Lamborghini Gallardo

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The Lamborghini Gallardo is the brand’s first V10 car, introduced in 2003 and built until the end of 2013, with more than 14,000 produced. It launched with a 5.0-liter V10 rated at 510 horsepower and all-wheel drive, later reaching 570 CV from 5.2 liters, with coupe and Spyder bodies and manual or E-gear transmissions.

Years: 2003–2013 (US model years 2004–2014)
Body: Two-door coupe and Spyder
Production: Lamborghini states that more than 14,000 Gallardos had been produced when production ended at the end of 2013.[1]

Lamborghini Gallardo specs

Lamborghini Gallardo output and performance as published by Lamborghini
Variant	Engine	Power	Torque	Top speed	Weight	Source
Gallardo (2003 launch)6-speed manual or sequential E-gear · All-wheel drive (viscous coupling)	5.0-liter 90° V10, dry sump	510Lamborghini states 510 horsepower at the car’s debut	—	—	—	[1]
Gallardo Superleggera / Tecnica (later 5.2-liter cars)	5.2-liter V10	570570 CV — metric horsepower (CV), as Lamborghini states it	—	—	1,340 kg (Tecnica, as stated by Lamborghini)	[1]

Figures are Lamborghini's published numbers; acceleration is shown only in the form Lamborghini published it. "—" means no official figure was found.

Lamborghini Gallardo fuel economy

Lamborghini Gallardo EPA fuel economy estimates (mpg)
Model year	Variant	City	Highway	Combined	Source
2004	Gallardo (5.0 L V10, E-gear)	9	16	11	[2]
2009	Gallardo Coupe (5.2 L V10, E-gear)	14	20	16	[3]
2012	Gallardo Coupe (5.2 L V10, 6-speed manual)	12	20	15	[4]

Lamborghini Gallardo generations and years

Lamborghini Gallardo generations, years and key changes
Generation	Years	Notes
Gallardo (5.0-liter)	2003–2008	Original 5.0-liter V10 with all-wheel drive; the Superleggera of 2007 cut about 100 kg.[1]
Gallardo LP 560-4 and later	2008–2013	Restyled by Filippo Perini’s Centro Stile; 5.2-liter V10 with power rising to 570 CV in later versions. EPA lists the 5.2-liter engine from model year 2009.[1][3]

Why the Gallardo exists

Audi identified in 1998 the need for a second, smaller Lamborghini range to support sales of the V12 models. The Gallardo’s shape started from Giorgetto Giugiaro’s Calà concept for Italdesign and was finished by Centro Stile under Luc Donckerwolke.

Its success led directly to the Huracán and Temerario. Lamborghini notes that 6-speed manual cars are rarer than E-gear cars.[1]

Fuel economy

EPA rates the 2004 Gallardo with E-gear at 11 mpg combined. The 5.2-liter coupe from 2009 improved to 16 mpg combined with E-gear and 15 with the manual.[2][3][4]

What to check before buying a used Gallardo

Before buying a used Gallardo, check the VIN against the NHTSA recall campaigns that name it: a 2004–2006 power-steering line campaign, a 2007–2009 carbon-ceramic brake rotor screw campaign, and a 2011–2014 engine software campaign. Each was a free dealer repair, so ask for records showing the work was done.

2004–2006 cars: power steering update (12V430000)
High-pressure steering pipes near the hydraulic pump could leak; dealers updated the power steering system.[5]
2007–2009 cars with carbon-ceramic brakes: rotor screws (13V471000)
Stainless-steel screws securing the brake rotors could fail after exposure to salt; dealers replaced the screws.[5]
2011–2014 cars: ECU reflash (18V833000)
Engine software could erase trouble codes and fail to light warning lamps; dealers reflashed the engine control unit.[5]
Confirm transmission type
Gallardos were built with a 6-speed manual or the sequential E-gear; the car’s records should match what is fitted.[1]

Lamborghini Gallardo recalls

NHTSA safety recall campaigns that cover the Lamborghini Gallardo
Campaign	Reported	Subject	Scope	Units
12V430000	September 4, 2012	Potential Power Steering System LeakHigh-pressure power steering pipes near the pump could leak in certain driving conditions. Dealers update the power steering system free of charge.	2004–2006 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder	1,491
13V471000	September 30, 2013	Brake Rotor attaching Screws may failStainless-steel brake rotor screws could fail after exposure to salty conditions. Dealers replace the screws free of charge.	2007–2009 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder with carbon-ceramic brake discs	263
18V833000	November 27, 2018	System Warning Lamps Inoperative After RestartECU software could erase trouble codes when the ignition is turned off, so warning lamps would not light on the next drive. Dealers reflash the engine software free of charge.	2011–2014 Gallardo Coupe and Spyder	1,152

From the U.S. DOT open-data recall dataset (NHTSA). Units are the vehicles the manufacturer reported as potentially affected, which can span several models. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Lamborghini Gallardos were made?

Lamborghini states that more than 14,000 Gallardos were produced by the end of production in late 2013.

What engine does the Gallardo have?

A mid-mounted V10, Lamborghini’s first: 5.0 liters and 510 hp at launch, later 5.2 liters with up to 570 CV.

Is the Gallardo all-wheel drive?

It launched with all-wheel drive using a viscous coupling, and Lamborghini also built rear-wheel-drive versions.

What mpg does a Gallardo get?

EPA rates the 2004 Gallardo E-gear at 11 mpg combined and the 2009 5.2-liter coupe E-gear at 16 mpg combined.

Sources

Specifications, prices and production figures are as published by Lamborghini; recalls are from the U.S. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset and fuel economy from the EPA. CarWhere does not publish auction or market values for these cars.

Lamborghini History: Gallardo — Automobili Lamborghini
EPA fuel economy record: 2004 Gallardo (5.0 L V10, E-gear) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA fuel economy record: 2009 Gallardo Coupe (5.2 L V10, E-gear) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA fuel economy record: 2012 Gallardo Coupe (5.2 L V10, 6-speed manual) — U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recalls dataset (Lamborghini campaigns), DOT open data 6axg-epim — U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA
Recalls Data (NHTSA recall campaigns) — U.S. Department of Transportation open data

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