Refreshed Gallardo 560-4 seems inspired by Trigonometry

With 13,000 units rolling off from the Sant'Agata Bolognese factory, no wonder, the Gallardo is the best-selling model in the Italian marque's history. That also probably explains why Lamborghini has given one more facelift before the all-new replacement arrives. Lamborghini presents the new Gallardo LP 560-4 and the LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica at the Paris Motor Show. 

The new Gallardo LP 560-4 with four wheel drive has a cosmetic upgrade fit for a trigonometry lesson complimented by an extremely sharp profile. The top model in the Gallardo line-up, the LP 570-4 Superleggera and the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, will be now renamed and offered as the Edizione Tecnica. The refreshed Gallardo models will be available at Lamborghini dealerships starting November 2012, while the rear wheel driven LP 550-2 'Valentino Balboni' Coupe and Spyder will remain.

The new Gallardo LP560-4

The updated design with sharp, angular styling, is reminiscent of the former flagship-the Murcielago (for us at least) with hints of the Aventador. The updated grin is easily noticable from the outgoing Gallardo.

The new Gallardo LP 560-4 looks broader and more dominating, courtesy of a mathematical friendly triangle and trapezoid design language.

Larger air intakes have been created ahead of the front wheels and the new 19-inch 'Apollo polished' alloy wheels, painted in matt black and featuring precision-machined spokes in polished silver. The air outlet for the powertrain in the rear has a wider surface area, to improve thermodynamic efficiency.

A new styling package is available as an option. High-gloss black paintwork on the underneath the front spoiler, front and rear grilles gives the Gallardo LP 560-4 an even more powerful look.

The new Gallardo LP570-4 Edizione Tecnica

The LP 570-4 Superleggera and LP 570-4 Spyder Performante were performance range toppers that are now replaced buy the Edizione Tecnica variant. The Technica benefits from an improved equipment level and a highly distinctive look.

Features of the Edizione Tecnica include the fixed rear wing, carbon-ceramic brakes that Lamborghini claims to combine low weight with remarkable fade resistance and durability. The power to weight ratio of the Edizione Tecnica is now an outstanding 2.35 kg/bhp.

The Edizione Tecnica will be finished in exclusive colours where the entire roof arch and front air intakes are painted in a contrasting colour.

The available shades are:
- Nero Nemesis (matt black) body with Arancio Argos (orange) pillars and front air intakes
- Bianco Canopus (matt white) body with Arancio Argos pillars and front air intakes
- Arancio Argos body with Nero Nemesis pillars and front air intakes