The first Lamborghini created entirely under the Audi management had the 560-4 variant launched in 2012 and it was an evolution hidden under a similar look with its predecessor.
For a long period of time, Lamborghini built only extreme supercars that couldn’t be driven on a day-to-day basis. None of them were like the Porsche Turbo or like some Ferraris. After a “relaxed” drive into a Countach or a Diablo, some aspirins were needed. But the Gallardo was different. It was an easy to drive vehicle and it could run very fast on roads and tracks. This is one of the reasons why it was the most successful model in Lamborghini history, with the most sales. And there was a big number of clients who ordered it with the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The 2012 model featured a new, nicer interior. And, since the Audi switched most of its cars to the Audi Virtual Cockpit, the round dials on the instrument cluster in the Gallardo were something different. The details, the optional Alcantara-wrapped dashboard, and the new infotainment system made an easier life on board of the 2012 Gallardo.

For the performance management, the older 5.0-liter V10 was thrown away and a new, 5.2-liter unit was dropped-in. It wasn’t just a bigger displacement for the old engine. Even the firing order of the cylinder was different. A new direct-fuel injection system was adopted and, when all the added features combined, the final results were better than those obtained a few years ago by the stripped out 2010 Gallardo Superleggera.