The new Superleggera is one of the most extreme cars Lamborghini has ever produced, as well as being the lightest. wheels editor Amit Benjamin took it for a spin
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The car's plus points include its looks, noise and pace. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The Superleggera boasts a 5.2-litre V10 engine, with a top speed of 325kph. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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At Dh890,000, the Superleggera will set you back Dh140K more than the standard Gallardo, but it is faster. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The squatted stance and broad shoulders, punctuated by a massive carbon wing, complete the Superleggera's quasi-racer look. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The Superleggera can tear past the 100kph marker in 3.4 seconds. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The Superleggera has a remarkable power-to-weight ratio of 419bhp per tonne. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The wing mirrors casings, door cards, seats, handbrake, column tunnel console, rear-view casing, steering wheel, centre console, most of the undertray and the rear diffuser are all crafted from carbon fibre. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The cabin is a mélange of carbon fibre, Alcantara and yet more carbon fibre. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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Those lightweight alloys alone shave 13kg from the overall weight. They look good too. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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The new Reventónesque front air intakes jut out and are lined with carbon fibre. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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Like your pet pooch, the Superleggera wags its tail when it's happy. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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At 1,340kg, the Lamborghini Superleggera weighs a whopping 40kg less than its chief nemesis, the Ferrari Italia. Image Credit: Christopher List /ANM |
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