2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

I have to admit it, any Lamborghini is a dream. Quite simply, it's more than just a car. It is a multi purpose street cannon equipped with a jet-like engine and wind-tunnel exterior sleekness that creates musical harmony with the turn of the ignition and your right foot on the gas.

Take the 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera as an example of my short auto love poem.Any while Lamborghini has built over 10,000 units since 2003, this special edition Gallardo is all about cutting down the weight and adding power. Lamborghini lightened the chassis, improved overall aerodynamics, refined the suspension and then tuned the ten-cylinder engine for even more power. Carbon fiber is used extensively both inside and out. As a result, it weighs only 2954 pounds and is the closest thing to a pure Lamborghini race car. Before we go any further, there is some unfortunate news that I want to share with you guys, yes the price comes to $281,000 exclusive of tax.

In other words I am gonna wait for the power ball lottery ticket.

Now, back to the good stuff. while it resembles past Gallardos, the 570-4 superleggera is physically different with its reworked front bumper with large trapezoidal frames around the air-intakes and a V-shaped nose. LED running lights are also added.There are also new tailpipes and a small rear spoiler. Everything mentioned here is fully functional I hope and the car is not just there because it looks cool. OK it does but most importantly everything here enhances performance. With its mid-mounted direct-injected 5.2 liter V10 mated to a six-speed single clutch "e-gear" sequential automatic transmission ( a six-speed manual is also available) the superleggera thrusts its occupants from 0-60 mph in only 3.4 seconds.

Top speed is mind numbing 202 mph that is 365 kmph with a 570 horsepower. Like all Gallardos, it retains the mid-engine layout that is also found in the Audi R8, the Gallardo's distant mechanical cousin.

When looking at the superleggera, you may think that you have had a growth spurt. Due to an extremely low ground clearance , any 12-year old will feel tall next to it, but don't let height fool you like me as the superleggera continues the tradition of low and wide to perfection.

Step inside the car and you'll be amazed at the build quality, I have not personally seen it from inside but that's what my friend said to me who has seen it from inside. Unlike many other previous era ferraris, Lamborghini has also been focused on building a super car but also a car that has a solid interior to match.