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2011 Lamborghini Gallardo Review


Pros

  • Powerful engine
  • Sharp exotic design
  • Great handling
  • Quick acceleration

Cons

  • Very low fuel economy
  • Stiff ride
  • Expensive price tag

The 2011 model of the Lamborghini Gallardo doesn't see any major changes. It is still equipped with a powerful V10 engine that provides great overall performance while being one of the quickest in this segment.

Overview


The 2011 model of the Lamborghini Gallardo doesn't see any major changes. It is still equipped with a powerful V10 engine that provides great overall performance while being one of the quickest in this segment. The Gallardo is one of the most exotic-looking sports cars available and stands out even in a pool of equally exotic-looking sports cars in today's market. The interior is not quite spacious but can provide a decent amount of comfort for the two passengers it accommodates.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10


The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is available in a single trim option of LP 560-4. It is available at a very premium price of $181,900. This sports car is powered by a very powerful and massive 5.2-liter V10 engine. Along with that, it gets premium standard features like 19-inch alloy wheels, an automatically extending rear spoiler, and bi-xenon headlights. As we move to the interior, the Gallardo adds dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, and Audi’s multimedia interface.

Trims

LP 560-4 coupe

MSRP

$181,900

Key Features

19-inch wheels

 

automatically extending rear spoiler

 

bi-xenon headlights

 

dual-zone automatic climate control

 

power seats

 

leather upholstery

 

four-speaker stereo

 

Audi's MultiMedia Interface (MMI)

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As there is only one trim option, there is no other choice to choose from but to go for the LP 560-4. It is equipped with a multitude of standard features that provide an overall great experience of driving and owning the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo. There is an optional Travel package available that adds in multiple features to improve the practicality aspect of the vehicle but not by much. Along with that, there are stand-alone features that improve the interior features of the vehicle.

Engine and Performance
9.1/10


The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a massive 5.2-liter V10 engine that generates around 562 HP along with 398 pound-feet of torque. It is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, while there is an option to opt for a 6-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission.

The power is transferred to the front wheels as standard. This engine setup accelerates the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds while it takes 11.2 seconds to cover the quarter-mile distance. The Gallardo can reach a top speed of an astonishing 204 mph, which is the best in this segment.

Model

Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe 

Audi R8 Coupe 

Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe 

MSRP

$181,900

$158,100

$225,325

Engine

5.2-liter V10

5.2-liter V10

4.5-liter V8

Drivetrain

front-wheel drive

all-wheel drive

rear-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed Manual

6-speed Automated manual

7-speed Automated Manual

Power

562 hp @ 8000 rpm

525 hp @ 8000 rpm

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

Torque

398 ft-lbs. @ 6500 rpm

391 lb.-ft. @ 6500 rpm

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

0-60 mph (sec)

3

3.6

3

Quarter-mile (sec)

11.2

12.1

11

Top Speed (mph)

204

196

202

The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia matches the power output of the Lamborghini Gallardo with a much smaller 4.5-liter V8 engine. The Audi R8 sits at the bottom of the table with a similar engine setup as the Lamborghini but produces 525 HP. The Ferrari is as quick as the Gallardo with 0 to 60 MPH acceleration in 3 seconds, while the Audi R8 takes 0.6 seconds more than its competitors.

Fuel Economy
7.0/10


Owing to the fact that the Gallardo is equipped with such a massive engine, the vehicle does lack in terms of fuel economy. The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo provides a mileage of 13 MPG in the city, which improves to 20 MPG on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 16 MPG from the Lamborghini. It is equipped with a fuel tank capacity of 20 gallons, which results in a maximum range of 400 miles. 

Model

Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe 

Audi R8 Coupe 

Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe 

MPG (City)

13

13

13

MPG (Highway)

20

21

18

MPG (Combined)

16

16

15

Fuel Capacity (gal)

20 gal.

23.8 gal.

22.7 gal.

Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles)

260/400/320

309/500/381

295/409/340

The 2011 Audi R8 has a similar combined mileage of 16 MPG as the Lamborghini, while the Ferrari 458 Italia has a slightly lesser combined mileage of 15mpg. The Audi R8 has a maximum fuel tank capacity of 23.8 gallons, which gives a maximum range of 500 miles. The Ferrari 458 sits in between the Lamborghini and Audi with a fuel tank capacity of 22.7 gallons.

Interior
8.5/10


The interior of the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is nothing less than a cockpit. The entire design in the interior is sharp and edgy and adorned with soft-touch materials throughout the entire cabin. The seats are covered with leather and provide great lateral support and comfort.

The Lamborghini Gallardo can only accommodate up to two passengers inside its cabin. It may take some time to get used to getting in and out of this vehicle due to its wing door opening upwards and seats placed very close to the ground. The rear visibility is close to nothing, but the rearview camera does help. The cargo capacity provided by the Lamborghini Gallardo is next to nothing at 3.9 cubic feet.

Model

Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe 

Audi R8 Coupe 

Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe 

Seating Capacity

2

2

2

Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)

36/NA/45

37.7/54.8/41.1

37.5/NA/45

Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)

NA

NA

NA

Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)

3.9 cu.ft.

3.5 cu.ft.

8.1 cu.ft.

All the vehicles in this comparison can accommodate up to two passengers inside their cabin. The Audi R8 provides much better spacing as compared to the Lamborghini. The Ferrari also provides decent spacing and much better legroom as compared to the Audi. The Ferrari also has the maximum cargo capacity in comparison at 8.1 cubic feet, while the Audi has the lowest cargo capacity of 3.5 cubic feet. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo:

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power seats
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather upholstery
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

How is the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system equipped in 2011 Gallardo comes with a decent amount of standard features like the navigation system, four-speaker stereo system, and multimedia driver interface, which is very much similar to Audi's multimedia interface. It also gets auxiliary audio jacks and iPod audio integration. Even if it gets a decent amount of features, the Lamborghini does lack a few of the features that are available with the rivals. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with 2011 Gallardo:

  • Navigation system
  • Four-speaker stereo system
  • Multimedia driver interface
  • Auxiliary audio jacks 
  • iPod audio integration

Exterior
7.0/10


There is no other vehicle in comparison when it comes to the exterior styling of the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo. The styling is exotic with sharp edges overall that provide an aerodynamic surface that improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle.

It's very close to the ground at 5 inches and has a low center of gravity. It is the lightest in comparison with the curb weight of 2,954 pounds and also has smaller overall dimensions with a length of 173 inches along with a wheelbase of 101 inches. 

Model

Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe 

Audi R8 Coupe 

Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe 

Curb Weight (lbs)

2954 lbs

3726 lbs.

3274 lbs.

Length (in)

173 in.

175 in.

178 in.

Width (in)

74.8 in.

76 in.

77 in.

Height (in)

46 in.

49 in.

48 in.

Ground Clearance (in)

5

4

4

Wheelbase (in)

101 in.

104 in.

104 in.

The Audi R8 is the heaviest of them all with a curb weight of 3,726 pounds while the Ferrari 458 Italia has a curb weight of 3,274 pounds. The Ferrari is the longest of them all with a length of 178 inches, while both the Audi and Ferrari have a similar ground clearance of 4-inches. Both Ferrari and Audi have a premium sports car design that turns eyeballs wherever they go and becomes an object of desire. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Automatically extending rear spoiler
  • Nose-raising suspension
  • Bi-xenon headlights
  • Power-folding outside mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Safety
8.0/10


Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has tested the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo as it comes at a very premium price. But even if the Lamborghini is based on the light platform, it is combined with special alloy material that provides an equal amount of strength to safeguard the passengers. There are only a few safety features that are available with the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo that does improve the safety factor slightly. Here is a list of all those safety features:

  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Front And Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
  • Side airbags 
  • Rearview camera

Final Verdict


The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is one of the most exotic-looking vehicles that we can currently find in the market. The massive 5.2-liter V10 engine provides great power output and amazing overall performance. The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is quick on acceleration, but in the end, does suffer on the fuel efficiency. The interior can accommodate up to two passengers and provides a decent level of comfort overall while still having its limitations due to the entire sports car structure inside out. The Lamborghini has always been an object of desire of many, and hence if you can shed out over $180,000, then you should definitely go and check out the 2011 Lamborghini, Gallardo.