OFFICIAL PRESS FOLDER PICTURES! - gallardo

I don't know. Not quite what I was thinking it was going to look like. Not bad, but just different than what I was anticipating. It looks a bit like a rear engine Cadillac CTS . . . I'll have to ponder these photos a bit before really deciding on it.

It's more beautiful than what I expected actually. And hey, that looks like the Murcielago Roadster Concept rims! Aren't they the same? It looks smaller here.

This car seems to be easier to drive than the Murcielago. And it looks more 'friendly' to the driver, don't u think? It's more like you can drive it everyday (compared to the Murcielago although I know Murci is made to be a daily driver) However the Murcielago looks more fierce.

Those rims look to be a bit different than the roadster concept.

Perhaps I was thinking that the tail in was going to be a bit more rounded?

It almost seems as if they were trying to "tone" down the car from looking too exotic.

Hey I think I have proved myself time and again on this board for being a Lambo lover, that said, the 360 Modena looks better . . . I know don't hate me. I love all cars.

Again, not bad looking, different.:D

Is it just me or do the pics not look real, except for maybe the interior shots, the outside pics look like 3D renders, the shadows and hi-lights seem weird for a professional shoot. Just my opinion that's all.

If they are the real deal then I think it is very exotic and a true representation of a Lamborghini, exotic styling, unique and stunning. Good job Lamborghini, this car (if real) will kick Ferrari and Porsche into the mud.

The pictures do look a bit "digital" if you know what I mean. That engine is a gem and should surely give Ferarri and Porsche something to thing about.

Originally posted by DigitalOxygen
Is it just me or do the pics not look real, except for maybe the interior shots, the outside pics look like 3D renders, the shadows and hi-lights seem weird for a professional shoot. Just my opinion that's all.



I totally agree, we'll just have to wait 2 more days???? for the official release, it is going to be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show right?

well they are real

here is another link

http://groups.msn.com/lambofans/gallardo.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=644


as you know i have been in lamborghini showroom munci international airport on friday and talked to them

the employee told me he will go down to santa agata tomorrow(well it´s now past saturday) to inofficial introduction of the gallardo

so believe me they ARE real even if they look "digital"

I can't find where the gearstick is from the interior picture in that link. Don't this car have a gearstick??? :confused: Sequential manual only?

paddle shift only or E-Gear as they are calling it.

But doesnt' sound interesting for traditional drivers

I agree. I like a traditional "H" pattern manual. I absolutely love a sequential manual (on floor) like the FIA-GT cars.

Does anyone know if this E-Gear set up still requires the use of a clutch or is computer controlled ie 360 Modena.

I would not mind the shift paddles, but I would like to still have clutch control.

I am not sure but doesn't the new M3 SMG still use a clutch with the sequential gear box????

This would be nice.

http://autoweek.com/specials/2003_geneva/



pics at this link of the yellow gallardo just unveiled!

the rear looks really.....square or rectangular :(

I will say that the real pictures look better. The family resemblence can be seen in the front. The back is . . . ah, ah, . . . OK, I guess. A little to square. A nice round Murci rearend would look better. It almost looks like they are going back to the Diablo days.

The tail lights should be "binned".

The engine cover is all the business though.

Overall not bad, I'll take mine in Titanium!!:D :D

Originally posted by BLU CIVIC
the rear looks really.....square or rectangular :(

It reminds me of Ferrari Testarossa.

I like it, the Official Press Release photos Menu posted, thanks by the way Menu, it looked like a Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. When I saw the pics from AutoWeek though I really do like it now. I think it will just take some time to get use to the design, it is a little different but thats what I like.

i do like that engine cover...it is glass right? That only minor problem with it, woul dhave to be the rear, which i think would be the problem with most people in here

Anyone say Cala?

http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_geneva/gallardo/IMG_0246.jpg

and Diablo 6.0? [HINT: Look at the front half]

http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_geneva/gallardo/IMG_0241.jpg

The more I look at this car the more I like it, especially from the above view!! :D

yea digital you´re right!
good eye ;)

here is more:

http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/premieres/detail.php?id=564


just came home from cinema... "gangs of new york" very nice film but for you americans probably not enough patriotism ;) (i hope you know what i mean and are not angry)

I wonder how the Roadster/Barchetta feels about it's wee brother stealing it's wheels. :D

It's Cala all the way Digital, resembles it pretty closely. The size and from headlamps are definately similar to the Cala.

Looking at the back picture the engine cover does look a bit like a 80's Testarossa. Very nice. Im not a big fan of the headlights, but they will probably grow on me. Looking at the side profile shot DigitalOxygen just posted you can tell the car is shorter with a steeper angle.

I love the intakes on the door, really angular and sharp.

It looks a bit like Cala in some ways... But Cala is much more beautiful. I wished they released Cala instead.

CALA:

I like the Cala as well. It is a nice looking design. Still looks pretty fresh too.

I don't care what you all say, this car is gorgeous. I like this more than the Cala. This beats the hell out of the 360. The front end is gorgeous, and every line on the car blends together beautifully, including the squarish rear. It's not what I anticipated, it's better. I love it. The beast Lamborghini since... the Murcielago. ;) :D

I forgot to mention the one tiny thing i don't like, the non-Lambo doors. :mad:

^ that's the big problem with everybody, but even without the "trademark" doors it's still a sweet car :D

http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/premieres/detail.php?id=564

this is the official press text.

it is zipped and then a pdf file so you need adobe acrobat reader (not writer;) )

http://groups.msn.com/lambofans/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=1&ID_Message=1013&all_topics=0

Originally posted by Menu dei Motori
http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/premieres/detail.php?id=564

this is the official press text.

it is zipped and then a pdf file so you need adobe acrobat reader (not writer;) )

http://groups.msn.com/lambofans/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=1&ID_Message=1013&all_topics=0

Very cool, thanks Menu.

How does KW and NM compare to BHP and Lb-ft, anyone know the conversion.:confused:

it looks way better than the one in spy pics...

it looks nice..except the rims.

anyway.. can't wait to see the diecast from autoart....

Do you notice that there seems to be a new trend in the cars' rear brake lights? They tend to curve more upwards to the boot, for examples Nissan 350Z. And the same goes for Gallardo. They probably want helicopters to see them! :alien2: :D

I will pick up the press pack and take pics in Geneva. :)

Originally posted by chocks
Do you notice that there seems to be a new trend in the cars' rear brake lights? They tend to curve more upwards to the boot, for examples Nissan 350Z. And the same goes for Gallardo. They probably want helicopters to see them! :alien2: :D

A few poeple made comments about the brakelights stretching over the rear deck. If you think it would look better, think again...

What just happened. Sorry, must have hit the 'Submit Reply' button too many times. Moderator, you might want to remove two of those posts, and maybe this one... Sorry.

You can delete your own posts supercarman, click edit/delete and then check the delete box that appears then submit. :D

There I got it... Thanks.

i think it looks like a mix between a diablo and a cala;), but more plain with out those great lamborghini trademark doors:(

I was a bit dissapointed when I saw the doors. I prefer the cala, but still a great Cala.

yup:D ,:o oh well at least the car still look good no matter which way it goes, as long it looks good, but if it had the scissors doors then lamborghini would lose a lot of money because less people would buy the murcielago, but even if the gallardo did have the scissors doors i would still perfer the murcielago for some reason i like it a whole lot better:p :D

I think it is more of a Murci/Cala mix... I take this over the Cala... And I guess it is just that Lamborghini wants you to pay the extra $$$ for the Murci to get the fancy doors.

I think it is a good idea to have the different doors. When the Murciel came out people complained that it was to much like an evolution of the diablo then a whole new car. This way they can keep the two models different which I think is better for all.

I think the car looks great. I wanted the two cars to look a bit different, but still be able to look at them and know they are Lambos