I like older Audi V10 engines and V12s, I wish Lamborghini would go back to manual gearbox RWD cars; I don't need 800HP to make me happy, I am fine with 400-500 For reference, my 2016 Maserati Gran Turismo uses a 4.7L Ferrari V8 (F136) engine, the same engine platform used in the 430 and 458, it produces about 455 HP and 385 Torque, Italian Gran Tourers are meant for cruising along the Italian countryside in comfort and style, it is not about cornering or track handling (get a 911 or an E46 M3 for that).
looks are great but performance not the greatest. you figure srt 4 neons of the time ran in the 13s for the 1/4 mile and the 03-04 Mustang cobras ran mid to low 12s in the 1/4 mile all for fractions of the price. Now days 4 cyl suvs would keep up with a gallardo and base mustang gt would smoke them. Some gallardos only mange 300 to 350hp to the wheels so they were over rating power while ford back then said 390hp to the crank but was putting as high as 420hp to the wheels
@@oreally8605 technology advances🤷 Koenigsegg's 2.0L inline-3 makes 600 hp for example, that tech could trickle down to more regular cars but because of government regulation nobody is developing engines anymore
Absolutely love my 3 pedal version. Many years of ownership- easy to maintain and a joy to drive. It's numbers aren't impressive today, but it's kroe about the sound and the "clink" of the shifter as you row through the gears.
Every once in a while, I see one driving near my neighborhood. It is wide, but actually small in size. Still a beast though. The engine bay was actually clean. You could see and access the ignition coils. I dare say some practicality there...lol 😂
The E-Gear transmission is to blame for the incredibly slow acceleration times. The car was obviously capable of much faster times, but I’m assuming perhaps (based on the fact of that ridiculously easy get away off the line) that Lamborghini perhaps didn’t want them launching it, as these single clutch gearboxes loved to eat clutches and it didn’t take much to destroy one. I’ve literally seen a Gallardo fry it’s clutch while being loaded onto a transport truck because the driver was trying to creep it up the incline which forces the computer to “ride” the clutch and overheat it. Definitely not the best design, but with more abuse 3.8-3.9 to 60MPH and a 12.5 1/4 mile @113-118MPH was what it was actually capable of
Ben Here, I was present for this test and can confirm the clutch was already very weak when we took delivery. Launches any harder than the one shown here would result in clouds of smoke rising from the decklid
It’s a great design when driven hard but yeah not ideal for most real world conditions. The clutch is good for probably 10 actual launches before it starts to be permanently compromised. If the r8 v10 Rtronic job is roughly 6k these days it’s not something you want to always replace.
@@MWBenDavis Thank you for the insight! Your reply should be pinned. People don't realize test cars come in all shapes, it's not like you get to choose the best one!
1. Nice trendfollowing by usage of the little-girl-level "literally." 2. "it's" = "it is" in case you missed 2nd grade in school, and all the years after that 3. Imagine a good ol' fashioned un-neutered version of the car with a REAL enthusiast's 6-speed MANUAL gearbox and a normal clutch that could take the expected abuse.
1986 to 2014 in my opinion, were the best years for Supercars, Muscle Cars and Sports cars. It took talent and skill to drive those cars and not everything was making 100000000000000hp
I agree, I like older Audi V10 engines and V12s, I wish Lamborghini would go back to manual gearbox RWD cars; I don't need 800HP to make me happy, I am fine with 400-500 For reference, my 2016 Maserati Granturismo uses a 4.7L Ferrari V8 (F136) engine, the same engine platform used in the 430 and 458, it produces about 455 HP and 385 Torque, Italian Gran Tourers are meant for cruising along the Italian countryside in comfort and style, it is not about cornering or track handling (get a 911 or an E46 M3 for that).
It was mentioned in another comment thread that the Gallardo here used for the test had a very weak clutch when they took delivery of the vehicle, and anything harder than what was shown here would result in smoke coming out of the decklid. These clutches they put on the E-Gear transmission Gallardos have a bit of a reputation for frying themselves.
This is one of my FAV Lamborghinis. A friend of mine from work even showed me his 2011 Gallardo coupe. What a sight! FYI; another Italian brand is also owned by VW/Audi: Ducati.
Been away from all this due to the earthquakes in Turkiye (more about it in my playlists). Now back, the Gallardo always reminded me of a favorite pair of runners, just loved how they looked in all colors.
13.3 with 500hp..... like I said before MotorWeek has the worst times out of any reviewer I ever seen. This car should be in the mid to low 12s easy with a driver mod.
With a fresh clutch and also later 2006+ updates the PreLP is definitely faster than this test showed. Regardless still a special car and blends that old world mechanical feel mixed with modern usability. My 2006 gated is a great mix of classic and new that makes it engaging while still be livable with modern world usage.
I dream of this car but I am disappointed that it is not as fast as my old C6 Corvette though. I still want this car in my garage because it is just so beautiful. I will never forget when my boss bought one (a 2004) and I got in it for the first time back in 2008.
I like older Audi V10 engines and V12s, I wish Lamborghini would go back to manual gearbox RWD cars; I don't need 800HP to make me happy, I am fine with 400-500 For reference, my 2016 Maserati Granturismo uses a 4.7L Ferrari V8 (F136) engine, the same engine platform used in the 430 and 458, it produces about 455 HP and 385 Torque, Italian Gran Tourers are meant for cruising along the Italian countryside in comfort and style, it is not about cornering or track handling (get a 911 or an E46 M3 for that).
Got myself one of the last Gallardo Spyders pre LP facelift, I’m in love. They fixed the gearbox shifts after 06 mine is 08/09. Also they upped the power in the later cars from 500 to 520hp all I need is a upgrade on my steep so I can see the backup camera and a new steering wheel and mine has some faded leather on it. But man the Pre LP Gallardo was my bedroom wallpaper after the Diablo and people say don’t meet your hero’s but the Gallardo is better than I thought. I drove a HURACAN and I didn’t like it it’s to smooth and too Audi R8 for me. I don’t even like the look of it. For me the Gallardo is perfect in almost every way apart from the e gear wear, but I love the single clutch punch you get when you shift and the sound of those Downshifts is orgasmic
Nice man, enjoy your Gallardo! It's been a long time dream to own one myself and I hope between now and 3 years I can get mine. I read there are new aftermarket kevlar clutch kits available for the Gallardo which are far more durable. It's a bit of an investment but if you plan on keeping on to your Gallardo for many years, I say as soon as you need to replace your current clutch, get your Gallardo outfitted with a kevlar aftermarket clutch so you can finally enjoy it without worries. There are videos on TH-cam on how to do the replacement yourself though I personally wouldn't dare doing that :-)
Amazing. A V10 Lambo, very beautiful, 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. There are golf carts today that can do that. This was a Supercar in its time. Must have been fun, though.
@@87ferrarif40 Which at that time was not bad given the market at that time. I hate car payments, I paid cash for my 2016 GranTurismo (purchased it in 2019) from Maserati of Zürich
This and the maserati mc12 were my favorite cars, I was in kindergarten and I remember having book labels with pictures of these cars. Gallardo 5.0 > huracan, anyday.
Winter tires on just about anything make it suitable for winter driving. Likewise this car on its standard performance tires is as useless as anything in snow
Very cool retro review, with extremely disappointing performance. I was just getting into cars in the 2000s, so don't remember it that well. Shocked at the acceleration numbers. A stock version of my '93 FD Rx7 would leave a gallardo for dead! Whoda thunk it. Still a cool car.
Amazing how today those performance metrics aren't that impressive, definitely not for the price of what this cost back then. A mild tuned Accord 2.0t will get into the higher 13's easily and carry 5 people in comfort, with 35mpg highway.
Love the sound of the early even-firing V10 Gallardos.
Audi does a nice V8 and 10
@@roddydykes7053 thats because they are the same engine lol
Same
I like older Audi V10 engines and V12s, I wish Lamborghini would go back to manual gearbox RWD cars; I don't need 800HP to make me happy, I am fine with 400-500
For reference, my 2016 Maserati Gran Turismo uses a 4.7L Ferrari V8 (F136) engine, the same engine platform used in the 430 and 458, it produces about 455 HP and 385 Torque, Italian Gran Tourers are meant for cruising along the Italian countryside in comfort and style, it is not about cornering or track handling (get a 911 or an E46 M3 for that).
@@thefuzzypickle8277similar, but not quite the same. Audi used a 5.2 V10 in the R8 and S6.
Wow, I still look at the Gallardo and Murcielago as new cars. Wow how nearly 20 years flies by.
Yea I swear every year we get older the faster time seems to fly by. It sucks
@@jackdough8164 For real, I can't believe we're already in the 3rd week of March 2023. Seems like it just started.
@@hakeemsd70m fr bro it’s already may 8th
@@peacoat3 I'm blown away...the old heads were right, time moves faster as you get older.
The Beauty of 2000s, I miss the simple design of that era
Yeah I Wish All New Cars Would Still Have Those Simple Designs.
Personally I have a bigger soft spot for the facelift, but this one is very nice too.
Simple yet sexy looking. New cars are just too overdesigned that they ruin their beauty.
@@Countrysideboy247 Yeah That's The Problem With New Cars That They're Coming Out With.
You & I both. It's something with the 2000's era cars that had the perfect amount of technology and looks
Seeing "Lamborghini Gallardo" and "retro" next to each other doesn't seem right. This car still looks so modern almost 20 years later!
Its looks outdated as hell
@@dutchNFSGaming lol you only wish you could afford one. go back to playing games.
@@dutchNFSGamingyou can say the same about your GTR R34 then
@@Nickoboss29Fr man
The Gallardo was, and still is, an impressive Supercar!
Nice car ya got there.
looks are great but performance not the greatest. you figure srt 4 neons of the time ran in the 13s for the 1/4 mile and the 03-04 Mustang cobras ran mid to low 12s in the 1/4 mile all for fractions of the price. Now days 4 cyl suvs would keep up with a gallardo and base mustang gt would smoke them. Some gallardos only mange 300 to 350hp to the wheels so they were over rating power while ford back then said 390hp to the crank but was putting as high as 420hp to the wheels
I would disagree. A 5 second 0-60 and 13 second 1/4 is almost average by modern standards. Supercars are on a whole new level now
@Casey Rival It's almost embarrassing that a Civic Type R could hang with it door to door and in the 1/4.
@@oreally8605 technology advances🤷 Koenigsegg's 2.0L inline-3 makes 600 hp for example, that tech could trickle down to more regular cars but because of government regulation nobody is developing engines anymore
Absolutely love my 3 pedal version. Many years of ownership- easy to maintain and a joy to drive. It's numbers aren't impressive today, but it's kroe about the sound and the "clink" of the shifter as you row through the gears.
Every once in a while, I see one driving near my neighborhood. It is wide, but actually small in size. Still a beast though. The engine bay was actually clean. You could see and access the ignition coils. I dare say some practicality there...lol 😂
VW are relatively easy to work on (in a few ways)
The E-Gear transmission is to blame for the incredibly slow acceleration times. The car was obviously capable of much faster times, but I’m assuming perhaps (based on the fact of that ridiculously easy get away off the line) that Lamborghini perhaps didn’t want them launching it, as these single clutch gearboxes loved to eat clutches and it didn’t take much to destroy one. I’ve literally seen a Gallardo fry it’s clutch while being loaded onto a transport truck because the driver was trying to creep it up the incline which forces the computer to “ride” the clutch and overheat it. Definitely not the best design, but with more abuse 3.8-3.9 to 60MPH and a 12.5 1/4 mile @113-118MPH was what it was actually capable of
Ben Here, I was present for this test and can confirm the clutch was already very weak when we took delivery. Launches any harder than the one shown here would result in clouds of smoke rising from the decklid
It’s a great design when driven hard but yeah not ideal for most real world conditions. The clutch is good for probably 10 actual launches before it starts to be permanently compromised. If the r8 v10 Rtronic job is roughly 6k these days it’s not something you want to always replace.
@@MWBenDavis Thank you for the insight! Your reply should be pinned. People don't realize test cars come in all shapes, it's not like you get to choose the best one!
@@MWBenDavis thanks for chiming in Ben, I figured there was more to the story
1. Nice trendfollowing by usage of the little-girl-level "literally."
2. "it's" = "it is" in case you missed 2nd grade in school, and all the years after that
3. Imagine a good ol' fashioned un-neutered version of the car with a REAL enthusiast's 6-speed MANUAL gearbox and a normal clutch that could take the expected abuse.
Man she’s still a beautiful car today!👌🥰👍
Nothing is cooler in 2023 than a 6 speed Gallardo from the mid 2000's. Reminds me of Bam Margera too.
1986 to 2014 in my opinion, were the best years for Supercars, Muscle Cars and Sports cars. It took talent and skill to drive those cars and not everything was making 100000000000000hp
I agree, I like older Audi V10 engines and V12s, I wish Lamborghini would go back to manual gearbox RWD cars; I don't need 800HP to make me happy, I am fine with 400-500
For reference, my 2016 Maserati Granturismo uses a 4.7L Ferrari V8 (F136) engine, the same engine platform used in the 430 and 458, it produces about 455 HP and 385 Torque, Italian Gran Tourers are meant for cruising along the Italian countryside in comfort and style, it is not about cornering or track handling (get a 911 or an E46 M3 for that).
This is my favorite body style Gallardo.
This car is very close to being an actual cab-forward design.
0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds? Did they leave the parking brake on?
That was the saddest 1/4 mile launch I have ever seen.
It was mentioned in another comment thread that the Gallardo here used for the test had a very weak clutch when they took delivery of the vehicle, and anything harder than what was shown here would result in smoke coming out of the decklid. These clutches they put on the E-Gear transmission Gallardos have a bit of a reputation for frying themselves.
This is one of my FAV Lamborghinis. A friend of mine from work even showed me his 2011 Gallardo coupe. What a sight! FYI; another Italian brand is also owned by VW/Audi: Ducati.
Looks great in yellow. Prices in the UK now make this a bargain.
Been away from all this due to the earthquakes in Turkiye (more about it in my playlists).
Now back, the Gallardo always reminded me of a favorite pair of runners, just loved how they looked in all colors.
This is one of the best looking and best sounding cars ever made and you can never change my mind
WHAT A STUNNING LOOKING CAR.
13.3 with 500hp..... like I said before MotorWeek has the worst times out of any reviewer I ever seen. This car should be in the mid to low 12s easy with a driver mod.
they didnt dare to launch it properly cuz of 4wd... rewatch the launch... it was super gentle
With a fresh clutch and also later 2006+ updates the PreLP is definitely faster than this test showed. Regardless still a special car and blends that old world mechanical feel mixed with modern usability. My 2006 gated is a great mix of classic and new that makes it engaging while still be livable with modern world usage.
This and the Mustang were my favorite cars as a kid.
I didn't know they were so slow! Still a great looking car though.
This is bar none my favorite car. The simple design is fabulous.
Love that old Lamborghini style. Bring back memories of MTV and Viva LA Bam. How the mighty has fallen.
That and that purple/blue bat winged Murcielago are some of the very reasons I fell in love with both Jackass and Lamborghini
I laughed so hard when bam cut the sunroof in his Lamborghini for Billy idol. I still have the entire series on DVD.
in 2011 i sat in it on a track and threw up from the fastness
This was the best selling for Lamborghini at that time....I think Urus is now holding the title at this point....8,000 units and counting...
My uncle own one… absolutely insane!
I dream of this car but I am disappointed that it is not as fast as my old C6 Corvette though. I still want this car in my garage because it is just so beautiful. I will never forget when my boss bought one (a 2004) and I got in it for the first time back in 2008.
Thank God I see it's 1 second faster at the Top Gear test track. Whew!! So I do get more performance on track just not at the drag strip. Great!!
The C6 is nice as well
John Davis is Legendary
The background music is more fit for a review of the Jalpa than the Gallardo.
after so many days motorweek has uploaded a retro lambo video
I like older Audi V10 engines and V12s, I wish Lamborghini would go back to manual gearbox RWD cars; I don't need 800HP to make me happy, I am fine with 400-500
For reference, my 2016 Maserati Granturismo uses a 4.7L Ferrari V8 (F136) engine, the same engine platform used in the 430 and 458, it produces about 455 HP and 385 Torque, Italian Gran Tourers are meant for cruising along the Italian countryside in comfort and style, it is not about cornering or track handling (get a 911 or an E46 M3 for that).
Got myself one of the last Gallardo Spyders pre LP facelift, I’m in love. They fixed the gearbox shifts after 06 mine is 08/09. Also they upped the power in the later cars from 500 to 520hp all I need is a upgrade on my steep so I can see the backup camera and a new steering wheel and mine has some faded leather on it. But man the Pre LP Gallardo was my bedroom wallpaper after the Diablo and people say don’t meet your hero’s but the Gallardo is better than I thought. I drove a HURACAN and I didn’t like it it’s to smooth and too Audi R8 for me. I don’t even like the look of it. For me the Gallardo is perfect in almost every way apart from the e gear wear, but I love the single clutch punch you get when you shift and the sound of those Downshifts is orgasmic
Nice man, enjoy your Gallardo! It's been a long time dream to own one myself and I hope between now and 3 years I can get mine. I read there are new aftermarket kevlar clutch kits available for the Gallardo which are far more durable. It's a bit of an investment but if you plan on keeping on to your Gallardo for many years, I say as soon as you need to replace your current clutch, get your Gallardo outfitted with a kevlar aftermarket clutch so you can finally enjoy it without worries. There are videos on TH-cam on how to do the replacement yourself though I personally wouldn't dare doing that :-)
Thanks! Trying to decide between one of these and a Ford Focus.
Still my favourite lambo
I liked the Audi R8 more than the Lamborghini Gallardo and Ferarri GarageFire.
I remember seeing a orange Gallardo in Bellevue, WA. :)
My second favorite lambo of all time.
Wow, 500 horsepower. I don't remember it to be that much!
Numbers clearly don't show 500hp performance tho.
Its the transmission slowing it down. And the gearing. That v10 low-end torque isn't really there
Watch best motoring gallardo against gtr and 911 turbo.
Probably the single supercar that held the candle to 911 turbo and Gtr.
Amazing. A V10 Lambo, very beautiful, 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. There are golf carts today that can do that. This was a Supercar in its time.
Must have been fun, though.
I remember buying mine for my 35th birthday and the price I paid, $95,000 for a 2012 LP550-2.
What kind of interest rate did you get back in the day
@@lop8828 I believe it was 8.0% and the payment was approximately $1,800 per month.
@@87ferrarif40 Which at that time was not bad given the market at that time. I hate car payments, I paid cash for my 2016 GranTurismo (purchased it in 2019) from Maserati of Zürich
Much nicer looking than the newer Lambo's.
Yeah, gotta agree! But the 2011 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 had a simple but flashy design which is what i like about it.
Yeah exactly, nowadays they look like tacky gaming PC's on wheels. Way too many edges, angles, etc
@@HamsterWheelGaming Exactly! That's What I Think Of Them, Why Can't They Have Simpler Designs? An Oversized Grille, And Too Many Edges & Angles!
$176,400 for the base model 20 years ago, love the e-gear idea
beautiful car favorite design of all time
I remember when this was a new car I was 6 years old when it came out
5:05 It has a voltmeter and an oil pressure gauge! I bet John got a stiffy looking at them gauges.
It’s crazy that these have become cheaper than the twin-turbo Supras and the R34 GT-R. New best budget supercar
Definitely my fav of the Lamborghini (05) forsure
😎😎😎😱🥶🔥😁🎼
When was this filmed in 2005 or in 1980?
One I've NEVER seen on a NY street😢
Seen so many other supercars here though.
This and the maserati mc12 were my favorite cars, I was in kindergarten and I remember having book labels with pictures of these cars. Gallardo 5.0 > huracan, anyday.
What song is that cool guitar riff from?
Timeless....... Lambo's are gorgeous.
Cool car I like the manual transmission better e gear
Time is amazing. This car accelerates about the same as my cheaper, 4400 lb family car with a straight 6: 2018 BMW 640 GT
sweet ride
This sports car does remind me of some music videos made in the 2000s.
Still a great looking car. 🔥😄👍
My 2008 2.5 Jetta has 1/2 of this engine, 1/2 the sound and 1/3 the power
Those germans really know how to make a car
Amazing car. Too bad about that transmission.
I feel like 0-60 is a little slow for a supercar from this year. A Ford GT, or even an Acura NSX from 10 years earlier would smoke this.
The first Gen E-Gearbox was a disaster, it was painfully clunky and slow and would prematurely burn up the clutch.
I do love this car, but a 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi was running a 13.10 with bias ply tires…
Still an impressive Supercar.
The gallardo original and the aventador and centenario aré my favorites lambos ever made
AWD, good for people who live in snow areas.
thanks for pointing that out 👎
Winter tires on just about anything make it suitable for winter driving. Likewise this car on its standard performance tires is as useless as anything in snow
Still like the look of the Calla more.
The e gear trans was complete shit. Would take a manual.
Soft low-end throttle response on an engine that's designed for high speed corner exiting? How can it be?
Transmission
Eat more gutter oil, is good for your eyesight
This is where ming got his lambo from 😂
Cara esse carro é sensacional que máquina da hora 👍👍👍
Carro sensacional 😁👍🎤🎤
astonishingly pretty car, so much better than the lp560.
2:22 *'bye*
Very cool retro review, with extremely disappointing performance. I was just getting into cars in the 2000s, so don't remember it that well. Shocked at the acceleration numbers. A stock version of my '93 FD Rx7 would leave a gallardo for dead! Whoda thunk it. Still a cool car.
5.1 seconds to 60mph? A freaking VW Golf is quicker than that!
Yeah, I was surprised by that number.
It feels weird seeing a modern Lambo with a 5 second 0-60 time.
The first Gen E-Gear had a lot of problems, it was slow, clunky and would prematurely burn up the clutch.
Amazing how today those performance metrics aren't that impressive, definitely not for the price of what this cost back then. A mild tuned Accord 2.0t will get into the higher 13's easily and carry 5 people in comfort, with 35mpg highway.
Didn’t realize they were so slow.
German engineering is the reason why it's successful
True
Thats a nice VW
If only they included the classical vertical scissor doors, this would leave virtually no wants for a Lamborghini buyer on a budget.
Only V12 Lambos get vertical doors. The V10 peasants are not good enough.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rappers delight
True! Missy Elliott's first of many Lambos was a 2006 Gallardo Spyder in Celeste Phoebe
Should have reviewed the manual 6 spd! 🤦♂️
I’m honestly surprised 0-60MPH is technically over 5 seconds
Best recorded 0-60 time of 5.1seconds???
That doesn't sound quite right.🤔
My v6 rav4 runs 0-60 in 6 seconds
I mean let's be honest, these are not sports cars, they are lifestyle cars with sporty styling and most people just call them hairdressers cars.
back when these were in every rap song
They don't make cars like this anymore
Muito da hora 👍😁😁
Whoa, my 2005 BMW M3 had a faster 0-60 time than this thing of beauty! I'd still take this over my M3 anyday though, haha.
The Gallardo does 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. MotorWeek didn't even try to launch here
We need the 2005 Dodge Viper Road test from motorweek
500 hp and 0-60 in 5.1 seconds? That's pretty weak, even for 2005
That was not a manual transmission; fail! Also funny how he refers to this German car as Italian
Reminds me on NFS games
The rear of that car hasn't aged well.
0-60 in 5.1 seconds? 0_o