Introduced at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show.
Country of origin: Italy

The Lamborghini Gallardo was designed to be the synthesis of a true sports car that can be used on an every day basis. The guideline for Lamborghini engineers has been to fulfil the necessary comfort requirements without any compromise in the performances expected of a true Lamborghini car. The choices for engine, transmission, space frame and body, suspensions, brakes and electronics are then all in line with such an objective. The result is a compact 2-seater high performance car, that can be driven with pleasure both on race tracks and on long distance journeys on country and city roads.

Particular attention was paid to achieve the correct weight distribution. The lowering of the centre of gravity has also been a fundamental guideline, which also lead to the engineering decisions for engine and transmission layout.

The scissor door cinematic has been reserved as traditional to the 12-cylinder lineage.