Category: Exotic Sports 
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Performance from 4500rpm up, four-wheel-drive traction, accessible grip, engine sound, looks, quality, relative usability
Second gear ratio too high for Britain, some vision is hampered
Will give Ferrari's breadwinner, the 360 Modena, a real fright
Owning a new Lamborghini is getting a third easier. The Lamborghini Murcielago is an iconic supercar, but there aren't many around. Small wonder, at £168,000. The real sales action in the supercar market happens at £100,000 or so - where the Porsche Turbo and Ferrari 360 Modena live. Lamborghini's £115,000 Gallardo wants a slice of that pie. With an all-new V10 engine developing 500bhp, four-wheel drive and an advanced aluminium spaceframe body, it's serious about it, too.
Lamborghini is now owned by Audi, and the Germans' technical expertise runs right through the Gallardo. Because of its four-wheel drive, it's far more of an all-weather supercar than the Ferrari, and it's habitable and practical enough to be driven every day. By people who don't mind being the centre of attention.
Despite the German influence, this isn't simply a hyper-Audi. Performance is sensational from an engine with undiluted Italian soul. Handling is better than ever, driving feel outstanding. It's the real deal all right.
