2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder First Drive

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TO THE POINT What’s New? Lamborghini takes the roof off the fantastic, faster-than-ever Gallardo to create an exotic roadster that everyone will want.
Selling Points: Supercar performance, but in a comfortable package that you’ll actually like to drive.
Deal Breakers: Priced out of reach for most of us, miniscule cargo space, limited availability.
Our Advice: If you have the means, buy the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, drive it every day, join a racing club, and pound it on the track every chance you get.

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

FAQs and Specs The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder arrives this spring, but unless you were one of the lucky ones to get in line for the 2006, you’re going to be waiting at least a year to run this puppy up to its top speed of 195 mph.

When can I get a 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder?
The 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder will arrive in the United States in spring, 2006, just in time for warm summer weather. Unfortunately, it is virtually sold out. However, dealers are accepting orders for 2007.

How does the convertible top affect the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder’s speed?
With the roof up the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder’s top speed is 195 mph and with the top down it reaches 191. This difference in velocity is insignificant if you ever, ever go that fast.

What are the differences between the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupé?
The Spyder’s fully-automatic soft top makes it 265 pounds heavier than the Coupé and the rear deck is totally different. The Spyder has a carbon fiber engine cover that stretches from behind the cockpit to the tail lights, and which also serves as the cover for the soft top. In addition, the Spyder’s rear window can be lowered and raised and there are hidden, pop-up rollover bars behind the headrests.

SPECIFICATIONS
Test Vehicle: 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Estimated Price Range: $195,000 to $225,000
Engine Size and Type: 5.0-liter V10
Engine Horsepower: 520 horsepower at 8,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 510 lb.-ft. at 4,250 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual or an electronically-controlled sequential gear shift
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,461
Length: 169.3 inches
Width: 74.8 inches
Height: 46.6 inches
Wheelbase: 100.8 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Two
Max. Cargo Volume: 4 cu.-ft.
Competitors: Ferrari F430 Spyder