In the November issue of CAR, on sale now, the judges put the
competitors through their paces on both road and track. The Gallardo LP
560-4 beat contenders in its supercar group including the Porsche 911
GT2, Aston Martin DBS and Mercedes-Benz CLK Black. It then went on to
win the overall competition against finalists from seven other
categories, including challengers such as the Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi
Evo 360 and MINI John Cooper Works.
“The CAR test is unique among such awards in that it focuses more on
emotion than science. The magazine bases its decision on the way cars
stir the soul rather than simply how fast they are or how well they
handle. All the finalists are good performers, but only one outshone
the others to deliver on everything it promises,“ said CAR editor Phil
McNamara.
“The Gallardo LP 560-4 is a special car to see, to drive and, we
bet, to own and that’s why it’s our Performance Car of The Year,” was
CAR magazine’s final judgement.“
The Gallardo LP 560-4 was unveiled earlier this year as Lamborghini’s
replacement for its original Gallardo, of which approximately 7100
models have been delivered since its first launch in 2003.
CAR magazine is one of Britain’s most authoritative and entertaining
monthly automotive magazines, as well as Britain’s first. CAR also
publishes on-line at www.carmagazine.co.uk.
The LP560-4 is available for demonstration at Lamborghini London and Lamborghini Manchester.