Vehicle Description
2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Coupe
Designer: Filippo Perini
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Estimate: $155,000 - $195,000
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Chassis Number: ZHWGU43T78LA06866
Decoded: Z=Italy; HW=Lamborghini; G=Gallardo; U=USA Market;
4=Superleggera; 3=5.0Liter/530 HP V10; T=Low-Ratio E-Gear trans.;
7=Check digit; 8=2008; L=Bologna, Italy assembly; A06866=Serial
Engine: 4961cc DOHC V10
Multi-Port Fuel Injection/523 bhp
6-Speed E-Gear Automatic Transmission
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 12,600 Miles Actual
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Very Limited Production
Heritage to Original Lightweights
Meticulously Maintained from New
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The Model: Everything about this car is "super". Super handling,
super sleek, super-fast and as the name itself implied, super
light. When Lamborghini unveiled the Gallardo in 2004, it was
hailed as one of the greatest supercars ever. A modern, powerful
new V10 powered these cars which featured on-demand all-wheel drive
that engaged automatically when the rear wheels start to slip, plus
a body design that was second to none in stealthy sleekness. Then
in 2008, they upped the ante a bit with the Superleggera. First,
they tweaked the 5.0L V10 a bit and squeezed out another 11 HP by
improving the intake, exhaust, and ECU, then they shaved all
unnecessary weight taking off 70 kilograms, or a little over 150
pounds by substituting carbon-fiber for such components as the
central tunnel, rear air diffuser and interior door panel, seat
buckets plus little things like using titanium wheel nuts. There
were a few extras such as carbon ceramic disc brakes which added
$15,600 to the base price. A couple more "supers" related to this
model, it was in production for less than six months, a super short
period and just 172 of these unique vehicles were produced, making
it super-rare.
The Car: Whoever said "you can never get too much of a good thing"
must have experienced a ride behind the wheel of a Superleggera. Of
the 172 produced only 37 of them were finished in Nero Noctis, or
Black, and adorned with the matte-black stripes and markings. The
special light-weight sport seats are covered in the highest quality
of suede leather, a treatment that extends to the massive
dashboard. After careful inspection, everywhere you look the
Superleggera appears to be a new car. Riding on specially
constructed lightweight 19" wheels the Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires
show little wear. Our consignor tells us that all required
maintenance has been performed and all books and records are
included. As one of the most powerful cars ever produced and
flawlessly engineered, this is a car that was built for a person
who likes, no, make that "loves" to drive. It provides the feel of
the road and at the same time makes other sit up and take notice,
even in a sea of supercars! �