Like the coupé, the Gallardo LP 560 Spyder adopts the aggressive styling introduced by the Reventon, but the extra 40bhp and modified suspension and gearbox make this LP 560-4 particularly enticing. Inside, the rigour of Audi’s parent company is again evident. This wind-in-the-hair version allows you to take full advantage of the masterful sound of the V10. At the end of 2012, this version was upgraded and distinguished from its predecessor by revised front and rear fascias. These feature triangular shapes in keeping with the brand’s latest aesthetic canons. Technically, nothing has changed on the 2013 model.

Since its launch in 2005, the Gallardo has been available in countless variants. It’s hardly surprising, then, that the Los Angeles show marks the appearance of a new variant: the LP570-4 Spyder Performante. This version follows the recipe of the Superleggera presented at the last Geneva Motor Show, but this time under open skies. To lighten the beast, the engineers at the Bull have turned to carbon. The door panels, seats and soft-top cover all feature this material. This variant also takes care with its aerodynamics, adopting an imposing carbon rear spoiler and a generous extractor. The chassis has not been forgotten either, with carbon-ceramic brakes as standard and revised suspension settings.

Since its launch in 2005, the Gallardo has been available in countless variants. It’s hardly surprising, then, that the Los Angeles show marks the appearance of a new variant: the LP570-4 Spyder Performante. This version follows the recipe of the Superleggera presented at the last Geneva Motor Show, but this time under open skies. To lighten the beast, the engineers at the Bull have turned to carbon. The door panels, seats and soft-top cover all feature this material. This variant also takes care with its aerodynamics, adopting an imposing carbon rear spoiler and a generous extractor. The chassis has not been forgotten either, with carbon-ceramic brakes as standard and revised suspension settings.

Alongside the Gallardo LP560-4, which underwent a facelift at the end of 2012, other versions remain. These include the LP 570-4 Superleggera and its uncovered counterpart, the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante. Both are now grouped under the name LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica. Again, nothing changes from a technical point of view. In this case, the V10 is increased to 570 bhp, which, combined with a reduction in weight, enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The Edizione Tecnica does not feature the new bumper. Instead, it makes do with new livery, such as the black and orange of the car shown in the official photos. The rear-wheel drive versions of the LP 550-2 remain unchanged in the catalogue.

With this Squadra Corse LP570-4, Lamborghini is repeating the trick of the Super Trofeo Stradale, but based on the Nuova Gallardo, i.e. with different front and rear fascias. The Squadra Corse name is taken from the brand-new racing department created at Lamborghini to oversee entries for the GT3 and SuperTrofeo championships, 2 racing versions which were also on display. The 570bhp 5.2-litre V10 engine and e-gearbox are identical to the racing version, as are the rear spoiler and the removable bonnet with carbon quick-release system. The Squadra Corse will be available in Midas Yellow, Monocerus White, Thalasso Grey and Mars Red, contrasting with the matt finish of the spoiler and the gloss black of the front and rear fascias, 19″ wheels and bonnet.

The Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale is the road-going version of the model competing in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo one-make series at the Blancpain Race Weekends. In fact, the Super Trofeo Stradale is a limited series of 150 units, distinguished from the Superleggera by its Racing interior (Alcantara, carbon, bucket seats and harness), its striking Rosso Mars colour scheme, its carbon rear wing that eats up 5km/h of top speed but provides extra downforce, and its louvered bonnet, also in carbon. In short, if you’ve been paying attention, this is a Super Superleggera and therefore the 2nd Edition of the Blancpain Edition.

The apple green colour, combined with the beautiful ultra-light matt black wheels and the new carbon fibre spoiler, rear-view mirrors and spoiler, suits it like a glove. To lighten its weight, the Incredible Hulk of the Road also adopts a front bonnet and engine bonnet made from the same precious material. In the cockpit, slippery leather has been replaced by alcantara with green stitching. According to Lamborghini, fuel consumption is down by 20%, with an average of 13.5 litres per 100 km with the E-Gear gearbox and 14.4 litres per 100 km with the six-speed manual gearbox. In a way, a 911 GT3 with a Bolognese twist!

This 1st Super Light version differs from the ‘ordinary’ Gallardo in that it features a series of carbon elements, including the imposing fixed spoiler (optional) fitted behind the Plexiglas window covering the engine. The use of carbon is not confined to the visible elements (rear-view mirrors, door panels, spoiler), but also extends to the rear diffuser and the car’s virtually flat floor. Carbon is also king in the cabin. Depending on the options, it can be found on the centre console or in the alcantara-covered monocoque bucket seats. The quest for weight savings goes even further, since in addition to the absence of a multimedia unit (available on request), the door handles have been replaced by simple little leather straps. The Superleggera is to Lamborghini what the GT3 is to Porsche.

Alongside the Gallardo LP560-4, which underwent a facelift at the end of 2012, other versions remain. These include the LP 570-4 Superleggera and its uncovered counterpart, the LP 570-4 Spyder Performante. Both are now grouped under the name LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica. Again, nothing changes from a technical point of view. In this case, the V10 is increased to 570 bhp, which, combined with a reduction in weight, enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The Edizione Tecnica does not feature the new bumper. Instead, it makes do with new livery, such as the black and orange of the car shown in the official photos. The rear-wheel drive versions of the LP 550-2 remain unchanged in the catalogue.

As a tribute to the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, Lamborghini is launching the Gallardo Tricolore. A white version of the LP 550-2 adorned with tricolour stripes, in the colours of the Italian flag of course. The rear-view mirror caps are made of carbon, the wheels are painted black and there are 4 chromed tailpipes. The sober black interior is embellished by the tricolour stripe running across the driver’s seat. Apart from that, there’s nothing really spectacular…