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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder E Gear Nav Backup Cam Freshly Serviced Perfect on 2040-cars

Year:2008 Mileage:16590 Color: Pearl Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Transmission:Automatic E Gear
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L V10 FI DOHC 40V
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: ZHWGU22T78LA06095
Year: 2008
Number of Cylinders: 10
Make: Lamborghini
Model: Gallardo
Trim: Spyder
Options: Navigation, Backup Camera, Privacy Window Tint, 3M Chip Resistant Guard System, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 16,590
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Spyder Recent Clutch
Exterior Color: Pearl Yellow
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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 2008 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER

pearl Yellow

E Gear

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The Lamborghini Gallardo is a bit intimidating initially, due to its radical styling, its dimensions,  the sound of its highly tuned Italian V10, and advanced features such as its  E-gear electronic gearbox.  To drive the Lamborghini Gallardo is to drive one of the most exciting,  powerful and capable sports cars in the world today. Lamborghini quotes a  0-62 mph time of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed just under 200 miles per hour.!!

The interior is high quality and ergonomically well designed.  The materials are handsome and well matched, everything fits together well,  nothing rattles, all the controls are in logical, expected locations.  Everywhere you look in the cabin, you see quality and elegant design.

The Gallardo benefits from the same  sophisticated navigation, audio and climate system found in the latest Audi  models. The controls are sophisticated yet simple and easy to operate.

 The seats are roomy and comfortable  and accommodate big & tall as well. Outward visibility is much better than  expected. The cabin is quite phenomenal, really, and it makes the Gallardo a  joy to drive on a frequent basis.

The Lamborghini Gallardo is built on an  aluminum space frame, with aluminum extruded parts welded to cast aluminum  joint sections, and an aluminum body structure with thermoplastic hang-on  parts such as fenders and door skins.

 

 The E-gear transmission  is a combination of manual and automatic that is shifted up and down by  paddles on the steering column (not to the steering wheel itself, so they  don't move with the wheel). With the paddles and buttons used to control the  transmission scattered about the cabin, it might not at first appear  intuitive, but we quickly adjusted to it and found it easier to work than  the electronic shifter on the BMW 7 Series sedans. To get Neutral,  you pull back on both paddles at once. To drive in automatic mode,  push the console-mounted button with a large A on it. To engage Reverse,  touch the R button on the dashboard. The E-gear transmission is a joy to use  in performance driving situations, shifting in lightning-fast fashion under  full throttle and blipping the throttle on downshifts to match engine rpm to  road speed. This transmission, coupled to a 522-hp engine that doesn't run  out of revs until 8000 rpm, makes for an exciting driving experience. You  will find the different modes useful, depending on whether are cruising  around town talking (Auto), cruising (Normal, shifting manually), or driving  fast (Sport, shifting manually). The big blips when downshifting are  addictive, and you will find yourself downshifting just to hear it. You need  do nothing with your feet.

 

The thoroughly sorted-out racing-style  suspension system on the Gallardo works in concert with a front/rear weight  distribution of 42/58 percent, the huge & sticky Michelins that have about 400  miles on them since new, the car's low center of gravity, and its  viscous-coupling all-wheel-drive system to deliver acceleration, cornering  and braking that few  other cars on this planet can match. The viscous coupling can send up  to 100 percent of the engine's torque to either the front or rear tires, but  normally operates at 42 percent front-drive and 58 percent rear-drive for  maximum performance on dry pavement.

Specifications

4,961 cc 5 liters V 10 mid engine with  82.5 mm bore, 92.8 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, double overhead cam,  variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 07L1
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel consumption: EPA 08 urban (mpg): 10, country/highway (mpg): 15 and  combined (mpg): 12
Multi-point injection fuel system
23.8 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 388 kW , 520 HP SAE @ 8,000 rpm; 376 ft lb , 510 Nm @ 4,250 rpm

Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
Oil Cooler

Entertainment

***  Navigation system ***

***  Backup  Camera  ***

In-Glass Radio Antenna
Radio Data System
AM/FM Radio With 4 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player

Exterior Lighting

Daytime Running Lights
Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights

Power Soft Convertible Top

Front Air Dam
Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips
Rear Air Dam
Body Color Retractable Rear Spoiler
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Wind Deflector For Convertibles

Automatic Climate Control With Solar Sensor
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls

Oil Gauge
Battery Gauge
Exterior Temperature Gauge
Tachometer
Digital Clock

Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
Remote Decklid Release Located Inside Vehicle

Safety

Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
Automatic Safety Rollbar
Side Guard Door Beams
Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
Trunk Anti-Trap Device
Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Rollover Sensor

Seats

Front Dual Reclining Sport Bucket Seats
Front Dual Manual Lumbar Support
Supple Leather Seats With Body Color Deviated Stitching
Front Passenger Power Seat
Driver Power Seat

Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Telescopic Steering Column
Tilt Steering Column

Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil  Springs and Koni(R) Shock Absorbers
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Koni(R)  Shock Absorbers
Adaptive Variable Suspension

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Defroster
Glass Rear Window On Convertible
Dual Body Color Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview  Mirrors
Tinted Glass
Power Windows

Resent Upgrades  & Services

New clutch & Reset self learn system

Oil & filter Change

3M chip resistant protective clear bra

Privacy & climate control ceramic window tint

Michelin performance tires

Powder coated factory alloys

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Vehicle Information:
2008  LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER
VIN: ZHWGU22T78LA06095
CONVERTIBLE
5.0L V10 FI DOHC 40V
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
 

No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
3 or more previous owners
4 Previous owners
Service information available
Service records available
Registered as a personal vehicle
Personal vehicle
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX Price Adjustment
$40 Above  retail book value

 Ownership  History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owners  1-2  Owner  3  Owner  4
Year purchased 2007  2013  2013 
Type of owner Personal Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership 5 yrs. 2 mo.  3 months  1 month 
Owned in the following states/provinces Washington, Arizona  Arizona  Arizona 
Estimated miles driven per year See Details  ---  --- 
Last reported odometer reading 14,335  ---  16,311 
 

 Title  History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
 Owners  1-2  Owner  3  Owner  4
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds  Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED -  None of these major title problems were reported  by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).  If you find that any of these title problems  were reported by a DMV and not included in this  report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View  Terms | View  Certificate

 Additional  History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
 Owners  1-2  Owner  3  Owner  4
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Lamborghini dealer for any open  recalls.
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Dealer
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Basic Warranty
No data reported to CARFAX.
No Data
Reported
No Data
Reported
No Data
Reported

 Detailed  History

 Owner  1
Purchased: 2007
Type: Personal
Where: Washington
Est. miles/year: 3,440/yr
Est. length owned: 10/9/07 - 12/28/12 
(5 yrs. 2 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove  less than the industry average of 15,000  miles per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
08/20/2007     US Customs   Vehicle imported to
San Diego, CA
10/09/2007   51   Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blaine, WA  
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
Vehicle color noted as Yellow
02/15/2008   937   British Motor Car Distributors
San Francisco, CA
415-776-7700
bmcd.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Engine checked
08/29/2008   2,119   British Motor Car Distributors
San Francisco, CA
415-776-7700
bmcd.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
09/09/2008     Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blaine, WA
Title #0728213440  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Yellow
12/09/2008   2,120   British Motor Car Distributors
San Francisco, CA
415-776-7700
bmcd.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
10/19/2009     Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blaine, WA
Title #0728213440  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Yellow
09/09/2010     Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blaine, WA
Title #0728213440  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Yellow
10/10/2011     Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Blaine, WA
Title #0728213440  
Registration issued or renewed
Vehicle color noted as Yellow
10/18/2011   13,906   Audi Wilsonville
Wilsonville, OR
503-254-2834
audiwilsonville.com  
Engine checked
Oil and filter changed
 
 Owner  2
Purchased: 2012
Type: Personal
Where: Washington, Arizona
Est. length owned: 12/28/12 - 1/8/13
(11 days)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
12/28/2012     Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Saint Augustine, FL
Title #1236332901  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Vehicle color noted as Yellow
01/08/2013   14,101   The Auto Gallery
Woodland Hills, CA
818-884-4411
laautogallery.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
01/26/2013   14,139   Scottsdale Ferrari Maserati  Aston Martin
Scottsdale, AZ
480-990-9000
scottsdaleferrari.co
m  
Vehicle offered for sale
02/05/2013   14,200   Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Scottsdale, AZ
Title #015H013036039  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this  vehicle
while it was in inventory
02/12/2013   14,284   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
06/01/2013     Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
06/10/2013     Arizona
Inspection Station
Maricopa County  
Passed emissions inspection
06/10/2013   14,335   Scottsdale Ferrari Maserati  Aston Martin
Scottsdale, AZ
480-990-9000
scottsdaleferrari.co
m  
Vehicle sold
06/10/2013     Dealer Inventory   Vehicle sold
 
 Owner  3
Purchased: 2013
Type: Personal
Where: Arizona
Est. length owned: 6/29/13 - 10/23/13 
(3 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
06/29/2013     Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #616H013180026  
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
07/31/2013     Bentley Lamborghini Scottsdale
Phoenix, AZ
480-538-4341
scottsdalebentley.co
m  
Vehicle serviced
 
 Owner  4
Purchased: 2013
Type: Personal
Where: Arizona
Est. length owned: 10/23/13 - 12/7/13 
(1 month)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/23/2013   15,997   Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chandler, AZ
Title #002G013291046  
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
12/07/2013   16,311   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
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 Glossary

CARFAX Price Adjustment™
Accidents, service records, number of owners and many  other history factors can affect a vehicle's value. The  CARFAX Price Adjustment is a tool that analyzes millions  of used car transactions to measure how the combination  of all the information reported to CARFAX affects the  value of a particular vehicle. The vehicle's retail book  value plus the CARFAX Price Adjustment will give you a  more accurate measure of the vehicle's value. Use this  tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to  make a better decision about your next used car.
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a  Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be  transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor  Vehicles.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business  that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title  transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide  estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary  technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history.  Estimated ownership is available for vehicles  manufactured after 1994 and titled solely in the US  including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take  ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the  following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey,  Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please  consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated  ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with  proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each  title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not  necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a  registration and bill of sale are used as proof of  ownership.

 

 

 



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Leno stretches Lamborghini Diablo's legs for latest Garage installment

Tue, 06 May 2014

While posters of the Lamborghini Countach decorated the walls of many boys' walls in the 1980s, the Diablo filled that spot for young men in the early 1990s thanks to its extreme styling. In its latest video, Jay Leno's Garage welcomes a beautiful, white 1991 Diablo into his garage for a look back on what is now a classic supercar.
Unlike some of the vehicles Leno shows off, this one doesn't belong to him. Instead, veteran Italian car mechanic Franco Barbuscia owns it. He has been maintaining Jay's Countach for years. A '91 Diablo is an archaic supercar by today's standards. It doesn't have power steering, anti-lock brakes or obviously anything like traction control. It's just a big V12 hanging behind the driver with a wonderfully meaty roar that emanates from the exhaust.
Franco's Diablo might actually be better than new. It has a few upgrades to aid in drivability, like re-spaced pedals, a carbon-Kevlar clutch and more. Apparently all of the tweaks help a lot because, "it rides smoother than my Carrera GT," Leno enthuses about the car. Scroll down to reminisce about this Italian classic and get an ear full of its wonderful sound.

Are supercars becoming less special?

Thu, Sep 3 2015

There's little doubt that we are currently enjoying the golden age of automotive performance. Dozens of different models on sale today make over 500 horsepower, and seven boast output in excess of 700 hp. Not long ago, that kind of capability was exclusive to supercars – vehicles whose rarity, performance focus, and requisite expense made them aspirational objects of desire to us mortals. But more than that, supercars have historically offered a unique driving experience, one which was bespoke to a particular model and could not be replicated elsewhere. But in recent years, even the low-volume players have been forced to find the efficiencies and economies of scale that formerly hadn't been a concern for them, and in turn the concept of the supercar as a unique entity unto itself is fading fast. The blame doesn't fall on one particular manufacturer nor a specific production technique. Instead, it's a confluence of different factors that are chipping away at the distinction of these vehicles. It's not all bad news – Lamborghini's platform sharing with Audi for the Gallardo and the R8 yielded a raging bull that was more reliable and easier to live with on a day-to-day basis, and as a result it went on to become the best-selling Lambo in the company's history. But it also came at the cost of some of the Italian's exclusivity when eerily familiar sights and sounds suddenly became available wearing an Audi badge. Even low-volume players have been forced to find economies of scale. Much of this comes out of necessity, of course. Aston Martin's recent deal with Mercedes-AMG points toward German hardware going under the hood and into the cabin of the upcoming DB11, and it's safe to assume that this was not a decision made lightly by the Brits, as the brand has built a reputation for the bespoke craftsmanship of its vehicles. There's little doubt that the DB11 will be a fine automobile, but the move does jeopardize some of the characteristic "specialness" that Astons are known for. Yet the world is certainly better off with new Aston Martins spliced with DNA from Mercedes-AMG rather than no new Astons at all, and the costs of developing cutting-edge drivetrains and user interfaces is a burden that's becoming increasingly difficult for smaller manufacturers to bear. Even Ferrari is poised to make some dramatic changes in the way it designs cars.

The rationale behind Lamborghini's Urus

Mon, Aug 10 2015

If you've been following developments in Sant'Agata Bolognese lately, you'll know that the world's most unabashed supercar producer is adding an SUV. Code-named "Urus," it will join the brand's existing two-model (Aventador/Huracan) lineup. It's a bold move for a company with a reputation built on iconic two-seaters including the Miura, Countach, and Diablo, and by its CEO's own admission the decision "will radically change Lamborghini." Why risk the company's exclusive, extroverted image on a vehicle associated with mundane tasks and parents who can't bear the thought of driving a minivan? Two reasons, says CEO Stephan Winkelmann. "The SUV Segment is still fast growing worldwide," he notes. Indeed, global demand for SUVs is up 88 percent since 2008, making utility vehicles the fastest-growing segment around the world, according to IHS Automotive. Utilities now comprise 19 percent of the global vehicle market. In addition, "sales can be equally distributed over our three major regions...the Americas (the US is Lambo's top market), EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), and Asia Pacific." Lamborghini expects Urus to double sales from its current 2,500 cars per year to nearly 5,000. Adding a third model line "supports more consistent volumes and competitiveness of the company and our dealers," he continues. Further, Winkelmann maintains that an SUV fits the DNA of Lamborghini. "Our brand has a history of many types of cars such as GTs, super sports cars, and with the LM002 from 1986 to 1992, even an SUV. We learned together with our designers and product people that the SUV represented this opportunity the best." Structural implications include an expansion of the diminutive company's roughly 1,200-employee workforce by 50 percent, or 500 new hires, and the construction of a new facility near its headquarters to build the Urus. Building the new Lamborghini in Bologna is key to differentiating Urus from the other Volkswagen Group premium SUVs (Bentley Bentayga; Porsche Cayenne; Audi Q7 and Q8; and Volkswagen Touareg) that will share the same platform, and Winkelmann put great effort into persuading VW the move made economic sense. "We worked many months building the business case for approval because we are convinced the SUV will be a success and the best place to build it is in Sant'Agata Bolognese," Winkelmann stresses. "We are not simply adding another line in an existing building. Rather, we are talking about greenfield construction.