With a 5.2L V10 engine and 552 horsepower, the Lamborghini Gallardo is a bull on the road and still brings plenty of power and fun to the table. Even though production ended after 2014, you can still find one used.
The Gallardo, also known as The Baby Bull or The Baby Lambo, was a mid-aughts Lamborghini roadster that debuted in 2004 and was last produced in 2014, before being replaced by the Lamborghini Huracán. Even if a new Lamborghini isn’t in your price range, a used one might be. Think about it…
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Well, the fact that you can’t get a new Lamborghini Gallardo makes this sweet ride something of a collector’s item, plus the fact that the Gallardo is actually Lamborghini’s best-selling model of all time. Lamborghini sold more than 14,000 Gallardos during its decade-long run.
Besides all the clout it brings, the Gallardo was designed with aerodynamics and speed in mind, with its lighter build, reduced weight, and lithe, streamlined look.
Engine
Okay, so the Lamborghini Gallardo wasn’t quite as fast as other supercars, such as that attention-hog the Lamborghini Countach, but make no mistake—the Gallardo can bring it. With its unique and lithe frame, the Gallardo explodes out of the gate and can reach a top speed of 198 miles per hour, courtesy of its 5.2L V10 engine that produces 552 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque.
A downside (yes, there is one) to the Gallardo’s track-dominating ways is its fuel efficiency—namely, there isn’t much of it. On its best day, the Gallardo will get you a combined/city/highway gasmileage of 16/14/20. So, not exactly a road trip-worthy vehicle.
Speed
Oh right, this little statistic. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Gallardo can fly—going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in an aorta-constricting 3.4 seconds.
Its top speed is just a shade under 200 miles per hour, 198 if we’re being exact. Of course, you’ll never reach that speed driving on the roadway—unless you’re Batman, of course. But remember—you are not Batman.
Styling
Most Lamborghinis have scissor doors, but the Gallardo does not. Now, before you throw a fit and start screaming at your neighbors in Italian (you speak Italian?), do know that there is more to life than futuristic car doors, cool as they are. The Gallardo looks straight out of the future, with its other-worldly streamlined body, narrow headlights, fierce rear spoiler, and overall intimidating presence—this thing is built for thrills.
Customization
Generally, you can customize a Lamborghini to your heart’s content, but since the Gallardo has been out of production for nearly a decade, you might have to stick with what you can find on the used market in terms of extras.
Still, there was plenty you could add to your Gallardo if purchased new. Buyers had the option of adding simulated suede upholstery, a navigation system, a rearview camera, heated seats, alloy wheels, and a cup holder (this is a Lamborghini, remember?), amongst other upgrades.
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Even when they were still being produced, the price of a Gallardo could vary from Lambo to Lambo. Depending on customization, trim level, options, and packages
, and model year, the price of one could be wildly different from another. For 2014, the last model year for the Gallardo, here are the starting prices for the Lamborghini Gallardo and it’s four trim levels:
50th Anniversario: $198,900
Superleggera Edizione Tecnica: $241,200
Performante Edizione Tecnica: $251,800
The Gallardo isn’t being made new anymore, so you’ll likely be able to get one of these speedsters for less, but you’ll still have to shell out a fair amount—it's a Lamborghini, remember?
Used cost
Ah, here we are—the cost of a used Lamborghini Gallardo. The price will depend on the year you can find, its overall condition, the number of customization options added, trim level, and mileage, amongst other factors. Here’s how a typical Gallardo listing price may look depending on the year, from newest model to oldest:
2014: $105,152 to $138,439
2013: $95,048 to $126,403
2011: $89,490 to $120,287
2010: $77,050 to $103,822
Remember, these figures are just a range—as mentioned, every Lamborghini is different, and what your croquet partner pays for theirs won’t necessarily indicate what you might pay for yours. It all comes down to the year, condition, mileage, and other factors that can affect the price of a vehicle.
How much does it cost to insure a Lamborghini Gallardo?
Lamborghini insurance costs vary
, as your rates will depend on your own driving record, age, marital status, credit history, discount eligibility, and other factors. Not surprisingly, insuring a Gallardo will be expensive, if not as costly as a newer Lamborghini—insuring a used Gallardo will cost roughly $5,424 annually. If you’re over 55 years of age, your premium can vary, especially if you have a clean record and live in a low-cost state—you might pay somewhere between $415 to $5,000 a year. Then again, if you’re an 18-year-old tech gazillionaire living in a high-cost state such as Louisiana or Michigan, you could end up paying tens of thousands of dollars per year on insurance.
How does the Lamborghini Gallardo compare to other models?
Compared to almost any car on the road, the Gallardo is in its own stratosphere—but stacked against other premium automobiles, the Gallardo has some competition. Here’s how it stacks up against other Lamborghinis, and against a few other high-end roadsters.
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| | | Electrically-assisted 6.5-liter V-12 w/802 hp | | |
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| | | 8.0-liter W-16 w/1,578 hp | | |
| | | 4.0-liter V-8 w/three electric motors, combined 986 hp | | |
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Where you can buy a Lamborghini Gallardo
If you desperately need to get your hands on a Lamborghini Gallardo, you can look for a private seller who’s looking to unload their used Gallardo. If you’re having trouble finding a private seller, you could always ask the folks at a Lamborghini dealership for help in locating a baby bull for yourself.
Certified Lamborghini dealerships are located in a select number of states. If you want to buy a new Lamborghini but there is no certified dealership in your state, you can take a road trip to the closest state that does have one!
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