10,000th Lamborghini Gallardo rolls off the production line

The 10,000th Gallardo rolled off Lamborghini's factory in Sant'Agata in Italy, and was finished in Midas Yellow, and destined for a customer in China. The milestone makes the Gallardo Lamborghini's most successful car of all time.

"Production of car number 10,000 is a very important milestone for Lamborghini," said Lamborghini boss, Stephan Winkelmann. "The Lamborghini brand is extreme, uncompromising and Italian, and the Lamborghini Gallardo has played an exemplary role in defining and delivering our brand reputation into our worldwide markets. Today Lamborghini is represented in 45 countries by over 120 dealers, with the strength and presence of the Gallardo product playing a significant role in the growth and recognition of our brand."

The Gallardo was launched in 2003 with a V10 engine and permanent four-wheel-drive, and Lamborghini slowly added models to the range, with the Spyder and Superleggera models as well as special editions such as the Gallardo SE and Nera. In 2007, Lamborghini updated the Gallardo with the LP 560-4 model, with increased power and refreshed styling. This was followed by the Spyder LP 560-4 in 2008, and the limited edition two-wheel drive LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni in 2009. Earlier this year, Lamborghini unveiled the lightweight Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera at the Geneva Motor Show, which can hit a top speed of 325km/h.