Lamborghini's Most Extreme Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse Sports Car Unveiled

Lamborghini is referring its new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse as a way to experience the emotion of the race track in a street car.

Based on Lamborghini’s Super Trofeo track cars, the new LP 570-4 Squadra Corse sports a 570 hp, V10 engine that will launch it from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a prompt 3.4 seconds before hitting a top speed of 320 km/h (198 mph), rear wing capable of generating three times the downforce of the Gallardo LP 560-4 and removeable engine hood as its race cars. And it derives the same benefits from them — unbelievable quickness, ground hugging ability and fast pit stops. Lambo calls it the “most extreme” in line-up Gallardo yet. Both the cover and rear wing are made from carbon composites to reduce weight which adds its quickness.

Squadra Corse's carbon fiber rear wing generates three times the downforce of the Gallardo LP 560-4

Speaking of weight loss programs, the new Gallardo tips the scales at a svelte 1340 kg (2954 lb), 70 kg (154 lb) lighter than the LP 560-4. Carbon fiber and aluminum architecture is used throughout, resulting in a stiffer, lighter chassis.

The new Gallardo weighs in at 1340 kg (2954 lb), 70 kg (154 lb) lighter than the LP 560-4

To break down the car's moniker, 570 refers to the 5.7 liter engine while the 4 refers to the all-wheel drive setup. Squadra Corse refers to the recently-founded division within Automobili Lamborghini that manages all of the company’s motorsport activities.

Carbon fiber also dominates the Squadra Corse's interior. The door panels, the racing seats, the center console cover, the handbrake frame, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the trim around the main and secondary instrument panels, and the door handles are some of the parts that have been made from the sturdy yet lightweight material. Alcantara, meanwhile, is used on the underside of the dashboard, the central panel of the seat cushion and the backrest. For more comfort Buyers can substitute ordinary seats for the standard racing seats.

The door panels, the racing seats, the center console cover, the handbrake frame, the lower rim of the steering wheel, the trim around the main and secondary instrument panels, and the door handles are made of carbon fiber, while Alcantara is used on the underside of the dashboard, the central panel of the seat cushion and the backrest to soften the mood

As comfortable as it is made, there will be no mistaking its race-bred bearings when drivers step on the gas pedal. Squadra Corse sprints from zero to 62 miles per hour in 3.4 seconds. Zero to 124 mph comes in a blazing 10.4 seconds. It tops out somewhere north of 170 mph. It is paired with a six-speed transmission with paddle shifters.

The LP 570-4 Squadra Corse will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor in September, the same car show at which the Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale debuted two years ago. The Squadra Corse will be available in Giallo Midas (yellow), Bianco Monocerus (white), Grigio Thalasso (grey) and of course, Rosso Mars (red), with a decal strip along the flank displaying the colors of the Italian flag.

Accentuating the Squadra Corse's exterior is the matte-black finish on the large rear wing that contrasts with the body color and the high-gloss black paint on the hood, front air intakes, rear diffuser and 19-inch forged wheels. The brake calipers, meanwhile, are available in red, black or yellow. Pricing is to be revealed later this year.

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Lamborghini's Most Extreme Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse Sports Car Unveiled