Lamborghini LP570-4 Super Trofeo

Lamborghini added another version to its Gallardo range at the Frankfurt motor show. The LP570-4 Super Trofeo is considered the most uncompromised Gallardo ever, with a top speed of almost 320kph and 0-100kph taking only 3.4sec.

The new machine is inspired by the competition car that runs in the Sant’Agata firm’s one-make race series. This ‘super sports car’ is lighter, faster and more responsive than the standard LP560-4 road car, and it has performance and a spec similar to the previous LP570-4 Superleggera Gallardo. Lamborghini claims of the Super Trofeo: “No other model in the Gallardo line is as close to being a true race car.”

Carbonfibre and aluminium construction reduce the weight to 1340kg, some 70kg less than the LP560-4. The 5.2-litre V10 engine generates 562bhp at 8000rpm and cranks out 55.2kgm at 6500rpm.

The road car adopts the racer’s robotised e-gear six-speed, paddle-shift transmission. Suspension is double aluminium wishbones.

The interior is fitted with a mix of Alcantara and carbonfibre. The latter is used on the door panels, monocoque racing seats and centre console cover and, as an option, items such as the steering wheel.

Further race-inspired options include carbon-ceramic disc brake, a roll-cage, four-point safety belts and fire extinguisher. More mundane options include sat-nav, Bluetooth connectivity and an anti-theft system. Stopping power comes from 365mm ventilated discs with aluminium eight-piston calipers at the front and 356mm discs with four-piston calipers on the rear axles.

Just 150 LP570-4 Super Trofeos will be built because it is being produced as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the unification of Italy. It is available in three colours: Italian racing red, grey and white.

The price hasn’t been revealed but should be in the same ballpark as the LP570-4 Superleggera.