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2009 Lamborghini Gallardo Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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IIHS

Parking…is a bit of a trick
Edmunds

There’s little critical information about the safety performance of the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Who wants to crash-test a $201,000 supercar?

It’s no surprise that, due to its low sales volumes and supercar status, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have crash-tested the Gallardo LP560-4.

However, the Gallardo does sport a host of standard safety features, including side and curtain airbags; four-wheel drive; traction and stability control; and a rearview camera.

Visibility is a major issue with this Lamborghini. The flying pillars that support the roof and low, low seating position make the rearview camera a necessity—and still, during the Gallardo test drive in Las Vegas, TheCarConnection.com’s editors had to open the doors to back the car into a parking space. It’s “a bit of a trick,” Edmunds confirms. “You must pull back both paddles together to engage Neutral and remember to set the parking brake so the Gallardo doesn't roll over the valet.”

The Gallardo also has a switch on its dash that raises the front end—to cross speed bumps and to protect it otherwise from street damage.

Conclusion

No crash-test data exists for the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Parking assistance—electronic and human—is required, thanks to the Lambo’s nearly nonexistent rearward visibility.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSANo dataIIHSParking…is a bit of a trickEdmunds There’s little critical information about the safety performance of the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Who wants to crash-test a $201,000 supercar? It’s no surprise that, due to its low sales volumes and supercar status, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have crash-tested the Gallardo LP560-4. However, the Gallardo does sport a host of standard safety features, including side and curtain airbags; four-wheel drive; traction and stability control; and a rearview camera. Visibility is a major issue with this Lamborghini. The flying pillars that support the roof and low, low seating position make the rearview camera a necessity—and still, during the Gallardo test drive in Las Vegas, TheCarConnection.com’s editors had to open the doors to back the car into a parking space. It’s “a bit of a trick,” Edmunds confirms. “You must pull back both paddles together to engage Neutral and remember to set the parking brake so the Gallardo doesn't roll over the valet.” The Gallardo also has a switch on its dash that raises the front end—to cross speed bumps and to protect it otherwise from street damage. ConclusionNo crash-test data exists for the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. Parking assistance—electronic and human—is required, thanks to the Lambo’s nearly nonexistent rearward visibility.  2009 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP560-4 STYLING | [9 out of 10] Car and Driver: “More aggressive and more elegant” Popular Mechanics: “Sexier than ever” Motor Trend: “Truly worthy” Motor Authority: “More in line with the Murcielago” The 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 gives auto ...

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Other Choices:

Direct competitors for the Lamborghini Gallardo are tough to find; that other Italian brand’s cars start at much higher prices. Among the less expensive vehicles in the supercar class, the Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage has supercharged V-8 surge, classic British detailing, and a sumptuous interior for two. The Bentley Continental GT has similar qualities, plus two usable rear seats and, like the Lambo, four-wheel drive. The Porsche 911 Turbo has four-wheel drive, shockingly fast acceleration, and the option for top-down driving in Cabriolet models.

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Comments (5 total)

  1. By  mode #1, Posted: 7/10/2008

    new cars

    the new cars

  2. By Andrew Clemons #2, Posted: 8/29/2008

    How much do it call

    because i want one that is in 2010

  3. By jacob bennett #3, Posted: 9/29/2008

    give me one for free please?

    but not a green one cause thats just outright ugly

  4. By Biodun #4, Posted: 12/10/2008

    buy

    i love the car

  5. By JOOL #5, Posted: 3/5/2009

    HOw much?

    how much for a beauty like this?

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