Watch Lamborghini Gallardo With Gated Six-Speed Hit 199 MPH On Autobahn
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Watch Lamborghini Gallardo With Gated Six-Speed Hit 199 MPH On Autobahn

Watch Lamborghini Gallardo With Gated Six-Speed Hit 199 MPH On Autobahn

In the 2000s and 2010s, the Lamborghini Gallardo became a more accessible supercar from the Italian brand. The featured Gallardo in this video is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox with a gated shift pattern. It reaches a top speed of almost 199 miles per hour (320 kilometers per hour) on the autobahn.

While the performance advantage of a gated manual is debatable, it adds an aesthetic touch to the car’s cabin by visually representing the gearbox. It provides drivers with a connection to the vehicle’s mechanical components.

Despite nearly reaching 200 mph, the engine’s noise in this Gallardo doesn’t sound particularly aggressive. It could be due to the microphone in the cabin, but the engine noise remains moderate.

In the video, the driver makes two runs that push the car’s speed over 186 mph (300 kph). The autobahn has light traffic, allowing the Gallardo to showcase its capabilities.

The Gallardo made its debut at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show as Lamborghini’s entry-level model below the Murcielago. Initially, it featured a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 engine producing 493 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, similar to the car in the video. More powerful versions were released later, and a 2008 refresh increased the engine displacement to 5.2 liters.

A gated six-speed manual transmission, as seen in the video, was available for the Gallardo. Lamborghini also offered a six-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission called “e-gear.”

Gallardo production concluded on November 25, 2013, with the creation of a 570-4 Spyder Performante in Rosso Mars red. During its production run, Lamborghini manufactured a total of 14,022 Gallardo examples, making it the brand’s highest-volume model at the time.

Currently, the Urus surpasses the Gallardo’s production number, with over 15,000 units produced and counting. The Huracan also has over 20,000 units on the road, but its production is nearing its end.

The successor to the Huracan is set to debut in late 2024. Spy shots provide glimpses of the model’s development.