Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder Debuts in Japan | Lamborghini
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December 15, 2014

Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder Debuts in Japan | Lamborghini


Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder | Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder


Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Makes Japanese Debut



At the Bulgari Hotel & Resorts Tokyo restaurant "La Terraza Lounge," Lamborghini Japan announced theGallardo LP550-2 Spyderas the first car in Japan.



Event Text & Photographs by SUZUKI Fumihiko (OPENERS)
Photographs by Lamborghini



A Raging Bull Appears in the Tokyo Sky



The Bulgari Hotel & Resorts Tokyo restaurant "La Terraza Lounge," located on Chuo Dori in Ginza, is on the 11th floor of Bulgari Ginza Tower. Lamborghini Japan held an event here to announce the sale of the "Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder" in Japan, hoisting the first unit up by crane.

Details areas previously reportedbut as the name suggests, the "Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder" is an open-top sports car. It is driven by a mid-mounted 5.2-liter V10 engine producing a maximum output of "550" hp (405kW), which drives the rear "2" wheels. It is aimed at drivers who seek a more active driving experience compared to all-wheel drive.

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Six Styles from "Roberto Cavalli" Showcase


Following the unveiling of the Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder, a special fashion show by "Roberto Cavalli" was also held. Six styles selected from "Roberto Cavalli's" latest collection were inspired by Lamborghini, with Bulgari jewelry used in the coordination.

The Japanese retail price for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is 24,435,600 yen. Deliveries will begin next month.

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder | Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder
Body Dimensions | Length 4,345 x Width 1,900 x Height 1,184 mm
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm
Tread Front/Rear | 1,632 mm / 1,597 mm
Dry Weight | 1,520 kg
Weight Distribution Front/Rear | 43:57
Tires Front/Rear | Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19 / 295/30 ZR 19
Frame | Based on a structural aluminum space frame with extruded aluminum parts welded to cast aluminum joint members
Body | Aluminum + Thermoplastic "hang-on" parts
ESP | Full ESP system with ABS, ASR, ABD
Brakes | Carbon-ceramic brakes, power vacuum, aluminum alloy calipers, 8-piston front calipers & 4-piston rear calipers
Minimum Turning Radius | 5.75 m
Engine | 5,204cc 90° V10 DOHC 4-valve
Bore x Stroke | 84.5 x 92.8 mm
Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1
Maximum Output | 405kW (550ps) / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque | 540Nm (398.3 ft-lb) / 6,500 rpm
Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (with limited-slip differential)
Gearbox | 6-speed + reverse
Optional | Robotized sequential e-gear system (with steering column
paddle shifters)
Maximum Speed | 319 km/h
0-100km/h Acceleration | 4.2 seconds
0-200km/h Acceleration | 13.4 seconds
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 liters
Fuel Consumption |
City 22.7 L/100km (20.8 L/100km with e-gear setting)
Suburban 10.3 L/100km (9.7 L/100km with e-gear setting)
Combined Cycle 14.8 L/100km (13.8 L/100km with e-gear setting)




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