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Gallardo - The Fighting Bull From Spain

The Gallardo

Ferruccio Lamborghini – born under the zodiac sign of Taurus – when he founded the famous super car company, that since then bears his name, gave to it the symbol of the fighting bull.

Later, in the ’60 decade, when the Miura was introduced, he named the car after a famous bull’s race, and this practice became a tradition for the House of the Bull.

Honoring this tradition, the Management of Automobili Lamborghini have decided to baptize their latest model with the name of a fighting bull’s breed: the Gallardo (pron.: ga:yardo). Most people probably are not aware that the origins of the fighting bull proceed from five main breeds, that is: Cabrera, Navarra, Vasquena, Vistahermosa and Gallardo.

The Gallardo breed was created in the XVIII century. It draws its name from Francisco Gallardo and his brothers – cattle breeders at (of the) Santa Maria (Cadiz) – who, thanks to the good results obtained by their bulls’ behavior in the arena, reached a considerable prestige in the most important plazas de toros.


Gallardo Model Year 2006

The technical modifications made to the Gallardo Spyder and Gallardo SE also apply to the Gallardo Model Year 2006.

Thanks to an increased engine power of 520 bhp and lower ratio gears, the Gallardo MY 06 can reach a top speed of 196 mph and accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4 seconds.

Equipment levels have also been enhanced and include such items as the new Lamborghini Multimedia System (CD-changer, MP3 player and radio), new colors for the interior trim, a non-smoking version (where the cigar lighter is replaced by a 12V socket).

There are also three new colors to choose from: these are Verde Faunus (green), Blu Fontus (blue) and Grigio Proteus (grey). Some changes have been made to the existing color range: Rosso Leto replaces Rosso Metis (red) and Nero Serapis replaces Nero Osyris (black).

There are also new colors for the interior leather: Arancio Leonis (orange) replaces "Mira" and Rosso Centaurus (red) replaces Rosso Mysia (red).

Optional equipment for the Gallardo 06 inclu