"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:13 • Filed to: Spy Photos, Gallardo, Lamborghini, OppositeLock
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"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:13 • Filed to: Spy Photos, Gallardo, Lamborghini, OppositeLock | 0
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From the spy photos, the new Gallardo look like it will be a smaller Aventador while still retaining the original Gallardo's DNA.
The new car, which carries the internal codename LP724, is said to have grown marginally in length to almost 4500mm, or 16mm longer than its predecessor, with width and height remaining close to the 1900mm and 1165mm respectively of the Gallardo. This is backed up the test mule, which appears longer than the current Gallardo.
Together with an edgy new exterior inspired by the dramatic Sesto Elemento concept, the Gallardo replacement is set to adopt a new interior layout that, with a slight increase in wheelbase over its predecessor at 2600mm, will offer added levels of accommodation.
Power will come from an updated version of the Gallardo’s naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine. It will be tuned to deliver close to 600bhp and 400lb ft of torque in standard guise, while complying with stringent new EU6 emissions regulations set to come into force next year.
The reworked engine will be mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox, while the new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic from the R8 will be optional, replacing the current Gallardo’s six-speed automated manual ’box.
A manual Lamborghini? I'm in!
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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:15 |
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Pretty sure it's a Lambo.
Soloburrito
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:16 |
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Good...good...please bring Gallardo prices lower!
Victorious Secret
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:18 |
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No SMG? No buy. Not that I was buying anyways.
DCTs are fine and all, but a single clutch mated to that engine is just about one of the best things I've experienced. The rawness, the brutality; no DCT will ever offer up the same level of "holy shit my back just shattered" when you floor it and change gear.
RMudkips
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:22 |
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The manual option actually shocked me, I mean, this many gearheads would buy a manual Lambo even today? (let's assume at least the ones who can afford one)
Somethingwittyer likes noisy
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:27 |
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Wasn't Lambo going to ditch the manual? Also I hope the lessons learned from the SE carry over here (want it to be light!).
PRBot II
> Tim (Fractal Footwork)
09/05/2013 at 20:41 |
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Woah. Looks like I forgot to scroll down before posting to Oppo.