Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

[gazza1]

Had the pleasure of having a Superleggera for 4 days and really enjoyed the experience.

As expected I kept comparing it to my R8 and found some interesting differences.

Firstly the overall feel of the Lambo is much more raw and brutal.The R8 Interior feels a pure luxury car in comparison.General driving again displays the difference between these cars.The R8 is such a easy car to drive around the streets compared to the Lambo.The E gear transmission clunks and makes driving a bit unpleasant at normal take off and speed limit speeds.But once you hit over 5000rpm it all falls into place very nicely.

The engine in the Lambo is fabulous and just keeps pulling harder and harder as you push towards the red line.Get over 6000 and a second wind comes in.And oh my god what a beautiful exhaust howl it has!!!!
Unfortunately the R8 V8 is not in the same league at all with acceleration and scare factor.

I kept thinking this is what the R8 should have had from the start....500 plus horsepower.

We drove through some back mountain roads and whilst the Lambo would power between corners quicker... the R8 in my opinion is better handling.The feedback in the R8 is crisper and handles all surfaces much better with a nicer balance.

Hoping back into my R8 after the weekend was by no means a disappointment but I am missing the intoxicating sound of that LAMBO V10 at 8000rpms.

Overall experience is that my ideal car would be a R8 with a Lambo engine?


P.S ..This Friday I have a Nissan GTR for 4 days..not sure if I am excited or.........

[Garyhun]

I was thinking of getting a Gallardo (not an SL) but chose the R8 for it's comfort as I want to use it every day. SL as a track tool or special day-out drive is a wonderful event.

[R8 England]

Gazza,

Try an R8 V10, and it addresses both the power issue, and also the engine sound issue (not quite as loud as Gallardo, but the tone is still there).

I had a standard Gallardo on loan a few months ago, and it is a crude impliment compared to the refinement of either model R8.

[Garyhun]

Gazza,

Try an R8 V10, and it addresses both the power issue, and also the engine sound issue (not quite as loud as Gallardo, but the tone is still there).

I had a standard Gallardo on loan a few months ago, and it is a crude impliment compared to the refinement of either model R8.

Oh I am sure. I am wanting my R8 for long Euro trips as well as everyday use so THINK the V8 is probably more suited to my needs. However after a year of ownership in 12 months time who knows!

Test drive may need to happen to see

[harrison]

I haven't driven one , but are the new Lambo's crude implements STILL ?? Those two words would NEVER be used in the same sentence with an R 8 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Garyhun]

I know a few people who use their G's as daily drivers so not sure about "crude". However, they are nowhere near as refined/comfortable/dare I say "luxurious" in their manner as the R8!

[bz888]

The R8 can be made to be much more brutal!!
Replace springs, add camber kit, dial in 3+ Negative Camber, convert to RWD, Add an exhaust, Add PPI filters, Save Weight and your done!!!

Bring on Stock F430 or Lambo any day...

[Garyhun]

The R8 can be made to be much more brutal!!
Replace springs, add camber kit, dial in 3+ Negative Camber, convert to RWD, Add an exhaust, Add PPI filters, Save Weight and your done!!!

Bring on Stock F430 or Lambo any day...

Might as well swap it for a Lambo at that point, surely?

[mfsc]

I think handling in R8 is brilliant and same as you felt it was better then the F430 i have driven

[bz888]

Might as well swap it for a Lambo at that point, surely?

No one bothers looking at a Lambo! That is soooo 90's!!