder have 560, with the former having rear-wheel drive and the latter with AWD. All of the Spyders are convertibles, the rest are coupes, and all are designed to seat 2 people. All levels of trim sport aluminum alloy 19-inch wheels.
The Superleggera is both the most stylish and the lightest of the bunch, thanks to the use of carbon fiber in its interior and exterior. The Spartan dynamic wedge shape that is the Gallardo’s signature is physical proof of the functional beauty of mathematics. Some have complained that stylistically, Lambo is in a rut, relying on tradition rather than innovation, but if it ain’t broke…
The Superleggera keeps its silhouette unadorned, while other levels gently tweak the curve to add distinction without compromising aerodynamics. It’s also the fastest – 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph – neck and neck with its rival the 458 Italia. The car’s special Thrust Mode automatically revs the engine to 5,000 rpm and drops the clutch…hang on tight!
New for the trim, and for Lamborghini, is the rear-wheel drive of the 550-2. Not only does it reduce the car’s weight by 300 pounds, but it also adds to performance and thrill to have all that power behind you. Those crafty Italians re-tuned the car to handle the new drivetrain, enhancing stability in the rear and precision in the front, making for a smooth and nimble ride. They estimate 0 to 60 at 4.2 seconds.
All models come with dual-stage front-and-side airbags with head/thorax airbags on optional comfort seats. Eight-piston front brake calipers and 4-piston in the rear and ventilated cast-iron discs help you control the beast; carbon-ceramic disc brakes are an option.
The Gallardo is targeted at the extremely wealthy who want a real high-performance vehicle and aren’t afraid to get behind the wheel and flaunt it.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Keith W
Feb 08, 2022
I love this car because I always imagine having it as my trophy. Significantly achievement something I always wanted Feb 08, 2022
by Chazz M
Jun 15, 2012
it will look cool and the colour of it aswell it will look proper nice and the speed and what about the seats and the stero and most of the speakers that what car i wanted to choose that cos i could do it all up and that and do all tuning and put everthing on it and it will look good and lamborghini gallardo is proper nice car what i can chooseJun 15, 2012
by Mohamed S
May 26, 2012
it is high performance and high acceleration ... wonderful braking ..high handing
i really feel like i drive monster need to run so fast i really love it i really cant imagine my life without it but it soo high maintenance costMay 26, 2012
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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Pricing
Original MSRP
$181,900 to $248,000Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.08 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.08 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 4
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.08 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.08 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.08 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.4 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.0 · Rear brake width: 1.3 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.08 · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front