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How Much It Costs
At a price of $200,000 and a production run of just 350, the folks at Lamborghini are pretty quiet about their new model. What they do say about it, however, is that the Spyder is a completely different car that’s based on the existing Gallardo, one that offers its own significant enhancements, such as the folding fabric top, and ushers in more power and performance for the 2006 models. What Lamborghini won’t say is that the Gallardo Spyder is the result of a partnership between Lamborghini and Audi A.G., which is owned by Volkswagen. In other words, if you buy a Passat, why, you’re buying a small part of a Lamborghini. Only joking.
What We Think
As one of the fastest and most beautiful cars, ever made, we think that we should drive one. With a limited run, it’s clearly a car for enterprising connoisseurs, one worth the $200,000 price tag – if that possible – thanks to its compelling design, power upgrade to 520 horsepower and top-down technology. The top is especially impressive, as it folds down into the engine compartment, does so in 20 seconds and has a rear window that can be controlled, up or down, by the driver. It all sounds great on paper. What we need to do is drive the thing in order to make up our minds, perhaps a long-term test to measure it against tough Southern California driving conditions. Please? You can’t. Seriously, with only 350 scheduled for the build, and at a price tag of $200,000, the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is here to look at and be envied over. Unless you’re Leno, Seinfeld, or are willing to sell your (gifted) child to get one, forget about it, and enjoy the sensation of gawking every time one drives down the road. They should be coming this spring to a celebrity car nut near you.
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