Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: Is the 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Base Better than Last Year?
The Gallardo Base is equipped with a Lamborghini 5.0 liter ten-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Lamborghini 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lamborghini.
The Gallardo uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Gallardo Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 Gallardo is a traditional Lamborghini LIE, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The Gallardo Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 2008 model year was very successful for the Lamborghini Gallardo. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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Lamborghini : Gallardo Spyder 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder! Pearl Yellow! Loaded! | 10 Bids | US $120,100.00 | 3d 7h 28m |
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Lamborghini : Gallardo Spyder 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder! Black/Red! Low Miles! | 3 Bids | US $100,100.00 | 1d 7h 18m |
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2008 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP 560-4 LA SHOW PRESS KIT |  |
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US $15.00 | 25d 4h 51m |
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Lamborghini Gallardo, United States market
