At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Lamborghini has unveiled the Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, a gorgeous rear-wheel-drive monster in a drop-top configuration. Weighing in at 1,520 kg (3,351 lbs), the alluring sports car is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 with 550 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a manual or automatic six-speed gearbox, and the top speed is 198 mph. It can complete the 0-62 mph sprint in just 4.2 seconds.
To make it safe, efficient and visually irresistible, Lamborghini also made some other changes to this beautiful beast. They added a new chassis and suspension kit, plus an upgraded aerodynamic look. As the company’s CEO, Stephan Winkelmann put it, the new LP 550-2 Spyder “will appeal to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving”.
