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Race track emotion direct to the road.
With the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse, Automobili Lamborghini
brings race track emotion directly to the road. It delivers high
performance and brings the fascination of motor racing to the
street-legal world. This new and most extreme model in the Gallardo
line-up is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo, the successful race car
from the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, the world’s fastest
one-make series. The car will have its world premiere at the 2013
Frankfurt Motor Show.
The name Squadra Corse refers to the recently-founded department
within Automobili Lamborghini, which manages all motorsport activities
from GT3 to the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo championships in
Europe, Asia and America where gentlemen drivers battle face-to-face in
fierce contests on the most challenging racetracks.
The new Gallardo Squadra Corse is very close to the race cars. Both
share the same V10 engine, which is used in the racing version with no
modifications. Likewise, the Squadra Corse has the same rear wing for
greater aerodynamic load – achieving, under the best aerodynamic
conditions, three times the load of the Gallardo LP 560-4 – for
increased dynamic stability during tight, high-speed driving. Another
element taken directly from the racing version is the removable engine
hood with quick-release system. Both the rear wing and the hood are made
from carbon composite material, as are a host of other components on
the Squadra Corse.
Lightweight construction through consistent use of carbon fiber
Together with aluminum, carbon fiber is the basis behind the
extremely lightweight construction of the new Gallardo new top model.
The Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse boasts a dry weight of 1340
kilograms, 70 less than the already lean Gallardo LP 560-4, which gives
the Squadra Corse a stunning power-to-weight ratio of 2.35 kilograms per
hp for breathtaking performance. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in a
mere 3.4 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in just 10.4 seconds. Its forward
thrust finally tops out at 320 Km/h. The production-standard
carbon-ceramic brake system guarantees unmatched stopping power.
The technology and the powertrain
Like the Super Trofeo competition version, the new Squadra Corse is
based on the technical underpinnings of the Gallardo Superleggera. The
V10 engine generates 570 hp, equivalent to 419 kW, which is fully
available at 8,000 rpm. The V10’s unique firing order delivers the
striking sound you hear in motor racing. Like the race car, the Gallardo
Squadra Corse comes as standard with the robotized e-gear six-speed
transmission operated by steering wheel paddles. This electronically
controlled system shifts through its six gears smoothly and much faster
than any pro driver could. Every kilometer in the Gallardo LP 570-4
Squadra Corse is packed with sheer excitement, in part due to its
unrelenting grip in virtually all situations thanks to its all-wheel
drive concept.
The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is the only single-brand
racing series in the world that features all-wheel drive race cars. The
Gallardo Squadra Corse is a highly concentrated driving machine offering
a truly stunning driving experience with breathtaking cornering speeds
and fast, immediate response. Its road manners are always precise,
stable and completely safe.
Respresenting Italian racing
The Gallardo Squadra Corse shows its ultimate racing performance even
in its exterior design – clearly attesting its committment to its
Italian homeland. A decal strip along the flank displays green, white
and red, the colors of the Italian flag. The Squadra Corse is available
in Giallo Midas (yellow), Bianco Monocerus (white), Grigio Thalasso
(grey) and in Rosso Mars (red). The exterior look of the Gallardo
Squadra Corse is perfectly accented with a matte black finish on the
large rear wing with contrasts in body color. The hood, front air
intakes, rear diffuser and 19-inch forged wheels are painted in
high-gloss black, while the mighty brakes callipers are available in
red, black or yellow.
Minimalist sporty interior
Extremely lightweight carbon fiber and Alcantara®, the perfect
combination of sporty minimalism, are the dominant materials inside the
Squadra Corse. Alcantara graces the underside of the dashboard, the
central panel of the seat cushion and the backrest. The door panels, the
racing seats and the center console cover are made from carbon fiber, a
technology in which Lamborghini has achieved world-leading expertise.
Carbon is also used for the handbrake frame, the middle of the center
console, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the trim around the main
and secondary instrument panels, the door handles, and the handle for
opening the glove box. Comfort seats can be ordered in place of racing
bucket seats.
Squadra Corse offers a new series of driving events
“Esperienza” events by the Squadra Corse deparment provide
enthusiasts and prospects with the opportunity of a first test-drive and
a glimpse inside the world of Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Academies,
on both track and ice, provide driver training and the initial steps
toward real-life racing. The Super Trofeo series offers the perfect
first race experience for young and gentlemen drivers, with the
Lamborghini GT3 for more seasoned racers wishing to compete with the
Lamborghini marque worldwide.
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