The Audi R8 V10 vs. Lamborghini Gallardo 560-4 - Wheels.ca
Take for instance the Audi R8 V10 and the late Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. Sharing the same DNA to various levels – engine, basic chassis, electronics, mechanical components, etc. You can’t mistake one for the other, even if they’re under a satin sheet waiting to be pulled off at an auto show. While the R8 received supple curves, the Gallardo played with more angular edges. Sure they both have a glass engine bay at the car’s rear for the masses to drool over. Under such visible protection is the wrath of the 5. 2L, V10. In both cases, generating over 500 horsepower. 560 in the case of the Gallardo and 525 for the R8. Though Audi’s all-wheel drive supercar hit the market in 2006 (with a V8), it wasn’t until 2008 that a V10 version was brought to fruition. The Gallardo name had been around since 2003. Though having driven both vehicles, my heart lies with the Audi. Not because Tony Stark from Ironman drove one (a spider, nonetheless), but because it really is a driver’s car. And not that it really matters with supercars, visibility in the Audi was much better. Besides, the newest iteration of R8 will share 55% of its DNA with the LMS. Source: www.wheels.ca
