2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe Superleggera

For most people, the Lamborghini Gallardo is sporty and exotic enough. But Lamborghini felt it could squeeze even more out of the super coupe, and the result is the Gallardo Superleggera.

Thanks to increased power (an additional 10 hp) and a 154-pound reduction in weight, the new range-topping Superleggera is faster and more agile than the regular model. The name translates to super-light in English. As one would expect, the car is faster and more agile than the regular model.

The Superleggera needs only 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph -- 0.2 seconds less than the basic Gallardo. The car comes with robotized mechanical e-gear as standard, a sports package including shock absorbers, and special suede-covered steering wheel.

The engine is the latest version of Lamborghini's well-known 4,961 cc V10. 530 hp is achieved in 8,000 rpm.

Lamborghini engineers decreased the Gallardo's already low weight using advanced materials. The rear engine hood is made of visible carbon fiber and plastic -- a material choice that guarantees lightness and also shows off the magnificent V10.

The rear diffuser and underbody covering, the rearview mirrors, door panels and the central tunnel's covering are also made of carbon fiber. Further reductions in weight were achieved by replacing certain glass surfaces with clear plastic. For the interior, monocoque carbon fiber sports seats covered in Alcantara are offered.