These picks show the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera on the track. While the new Lamborghini is impressive for its performance figures, it is significant in that it marks the start of an evolution for the brand. The new Lamborghini supercars will focus on bringing weight down and should distinguish themselves for their power-weight ratios.

The Gallardo Superleggera (’Superlight’) has also been modified to improve aerodynamics and develop a new suspension system for Lamborghini. It really is a benchmark model to defining the Lamborghinis of the future. As already reported, the weight-power ratio is 2.35 kg/hp and we can’t wait to see that reduced even further in the future. See all the pics below of the Gallardo Superleggera on the track.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera track pics

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Here are new official pics of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera which we first saw in live Gallardo pics from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. As the name suggests, the Gallardo Superleggera is all about the lightest Lamborghini around, with a weight saving of 70 kg on the standard Gallardo, for a total of 1,340 kg. With a power boost of 10 hp to the V10 engine, with a total of 570 hp, the figures make for a record weight power ratio of 2.35 kg/hp.

Obviously carbonfibre abounds in this new Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera, with the entire bonnet component in carbonfibre and other elements made from polycarbon. Carbonfibre is also used for the rear wing, side skirts, diffusor and rear view mirrors. In total the carbonfibre elements make up 40 of the 70 kg saved on the LP560, and are also used in the interior door panels, central tunnel and seat shells. Check out all the new pics of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera below.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera new pics

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As we check out these live pics of the Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, we discover that Lamborghini had a tough sales year for 2009. Going green like the Ferrari 599 Hy-Kers concept, the Lamborghini SuperLeggera is the heir to the current Gallardo Superleggera, and the little sister to the Murcielago SV. Basically it’s all about carbonfibre, making the body light and therefore also increasing the performance.

The Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera is 70 kg lighter than the Gallardo, for a total of 1,340 kg. The V10 engine gets a power boost of 10 hp, up to 570 hp and the weight-power ratio is now a record 2.35 kg/hp. There is also a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions compared to the first Superleggera. Top speed is 325 km/hr and acceleration to 100 km/hr occurs in 3.4 seconds.

There are plenty of other features of this model which hopefully bode well for Lamborghini in the future as sales reveal that the company sold just 1,515 vehicles last year. That’s a fall of 37.7 percent on 2008 figures. After the previous year saw record sales for Lamborghini, it’s now been dealt a hard blow, with earnings sliding from 479 to 281 million euros. It’s all down to the world economic crisis and the hard hit US and Eastern European markets. Grabbing the bull by the horns, so to speak, for 2010, Lamborghini is reducing production to keep the demand exclusive and hopes to ride out the crisis. We’ll have to wait and see.

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These renderings show an interpretation of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SuperVeloce, which rumours suggest might appear at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This Gallardo SuperVeloce is based on the Gallardo Superleggera, and focuses on reduced weight, to improve vastly the power to weight ratio.

These renderings are based on the Murcielago SuperVeloce style, and show a large rear wing, carbon fibre roof and restyled front spoiler. If rumours prove true, and we see a new Lamborghini at Geneva, the Gallardo SuperVeloce could be on the road by summer this year.

Source | LamboCars

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These spy shots suggest a Gallardo Superleggera version, looking at the rear spoiler. No details have been released, so we shouldn’t be jumping to conclusions, and clearly we can’t see from here what other technical modifications or weight reduction measures have taken place.

We can’t resist the temptation to ask whether it will have rear-wheel drive, though the answer is probably no. Ferrari, with the 458 Italia, is certainly keeping Lamborghini on its toes, however, and, accordingly, the project will probably speed up a little to deliver on performance.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera spy shots

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The next jewell in the crown from Lamborghini will be the new Murcielago LP670-4 SV. With the name likely to stick, Lamborghini fans will be able to figure out the main characteristics of the most powerful Lamborghini made, which could be launched at the Geneva motor show in March.

While the V12 Murcielago should reach 670hp, it will likely include all wheel drive despite the historic SV name, which could disappoint afficionados. While the overall weight is likely to be similar to the LP 640 sister, the look is likely to change with modifications similar to the 2007 Gallardo Superleggera.

The rear wing should come in varying options and based on the aerodynamics chosen, the maximum speed should range between 337 and 342 km/hr. The price should be about 25 more than the LP640, taking the new Lamborghini Murcielago to about 360,000 euros.

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