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Lamborghini Gallardo Coupé 2008

2008

The 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupé belongs to the model’s first major phase, just before the technical and visual update that arrived in the same year on the revised versions. It follows Lamborghini’s long-standing aim of offering a more compact car than its V12 models, an idea that took shape more clearly after Audi’s integration into the group in 1998. The coupé is defined by its fixed roof, taut proportions, and a cleaner appearance than the Gallardos updated after 2008. Within the range, it represents the original Gallardo form, introduced in 2003 with a naturally aspirated V10 and an aluminum structural chassis.

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History

The Gallardo project grew out of Lamborghini’s intention to create a car smaller than its V12 models. According to the brand, the idea dates back to the 1970s, while the L140 program took shape in the late 1980s. After Lamborghini joined the Audi group in 1998, the development of a new ten-cylinder sports car gained stronger industrial and technical backing. The Gallardo debuted in 2003 with a 5.0-liter V10, an aluminum structural chassis, and a six-speed gearbox. Its styling, developed in the early 2000s, moved away from the sharply angular look of earlier Lamborghinis in favor of a more compact and geometric design.

In that context, the Coupé was the founding body style of the range. It came before the Spyder with its soft top, which later broadened the offer without giving up the naturally aspirated V10. In 2008, the Gallardo entered a major modernization phase with the LP560-4, identifiable by its 5.2-liter engine and revised exterior presentation. The 2008 Coupé therefore sits at the transition between the original configuration and that deeper update, without constituting a new generation in the strict sense. The model remained in production until 2013, and Lamborghini states that 14,022 units were built.

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Technical data

Gallardo Coupé is presented here with its key technical data: 492 - 512 ch, 510 Nm, 4 - 4.2 s, 309 - 315 km/h. The recorded setup is Manuelle, 6 rapports.

Power

492 - 512 ch

Torque

510 Nm

0-100 km/h

4 - 4.2 s

Top speed

309 - 315 km/h

Displacement

4961 cm3

Weight

1430 kg

Dimensions

4300 x 1900 x 1166 mm

Consumption

18.7 L/100 km

Fuel types

Essence

Gearboxes

Manuelle, 6 rapports

Matched engine options
Version	Power	Torque	Gearbox	Drivetrain
5.0L V10 6MT AWD (500 HP)	492 ch	510 Nm	Manuelle, 6 rapports	-
5.0L V10 6MT AWD (520 HP)	512 ch	510 Nm	Manuelle, 6 rapports	-

5.0L V10 6MT AWD (500 HP)

Power: 492 ch
Torque: 510 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: -

5.0L V10 6MT AWD (520 HP)

Power: 512 ch
Torque: 510 Nm
Gearbox: Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain: -

Source: CarData.wiki

Production

The Gallardo remained in production until 2013, with Lamborghini stating a total of 14,022 units. The Coupé was the base body style in the early years of the model, before the arrival of the Spyder and then the LP560-4 update. For the 2008 model year, however, it is best to remain cautious about Coupé-specific production figures, since the supplied dossier does not provide a separate count by body style or market.

Evolution

For a 2008 Coupé, the key point is its place within the first Gallardo phase. It belongs to the family launched in 2003, with a fixed roof, integrated side air intakes, and a taut body shape. The 2008 update changed the presentation more than the overall concept: the front end was redesigned, aerodynamic elements were altered, and the V10 grew to 5.2 liters on LP560-4 versions. The 2008 Coupé should therefore be understood as either the final expression of the original configuration or the bridge into the updated phase, depending on the market and the exact car record.

Its practical differences from the Spyder are mainly body-related. The Coupé retains a closed roofline and a more compact visual profile, while the convertible version uses a soft top and a specific rear section. The transmissions mentioned for early Gallardos include a six-speed manual and the E-gear automated gearbox, but the exact specification should always be verified before assigning a given item to a particular car.

2003Gallardo Coupé

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Variants

The 2008 Coupé belongs to a range in which variants are distinguished first by body style and by production timing. The coupé form is the core of the Gallardo program: fixed roof, clean lines, compact proportions, and an architecture built around the naturally aspirated V10. The Spyder carries over the same general mechanical identity, but with a retractable soft top and a rear section adapted to that layout. The 2008 update then introduced the LP designations, with a 5.2-liter V10 and a different exterior presentation.

Other notable versions from the period include the 2007-2008 Superleggera, which leaned more strongly toward performance, and later the LP550-2 Valentino Balboni with rear-wheel drive. For a 2008 Gallardo Coupé, it is important not to confuse the standard model with these more specialized derivatives. Exterior badges, wheels, or some aerodynamic details may vary, but identification depends mainly on the roof type, the overall body shape, and the exact year.

2008Gallardo Spyder

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References

Celebrating The Lamborghini GallardoAutomobili Lamborghini
Supports the 2003–2013 production period, 14,022 units produced, the original 5.0-liter V10, development background and Lamborghini’s description of the model’s role.
Pre-Owned Lamborghini GallardoLamborghini Selezione
Supports the model’s 14,022-unit production figure, 2003–2013 production period and V10 identity.
Lamborghini Gallardo data and specifications catalogueAutomobile-Catalog
Supports the coupe and Spyder year ranges, the later LP submodels and broad body-style chronology.
Lamborghini Gallardo review: 2003–2013evo
Supports the model’s engineering context, early 5.0-liter V10, mid-engine layout, design development and historical significance.
Lamborghini Gallardo buying guide, history and model reviewOctane
Supports the early coupe specification, Spyder and Superleggera context, later rear-wheel-drive variants and model evolution.
Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino BalboniAutomobili Lamborghini
Supports the rear-wheel-drive configuration, the Valentino Balboni connection and the white-and-gold exterior stripe.
2014 Lamborghini Gallardo Review, Pricing and SpecsCar and Driver
Supports the distinction between coupe and Spyder body styles, rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive availability, and major late-model Gallardo derivatives.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63872441/tedson-lamborghini-gallardo-specs-details/caranddriver.com
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